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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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Microsoft and AMD Partner to Power the Next-Gen Xbox
Microsoft Gaming and AMD have entered a multi-year partnership to co-develop custom silicon for next-gen Xbox devices. While the vision…
The Blood of Dawnwalker Drops New Gameplay Overview
Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves reveal a 21-minute gameplay breakdown for The Blood of Dawnwalker—an upcoming RPG set in plague-ridden…
Virtua Unlimited Project | A Triumphant Mega Man Zero-like
Virtua Unlimited Project delivers fast, momentum-based action and deep card customization with tough bosses and sharp pixel art for classic…
Yuzo Koshiro and Tee Lopes Team Up for Shinobi Soundtrack
SEGA confirms a music dream team for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, with Yuzo Koshiro and Tee Lopes composing the soundtrack.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Developers Talk Mechanics
Epic Games sat down with IGA and SHUTARO to talk about Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement’s dual characters, class system, and…
Devil May Cry 4 SE and HD Collection Now on GOG, DRM-Free
GOG has added Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition and the HD Collection to its DRM-free storefront as part of…
Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct: New Story, Gameplay, and amiibo Details
Nintendo revealed new story, gameplay mechanics, co-op features, and amiibo support for Donkey Kong Bananza during today’s Direct.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake Launches August 7
The House of the Dead 2: Remake launches August 7 on Switch and PC with updated visuals, multiple modes, and…
Site Update | Making A Big Migration to Linux
We’ve moved our workflow to Linux Mint and are adjusting. Expect the usual content to continue, but bear with us…
Atelier Resleriana Set for September 26 Release on PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian launches September 26, 2025, on PS5, PS4 (Japan), Switch, and PC…
Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct Set for June 18
Nintendo will host a Donkey Kong Bananza-focused Nintendo Direct on June 18 with 15 minutes of new gameplay and info…
Metal Gear Solid Delta Reveals Fox Hunt Multiplayer Mode
Fox Hunt is a new online multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, alongside Bomberman and Ape Escape…
