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Capcom explains why Pragmata remained strictly single-player and lacks a meaningful co-op
Pragmata from Capcom blends third-person shooting with puzzle mechanics. Although a two-player cooperative option was feasible, the team concluded it wouldn’t fit their creative vision for the title. In an interview, producer Naoto Oyama explained why the team opted for a strictly single-player experience despite the game’s cooperative undertones. “We explored the possibility of two...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Director Explains the Secret to a Quality Switch 2 Port
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...
Developers of The First Descendant say incorporating sexual appeal is a form of art
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 Has Crossed the Red Line — Don’t Buy It, Says Capcom Veteran
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...
New PS5 Pro Version Hits European Stores — Insider
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...
One of Xbox’s Most Devoted Fans Abandons Game Pass — Retail Chain Also Criticizes Microsoft’s Offer
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...
How Super Mario Galaxy Has Changed Since the Wii Era: Details and Graphics
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....
(18+) “Long Live the Queen!”: Prime 1 Studio Opens Pre-Orders for a Redheaded Sonya Statue
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...
Wolverine on PS5: Mature Style, Realistic Graphics, and Surprising Technical Details — A Digital Foundry Analysis
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...
Jia Zhangke Prepares Road Movie About a Car-Free Journey
Новости Цзя Чжанкэ готовит роуд-муви о путешествии без автомобилей Добавить в закладки Китайский режиссер Цзя Чжанкэ, автор фильма «Пепел — самый чистый белый», готовит новый проект, который станет роуд-муви о путешествии, но без участия автомобилей. О своем решении кинематографист объявил на Международном кинофестивале в Пинъяо. Ожидается, что съемки проекта начнутся уже в этом декабре. Напомним, что...
Prime 1 Studio unveils young and old Kratos statues from the Valhalla DLC for God of War: Ragnarok
Thanks to Prime 1 Studio, fans of the action-adventure God of War: Ragnarok can add two new statues of Kratos at rest on a throne — taken from the Valhalla epilogue DLC — to their collections. At the Next Level Showcase XV event, Prime 1 Studio revealed not only collectibles inspired by the shooter Doom:...
Rumor: David Harbour to Appear in Tony Gilroy’s New Film
Новости Слух: Дэвид Харбор появится в новом фильме Тони Гилроя Добавить в закладки Звезда «Очень странных дел» Дэвид Харбор ведет переговоры об участии в новом фильме Тони Гилроя («Андор») «Бегемот». В касте проекта уже заявлен Педро Паскаль. Сюжет фильма держится в секрете. Известно лишь, что главным героем выступит музыкант-виолончелист. Съемки «Бегемота» стартуют уже этой осенью. Дата релиза...
Ghost of Yotei Receives Near-Perfect Score in Japanese Magazine but Can’t Surpass Tsushima
The Japanese magazine Famitsu has released a new issue featuring a review of Ghost of Yotei. The PS5 exclusive earned an almost perfect score — 39/40. Such high marks are uncommon from Famitsu: according to Push Square’s tally, only 30 games have ever received a flawless 40/40, while another 55 titles have managed 39/40. Famitsu’s...
Resident Evil: Requiem to Bring Back Classic Boss Fights and Add New Moves
For Requiem, Capcom has chosen not to bring back the burly Leon Kennedy, instead introducing newcomer Grace Ashcroft and placing a stronger emphasis on survival than ever before. That said, the game will still deliver signature boss encounters and a varied arsenal. In an interview, game director Kōshi Nakanishi clarified that while boss fights will...
(18+) Prime 1 Studio Reveals Statues of the Executioner of Doom and the Imp‑Stalker from Shooter Doom: The Dark Ages
Prime 1 Studio will begin taking pre-orders in the fourth quarter of 2025 for adult-only statues of the Rock Reaper and Imp‑Stalker from Doom: The Dark Ages. Both pieces will feature LED illumination and a variety of interchangeable components. At the Next Level Showcase XV event, Prime 1 Studio revealed new 1/4‑scale statues of the...
Combat roguelike Godbreakers — about fighting AI — launches in October
Publisher Thunderful Games and developer To The Sky have announced the release date for Godbreakers, a new cooperative hack-and-slash experience. The game is being developed for PC and PS5, with a launch planned for October 23, 2025. An updated PC demo will be released on October 9 and will introduce a new biome for players...
Capcom explains why Pragmata remained strictly single-player and lacks a meaningful co-op
Pragmata from Capcom blends third-person shooting with puzzle mechanics. Although a two-player cooperative option was feasible, the team concluded it wouldn’t fit their creative vision for the title. In an interview, producer Naoto Oyama explained why the team opted for a strictly single-player experience despite the game’s cooperative undertones. “We explored the possibility of two...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Director Explains the Secret to a Quality Switch 2 Port
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...
Developers of The First Descendant say incorporating sexual appeal is a form of art
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 Has Crossed the Red Line — Don’t Buy It, Says Capcom Veteran
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...
New PS5 Pro Version Hits European Stores — Insider
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...
One of Xbox’s Most Devoted Fans Abandons Game Pass — Retail Chain Also Criticizes Microsoft’s Offer
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...
How Super Mario Galaxy Has Changed Since the Wii Era: Details and Graphics
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....
(18+) “Long Live the Queen!”: Prime 1 Studio Opens Pre-Orders for a Redheaded Sonya Statue
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...
Wolverine on PS5: Mature Style, Realistic Graphics, and Surprising Technical Details — A Digital Foundry Analysis
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...