All articles tagged with #mecha
Blizzard's Overwatch introduces D.Mon, a MEKA mech-pilot whose exposed cockpit and torso prompt a debate on whether the design prioritizes skins and monetization, while noting the design helps differentiate her from D.Va and may reflect asset reuse rather than a fully new silhouette.
Fumito Ueda’s long-awaited giant-robot game has an official title: Gen Atlas. Described as a single-player open-world action-adventure from genDESIGN, it unfolds on a living, abandoned planet filled with derelict machines, where players pilot a colossal robot, begin with its head, use rocket boosts, and may even engage in gunplay and titan-on-titan clashes while scavenging parts across a changing landscape revealed during Summer Game Fest 2026.
Game Duchy announced Iron Saga VS is coming to PS5 in 2026 after its Steam PC launch in March 2025. The PS5 release will add Saga Mode and additional DLC characters throughout 2026 (Q2–Q3), plus new weapons and KO cinematics, with online play using rollback netcode. The title blends original mechs with licensed units like Mazinger Z and Dancouga, and expands its content slate into 2026.
Mecha Break is an exciting multiplayer game that captures the thrill of piloting mechs in classic anime style, featuring diverse game modes and a variety of mechs, but it is hampered by poor tutorials, limited customization options, and aggressive monetization, which detract from its potential to be a standout in the genre.
Bang Brave Bang Bravern is an original television anime from Cygames, featuring enemy pilots Lewis Smith and Isami Ao, streaming on Crunchyroll. The show combines two different types of mecha, blending grounded, technology-based robots with more fantastical, superhero-like giant robots, creating an intriguing clash of styles in the first episode.
D3 Publisher has announced Custom Mech Wars, a mecha third-person shooter game for PlayStation 5 and PC, set to release worldwide this winter. The game features extensive customization options for mechs, allowing players to build unique combat units with various abilities and fighting styles. Players can battle enemies, collect parts, and further customize their mechs. Custom Mech Wars also supports online multiplayer, allowing up to four players to cooperate in completing story missions. The game will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show 2023.
YouTuber VaatiVidya has played through the old Armored Core games to understand the series better before the release of Armored Core VI. He has a sizable following in the Souls community and is respected for his thorough analysis of games. Playing and finishing the old games is a noteworthy effort, especially since the Armored Core games can be more challenging than the Souls games. Armored Core VI was released on August 25 for various platforms.