Years ago, developers IOI announced that they would be working on a new James Bond 007 which at the time only went by the name "Project 007". Today however we finally got an official announcement of the game as the website for the game went live and now we know the game is officially titled "007: First Light".

There is only a brief synopsis of the game on the website but it confirms that this will be an origin story for James Bond. Here is the official but brief info burst from the website... 

007 First Light is a brand new James Bond video game developed and published by IO Interactive. Featuring a wholly original Bond origin story, players will step into the shoes of the world's favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status.

No word yet on a release date or systems it will be available on but a gameplay reveal is scheduled for later this week. 

Imagine a world in which you're stranded on an island, using your skills to survive. The further you develop your skills, the stronger your buffs, and the more likely you are to not only survive, but thrive. It's like Swiss Family Robinson, but with fewer children!

If this sounds like fun to you, Under a Rock, the latest game from developers Nordic Trolls, is right up your alley. This sandbox survival game is packed with action and adventure, while balancing resource gathering and shelter building that can be satisfying to a cozy gamer like myself.

Some of the announced features include unexpected dangers that can pop up at any time, providing the player with an endless and surprising gameplay every time. Also, players have the ability to tame wild beasts and utilize them in various capacities to support your character and increase their buffs. Players will also be able to customize both their character along with their shelters and space as they see fit, providing endless options for customization.

The best part, in my humble opinion, is that you can also play this game on co-op mode with up to ten players, which can create a less than deserted island, allowing for a more social experience.

Take a look at the trailer and see if you think you could survive...

Under a Rock is in development for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. It is available to wishlist now via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Eerie third-person action-adventure game, Hell is Us, has released a free demo on Steam, which will be playable until June 16^th. Though the Death Stranding-esque game will also come to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 4^th, for now the demo is stranded on PC. It lets players check out the entire first chapter of the game, which developer Rogue Factor is about an hour and a half of content, perhaps a bit longer for the curious folks who like to see every nook and cranny.

In the first chapter, players will be introduced to what Hell is Us refers to as “player-plattering”, which means no mini-maps, no GPS, and no quest markers available. The goal is to bring back the sense of discovery in adventure games by relying on your instincts, observation skills, and even your melee combat abilities.

Have a look at the demo teaser trailer below, or give it a download and try it out for yourself.

Total honesty: I know the answer to that question. However, seeing Forza Horizon 5 on the PS5 Pro certainly makes it hard to believe that games can continue to look better as the years wear on. Sony has started pushing the recently released game on the premise of what their high-end system brings to the experience. There is no doubt about it: the game looks AMAZING running at the highest possible. I hadn’t seriously considered a PS5 Pro before today, but after seeing this, I think I may need to look at upgrading.

You can check out their latest video released, touting the enhancements below:

In a rather big announcement for console racing game fans, popular open-world racing title CarX Street is making its way to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 this Summer. Pre-orders will open on June 4^th for Xbox, though there is no date for PS5 pre-orders, nor a confirmed launch date yet. However, we do know that it will cost $29.99 when it arrives.

On console, CarX Street will feature full support for steering wheels, cross-platform play, 92 cars, a large open-world full of both single-player and multiplayer activities, and realistic car physics. To that point, I have seen some ridiculous (in a good way) videos online of the drifting physics and handling physics in this game. It also has a very deep vehicle tuning suite, and selfishly, I’m hoping it takes advantage of the haptics and adaptive triggers on PS5.

Check out a short teaser for the console release below as we await further information.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching next week and I'm sure everyone and their mothers knows that Mario Kart World is coming the same day but there is another racing game coming at launch as well.

Fast Fusion, the newest game in the series will be launching next week as well. The original game released as a Wii shop exclusive, the series has had releases on the Wii U, a launch title for Switch and now the newest entry is a launch title for Switch 2. 

The game features 4K HDR, 4 player splitscreen, and supports game share as well so only one copy will be needed to play with multiple Switch 2 consoles in the room.

Fast Fusion is exclusive to the Switch 2 and will be available on launch day, June 5th 2025. 

It’s been a while since we last heard a peep from Alkahest, but we’ve now received another peep, and a very juicy one at that. The first-person medieval fantasy RPG is back with a brief gameplay teaser that certainly whets the appetite, showing off dynamic, combo-driven combat inspired by Dishonored, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Dark Messiah of Might and Magic.

In Alkahest, you play as the youngest son of a petty lord who is not your typical RPG hero. You’ll explore castles, forests, and villages, while meeting the locals and making impactful decisions. In addition to melee and ranged weapons, combat also is heavily reliant on the interactive environment and surrounding objects. And of course, with a name like Alkahest, alchemy will be a key gameplay system, be it crafting throwables, weapon oils, or perhaps a little something to drop into an NPCs pocket.

Perhaps the most welcome news is that a new publishing agreement with Hype Train Digital means the game is coming to PlayStation and Xbox, in addition to PC, though no release date has been announced. Can't wait. Check out the new teaser below:

No need to read any further, for we don't believe in misleading headlines here at Gaming Nexus. In another version of their Nintendo Switch Online highlight videos, Nintendo has confirmed that the current prices of Nintendo Switch online will stay the exact same upon the release of their Nintendo Switch 2. This is the least expensive way to enjoy online features on a console. Even the Family pricing was included. 

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Nintendo 64 App will get a few upgrades, including the rewind feature, CRT filters, and button remapping for Nintendo Switch 2. The original Nintendo Switch will only receive the button remapping feature, which is cool if you don't want to buy that N64 wireless controller that also hasn't increased in price. 

Look forward to a day one article, stream on Games N Moorer, and a whole bunch of news coming from Gaming Nexus in the next week. I'm so excited.

Solo developer Michel Losch has prepared a new gameplay trailer for the 1.0 release of Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game, which is landing June 17^th on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch after spending the last year in Steam Early Access.

The new trailer shares a great overview of what we can expect at launch, including easy to pick-up gameplay with a high skill ceiling that is all about style, flow, and tricks. Rooftops & Alleys features six large maps that offer vast parkour playgrounds that can be played either solo or in one of several multiplayer modes. Complete challenges on each map, chase high scores on the global leaderboards, or just chill in freeroam. If you’re the more social type, you can head online where you can also hangout with others in freeroam, or take part in games modes like TAG, Capture the Flag, or Tricks Battle. There’s also a photo mode with a neat ragdoll feature that lets you manipulate individual body parts for the perfect photo.

I almost failed to mention the over 100 customization items to give your freerunner your own unique flavor, as well as your pigeon companion that is used to navigate across maps.

This looks like the perfect chill summer game, and I’m looking forward to checking it out.

After the triumphant return of College Football to the sports gaming lineup last year, EA is of course making the game into an annual release, just like every other sports game on the market. EA SPORTS College Football 26 will be hitting stores and digital storefronts July 10th, well ahead of the start of the actual college season kickoff in late August.

While there is a larger game reveal planned for tomorrow, details are already starting to filter out about this year's iteration, such as the release date and cover stars. Celebrating it's "sophomore" season this year, this game's cover stars are set to be two sophomore standout wide receivers - Alabama's Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith of THE Ohio State University. The Deluxe Edition however is going for a collage of college legends, coaches, mascots, and other standout players. 

Pre-orders are now on for EA SPORTS College Football 26, including the MVP Bundle which pairs the college game along with a copy of Madden 26 and a bunch of in-game goodies for Ultimate Team as well as 3 day early access at release time.