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Riot Games Debuts Teemo in 2XKO Fighting Game Inspired by LoL
Riot Games has announced that Teemo will join the playable roster in the 2XKO fighting game. The title is scheduled to enter early access on PC on October 7, 2025, offering fast-paced matchups featuring champions from League of Legends. 2XKO will arrive on other platforms — including PS5 and Xbox Series — at a later...
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows vs. Ghost of Yotei — Who Will Win the Visual Showdown?
This week PlayStation fans will have the chance to experience Ghost of Yotei. Its Japan-based setting has naturally invited comparisons to Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Content creator ElAnalistaDeBits prepared a thorough side‑by‑side analysis of Ghost of Yotei and another Japan-set title, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The video inspects a wide range of technical and visual...
PlayStation Hits the Streets; Reebok Readies Sneakers With ’90s Nostalgia
To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Reebok will release a distinctive sneaker collection for the U.S. and European markets inspired by Sony’s original PlayStation console. Sony is further positioning PlayStation as a lifestyle icon and expanding its presence in streetwear. This time the company has teamed up with a renowned sportswear manufacturer. The collection is slated...
Aniimo Shown at TGS 2025; Game Compared to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Chinese developer Pawrpint revealed new footage of its Aniimo project at TGS 2025. The title is positioning itself as another free-to-play rival to Pokémon. Developers conducted a beta test in July. Visually, Aniimo evokes Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The team describes it as “a next‑generation role‑playing game with action elements,” where players collect magical creatures across...
Over 50% of game developers in Japan use AI — study
Artificial intelligence is being used more and more in game creation. AI is steadily embedding itself in the video game industry, and recent data bear that out. According to the latest report from the Computer Entertainment Association, organizer of the Tokyo Game Show, 51% of Japanese studios now employ artificial intelligence in development. Nikkei notes...
Free racing simulator RaceRoom looks better — a before-and-after patch comparison
The free racing simulator RaceRoom has received a major update: the “Q3 2025 Update,” a 51 GB download. The developers say the title has been significantly refreshed. According to the Steam page, the entire lighting engine was reworked — lighting now appears richer and more realistic, reflections have been enhanced and PBR has been introduced....
Borderlands 4 Humiliated Compared to Borderlands 3 — Performance Three Times Worse
Borderlands 4 continues to face a wave of criticism for poor optimization, and comparisons to Borderlands 3 have only intensified the backlash. Despite strong reviews from critics, Steam users have been overwhelmingly negative. The game’s average user rating over the past week has slipped to 62%. The primary complaint centers on performance. Hardware Unboxed reports...
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Concludes; Figures and Plans for 2026 Announced
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 has concluded. Organizers released official figures: this year the event drew more than 263,000 visitors. That number is below 2024’s total (274,000) but exceeds attendance in 2023, when 243,000 people attended. Over 1,130 companies from 47 countries took part in TGS 2025 — a new record for the show’s exhibitor...
8 Minutes of Animula Nook Gameplay — Tencent Readies Free Alternative to Animal Crossing
It was recently revealed that the creators of Genshin Impact are developing rivals to Pokémon and Animal Crossing — and Tencent has now joined the competition. At TGS 2025, the Chinese corporation presented a demo of Animula Nook. The title’s visual style calls to mind Nintendo’s offerings and appears aimed squarely at the same audience....
Could LEGO Party Threaten Nintendo’s Hit? The Game Has Received Positive Reviews
A new entry in the LEGO series arrives this week with little in the way of big-budget marketing, but players can expect a delightful party-game experience. LEGO Party is a fresh party game launching on all major platforms. It focuses on cooperative fun for up to four friends, whether playing locally or online via cross-play....
AYN Demonstrates Software Capabilities of the Thor Portable Foldable Dual-Screen Console
A recent video from AYN’s developers reveals how the portable console handles brightness and volume controls, whether the two displays support independent refresh rates, and how the joystick backlighting can be customized. AYN has released a new video showcasing its folding portable console Thor, which features two AMOLED panels. In this clip the team walks...
What Awaits Players in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — 11 Minutes of Bloody Gameplay
The Onimusha franchise has long been one of Capcom’s cornerstone properties, and fans have eagerly awaited its return. Scheduled for release in 2026, Onimusha: Way of the Sword aims to restore the shine to a series that rose to fame during the PlayStation 2 era. Since its first announcement, Way of the Sword has sparked...
Stunning Archaeologist Joins Xbox Game Pass: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Added to the Subscription
Starting today, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can try a new title on the service — an adventure featuring Lara Croft. Lara has long been one of the most recognizable figures in gaming. Crystal Dynamics has been developing a new, enigmatic entry in the franchise for several years, though no official announcement has been made yet....
Bandai Namco Reveals Problems with Tales of Remasters: Why Are the Games Being Released Out of Order?
Yusuke Tomizawa, the lead producer of the Tales of franchise, spoke about the difficulties involved in remastering the series’ classic titles and explained why releases don’t follow the original launch order. At the Tokyo Game Show 2025, Tomizawa said Bandai Namco is continuing to work on remasters to recover titles that millions of fans no...
Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarines to receive new Battle Patrol and upgrade kit
Soon, fans of the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game will be able to acquire an Ultramarines upgrade and transfer decal set featuring 69 individual pieces, as well as a new Combat Patrol boxed set centered on one of the Adeptus Astartes’ most renowned chapters. The makers of the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop series have unveiled an Ultramarines...
Yakuza Became a Global Sensation Thanks to PC Gamers
The global rise of the Yakuza series owes much to PC players. They were key in pushing the franchise beyond years of limited recognition outside Japan. Masayoshi Yokoyama, head of Ryu Ga Gotoku, noted that the PC audience holds particular significance for the studio. “If memory serves, we first entered the PC market with Yakuza...
Riot Games Debuts Teemo in 2XKO Fighting Game Inspired by LoL
Riot Games has announced that Teemo will join the playable roster in the 2XKO fighting game. The title is scheduled to enter early access on PC on October 7, 2025, offering fast-paced matchups featuring champions from League of Legends. 2XKO will arrive on other platforms — including PS5 and Xbox Series — at a later...
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows vs. Ghost of Yotei — Who Will Win the Visual Showdown?
This week PlayStation fans will have the chance to experience Ghost of Yotei. Its Japan-based setting has naturally invited comparisons to Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Content creator ElAnalistaDeBits prepared a thorough side‑by‑side analysis of Ghost of Yotei and another Japan-set title, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The video inspects a wide range of technical and visual...
PlayStation Hits the Streets; Reebok Readies Sneakers With ’90s Nostalgia
To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Reebok will release a distinctive sneaker collection for the U.S. and European markets inspired by Sony’s original PlayStation console. Sony is further positioning PlayStation as a lifestyle icon and expanding its presence in streetwear. This time the company has teamed up with a renowned sportswear manufacturer. The collection is slated...
Aniimo Shown at TGS 2025; Game Compared to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Chinese developer Pawrpint revealed new footage of its Aniimo project at TGS 2025. The title is positioning itself as another free-to-play rival to Pokémon. Developers conducted a beta test in July. Visually, Aniimo evokes Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The team describes it as “a next‑generation role‑playing game with action elements,” where players collect magical creatures across...
Over 50% of game developers in Japan use AI — study
Artificial intelligence is being used more and more in game creation. AI is steadily embedding itself in the video game industry, and recent data bear that out. According to the latest report from the Computer Entertainment Association, organizer of the Tokyo Game Show, 51% of Japanese studios now employ artificial intelligence in development. Nikkei notes...
Free racing simulator RaceRoom looks better — a before-and-after patch comparison
The free racing simulator RaceRoom has received a major update: the “Q3 2025 Update,” a 51 GB download. The developers say the title has been significantly refreshed. According to the Steam page, the entire lighting engine was reworked — lighting now appears richer and more realistic, reflections have been enhanced and PBR has been introduced....
Borderlands 4 Humiliated Compared to Borderlands 3 — Performance Three Times Worse
Borderlands 4 continues to face a wave of criticism for poor optimization, and comparisons to Borderlands 3 have only intensified the backlash. Despite strong reviews from critics, Steam users have been overwhelmingly negative. The game’s average user rating over the past week has slipped to 62%. The primary complaint centers on performance. Hardware Unboxed reports...
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Concludes; Figures and Plans for 2026 Announced
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 has concluded. Organizers released official figures: this year the event drew more than 263,000 visitors. That number is below 2024’s total (274,000) but exceeds attendance in 2023, when 243,000 people attended. Over 1,130 companies from 47 countries took part in TGS 2025 — a new record for the show’s exhibitor...
8 Minutes of Animula Nook Gameplay — Tencent Readies Free Alternative to Animal Crossing
It was recently revealed that the creators of Genshin Impact are developing rivals to Pokémon and Animal Crossing — and Tencent has now joined the competition. At TGS 2025, the Chinese corporation presented a demo of Animula Nook. The title’s visual style calls to mind Nintendo’s offerings and appears aimed squarely at the same audience....