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Street Fighter 6 Adds Arjun on October 13th, First Gameplay Revealed
Capcom announced that Arjun, the next character for Street Fighter 6's Year 1 pass, will be released on October 13th, showcasing his gameplay against Dhalsim. The article details Arjun's unique moveset and Super Arts, as well as his two launch outfits. Future character additions include Tifa Lockhart and Bosch, with Tifa expected in Early 2027 and Bosch in Spring 2027. Street Fighter 6 has also surpassed 7 million copies sold.
Games Inbox: What will be in the Zelda Direct today?
Readers discuss their expectations for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, particularly a Zelda-themed one, speculating on potential announcements like remakes of Ocarina of Time and Super Metroid, alongside new IPs and DLC. There's also commentary on the success of lower-budget games, the potential impact of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, and a positive review of a Star Fox 64 remake.
Street Fighter 6 gets Arjun release date, gameplay trailer
Capcom has announced that Arjun, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6, will be released on October 13, 2026. A new gameplay trailer showcasing Arjun was also revealed. Street Fighter 6 is currently available on Nintendo Switch 2.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword hits 1M sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on its launch day across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. This success marks a strong revival for the dormant franchise, contributing to Capcom's focus on leveraging its back catalogue.
Capcom’s New PlayStation 5 Action Game Achieves Impressive Sales Milestone
Capcom's new PlayStation 5 action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, has achieved over one million copies sold worldwide on its first day. This marks a significant success for the revival of the long-running franchise, which launched on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance showcases some new and returning beasties in its latest trailer
A new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance showcases returning monsters like Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung, alongside new creatures such as the flying Araketas and the elder dragon Gundoraja. The footage also offers glimpses of the game's storyline and new combat mechanics.
Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Following the success of Onimusha: Warlords, which sold over a million copies, Capcom is considering reviving other dormant franchises. The company sees potential in its backlog of forgotten intellectual properties.
Capcom expresses continued interest in 're-activating IPs' as the first new Onimusha game in 20 years surpasses 1 million sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpassed one million sales on its launch day, bringing the total lifetime sales for the Onimusha series to 10 million. The company expressed continued interest in re-activating older intellectual properties, leveraging its content library to maximize corporate value.
Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch
Capcom plans to revive dormant intellectual properties following the successful launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which sold over one million copies on its first day. The publisher aims to maximize corporate value by leveraging its back catalog. Meanwhile, Sega has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" live-service initiative due to high risks and operational challenges, though its president still sees business opportunities in the genre. Tencent, however, remains committed to live-service games, viewing them as a "holy grail."
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells over 1 million copies at launch
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on its launch day. To commemorate the achievement, the company released new artwork by Capcom illustrator Mope Suzuki.
As Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Day One, Capcom Says It's 'Focusing on Re-Activating IPs That Haven’t Had a New Title Launch Recently'
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on its launch day. The company also stated its focus on re-activating dormant intellectual properties that have not seen recent releases.
Low profile video games are proving massive hits and that bodes well
Recent AAA releases like Onimusha: Warlords and The Blood of Dawnwalker, despite not having the absolute highest budgets, have achieved significant success, selling over a million copies each shortly after launch. This trend suggests that confidently made games targeting specific demographics can thrive without relying solely on massive IPs or astronomical budgets, offering a positive outlook for the mid-tier game market.
The Best Game & Software Key Deals on G2A.COM – September 2026
G2A.COM is offering discounts on various PC games and software keys for September 2026. Featured game deals include 'No More Room In Hell 2', 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword', and 'Project Zomboid'. Non-gaming software deals include Canva, Microsoft Windows 11 Home, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Super Mario Odyssey was a big inspiration for Capcom's latest hit Onimusha: Way of the Sword, director reveals
Capcom's Satoru Nihei, director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, revealed that Super Mario Odyssey was a significant inspiration for the game's control scheme and tactical feel. He praised Nintendo's ability to create action games that are simple on the surface but dynamically challenging underneath. Producer Akihito Kadowaki cited the Gundam series for character inspiration and Silent Hill f for world design.
Capcom is also focusing on “re-activating IPs that haven’t had a new title launch recently”
Capcom has announced a strategic focus on re-activating its dormant intellectual properties that have not seen a new title launch recently. This initiative aims to leverage the company's extensive back catalogue of fan-favorite games.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword continues the 2026 hot streak Capcom started with Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata by selling 1 million copies in a single day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold one million copies on its first day, contributing to a strong 2026 for the publisher which also saw success with Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata. This sales milestone pushes the Onimusha series past 10 million total copies sold and signals Capcom's intent to revive dormant IPs.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has already sold over 1 million copies
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold over one million copies across all platforms on its first day of release. The game, which launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, continues Capcom's trend of successfully modernizing its classic franchises.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpasses one million sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold over one million units on its launch day, contributing significantly to the franchise's overall sales. This success prompts Capcom to consider re-activating more dormant intellectual properties.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells one million copies on its first day
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword has achieved over one million sales worldwide on its launch day, September 4, 2026. This success marks a significant revival for the franchise, pushing its lifetime sales past 10 million units. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance’s Charge Blade Sure Looks Like a Switchaxe With New Boosted Actions
A new video for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance showcases the Charge Blade's new Boosted Actions, which appear to mirror the Switchaxe's Elemental Discharge and allow for simultaneous Sword and Shield charging. The game is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, featuring new monsters and a focus on combat techniques over the previous Wounds system.
