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Gundam Rogue Orbit Locks In March 5, 2027 — New Crew and Collector’s Edition Revealed

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Bandai Namco has confirmed that Gundam Rogue Orbit launches on March 5, 2027, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam — and a new release date trailer unveiled the full crew of the Stellarvane vessel, a breakdown of the game’s customisation systems, and four editions including a Collector’s that ships with an HG 1/144 Gundam Helix model kit.

As we covered when Rogue Orbit was first revealed at SDCC last July, this is a brand-new Gundam action title in an original timeline — no pre-existing Gundam series knowledge required. Consider this the full product reveal.

Watch the Release Date Trailer

Gundam Rogue Orbit – Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games — via PlayStation on YouTube
Gundam Rogue Orbit Release Date Trailer — close-up of the Gundam Helix face with glowing green eyes
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Meet the Crew of the Stellarvane

The trailer properly introduces the cast for the first time. You play as RE-X, an ace pilot who awakens after three years adrift in space and steps back into the cockpit of the Gundam Helix, assisted by Vii — a Haro-type intelligent unit that serves as your onboard AI companion.

The Stellarvane crew adds colour to the universe:

  • April — captain of the independent vessel Stellarvane, cool-headed and direct
  • Sofia — a mysterious young woman keeping a close watch on RE-X’s movements
  • Big Paul — a sand pirate leader distributing supplies to settlers; more complicated than he first appears
  • Elaine — a knight commander and skilled Mobile Suit pilot who will almost certainly end up in your way

Lurking at the edge of the trailer is the antagonist: a black Mobile Suit with glowing red eyes, linked to something called “the Apocalypse.” Whether that’s a faction, a unit classification, or something bigger won’t be clear until March.

The Gundam Helix and What You Can Do With It

Gundam Helix concept art showing front and back views with blade sword — Gundam Rogue Orbit
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment (©SUNRISE)

Combat spans ground and aerial zones in what Bandai Namco is calling a “high-mobility action game” — fast, seamless transitions between running across rubble and boosting through open airspace. The trailer shows the Helix fighting across desert terrain against biomechanical Apocalypse units, inside a space station corridor, and in open orbit.

Customisation is built around four layers: weapons (each with unique actions and skills), frames, thrusters, and Apocalypse Units — modules recovered from enemy forces that add a risk-reward loop to every encounter. Colour schemes are also adjustable, with a pre-order early-unlock Earth Blue palette for those who commit ahead of launch.

Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay — Gundam Helix fires purple energy beam at a giant Apocalypse unit on desert terrain
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Four Editions — Including a Model Kit in the Box

This is the part that will interest Singapore’s Gundam model kit community. Four editions are available for pre-order now:

  • Standard Edition (USD 59.99) — base game
  • Launch Edition — reversible cover art, 11×17″ poster, one Gundam Card Game promo card
  • Deluxe Edition (USD 79.99) — Premium MOD Skins Set, 14-Color Mobile Suit Pack, Digital Artwork & Music Selection, Mission Reward Booster
  • Collector’s Edition — all Launch and Deluxe contents, steel case, exclusive HG 1/144 ARK-10 Gundam Helix model kit, five Gundam Card Game promos

Singapore pricing has not been announced — watch major games retailers and electronics chains for local availability and SGD figures closer to launch. Given how cleanly the Helix reads in that concept art, the Collector’s Edition will be one to grab early if you want the kit in the box.

Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay — Gundam Helix aims a rifle on a space station platform with combat in the background
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Part of the RG Universe — and You Don’t Need the Anime to Start

Rogue Orbit sits inside Bandai Namco’s “RG project” multimedia initiative, which also includes the Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO anime directed by Kenji Kamiyama. Both are set in the same original universe. Bandai Namco has been clear that they are independently enjoyable — you won’t be lost in the game if you haven’t watched the series, and vice versa — though experiencing both will deepen the overall picture.

Gundam Rogue Orbit launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on March 5, 2027. Pre-orders are live now. Check our game news section for the latest on what’s arriving in Singapore.

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Tides of Annihilation Brings Arthurian Myth to Fractured London in Gamescom ONL Story Trailer

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London Is Shattered, and Only the Knights of the Round Table Can Save It

Eclipse Glow Games made a striking impression at tonight’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, dropping a brand-new story trailer for Tides of Annihilation — the Chengdu-based studio’s ambitious third-person action-adventure that asks a wild question: what if Arthurian legend was all that stood between humanity and the apocalypse?

The trailer lays out a London torn apart. An otherworldly invasion has fractured the city, leaving only one survivor: Gwendolyn, a young woman who somehow emerged from the devastation with a unique and terrible gift — the ability to summon spectral manifestations of the Knights of the Round Table. Driven by the need to save her sister, restore the shattered world, and exact vengeance against the demi-gods of Avalon, Gwendolyn sets out in search of the Holy Grail.

Tides of Annihilation - Gwendolyn in fractured London
Gwendolyn navigates the ruins of a shattered London in Tides of Annihilation. (Image: Eclipse Glow Games / Steam)

Two Worlds, One Warrior

Tides of Annihilation takes place across two distinct settings. The first is a fractured modern London — recognisable, but warped beyond recovery, its streets and skylines broken by whatever force swept through. The second is Avalon, the mythical realm of Arthurian legend, now ruled by demi-gods who appear to be the source of the invasion. Gwendolyn must navigate both, pulling on the power of fallen knights to survive.

Among the spectral warriors players can summon are three named knights: Lamorak, Bors, and Palamedes — each bringing distinct combat styles to Gwendolyn’s arsenal. The game organises these into two knight sets of four, giving players a range of tactical options as they work through what Eclipse Glow describes as a linear story with meaningful exploration spaces woven in.

Tides of Annihilation - Giant spectral knight summon
The Knights of the Round Table manifest as colossal spectral warriors. (Image: Eclipse Glow Games)

Action Built on Rhythm and Reflection

Gameplay is third-person, single-player, and action-focused. Gwendolyn has access to light and heavy attacks, dodge rolls, and deflects — the bones of a system that should feel familiar to action fans, but Eclipse Glow’s signature mechanic is the mirror-space. Details remain somewhat vague, but it appears to involve shifting between or layering the two worlds in real time during combat and traversal, adding a puzzle dimension to the moment-to-moment play.

The studio’s intent reads clearly: this is a prestige single-player experience with cinematic weight behind it, not a live-service or open-world checklist game.

Tides of Annihilation - combat and environment
Combat in Tides of Annihilation blends Gwendolyn’s own skills with the summoned power of the knights. (Image: Eclipse Glow Games / Steam)

From State of Play to Gamescom

If tonight’s trailer is your first look at Tides of Annihilation, you may have missed the game’s initial reveal at State of Play 2025, where it first appeared with the concept intact but fewer specifics. The Gamescom ONL showing tonight marks the first proper story trailer for the project — the closest look yet at Gwendolyn’s motivation, the game’s tone, and the scope of its two-world design.

Platforms and Release

Tides of Annihilation is heading to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). No release date has been confirmed — Eclipse Glow has been targeting 2026, though the studio has not made that window official. Tonight’s showing suggests the project is progressing, but we’d temper expectations on a near-term launch date until the developers say otherwise.

Eclipse Glow Games is backed by Tencent investment and based in Chengdu, making Tides of Annihilation one of the more high-profile action games coming out of China’s increasingly ambitious games industry. For Singapore players following the gamescom coverage, this is absolutely one to put on the radar — and arguably the most visually distinct action game shown tonight.

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Attack on Titan 3 Release Date Dropping Tonight — Tune In at 10:50 PM SGT

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Koei Tecmo is finally naming the day. The publisher has confirmed a dedicated livestream that will reveal the official release date for Attack on Titan 3 — and it is happening tonight. Singapore fans have until 10:50 PM SGT (Monday, 3 August) to mark their calendars.

Scout facing the Colossal Titan in Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

When and Where to Watch the Attack on Titan 3 Release Date Stream

The stream goes live on 3 August 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT / 3:50 PM GMT / 10:50 PM SGT. Head to Koei Tecmo America’s official YouTube channel to catch it live — the broadcast is estimated to run around 10 minutes and will cover:

  • The official release date reveal
  • Details on the Deluxe Edition
  • Various bonus and pre-order information
  • Additional gameplay footage highlighting the game’s special features

As we covered when Koei Tecmo locked in a winter 2026 release window, the game targets PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam — all platforms available in Singapore.

Attack on Titan 3 — Gameplay Reveal Trailer via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

Everything Confirmed About Attack on Titan 3

Omega Force’s third entry in the series is the most ambitious yet. For the first time, the game covers the complete story of Attack on Titan from beginning to end — from the fall of Shiganshina all the way through the Rumbling and its aftermath. The Nine Titans appear for the first time in a mainline AoT action game.

Scout using omni-directional mobility gear in Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

The signature omni-directional mobility (ODM) gear combat has been refined to deliver the most acrobatic encounters in the series. Titans come with new attack patterns and behaviours, and a new Casual Mode means players who are primarily here for the story can experience the full game without getting blocked by difficult bosses.

Build Your Squad and Shape the Story

You step in as a fully customisable Scout Regiment protagonist rising through the 104th Cadet Corps. Forging bonds with series characters like Eren, Mikasa and Armin unlocks unique battle abilities and special cutscenes, weaving your custom soldier into the anime’s biggest moments.

Young Eren and Mikasa in a quiet scene from Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Beyond direct combat, Exterior Scouting Missions let you explore the world between battles, establish supply bases, and manage territorial resources — a strategic layer earlier entries in the series did not have.

MAPPA Is Handling the Opening Animation

Koei Tecmo has confirmed that MAPPA — the studio behind Attack on Titan: The Final Season — will produce the game’s opening animation, with Final Season action animator Arifumi Imai directing. One detail to be aware of: this animation is being added post-launch via a free update, so the day-one build will not include it.

Aerial ODM combat against a Titan in Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Singapore: What to Expect After Tonight

All four target platforms are sold here — PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Steam (PC) — so local availability should not be an issue. A Singapore or regional price has not been confirmed; the stream tonight may include pre-order details. Watch our Game News section for a follow-up as soon as the date drops, and tune in tonight at 10:50 PM SGT if you want to be first to know.

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Gurei Launches on Steam Today — Slay the Kami in This Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Samurai Action Game

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Singapore samurai game fans, today’s the day. Gurei, a hand-drawn action game steeped in Japanese mythology, has launched on Steam from developer Lobo Sagaz Studio and publisher Astrolabe Games. The game is live right now globally — SG players can pick it up and start their spiritual duel with the Kami immediately.

Gurei — combat screenshot showing Rei facing a towering Kami boss
Image courtesy of Astrolabe Games

A Spirit on a Mission: What Is Gurei?

You play as Rei, a human spirit trapped between the world of the living and the spirit realm, tasked with hunting down and defeating a roster of Kami — powerful supernatural entities drawn from Japanese mythology. Rather than following a linear path, Gurei drops you into a surreal castle and lets you choose which Kami to face first. The twist: each opponent grows stronger the further you progress, so the order in which you fight matters as much as the build you create.

Defeating a Kami doesn’t just clear the encounter — it earns you that Kami’s unique skill. Chain enough wins together and you can craft a genuinely personalised combat style from a mix of enhanced dashes, healing powers, and execution-style finishing moves. Better still, every Kami you defeat sticks around as a ghostly companion, offering lore fragments, mechanical tips, and the occasional sarcastic aside as you work your way deeper into the castle.

Gurei | Steam PC | Announcement Trailer — via Astrolabe Games on YouTube

Japanese Mythology Meets Hand-Drawn Art

Gurei’s clearest selling point is its art direction. Every character, background, and animation is hand-drawn with a predominantly grey palette that gives the game a woodblock-print quality — think Samurai Jack filtered through classic chanbara cinema. The Kami designs lean into actual Japanese folklore, so players who grew up on anime and manga will recognise the inspirations even as the game puts its own spin on them.

Gurei — hand-drawn environment in the spirit castle
Image courtesy of Astrolabe Games

The core loop — sword attacks, precise dodges, head stomps, and situational skills — is deliberately unforgiving. Critics who’ve played early builds describe it as demanding but fair, with a dynamic difficulty curve that punishes recklessness while rewarding players who study each Kami’s patterns before committing. Early impressions from Checkpoint Gaming note that the steep skill curve suits veterans of games like Sekiro, though newcomers may need patience to find their footing.

Gurei — Rei executing a finishing move against a Kami
Image courtesy of Astrolabe Games

Non-Linear Boss Rush Done Right

What separates Gurei from the standard boss-rush formula is the way difficulty scales to your path rather than a fixed number. Face a weaker Kami late in your run and it will have grown alongside your power — keeping every encounter meaningful regardless of when you arrive. This design means no two playthroughs feel identical, and players chasing the perfect skill combination have genuine incentive to revisit.

Gurei — Kami companion following Rei through the spirit castle
Image courtesy of Astrolabe Games

The companion system adds unexpected warmth: the Kami you defeat narrate their own mythologies, squabble with each other, and comment on your playstyle. It’s an unusual way to deliver lore, but one that fits a game about a spirit literally collecting supernatural allies.

How to Grab Gurei in Singapore

Gurei is available now on Steam at USD 14.39 — check the Steam listing for the current SGD price. PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions have been announced but remain TBA; check the Astrolabe Games site for updates on those. In the meantime, the Steam version is fully playable with controller support, making it a comfortable couch experience for players in Singapore who prefer gamepad over keyboard-and-mouse.

Gurei — wide shot of a boss arena in the spirit realm
Image courtesy of Astrolabe Games

For more Japan-culture game releases and gaming news for Singapore fans, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG — we’ll cover the console release dates as soon as Astrolabe confirms them.