{"id":148945,"date":"2026-08-19T21:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/148945\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T21:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:43:30","slug":"1666-amsterdam-sets-early-access-release-date-gaming-roundup-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/148945\/","title":{"rendered":"‘1666: Amsterdam’ Sets Early Access Release Date (Gaming Roundup)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tPanache Digital Games announced \u201c1666: Amsterdam<\/a>\u201d will release in Early Access on Aug. 25.<\/p>\n

\n\tFrom \u201cAssassin\u2019s Creed\u201d series creator Patrice D\u00e9silets, the dark, third-person narrative action-adventure game unravels a mystery across Amsterdam. Players take on the role of Noa, the Collector, who wields witchcraft to uncover \u201cOriginals,\u201d demonic entities hiding behind human faces.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Early Access version of \u201c1666: Amsterdam\u201d will be available for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $29.99 on Aug. 25. The EA edition \u201cwill include the first piece of the campaign, expected to take approximately 15 hours to playthrough.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tPer the description for the game, \u201cA cycle is ending. Another one is beginning. Take part in Noa\u2019s Commencement as she inherits the mantle of the Collector. Unravel a mystery that spans centuries. Choose the companion that will walk beside you. Follow the traces left behind in a city shaped by secrets, power, and memory. This is where everything begins.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tWatch a new gameplay feature for \u201c1666: Amsterdam\u201d below. The video gives an in-depth look at the game\u2019s mechanics, combat and the day and night cycle. It also showcases the unique playing styles of lead characters Noa and Aaron as they hunt Originals across Amsterdam.<\/p>\n

\n\tSee more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.<\/p>\n

\t\tNEW RELEASES\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cMadden NFL 27\u201d has officially launched from Electronic Arts, bringing a new season of immersive, unpredictable NFL gameplay.<\/p>\n

\n\tAn official synopsis teases that this latest installment features the new Persona Engine. \u201cEvery NFL player now has a distinct personality that shapes negotiations, reactions and player development, transforming your franchise into a reactive, unpredictable league that feels as dramatic as the real NFL.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tNew innovations to the season include a living franchise mode, dynamic weather and evolving field conditions, a deeper superstar experience, more authentic NFL physicality, new custom pre-play adjustments and improved presentation.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe game is available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PC, mobile and, for the first time, Apple Arcade.<\/p>\n

\t\tAWARDS\t<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 2027 BAFTA Games Awards are now open for entries, albeit with a few key changes.<\/p>\n

\n\tBAFTA will now open the Evolving Game category to a member-wide vote across all rounds, while the organization has reaffirmed its commitment to \u201coutstanding human achievement\u201d in the face of concerns around AI. Entry fees have also been revised, with a new 25% discount for eligible independent and small developers.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWith this year\u2019s updates to eligibility and voting, the Awards continue to celebrate outstanding human creativity, craft and innovation, while evolving to reflect the way the sector is changing,\u201d BAFTA\u2019s director of awards Kelly Smith said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing the exceptional work that will be recognized in 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tEntries will close on Friday, Sept. 18 for games released between November 15, 2025 and July 31, 2026, while entries will close on Friday, November 6 for games released between Aug. 1 and November 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

\t\tDATA\/SALES\t<\/p>\n

\n\tIn a recent interview<\/a>, Sean Shoptaw, EVP of Disney Games and Digital Entertainment, discussed how gaming has become essential for Disney.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Disney Games Group portfolio spans franchises including Kingdom Hearts and Marvel Strike Force, with nine games that have grossed over $1 billion at retail.<\/p>\n

\n\tDisney Games drove an estimated $3.5 billion in consumer spend annually for the past four years. It crossed $4 billion this past fiscal year.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Disney & Pixar Games mobile portfolio has reached over 1 billion installs since 2014. This includes titles like Disney Solitaire, Disney Tsum Tsum and Disney Magic Kingdoms.<\/p>\n

\n\tMarvel Rivals in particular has reached 40 million players, with 60% under the age of 24. The title supports the largest Discord community in gaming, with 4.4 million members, and generated 285 million Twitch viewing hours in 2025<\/p>\n

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\n\tGlobal sales of the \u201cPok\u00e9mon Pokopia\u201d game, exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch 2, have surpassed 5 million units across physical and digital versions.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe game released back in March and has become the second highest-selling game on the Switch 2, beating out \u201cDonkey Kong Bananza\u201d and trailing behind \u201cMario Kart World.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAn official description of the game reads: \u201cPlayers take on the role of a peculiar Ditto and restore a desolate land using its transformation skills and surprising new crafting abilities. As players cultivate the world\u2019s natural beauty, they\u2019ll encounter more Pok\u00e9mon to work together with and build their very own cozy utopia.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAfter Nintendo and The Pok\u00e9mon Company group\u00a0shared the global numbers, Nintendo shares reportedly closed 7% higher in Japan on Friday.<\/p>\n

\t\tMONETIZATION\t<\/p>\n

\n\tMobile game developer and publisher Scopely announced a content creator initiative for \u201cMonopoly Go!\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Go! Friends Creator Fund allows content creators to develop original ideas that adapt the themes of \u201cMonopoly Go!\u2019\u201ds gameplay into their storytelling formats.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cAt its core, Monopoly Go! is designed to give friends new reasons to connect, compete and have fun together. That same idea is the creative starting point for the GO! Friends Creator Fund,\u201d said\u00a0Jamie Berger, senior vice president of marketing for Monopoly Go! at Scopely. \u201cWe believe in providing creators with freedom to explore the themes of friendship in their own voice and format, while staying true to what works for their audience. Our goal is to move beyond one-off, transactional partnerships and build original entertainment alongside creators, and we\u2019re excited to welcome more of them into the Monopoly Go! universe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe fund supports creators\u2019 artistic direction for their audiences, rather than relying on predetermined campaigns.<\/p>\n

\t\tEXEC SHUFFLE\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSandbox Group has appointed senior brand and entertainment marketing executive Amanda Klecker as chief marketing officer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tKlecker will oversee marketing and brand strategy across the life skill platform\u2019s digital portfolio. She previously served as the head of marketing and franchise at pocket.watch, as well as working in marketing leadership at ViacomCBS\/Paramount and Martha Stewart.\u00a0Throughout her career, she\u2019s received accolades such as Chief Marketer Top Women in Marketing: Disruptors, Cynopsis Top Women in Marketing: Marketing Trailblazers and 40 Under 40: NYC TV Week. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe platform\u2019s global digital portfolio has 50 million monthly users, 1 billion app downloads and 500 million monthly page views. Its flagship brands include PlayKids Learning, Coolmath Games and Focus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\t\tRELEASE DATES\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei Complete Edition\u201d releases Oct. 1, featuring a narrative expansion, new single player combat survival mode and additional updates.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei: Echoes of Sekigahara\u201d is a new narrative expansion for \u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei.\u201d Split between present day and flashbacks to Atsu\u2019s time on the mainland, players explore a previously unseen valley.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei: Most Wanted\u201d is a new single-player combat survival mode. Players use their unique combat specialty to take down enemies, earn perks and unlock additional playable characters.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe full edition will be available for purchase for PS5. It includes the main \u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei\u201d game, \u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei Legends\u201d online co-op mode, \u201cEchoes of Sekigahara,\u201d \u201cMost Wanted,\u201d the in-game content included in the Digital Deluxe Edition and the Charm of Hokkyokusei.<\/p>\n

\t\tTRAILERS\t<\/p>\n

\n\tBattlefield Studios and Electronic Arts released the trailer for the \u201cTop Gun\u201d collaboration update for \u201cBattlefield 6.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe trailer teases two new jets, the F-74A Seacat and the F\/A-81F Super Spectre, in action. The update features two new modes that show off \u201cTop Gun\u201d action: Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep.<\/p>\n

\n\tPlayers can step into iconic \u201cTop Gun\u201d characters like Lt. Bradley \u201cRooster\u201d Bradshaw (Miles Teller), Lt. Robert \u201cBob\u201d Floyd (Lewis Pullman) and Adm. Solomon \u201cWarlock\u201d Bates (Charles Parnell).<\/p>\n

\n\tThe collaboration releases Aug. 18.<\/p>\n

\n\tWatch the official gameplay trailer below.<\/p>\n

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\n\tPlaySide Studios released a gameplay reveal teaser for \u201cGame of Thrones: War for Westeros.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tSet in the universe of the HBO series, the real-time strategy game is set to launch early 2027. Players will be able to lead either House Stark, House Lanniester, House Targaryen or the Night King\u2019s Army of the Dead to secure the Iron Throne.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWar for Westeros\u201d will explore \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d locations across Westeros, including King\u2019s Landing and The Wall, with several battlefields inspired by the kingdoms seen in the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tThe full trailer will be revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live on Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. PT.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tWatch the gameplay reveal teaser below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t*<\/p>\n

\n\tDropout released the trailer for the new season of its hit tabletop, role-playing game actual play show \u201cDimension 20.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDimension 20: Toylight\u201d features the players, known as the Intrepid Heroes, as a band of toys rising up to defend the enchanted Toylight, the last flicker of a dying child\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cToylight\u201d is led by Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan and stars Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Brian Murphy, Zac Oyama, Siobhan Thompson and Lou Wilson.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe season premieres Sept. 16 on Dropout, with six episodes that debut weekly on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

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