"FromSoftware Is Making Steady Progress" Amid Push "to Develop IP in Games" And Film, Says Owner Kadokawa as Elden Ring...
Kadokawa’s latest earnings release shows FromSoftware shifting toward self‑publishing and self‑funding while expanding its intellectual property into film and animation. The company confirmed the Elden Ring live‑action movie with A24 will debut on March 3, 2028, and announced a Sekiro anime and a Bloodborne R‑rated animated film. Kadokawa also disclosed a special early‑retirement program for staff 45 and older, aimed at cutting fixed costs. Overall, the firm expects a 40.3% profit decline in 2026, largely tied to the Elden Ring Nightreign launch.
The Retro Fighters Hunter Is a Fierce Wireless OG Xbox Controller, but I'm Torn on Whether Its Too Much Like...
The Retro Fighters Hunter is a wireless controller that revives the original Xbox’s look while borrowing modern ergonomics from the Series X/S gamepad. It adds hall‑effect thumbsticks, extra shoulder buttons, and a 2.4 GHz receiver, making it compatible with both the OG...
How to Get a Raptor Mount in Crimson Desert
The Red‑Feathered Raptor mount in Crimson Desert is found exclusively at the Crimson Mountains Fortress in the Southeast Tashkalp region. Players must set the Re‑Blockade Frequency to “War” to repopulate the area after clearing it. Taming follows the standard mount...
The 12 Resident Evil Collectables Worth Saving Leon's Credits For
GamesRadar+ highlights twelve Resident Evil collectibles released to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary and the recent Requiem launch. The roundup spans official Capcom items—like a Level 3 keycard replica and an anniversary hoodie—to third‑party accessories such as a Tubbz Tofu figure,...
If You Love Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Find a Way to Play Lost Odyssey – the Cult-Classic RPG that Remains...
Lost Odyssey, Hironobu Sakaguchi’s 2008 JRPG, remains a hidden gem on the Xbox 360 and is now accessible through backward compatibility on Xbox One and Series X. The game blends classic turn‑based combat with a tactical timing system and a narrative centered on...
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Used PlayStation's New AI Animation Tool, and Naughty Dog and San Diego Studio Are Both Following...
Sony announced that its new AI‑driven animation system, Mockingbird, was used to produce Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, turning hours‑long facial animation work into seconds. The tool is already adopted by Naughty Dog and San Diego Studio, promising faster pipelines and lower costs....
Instantly One of the Best-Rated Games of 2026, Nostalgic Adventure Mixtape Flies up Metacritic
Mixtape, the nostalgic adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur, has quickly become one of 2026’s top‑rated games. On OpenCritic it holds a 94 average from twenty critics, outpacing the nearest rival by four points. Metacritic lists the title at 85, tying...
Dune: Awakening Fans "so Disappointed" By No Polar Cap in 1.4, Funcom Says It's "a Huge Amount of Work" But...
Funcom announced that the highly anticipated Polar Cap map for Dune: Awakening will not launch with the upcoming 1.4 update and Water Wars DLC. The studio explained the delay is due to quality concerns and a shift in development focus...
GameStop CEO Trying to Buy eBay Briefly Banned on eBay, but That's Not Stopping Him From Attempting to Sell Garbage...
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen announced a $56 billion proposal to acquire eBay, offering an even split of cash and GameStop stock. To fund the deal, he cited a $20 billion commitment from TD Securities, leaving the source of the remaining cash unclear....
Star Fox on Switch 2 Calls for a New N64 Controller, and I've Got the Perfect Gamepad for the Job
Nintendo announced a Star Fox remake for the upcoming Switch 2, which will support Nintendo 64‑style gamepads. 8Bitdo’s Bluetooth N64‑inspired controller, now $42.36 on Amazon (down from $44.99) and about $34 in the UK, offers modern ergonomics while preserving the classic layout. The...
Blood of Dawnwalker Takes After Baldur's Gate 3's "Freedom of Choice" And RPG Classic Gothic's Small but Dense World Design
Blood of Dawnwalker, a new RPG from Bandai Namco, draws heavily on Baldur’s Gate 3’s emphasis on player freedom while adopting the compact, detail‑rich world design of the classic Gothic series. Creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz says the game aims to let choices...
PC Gamers Buy Way More Games that Cost Less than $30 at Launch Compared to PlayStation and Xbox Players, Analysts...
Analyst firm Newzoo reports that PC gamers are buying far more new games priced under $30 than PlayStation or Xbox players, with sales of sub‑$30 PC releases jumping 156% since 2022. While the $30‑$50 bracket remains the biggest revenue driver...
Windrose Devs Issue Patch to Address Fears Their Open-World Pirate Game Was Slowly Destroying SSDs
Windrose, an open‑world pirate survival game, was found to generate unusually high disk‑write activity, with tests showing up to 1.3 GB written in a minute‑plus of normal play. Players feared this could shorten SSD lifespan, prompting a heated discussion on Steam...
Somehow, EA's Battlefront Is Still the Best-Selling Star Wars Game of All Time in US
EA’s 2015 *Star Wars Battlefront* reboot is now the top‑selling Star Wars game in the United States, according to market‑tracking firm Circana. The analysis shows EA occupying the four highest slots on the US sales list, with *Jedi: Fallen Order*, *Battlefront 2* and *Jedi: Survivor*...
Capcom Didn't Even Mention Her Character's Name, but One Resident Evil Requiem Actor Is Suddenly in the Running for Fan-Favorite:...
Actress Isabella Inchbald discovered she was voicing a new Resident Evil Requiem character only after recording, unaware the mutant was named Selena Corey. Despite minimal screen time, the zombie lounge singer has become a surprise fan‑favorite, spawning cosplay, fan art,...