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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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RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business Expansion Launches July 17
RoboCop: Rogue City is getting a standalone expansion on July 17 titled Unfinished Business. Expect new weapons, enemies, and a…
Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Update 1.0.2 Live
Update 1.0.2 is now live for Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, bringing bug fixes, UI adjustments, and online mission improvements.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Adds Photo Mode, New Outfit in Latest Update
A new update for Dynasty Warriors: Origins brings a photo mode, the Lion Dragon Armor outfit, and bug fixes. Available…
Onimusha: Warlords Free Update Adds Hell Mode
Capcom’s Onimusha: Warlords remaster gets a free update adding an ultra-difficult “Hell” mode and six new language options. Here’s what’s…
PLAYISM Game Show 2025 Announced for April 25 with 13 Games and PAX East News
PLAYISM will livestream a two-hour showcase on April 25 featuring 13 indie titles and a look ahead to PAX East…
Nintendo Details Switch 2 Hardware, DLSS, Joy-Con Design
Nintendo developers discuss Switch 2 hardware features in a MobileSyrup interview, covering system-level communication tools, Joy-Con changes, and DLSS support.
Super Robot Wars Y Launches August 28 on PS5, Switch, and PC
Super Robot Wars Y launches August 28 on PS5, Switch, and PC, featuring a new series roster and multiple content-packed…
Beyond Citadel | More Brutal, More Biomechanical
Beyond Citadel delivers sharper gunplay, a darker biomechanical world, and refined mechanics in this retro FPS horror experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 at $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open April 24 at U.S. retailers. Pricing stays at $449.99, with bundles, game pricing, and accessory…
Painkiller Gets Reimagined This Fall
Painkiller returns later this year with a new reboot featuring brutal action and co-op play.
Metal Eden Delayed to Summer 2025 Following Demo Feedback
Metal Eden delayed to Summer 2025, citing feedback from the recent demo. The team says the extra time will help…
Mario Kart World Is the Biggest Yet, Launches June 5
Nintendo dives deeper into Mario Kart World, the successor to Mario Kart 8. Launching June 5, it’s the series’ biggest…
