Gaming

Two Point Museum preview: How to melt a frozen caveman

A short preview already shows the game’s uniqueness

Published

December 4, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

In the mid-2000s, management tycoon games abounded. The genre allowed games to fulfill their lifelong dream of owning a successful lemonade stand, restaurant, or hotel. Years prior, an underrated hospital management game, Theme Hospital, captured the minds of those looking for quirkier fare. In today’s generation, a new franchise, spearheaded by Two Point Hospital, is resurrecting the indulgent charm of Theme Hospital and its contemporaries. Now, a new one, Two Point Museum, is exploring a new aspect of its burgeoning world.

Though it’s scheduled for a March 2025 launch, we got a sneak peek into the developing game. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a museum with all the latest discoveries in archaeology, Two Point Museum is right up your alley.

The strange side of archaeology

Of course, “latest discoveries in archaeology” is exaggerating a tiny bit. As with all games in the Two Point series, Museum offers exhibits that you won’t normally see in an actual museum. For example, the game’s introductory prehistoric chapter features a hive and a caveman encased in ice. And, as you’d expect, the ice can melt, releasing its dangerous inhabits within.

This is just a miniscule taste of what the game offers. It also has a vast gallery of similarly quirky exhibits spanning a variety of themes, including the aquatic Wetlantis and the spooky Lodge (which sports horror-themed wares).

All exhibits need their own special care, and it’s not just the additional aircon needed beside the freezing ones. Two Point Museum requires its own ecosystem to allow for its smooth operation.

Oh, and the game also features a new way to obtain new things to place inside the business you’re trying to build. Instead of research, Two Point Museum has an expedition system. You can send your staff to remote locations to discover new items and fossils. All come with risks that can affect your staff (and, subsequently, your museum).

Once completed, expeditions grant the player a huge crate reminiscent of a lootbox. In fact, opening one has the same delayed trepidation of opening a crate from Overwatch 2, for example.

Though the short beta wasn’t enough to dig deep into the real meat of the game, Two Point Museum clearly has a unique system that sets it apart from both its predecessors and the rest of the industry. For management gamers, topping the illustrious Two Point Hospital is a daunting task. Doing it not once (through the equally enjoyable Two Point Campus) but twice is a marvelous feat that we can’t wait to explore more in March.

Two Point Museum releases on March 4 for the PlayStation 5 physical release and March 5 for the digital release on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam. However, pre-ordering the Digital Explorer Edition grants players a five-day early access period starting February 28. This also includes bonus features

Gaming

Tides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026

First hands-on

Published

August 6, 2026

Leez

Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.

Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.

The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.

Demo offers more exploration and combat

The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.

“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.

“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”

Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.

Arthurian-inspired adventure

Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.

Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.

Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Gaming

Street Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster

Eskrima fighter joins battle

Published

August 6, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Street Fighter 6 has officially welcomed Yasmine, making history as the first Filipino martial artist to join the franchise’s playable roster. The new character is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Year 4 content.

Yasmine practices Eskrima, having learned the Filipino martial art alongside her older brother under their grandfather’s guidance. She wields Karambit knives in battle and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother.

Players can access Yasmine by purchasing the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Her default outfit features traditional Eskrima-inspired combat attire, while a school uniform serves as her second costume. In combat, she specializes in fast, aggressive attacks that build toward an enhanced Bayani Mode.

Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 fighters, followed by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also arrives alongside battle balance adjustments affecting the entire roster.

Onimusha crossover arrives this week

Capcom also announced a limited-time collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Onimusha. Running from August 7 to August 31, 2026, the event introduces Oni EX character colors, themed Battle Hub decorations, avatar items, and additional rewards for players who log in during the event.

The update also adds new Avatar Arcade courses, additional ending scenes, a Frame Meter option for Avatar Random Match, and refreshed Master ACT rewards.

Philippine launch event set for August 9

Capcom will celebrate Yasmine’s debut with an official Philippine community launch event on Sunday, August 9, at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a double-elimination tournament, gameplay showcases, giveaways, and community activities.

Attendees can also receive limited-edition Yasmine merchandise, including event T-shirts, lanyards, and collectible keychains while supplies last. Special guests and cosplayers are also scheduled to appear. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.

Gaming

Gangstar Mirage City launches on August 20 with SEA localization

Join a faction now for a chance to win rewards

Published

August 5, 2026

GadgetMatch

Gangstar Mirage City is set for a full regional launch on August 20, with localization for the Southeast Asia region.

Published by Level Infinite, the free-to-play multiplayer, urban, open-world action game is available for download on iOS and Android.

The full regional release features an expanded open world, a new PvP Arena mode, and local languages.

In Gangstar Mirage City, players can team up for up to 4-man co-op heists, drive powerful vehicles, customize their arsenal, build an empire, and fight for control of Rooklyn City.

Players can register on gangstarmiragecity.com for in-game rewards.

In Southeast Asia, players can also register as a member of their respective local faction and get an exclusive in-game Avatar to represent their loyalty:

Philippines: Manila Brigade
Indonesia: War Kanda
Malaysia: Taiko Tedung
Thailand: SIAM APEX

Factions will be ranked based on how many players join and support them. The winning faction will enable all members to get 300 Diamonds, sent directly to their accounts.

Meanwhile, all players, including those who already began their journey in Rooklyn City with the soft launch last July, are invited to join the Global Vault Heist.

Reaching the final Registration Milestone will unlock the Full Tilt Vehicle Pack. These are the rewards up for grabs per milestone: