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Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said Nintendo is accelerating its move toward digital sales with the arrival of the Switch 2. Once the last major publisher to lean on physical media, the company’s stance is shifting quickly. In a conversation with blogger Spawn Wave, Piscatella observed that next-generation consoles — including the upcoming Xbox — are...
According to insider TheGhostOfHope, studios working on Call of Duty have responded positively to the Xbox Game Pass price increase. Activision developers say the new tier should give them greater financial stability and boost performance-linked bonuses. I spoke with several Call of Duty developers who contend that the recent Game Pass price jump — from...
After the unsuccessful 2023 reboot, hopes for the series’ return in its familiar form all but vanished. Volition’s most recent release failed to meet players’ expectations — and that was only one of its shortcomings. Fans now have a reason for cautious optimism. Chris Stockman, the writer behind the original Saints Row, revealed he was...
The fighting game market is enjoying a resurgence. New entries in Tekken and Street Fighter, together with the revival of SNK’s classic franchises, have made the genre more popular than it has been in years. In spring 2025 SNK revived the Fatal Fury series, which had not seen a new installment in over two decades....
Sega has published updated sales figures for the Persona 5 lineup — the title that helped elevate Persona into a flagship series derived from Shin Megami Tensei. The company highlighted the franchise’s strong performance and the significant success it has brought to Atlus. Persona was revitalized by the fifth installment, with interest surging after the...
Fans now have fresh reason to speculate about Leon’s role in the franchise’s latest installment. Pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem recently went live, and additional character skins were announced for the game. So far, promotional material has only showcased the protagonist Grace’s appearance, and there has been no official confirmation of rumors or leaks suggesting...
Game development rarely unfolds exactly as originally planned. Dan Houser spoke with Lex Fridman on a recent podcast about his projects. The Rockstar veteran reflected on the pressure he experienced during the development of Red Dead Redemption 2. The RDR2 team slipped behind schedule and went over budget. Houser avoided detailed specifics but suggested the...
Tame Impala Dusts Off “Sundown Syndrome” During Halloween Run at Barclays Center By Julian Klincewicz On Halloween in Brooklyn, Kevin Parker treated fans to a slew of surprises — including a rare live rendition of an early Tame Impala gem. Tame Impala — photo: Julian Klincewicz Kevin Parker brought the Deadbeat Tour to Barclays Center...
The developers have just announced an update scheduled for November that will address several major technical issues. Among the fixes is a crash that could occur during the encounter with the first Rogue Mega Evolution, which prevented players from catching new Pokémon when their storage boxes were full. The patch will also correct the side-quest...
There has been an uneasy quiet around Bend Studio, the team behind Days Gone and Syphon Filter, in recent years. Although the PlayStation-owned developer has long indicated it was working on a new title, concrete details never surfaced. It has now come to light that the silence had a reason — and it’s unlikely to...
