1d ago
Half Games released a gameplay trailer for Half Grip, a roguelite combat racing game where the driver controls everything with a single arm. Steering, gear changes, shooting, and reloading share that one arm, so timing matters. Races pay prize money for upgrades and weapons, including ramming equipment, shotguns, magnets, and landmines. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2026.
2d ago
Bloober Team announced 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' on September 9, 2026, during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast. The new horror adventure is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and is exclusive to the console's handheld mode. The game follows protagonist Holden, who is drawn by an eerie voice into a fog-shrouded land. Players control Holden but also interfere with the world through touch controls, unlocking doors and reading minds. This interference appears to Holden as supernatural phenomena, causing him to gradually lose his sanity. Players must manage his sanity while uncovering the truth behind 'something.' Sources note that tilting the Switch 2 console may also be required for some actions. Bloober Team is known for the remake of 'Silent Hill 2' and the 'Layers of Fear' series. The announcement was part of a broader Nintendo Direct showcase that included multiple titles.
Aug 27
Publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Grip Studios announced on August 27, 2026, during the Future Games Show: gamescom 2026 stream, a new entry in the Police Simulator series, simply titled Police Simulator. The game is scheduled for release in 2027 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Set in the fictional American city of Faremont City, players take on the role of a police officer, starting with routine enforcement like parking violations and littering, then unlocking more serious duties such as car chases, drug busts, and gunfights with armed criminals. The game includes over 50 missions, a cross-play-compatible two-player co-op mode, and a customizable officer. A notable feature is the police dog companion, which can track suspects, search for drugs, and assist in dangerous situations. Players choose from various dog breeds. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and features improved driving physics over previous entries, with an AI traffic system for realistic driving. Equipment such as cameras, traffic cones, barricades, and radar guns can be unlocked and upgraded.
Aug 20
Theia Games and Polden Publishing released a demo for the cooperative climbing game BAD GRIP CLUB ~Grip Strength Weak Club on August 18. The PC (Steam) title supports VR and regular play, with cross-play between SteamVR, Meta Quest, and PCs. The demo includes one stage from four biomes, a day-night cycle, and random items.
Aug 8
Half Games is developing Half Grip, a pixel-art roguelike combat racing game designed to be played with one hand. Players steer, shoot, and reload while racing armed rivals, using items like rams, shotguns, magnets, and mines. Prize money unlocks vehicle upgrades and weapons. The game is scheduled for release in 2026, and wishlist registration is open.
May 30
Toyota released the fourth and final episode of its anime series "GRIP, A Toyota Movie" on November 5, 2025. The ten-minute short film was written and directed by Yoriaki Mochizuki, who previously directed the 2023 animated "Harley Quinn" series and worked as a story artist on "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse" and "The LEGO Batman Movie." The episode follows protagonist Jae in a future dominated by self-driving cars as he faces a villain using AI to take over the city. Mochizuki added a personal arc about Jae's relationship with his late father, inspired by his own memories of driving with his father and his experience raising two daughters. His ten-year-old daughter voiced young Jae. Toyota's Multicultural and Brand Marketing Director Sean Mahase said the goal was to connect human emotion with technology rather than focus solely on brand promotion. The series has generated over 300 million impressions since its first episode debuted last year, driving double-digit lifts in brand perception among Gen Z and multicultural audiences, according to Toyota. The film premiered at toyota.com/grip.