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PlayStation Set to Expand — Sony Reportedly Plans to Buy Up Well‑Known Franchises
Sony intends to broaden its portfolio of intellectual property to become, in effect, an “entertainment trading house.” The company is pursuing not only new games but also assets across film and anime. According to Nikkei Asia, Sony aims to buy whole franchises rather than minority stakes in companies. In the gaming sector the corporation already...
Ghost of Yōtei to receive massive day-one patch — hundreds of changes promised
Only two days remain until the release of Ghost of Yōtei, and Sucker Punch has revealed the day-one patch details. Version 1.006 is mandatory for disc owners and delivers several notable improvements. The update enhances environmental rendering, photo mode, and missions with large numbers of characters. Rare crashes that occurred when loading saves or after...
Xbox Game Pass brought Microsoft a record $5 billion in a year
In an interview, Xbox president Sarah Bond addressed questions about the long-term viability of the subscription model. She said Game Pass — which offers hundreds of titles for a single recurring fee — not only breaks even but has reached a new milestone. She reported that the service’s revenue reached a record $5 billion. Bond...
Demons, Hell and Co-op: New Painkiller Trailer Released
The creators of the new Painkiller brought the project back into the spotlight with a fresh trailer. Anshar Studios premiered the footage during the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase. The reimagined shooter is slated for release on October 21, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The trailer is narrated by a demon...
Sony — “a terrible company” that’s “failing the gaming business,” an analyst says
Not everyone accepts PlayStation’s dominance in the market. Several analysts have openly criticized Sony’s strategy, and Michael Pachter has reignited debate after telling Yahoo Finance that “Sony is a terrible company that is currently wasting its potential in the gaming industry.” He argues that the corporation is making missteps and failing to keep pace with...
EA Introduces Modular Installation for Battlefield 6 — Game Size Depends on Players
Battlefield 6 proves that size matters. The studio has prepared a game that can consume a substantial amount of disk space, though the final footprint will depend on players’ choices. It was recently announced that Battlefield 6 downloads will begin on October 3. You can get ready now, as information about the game’s file size...
Developers of Cronos and the Silent Hill 2 Remake Become Industry Giants — Studio Reveals Plans
Bloober Team hosted an investor chat where shareholders and fans were briefed on a number of new developments. The session opened with confirmation of strong sales for Cronos: The New Dawn. As of September 8, more than 200,000 digital copies have been sold. According to the company, roughly 25% of revenue came from Steam, while...
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Soars in Steam Sales Rankings
Square Enix’s new remaster arrived on all platforms simultaneously, a clear bid for a major splash. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles demonstrated strong momentum even before its official launch. On Steam the title placed fourth among the platform’s highest-grossing releases (Steam Deck excluded). Such a strong opening is remarkable for a classic RPG. Even...
New Trailer and Seven Minutes of Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Gameplay Released
Several journalists also shared their impressions of Vertigo Games’ new project. Vertigo Games — the studio responsible for Metro Awakening — has released a new trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and published a seven-minute gameplay showcase of their forthcoming stealth-action title. Reporters have posted previews and early impressions of Legacy of Shadow. Eurogamer...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Breaks Pre-Order Records — Physical Copies Will Be Scarce
Sales for Digimon Story: Time Stranger took Bandai Namco by surprise — preorders in Japan have substantially outpaced expectations. Demand for Digimon Story: Time Stranger clearly caught Bandai Namco off guard — preorders across Japan have exceeded forecasts. The launch of this new standalone entry — the first in the series in ten years —...
Known Issues in October
Greetings, Creators! Our detailed overview of October’s known issues is now available on the official inZOI forums. Click the banner below to view comprehensive information on any bugs you’ve encountered or to learn more about ongoing fixes. We’ll continue updating this list based on your feedback. If you spot any issues while playing, please report...
Ghost of Yotei vs Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Which Has the Better Open World? We Compare Everything!
À quelques jours de sa sortie, Ghost of Yotei fait déjà parler de lui : les premiers tests de la presse, publiés la semaine dernière, lui attribuent une moyenne Metacritic de 87 %, contre 83 % pour Ghost of Tsushima en 2020. Sucker Punch affine clairement sa formule sur certains points, sans pour autant corriger...
K-pop Group Demon Hunters’ Lead Singer Knew “Golden” Would Be a Breakout Hit the Moment She Wrote It
Image: Netflix Anyone who covers film and music quickly learns a handful of interview clichés that rarely yield revealing answers — questions like “Where do your ideas come from?” or “Did you expect this to blow up?” usually get a version of “No, I couldn’t have predicted that.” But at a recent press event for...
The Genius Ruler of Latveria: Hot Toys Releases a Doctor Doom Figure from the Marvel Comics Universe
Collectors who love comic-book villains can already add Hot Toys’ new figure of Doctor Victor von Doom to their collection — the character is slated to appear in the 2026 film “Avengers: Judgment Day.” Hot Toys has launched a 1/6-scale Doctor Doom figure from the Marvel comics universe. In some retailers it is currently priced...
New Silent Hill Games Will Remain Psychological Horror, But Konami Will Continue Experimenting
Following the success of Silent Hill f, series producer Motoi Okamoto outlined his plans for the road ahead. The title moved over one million copies within 24 hours, becoming Konami’s fastest-selling psychological horror release, and critics have compared it favorably to the Silent Hill 2 remake. At TGS 2025, Okamoto said in an interview that...
Phil Spencer named 4 forgotten Xbox franchises fans dream about
At Tokyo Game Show 2025, Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer discussed the brand’s future and singled out four franchises fans most want to see return: MechAssault, Crimson Skies, Blue Dragon, and Lost Odyssey. However, their prospects for revival differ significantly. Windows Central took a closer look at each case. MechAssault faces the steepest hurdles. Microsoft...
PlayStation Set to Expand — Sony Reportedly Plans to Buy Up Well‑Known Franchises
Sony intends to broaden its portfolio of intellectual property to become, in effect, an “entertainment trading house.” The company is pursuing not only new games but also assets across film and anime. According to Nikkei Asia, Sony aims to buy whole franchises rather than minority stakes in companies. In the gaming sector the corporation already...
Ghost of Yōtei to receive massive day-one patch — hundreds of changes promised
Only two days remain until the release of Ghost of Yōtei, and Sucker Punch has revealed the day-one patch details. Version 1.006 is mandatory for disc owners and delivers several notable improvements. The update enhances environmental rendering, photo mode, and missions with large numbers of characters. Rare crashes that occurred when loading saves or after...
Xbox Game Pass brought Microsoft a record $5 billion in a year
In an interview, Xbox president Sarah Bond addressed questions about the long-term viability of the subscription model. She said Game Pass — which offers hundreds of titles for a single recurring fee — not only breaks even but has reached a new milestone. She reported that the service’s revenue reached a record $5 billion. Bond...
Demons, Hell and Co-op: New Painkiller Trailer Released
The creators of the new Painkiller brought the project back into the spotlight with a fresh trailer. Anshar Studios premiered the footage during the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase. The reimagined shooter is slated for release on October 21, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The trailer is narrated by a demon...
Sony — “a terrible company” that’s “failing the gaming business,” an analyst says
Not everyone accepts PlayStation’s dominance in the market. Several analysts have openly criticized Sony’s strategy, and Michael Pachter has reignited debate after telling Yahoo Finance that “Sony is a terrible company that is currently wasting its potential in the gaming industry.” He argues that the corporation is making missteps and failing to keep pace with...
EA Introduces Modular Installation for Battlefield 6 — Game Size Depends on Players
Battlefield 6 proves that size matters. The studio has prepared a game that can consume a substantial amount of disk space, though the final footprint will depend on players’ choices. It was recently announced that Battlefield 6 downloads will begin on October 3. You can get ready now, as information about the game’s file size...
Developers of Cronos and the Silent Hill 2 Remake Become Industry Giants — Studio Reveals Plans
Bloober Team hosted an investor chat where shareholders and fans were briefed on a number of new developments. The session opened with confirmation of strong sales for Cronos: The New Dawn. As of September 8, more than 200,000 digital copies have been sold. According to the company, roughly 25% of revenue came from Steam, while...
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Soars in Steam Sales Rankings
Square Enix’s new remaster arrived on all platforms simultaneously, a clear bid for a major splash. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles demonstrated strong momentum even before its official launch. On Steam the title placed fourth among the platform’s highest-grossing releases (Steam Deck excluded). Such a strong opening is remarkable for a classic RPG. Even...
New Trailer and Seven Minutes of Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Gameplay Released
Several journalists also shared their impressions of Vertigo Games’ new project. Vertigo Games — the studio responsible for Metro Awakening — has released a new trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and published a seven-minute gameplay showcase of their forthcoming stealth-action title. Reporters have posted previews and early impressions of Legacy of Shadow. Eurogamer...