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Early access has grown substantially over the last decade, and players’ standards for these releases have risen as well. Today, studios can no longer afford to ship rough, bug-filled builds — a trend Motion Twin’s developers have noticed. “Expectations are higher now than they were five or six years ago — both in terms of...

While fans await the arrival of Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard has consistently posted strong sales since its 2017 debut. According to Capcom’s interim report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, the title has moved 15,936,000 copies and continues to sell more than a million units annually. Compared to other entries...

The Sonic the Hedgehog film universe has emerged as one of the most successful adaptations of recent years. Its three entries proved to be box-office hits, and Paramount is pressing ahead. Production on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is underway, with a planned release in 2027. According to a recent report from insider Daniel Richtman, the...

Brandi Carlile Returns to Saturday Night Live with Potent Performances of “Church & State” and “Human” Nov. 2, 2025 — New York Brandi Carlile returned to the SNL stage on Nov. 2, 2025 to perform selections from her latest solo album, Returning to Myself. On Nov. 2, 2025, Brandi Carlile made a commanding return to...

Fans are taking matters into their own hands to oppose Amazon’s plans. Thousands of players are fighting to preserve the MMORPG New World, and a petition in support of the game has gathered more than 24,000 signatures. Recent widespread layoffs in Amazon’s gaming division have effectively ended active support for New World: Aeternum. Frustrated players...

Data pulled from PlayStation’s servers and published by PlayStationSize shows that on PS4 the Co-op Campaign, Zombies, and Multiplayer packs occupy relatively little storage, whereas the Call of Duty HQ application requires a substantial amount of space. Download sizes for the PS4 packs: Multiplayer Pack: 11.6 GB; Zombies Pack: 320 MB; Co-op Campaign Pack: 11.9...

Even Assassin’s Creed: Mirage outsold it within three months. Ubisoft had pinned significant hopes on the title, but the long‑awaited Japanese setting couldn’t rescue the project. Although Shadows enjoyed a strong opening — reaching three million players in its first week — total sales after six months amounted to just 4.3 million. That’s a disappointing...

In a recent interview, Rockstar Games co‑founder Dan Houser spoke about an unrealized studio project that would have taken players to a medieval setting infused with mythological elements. The concept never progressed to full development. Houser clarified the idea existed only at the concept stage and that a script was never begun. He nevertheless believes...

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...