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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Roadmap – All Upcoming Characters And Stages
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will receive ongoing support with four new characters and one new stage planned for its first year. The first DLC character revealed is Phoenix Cyclops, expected in Fall 2026, with other characters like Emma Frost, Namor, and Colossus potentially following.
Capcom hopes Resident Evil Veronica follows Requiem's lead in sparking interest in the wider horror series
Capcom attributes the recent surge in sales for the Resident Evil series to the success of Resident Evil: Revelations, which has sold 8.06 million copies. The company noted that new players are discovering the series through past titles, creating a positive cycle for both new and older games. Capcom hopes Resident Evil: Code Veronica will similarly boost interest and sales for the franchise.
Capcom shrugs off PlayStation's all-digital future, suggests shrinking physical market will not have a "significant impact" on its operations
Capcom stated that approximately 90 percent of its unit sales are digital and does not anticipate a significant impact from the shrinking physical game market as PlayStation moves towards an all-digital future. The company's positive outlook is supported by strong sales of titles like Resident Evil Requiem and the upcoming release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Capcom is sticking with Monster Hunter Wilds as it wants to fix the game until it closes the 20 million sales gap to…
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' sales figures, aiming to surpass the 20 million unit gap compared to Monster Hunter World. The company plans to achieve this through ongoing technical enhancements, the upcoming "Ascendance" expansion, and strategic pricing adjustments. Despite initial performance issues on PC, Capcom believes continued improvements and the eventual Nintendo Switch port will help drive sales.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's incredible sword-fighting secret sauce explained: 'We really wanted to focus on creating this very realistic, grounded sword action'
Capcom's animation director Hiroshi Yugen details the extensive process behind creating the realistic sword-fighting animations for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The team collaborated with sword fight choreographers and utilized advanced motion capture technology to accurately depict the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's techniques.
Capcom isn't worried about PlayStation and Nintendo shrinking the physical games market: "90% of our unit…
Capcom is not concerned about the shrinking physical games market, as approximately 90% of its unit sales are already digital. While Sony plans to cease manufacturing new PlayStation discs by 2028 and Nintendo's Game-Key cards function similarly to download codes, Capcom anticipates no significant impact on its business. This stance contrasts with broader industry concerns about digital rights and true game ownership.
Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will co-host the Future Games Show: 'Whether you’re into pulse-pounding horror, samurai adventures or anything in between, we’ve got first looks, exciting reveals and plenty of surprises in store'
Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano, the voice actors for Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, will co-host the Future Games Show at Gamescom on August 26. The showcase will feature over 40 games with exclusive reveals and trailers, promising content for fans of horror, samurai adventures, and more.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Features Wide-Linear Areas That Encourages Exploration
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feature wide-linear areas that encourage exploration, including side quests and hidden bosses, according to director Satoru Nihei. The upcoming title, blending familiar elements with new creative flourishes, is set to launch on September 4th for PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Monster Hunter Wilds Team Isn’t Giving Up, Aims to “Drive Total Sales Beyond Monster Hunter World”
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' performance and aims to surpass Monster Hunter World's total sales. Despite initial sales figures not meeting expectations, the publisher is encouraged by the response to the upcoming Ascendance expansion and recent price adjustments. Future updates will focus on technical enhancements and new content, including Master Rank quests and a new region, with the Ascendance expansion slated for a 2027 release.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo is Out Now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
A new playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to experience up to Chapter 1-3 with progress carrying over to the full game. This release coincides with new, more affordable bundles for the title, which has already sold over 11 million copies.
What happens after GTA 6?
The article argues that the era of the Western blockbuster game, heavily reliant on pushing graphical fidelity and realism, is ending, with Grand Theft Auto 6 potentially being the last of its kind. It suggests that while GTA 6 will be a massive success, its focus on hyper-realism may not resonate as strongly with players as it once did, especially as hardware costs rise and other games find success through unique art styles and gameplay innovation. The author posits that future game development may shift towards more diverse and complex experiences rather than an endless pursuit of graphical realism.
Capcom is selling Monster Hunter Wilds with the energy of a man paddling up a waterfall: new 26GB demo lets you play the prologue for free after price drop to $40
Capcom has released a free 26GB demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, covering the prologue content up to chapter 1-3, with progress carrying over to the full game. This follows a permanent price drop to $40 and discounted DLC bundles, aiming to boost the player base before the release of the 'Ascendance' expansion. The demo excludes online play and photo mode but includes character creation.
The actors behind Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft will take to the stage for the Future Games Show at Gamescom this…
Voice actors Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano, known for their roles in Resident Evil Requiem, will present over 40 games at the Future Games Show during Gamescom. The event will feature world premieres, exclusive gameplay reveals, and new trailers for upcoming AAA and indie titles, including Tides of Annihilation and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Nintendo announces Gamescom 2026 lineup
Nintendo has revealed its lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring titles like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Splatoon Raiders, and Pokemon Pokopia. Third-party games such as 007 First Light and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will also be playable. The company will be showcasing these games at their Hall 9 booth from August 26 to August 30.
PlayStation 5 Players Can Now Play Acclaimed 2025 RPG for Free
PlayStation 5 players can now download a free demo for Capcom's upcoming action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds. The demo, available on the PlayStation Store, allows players to experience the first three chapters of the game offline, with full character creator access and the ability to carry over save data to the full release. Capcom has also updated the PS Store listings for the game, with the standard edition priced at $39.99 and the Gold Edition at $79.99.
A special weapon was forged to create Onimusha: Way of the Sword's brutal blade sound effects: "We wanted that…
Capcom's audio director, Shunichi Suwa, details the unique sound design process for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, particularly the creation of its brutal weapon effects. A specially crafted katana with a kinked blade was used in a Foley studio, along with various metals and stones, to achieve the raw, grating sounds that emphasize the game's combat and Miyamoto Musashi's fighting style.
Resident Evil Veronica remake already proving popular for Capcom, as wishlists reach an impressive milestone
Capcom announced that the upcoming remake of Resident Evil Veronica has surpassed 2 million wishlists across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game, a remake of the cult classic Resident Evil: Code Veronica, is set for release in 2027 and features a third-person perspective and tweaked narrative.
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Begins: Yasmine Now Available — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has launched Year 4 of Street Fighter 6 content with the addition of Yasmine, the first Filipino character in the franchise. This update also includes new content for Avatar Arcade and Battle Tour modes, balance adjustments, and a limited-time collaboration event with the Onimusha series. Three more DLC characters are planned for release throughout 2026 and early 2027.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 Might Run at 1440p With Dynamic Resolution – Rumor
Datamining suggests that Monster Hunter Wilds on the Nintendo Switch 2 will utilize dynamic resolution, targeting resolutions between 1080p and 1440p when docked and lower resolutions in handheld mode, with frame rates aiming for 30-40 FPS. These performance targets, which may include DLSS technology, are speculated to be similar to Capcom's previous titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming expansion Ascendance and the potential release of Dragon's Dogma 2 on the platform.