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In Memoriam: Shutaro Iida, 1973–2026
Shutaro Iida, the Creative Director at ArtPlay and a pivotal figure in the Castlevania and Bloodstained franchises, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was…
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Silent Hill f Launches September 25 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Silent Hill f launches September 25 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Set in 1960s Japan, it’s the first Eastern-developed…
Sony’s State of Play Broadcast Airs June 4 With 40 Minutes of PS5 Game Reveals
Sony is hosting a new State of Play on June 4, with 40+ minutes of updates and reveals for PlayStation…
Skeptic to Believer: How Narrative-Driven Games Won Me Over
Once skeptical of story-driven games, I found haunting and heartfelt stories in visual novels like Spirit Hunter and Chaos;Head Noah.
IO Interactive Showcase Announced for June 6 – New Games
IO Interactive will host its first-ever digital showcase on June 6, featuring updates on HITMAN, 007 First Light, MindsEye, and…
Iwakura Aria Trial Version Now Available on Steam
MAGES. and PQube release a free demo for Iwakura Aria, a suspenseful visual novel set in a mysterious mansion. Full…
IO Interactive Announces 007 First Light, New James Bond
IO Interactive officially reveals 007 First Light, a new James Bond origin story game confirmed for Switch 2 with a…
Nintendo Switch 2 N64 Online App Trailer Reveals Rewind, CRT Filter, and Control Customization
Nintendo reveals a new trailer for the Switch 2 version of the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online app, introducing…
Tango Gameworks Rebrands & Begins Hiring for New Action Game
Tango Gameworks has reopened its Tokyo office following KRAFTON’s acquisition and is hiring for a new Unreal Engine action game.
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 & The Outer Worlds 2 Direct: Date, Time, and How to Watch
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct arrive on June 8 with fresh game reveals and deep…
Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy | One Unforgettable Fight
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Review blends tactical tower defense, visual novel storytelling, and 100 endings for a unique…
Girls’ Frontline 2 | Inverse Cipher Season 4 Event Guide
Clear event stages to earn rewards like Collapse Pieces and cultivation items in the Season 4 Inverse Cipher event with…
MindsEye Launches June 10 with New Trailer, Story Details
Build A Rocket Boy announces MindsEye launches June 10 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, featuring a cinematic story, creation…
