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Extremely OK Games—the studio formerly known as Maddy Makes Games, renowned for the 2018 masterpiece Celeste—has pulled back the curtain on their next major project. Titled City of None, this upcoming metroidvania platformer is slated for release in 2027. The title is being crafted by Celeste co-creator Noel Berry alongside his brother, Liam Berry, and...

Marihiko Hara Hinako Kimoto In this exclusive installment of our Monthly Feature series, Billboard Japan sits down with acclaimed composer Marihiko Hara, the creative force behind the hauntingly beautiful score for the cinematic milestone, KOKUHO. KOKUHO has firmly etched its name into the annals of Japanese cinema. With box office receipts surpassing...

Navigating the heartbreak of a missed connection in a video game is a universal rite of passage—even if you happen to be a global superstar. Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye recently gave fans a glimpse into his personal gaming struggles via his Instagram Stories, revealing he’s deep in the trenches of Persona 5 Royal. The chart-topping...

Image: Neon At the turn of the decade, Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy was virtually unknown. That changed rapidly with a string of chilling, highly acclaimed horror projects. He first made waves with Caveat, a low-budget exercise in tension centered on a drifter tasked with guarding a fragile woman in a desolate estate. He followed that...

Image: MAPPA Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen stands as a titan of the modern battle shōnen genre. Even though the original manga concluded on a note that felt remarkably complete, the dark fantasy universe Akutami constructed remains brimming with untapped potential. Enter Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, a celebrated spin-off series reaching its grand finale with the release...

Following the release of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 last year, the World of Darkness universe is set to expand once again. A brand-new title, Vampire: The Masquerade – Oaths and Ashes, has been announced as an interactive visual novel slated for release on PC via Steam later this year. Set in the gritty,...

Image: Adult Swim/Max Adult Swim’s My Adventures with Superman has cemented itself as a premier superhero series, masterfully blending classic caped crusader lore with dynamic anime-inspired storytelling. Showrunners Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher have consistently pushed boundaries in their reimagining of the Man of Steel’s iconic rogues’ gallery, and they are now priming fans for...

Subnautica 2 is officially slated for an early access launch on May 14. This release arrives in the wake of a tumultuous pre-production cycle, marked by executive restructuring, a high-stakes legal dispute regarding a $250 million payout, the reinstatement of its CEO, and a premature release window announcement that caught leadership off guard. A significant...

The relentless cadence of the gaming calendar shows no signs of slowing down. As May ushers in the unofficial start of summer, it brings with it a wave of high-profile blockbusters and indie gems poised to challenge the smaller titles that have dominated the 2026 landscape thus far. Xbox is also hitting a major milestone...

“In this game, your grandad is my real grandad, and he’s trying to lift your spirits after you’ve just purchased your first—admittedly, rather rubbish—car.” This is how indie developer Jack Somers, known as NoahsArkGames, sets the scene for Nothing Ever Happens Here in a recent Instagram update. This quintessentially British slice-of-life simulation takes place in...

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly offerings, presenting a compelling mix for PC gamers. This week, players can claim a full title at no cost, accompanied by a generous bundle of digital goods for a popular idle RPG. If you are a fan of automation mechanics and tactical gameplay, you won’t want to...

Following months of legal turbulence involving publisher Krafton and former staff at Unknown Worlds, the studio has confirmed that Subnautica 2 will surface on Steam Early Access this May 14. Although the sequel has been in the works for at least four years, the developers always intended for it to undergo an early access phase...