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Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Cinemersive Labs to broaden its research into machine learning and computer vision. The announcement from April 2, 2026, confirms that the UK-based team will join the…

Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Passes Away At 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 64. His son, Ryūbō Kishimoto, confirmed the news through a message shared on the official Kunio-kun social media…

LEVEL-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Set For April 10
LEVEL5 VISION 2026 Craftsmanship has been officially announced for Friday, April 10, 2026, at 21:00 JST. Level-5 confirmed the digital event will air on YouTube featuring news for multiple titles…

Thick As Thieves Pivots to Single-Player and Co-Op Gameplay
OtherSide Entertainment confirmed Thick as Thieves gameplay is moving away from PvPvE to focus on solo and co-op play. The project from director Warren Spector was first revealed in December…

Nioh 3 | 1.04.03 Patch Notes
Nioh 3 1.04.03 update is now live for PlayStation 5 and Steam. The 1.04.03 patch focuses on resolving critical progression blockers and fixing broken weapon logic within the Arts Proficiency…

Girls’ Frontline 2 | Breaking Butterfly Event Guide
Breaking Butterfly is the latest story expansion in Girls’ Frontline 2, featuring a major narrative update for Lainie. Use the sections below to navigate the new mechanics and maximize your…

Visual Novel Journey: How I Found a New Way to Play
Once skeptical of story-driven games, I found haunting and heartfelt stories in visual novels like Spirit Hunter and Chaos;Head Noah.

Video Game Remakes vs Originals: The Lost Art of Preservation
An analysis of how modern remakes reshape classic games, and why preservation and access to original releases still matter.


















