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Resident Evil Game Preservation: Why Originals Matter
Resident Evil game preservation: This article examines recent releases and the growing tension between remakes and originals. Modern remakes act as second chances for a franchise. They must not be…

Stale Gaming: Why Your Habits Are Part of the Problem
Broken launches and greedy trends are everywhere, but stale gaming often comes down to player tunnel vision. “Gaming isn’t fun anymore.”“Everything’s a remake, a live service, or a scam.”“There’s nothing…

Shift Up Fully Acquired Unbound, Shinji Mikami’s Studio
SHIFT UP fully acquires UNBOUND, the Tokyo-based studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, according to an official announcement from the Stellar Blade developer. The acquisition integrates UNBOUND’s team…

Sakura Wars | 30th Anniversary Logo Reveals
Today, the official Sakura Wars series 30th anniversary logo has been revealed on the Sakura Taisen website. The website also announced that more details on series-related merchandise and events will…

Girls’ Frontline 2 | 4.1.2026 Patch Notes
The April 1 2026 Girls’ Frontline 2 patch notes include a long list of optimizations and bug fixes for the Steam and mobile versions of the game. These fixes will…

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kenshiro DLC Launches in June
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kenshiro DLC will officially launch in June 2026, bringing the legendary protagonist of Fist of the North Star to the roster. Fatal Fury: City…

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 | Airing June 7 with Gears E-Day Direct
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST according to a new announcement from Microsoft. The…

Edios-Montréal Cuts 124 Staff Members, Studio Head David Anfossi Leaves
Eidos Montréal layoffs affecting 124 employees were announced today, along with the departure of longtime Head of Studio David Anfossi. The studio shared the news today via LinkedIn, citing the…



















