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More than five years after its 2020 launch on PS4 and subsequent ports to PS5 and PC, Final Fantasy VII Remake is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. In an interview, game director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the challenges of bringing the title to Switch 2 and what...
Producer Beom-joon Lee and director Min-seok Do discussed upcoming crossovers and their approach to designing sensual characters. Following the announcement of the Bayonetta crossover, scheduled for November 6, 2025, Nexon’s development team revealed they are working on several additional collaborations with well-known franchises. These partnerships will introduce new cosmetic items and content, all crafted to...
Palworld is among the more contentious titles. The game remains popular with players, but a lawsuit from Nintendo accusing the studio of copyright infringement has cast a shadow over its reputation. Yoshiki Okamoto, a developer formerly at Capcom (Street Fighter II, Resident Evil) and now chairman of the Japan Game Culture Foundation, responded to the...
An updated PS5 Pro has started appearing in select European stores. Sony has once again made no formal announcement, and official details about the revised console are not yet available. However, initial units have already reached retailers — the new PS5 Pro is listed on Amazon in Europe. This was highlighted by leaker and journalist...
Microsoft has been met with intense backlash following sweeping changes to Xbox Game Pass — most notably the price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Numerous players have opted to cancel their subscriptions and seek alternatives. Comments on social platforms have poured in relentlessly, and positive reactions to Microsoft’s new policy are scarce. Many fans...
On October 2, 2025, Nintendo released Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 for the Nintendo Switch family, bringing both platformers together outside of the Super Mario 3D All-Stars compilation. The launch includes enhancements tailored for both the original Switch and the newer Switch 2. Comparisons reveal the distinctions between these refreshed editions and earlier releases....
In 2027 Prime 1 Studio intends to release an intricately detailed statue of the comic-book heroine Red Sonja, marketed for adults aged 18 and over. It will include two interchangeable left arms and a rugged themed base. Prime 1 Studio has announced that pre-orders are open for a 1/3-scale Red Sonja statue. Collectors interested in...
The launch of Marvel’s Wolverine has drawn considerable attention, and Digital Foundry released an in-depth technical analysis on their podcast. The so-called “gameplay” trailer showcasing the PS5 Pro received praise for its visual fidelity. Alex from Digital Foundry pointed out a problem with the modern interpretation of the term “gameplay.” “It feels like the term...
Konami has released patch 1.02 for Silent Hill f, addressing an issue that allowed players to access content reserved for specific editions without purchasing them. Previously, owners of the Standard Edition could access Deluxe Edition and pre-order bonuses. The update now restricts those items so they remain available only to players who legitimately purchased the...
In 2026, Weta Workshop will release a new, relatively compact statue of Sharku—the Orc leader of Isengard’s warg-riders—featured in the film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Weta Workshop staff have announced that pre-orders are now open for the Sharku statue, depicting him astride a warg—a predatory, wolf-like creature from the film. This...
