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Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack Adds 50 New Races and a Pro Mode
Polyphony Digital has announced that December will bring two major updates for Gran Turismo 7 players: the Spec III update and the paid Power Pack DLC. The Power Pack expansion is due on December 4, 2025, and introduces a new mode designed for the franchise’s most dedicated fans. Players will confront “authentic challenges” that closely...
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Gets Major DLC — Visions of Four Heroes Launches in January
Koei Tecmo continues a busy run of releases. Alongside the impressive Fatal Frame 2 Remake, the company is preparing another major project that will especially delight fans of Dynasty Warriors. While Omega Force focuses on the remake of Dynasty Warriors 3, the studio hasn’t stopped supporting Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The game, which launched earlier this...
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Revealed at State of Play — A Dark Roguelite Action Game
At State of Play, developers revealed BlazBlue Entropy Effect X — a 2.5D action title aimed at genre enthusiasts. This new entry in the well-known series looks capable of standing alongside the best releases in the category. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelite action game in which players select one of 14 characters from...
State of Play Reveals Hollow Knight–Style Metroidvania — Never Grave Launching in 2026
During the Japan-focused State of Play showcase, a title was revealed that is almost certain to captivate fans of Hollow Knight and Silksong. Its quality stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the works that inspired it. Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is being released with support from Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing arm of the studio behind...
Square Enix Reveals Dragon Quest VII Reimagined at State of Play — Release Date Announced
Dragon Quest remains one of the cornerstone series in jRPG history. After a lengthy pause, fans finally have reason to celebrate the franchise’s comeback. At a Japanese State of Play presentation, Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a fully revamped edition of one of the series’ most celebrated entries. The trailer showcased English voice...
Two Horrors from BrokenLore
At the State of Play showcase, two horror titles from BrokenLore were revealed and immediately captured the audience’s attention. The first title — BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW — is a first-person psychological horror that probes the darker side of social media and its effects on the mind. The protagonist, Ann, is a young woman who has endured...
Stellar Blade to Expand Beyond PS5 and PC; Shift Up Readies New Expansion
It appears that within a few months more players will discover Eva’s story. Developer Shift Up has been open about having plans for Stellar Blade. Following its PlayStation 5 debut, porting Stellar Blade to PC proved to be a profitable move. The PC release delivered substantial returns, and shortly afterward the team expressed a desire...
Costly Experiment: A Fan-Favorite Element of The Witcher 2 Is a “Waste of Resources,” Says CD Projekt RED Co‑Founder
The chosen approach to world‑building proved to be highly resource‑intensive. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings employed a complex structure that reacted to player choices: under certain conditions portions of content would be cut off — in effect the developers created alternate versions of the second act. For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt the team...
After Fallout 4’s release, Todd Howard needed three months of “touching grass” to recover
The creator realized it was finally time to take a well-deserved break. Fallout 4 recently marked its first anniversary. The head of Bethesda Game Studios gave an interview in which he reflected on the game and shared some memories. It turned out that he had gone two decades without a meaningful break, moving from one...
Age of Wonders 4 Gets Vampiric Expansion “Thrones of Blood”
Paradox Interactive has released the Thrones of Blood expansion for Triumph Studios’ strategy title Age of Wonders 4. Centered on vampiric themes, the pack introduces a singular vampire ruler, blood magic spells and menacing castles, giving players fresh ways to explore darker fantasies. The expansion is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S...
Sega Turns Sonic Racing into a Carnival: SpongeBob and NiGHTS Join the Game
Sega is steadily expanding Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, turning the title into a living compendium of its most beloved franchises. The game has evolved from a straightforward arcade racer into a grand celebration of the company’s history. The roster already includes characters drawn from various Sega properties — Hatsune Miku, Persona, and Like a Dragon. NiGHTS...
Marvel and PlayStation Launch New Fighting Souls Beta Featuring the X-Men and Ghost Rider
Marvel Games, PlayStation Studios, and Arc System Works have announced a new closed beta for the fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Testing will take place from December 5 to 7, giving players an opportunity to sample part of the project ahead of its 2026 launch. This marks the second chance to preview the game in...
inKONBINI Brings 1990s Japan to Life — Cozy Mini-Shop Simulator Launches in 2026
Publisher Beep Japan and studio Nagai Industries have announced that the life-simulation title inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will arrive in April 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC. Set in provincial Japan in the early 1990s, the game places players at the helm of a small 24-hour shop — arranging merchandise, interacting...
Coffee Talk Returns: New Story, New Characters, and the Atmosphere of Tokyo at Night
Publisher and developer Chorus Worldwide, together with Toge Productions, announced that Coffee Talk Tokyo will launch on March 5, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC. Set in a late-night café in Tokyo, the game puts you in the role of a barista preparing drinks that comfort both humans and fantastical patrons. Each cup...
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Coming to PS5: Tokyo Street Racing in 2026
Developer Genki has announced that the PlayStation 5 edition of the street-racing simulator Tokyo Xtreme Racer will launch on February 26, 2026. The game entered Early Access on PC via Steam on January 23, with the full release following on September 25. Tokyo Xtreme Racer transports players into a closed-off, futuristic Tokyo where they vie...
Once Upon a KATAMARI to Receive Two Music Add-Ons
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer RENGAME have announced two upcoming expansions for Once Upon a KATAMARI: Katamari Damacy Series Dance Dance Remixes and Katamari Damacy Series Neo Remixes. The first pack, Dance Dance Remixes, is due in November, while Neo Remixes is slated for release this winter. Each DLC will bring five brand-new remixes along...
Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack Adds 50 New Races and a Pro Mode
Polyphony Digital has announced that December will bring two major updates for Gran Turismo 7 players: the Spec III update and the paid Power Pack DLC. The Power Pack expansion is due on December 4, 2025, and introduces a new mode designed for the franchise’s most dedicated fans. Players will confront “authentic challenges” that closely...
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Gets Major DLC — Visions of Four Heroes Launches in January
Koei Tecmo continues a busy run of releases. Alongside the impressive Fatal Frame 2 Remake, the company is preparing another major project that will especially delight fans of Dynasty Warriors. While Omega Force focuses on the remake of Dynasty Warriors 3, the studio hasn’t stopped supporting Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The game, which launched earlier this...
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Revealed at State of Play — A Dark Roguelite Action Game
At State of Play, developers revealed BlazBlue Entropy Effect X — a 2.5D action title aimed at genre enthusiasts. This new entry in the well-known series looks capable of standing alongside the best releases in the category. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelite action game in which players select one of 14 characters from...
State of Play Reveals Hollow Knight–Style Metroidvania — Never Grave Launching in 2026
During the Japan-focused State of Play showcase, a title was revealed that is almost certain to captivate fans of Hollow Knight and Silksong. Its quality stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the works that inspired it. Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is being released with support from Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing arm of the studio behind...
Square Enix Reveals Dragon Quest VII Reimagined at State of Play — Release Date Announced
Dragon Quest remains one of the cornerstone series in jRPG history. After a lengthy pause, fans finally have reason to celebrate the franchise’s comeback. At a Japanese State of Play presentation, Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a fully revamped edition of one of the series’ most celebrated entries. The trailer showcased English voice...
Two Horrors from BrokenLore
At the State of Play showcase, two horror titles from BrokenLore were revealed and immediately captured the audience’s attention. The first title — BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW — is a first-person psychological horror that probes the darker side of social media and its effects on the mind. The protagonist, Ann, is a young woman who has endured...
Stellar Blade to Expand Beyond PS5 and PC; Shift Up Readies New Expansion
It appears that within a few months more players will discover Eva’s story. Developer Shift Up has been open about having plans for Stellar Blade. Following its PlayStation 5 debut, porting Stellar Blade to PC proved to be a profitable move. The PC release delivered substantial returns, and shortly afterward the team expressed a desire...
Costly Experiment: A Fan-Favorite Element of The Witcher 2 Is a “Waste of Resources,” Says CD Projekt RED Co‑Founder
The chosen approach to world‑building proved to be highly resource‑intensive. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings employed a complex structure that reacted to player choices: under certain conditions portions of content would be cut off — in effect the developers created alternate versions of the second act. For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt the team...
After Fallout 4’s release, Todd Howard needed three months of “touching grass” to recover
The creator realized it was finally time to take a well-deserved break. Fallout 4 recently marked its first anniversary. The head of Bethesda Game Studios gave an interview in which he reflected on the game and shared some memories. It turned out that he had gone two decades without a meaningful break, moving from one...








