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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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Aliens: Dark Descent | Descending Into Terror & Tension
Aliens: Dark Descent Review – A rough, high-stakes tactical horror game with intense squad combat, Xenomorphs, and strategic survival gameplay.
Nintendo Confirms Free Switch 2 Enhancements for 12 First-Party Games
Nintendo confirms free updates for 12 Switch titles including Super Mario Odyssey, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and more—featuring visual upgrades,…
Shuten Order Announced, Led by Kazutaka Kodaka
Shuten Order from Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka and Too Kyo Games is coming to Switch and PC, with a pulled…
Suikoden II Anime Confirmed to Span Multiple Seasons
Konami confirms the Suikoden II anime will span multiple seasons to tell the full story, with original artwork set to…
Suikoden STAR LEAP Revealed: New Mobile RPG Details
Konami and MYTHRIL have unveiled Suikoden STAR LEAP, a free-to-play mobile RPG for iOS and Android set in the Scarlet…
Sonic Wings Reunion Launches October 7 in the West for PS5, PS4, and Switch
Red Art Games will release Sonic Wings Reunion for PS5, PS4, and Switch on October 7 in the west, with…
Steam SMS Leak Hoax Debunked: What You Need to Know
Reports of an 89 million Steam account breach via leaked SMS codes were false. Learn how the hoax spread, what…
Tony Hawk Wants an Underground Remaster
Tony Hawk supports a remaster of the Underground series, but it’s up to Activision. The future of THUG may hinge…
SteamOS Compatibility Ratings Expand Beyond Steam Deck
Valve introduces SteamOS Compatibility ratings to help users of non-Steam Deck devices like the Legion Go S know which games…
Girls’ Frontline 2 | Standardizing Sync Fission (May 2025)
The Standardizing Sync – Fission event returns to Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium with 100% increased rewards from May 15 to…
Switch 2 Adds System Lock and Battery-Saving Charge Option
Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a new PIN-based System Lock for added security and an optimized charging mode to preserve…
Stellar Blade Complete Edition Launches for PC on June 11
Stellar Blade Complete Edition launches on PC via Steam June 11 with a new boss, 25 costumes, enhanced visuals, and…
