NVIDIA Announces DLSS 5: Neural Rendering Meets Photoreal Lighting
NVIDIA DLSS 5 announced at GTC 2026 marks a massive shift from performance-focused upscaling…
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Toyama Confirms Bokeh Hiring for New Large-Scale Project
Keiichiro Toyama confirmed that they are hiring for a Bokeh Game Studio large-scale project.…
Unbound Games Studio Reveal: Shinji Mikami’s New Project
Shinji Mikami has shared the first concrete details for Unbound Games Studio. While the…
Koei Tecmo Shuffles Teams for a Global Push This April
A major Koei Tecmo restructuring is set for April 1, shifting internal teams and…
End of an Era: Leadership Shakeup at Xbox
A massive structural shift is hitting the top ranks of Xbox. It is officially…
In Memoriam: Shutaro Iida, 1973–2026
Shutaro Iida, the Creative Director at ArtPlay and a pivotal figure in the Castlevania…
Architects of Sega: Remembering David Rosen and Hideki Sato
Sega has always felt like the industry’s perpetual underdog, operating on a frequency slightly…
Japanese Developers Share Early Plans in 4Gamer Interviews
Studios outline upcoming projects and anniversaries 4Gamer has published its 2026 end-of-year interviews with…
Tomonobu Itagaki, Ninja Gaiden Creator, Dies at 58
Tomonobu Itagaki, the outspoken creator of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has died at age 58. Industry veterans pay tribute to his lasting influence.
Nintendo of America Leadership Change as Doug Bowser Retires
Doug Bowser retires Dec. 31, 2025, after leading Nintendo of America. Devon Pritchard succeeds him as president, with Satoru Shibata joining as CEO.
New Steam Rules Prevent NSFW Updates After Release
Crimson Delight Games says Steam’s new rules block post-launch NSFW updates, but stresses Valve is not at fault, citing pressure from payment processors.
Nintendo Switch Pricing Changes Take Effect August 3, 2025
Nintendo adjusts prices for original Switch consoles and select accessories in the U.S., effective August 3. Switch 2 and game prices stay stable for now.