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Tencent is reportedly looking to back out of several studio investments like Story of Seasons developer Marvelous, but…
Tencent is reportedly looking to divest from several minority investments in video game studios, including a 20% stake in Marvelous, the developer of Story of Seasons. This reassessment of its portfolio may involve selling stakes back to original management, even at a loss. Investments in studios like PlatinumGames and FromSoftware are reportedly unaffected.
Report: Tencent plans to exit investments in Japanese studios like Story of Seasons developer Marvelous
Tencent is reportedly considering exiting some of its minority investments in Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, as part of a global portfolio reassessment. This move aims to divest stakes where envisioned synergies have lapsed, though investments in companies like FromSoftware and PlatinumGames are expected to remain unaffected. Tencent has stated its continued commitment to the Japanese game market.
Seven years ago, the first Elden Ring trailer changed my life
This article reflects on the profound personal impact Elden Ring has had on the author since its initial trailer reveal seven years ago. The game's challenges, particularly the boss Malenia, served as a source of motivation during a severe bout of depression, teaching valuable lessons about resilience, perseverance, and the importance of trying new things.
Tencent Looking to Offload Game Dev Investments, Even at a Loss
Chinese company Tencent is reportedly looking to divest from several of its Japanese game development investments, even if it means taking a financial loss. This move is attributed to the current industry downturn and Tencent's focus on AI development. While specific studios are not all named, Marvelous is mentioned as one of the companies Tencent seeks to exit. Despite these potential sales, Tencent has stated its continued commitment to the video game industry and its presence in the Japanese market.
Dark Scrolls Review – Keep scrollin’, scrollin’, scrollin’
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy arcade game from doinksoft and Devolver Digital that blends shoot 'em up mechanics with 8-bit platforming. While it offers a unique scrolling gameplay style and co-op options, the review notes that its simplicity can lead to it feeling overly familiar quickly. The game is best enjoyed in shorter bursts as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles.
I usually skip souslikes not made by FromSoftware, but one Steam demo just won me over
The soulslike game Prison of Husks, currently in demo on Steam, has impressed a reviewer who typically avoids non-FromSoftware titles. Its retro PlayStation 1-inspired visuals, blending Demon's Souls atmosphere with Sekiro-like combat, and its action-focused mechanics set it apart. The game also runs well on the Steam Deck and is planned for release this year.
The Real Reason Modern Games Take So Long to Make
Modern AAA games take longer to develop due to escalating ambition, player expectations, and increased complexity in asset creation and quality assurance, despite advancements in development tools. Studios like Remedy Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and FromSoftware achieve faster development cycles through discipline, constraint, reuse, and efficient organizational structures, contrasting with the tendency for overreach in larger productions. The article also touches on the potential impact of generative AI on future game production.
Mailbox: Big-Screen Slippy, First-Party LEs, Wario/Waluigi Fanfic - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features reader discussions on finding joy in modern gaming despite high expectations, the lengthy completion times of games like Digital Devil Saga, seasonal associations for Nintendo series, the post-victory state of Hyrule in Zelda games, the resurgence of Star Fox content, the scarcity of first-party limited editions, and a fan's Waluigi fan film.
Betawatch: EverQuest Legends’ preorders, ArcheAge’s reboot
This week's Betawatch covers several MMORPGs, including EverQuest Legends opening preorders for its July 28th launch and ArcheAge receiving a reboot for Chinese players. The article also highlights ongoing beta tests and demos for games like Embers of the Uncrowned and RF Online Next, while noting delays for Outward 2 and providing updates on Guild Wars 3's business model.
With no major updates in sight, Elden Ring Nightreign fan creates surprisingly fun endless runner starring the game's fiercest and shortest Nightfarer
A fan-made endless runner game called Revenant Run has been created, inspired by FromSoftware's Elden Ring and its spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign. The game features the character Nightfarer and allows players to fight monsters and collect runes, with nods to in-game enemies. This fan project emerges as there are no new official updates expected for Elden Ring: Nightreign.
What it's like beating Elden Ring twice a week for 4 years: "I think it's the greatest game that's…
A streamer known as Bushy has completed Elden Ring over 400 times in four years, exploring numerous challenge runs and custom mods. Despite the game's difficulty and FromSoftware's focus on other titles like Armored Core 6, Bushy considers Elden Ring the greatest game ever made and continues to find new ways to play it, even looking forward to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
How Ninja Theory Paved A Way For The Elden Ring Movie
Despite potential closure, Ninja Theory's legacy in game development and its influence on filmmaking are highlighted, particularly its collaboration with Alex Garland on titles like Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and DmC: Devil May Cry. This experience is credited with Alex Garland's approach to writing and directing the upcoming Elden Ring movie adaptation.
Dark Souls 2 seamless co-op mod is "close" to being playtest-ready, having morphed into one of its creator's "most complicated and ambitious projects to date"
Modder Yui has announced that their seamless co-op mod for Dark Souls 2 is nearing playtest readiness, describing it as one of their most complex projects. The mod, which will support up to six players, is specifically for the Scholar of the First Sin edition due to engine differences compared to other FromSoftware titles. Alpha testing will be free, though initial support will be prioritized for Patreon backers.
35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026
This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.
Bloodborne’s Potential PS5 Performance Showcased on Modded Console
Digital Foundry has showcased Bloodborne running at a stable 120 FPS on a modded PlayStation 5, a significant improvement over its original PlayStation 4 performance which was locked to 30 FPS with frame pacing issues. These enhancements, achieved through exploits on older console firmware, suggest that Sony could implement similar improvements if interested, though neither Sony nor FromSoftware have shown interest in revisiting the title. Reports indicate Bluepoint Games had pitched a Bloodborne remake, but FromSoftware declined, with Sony respecting their decision.
Capcom has heard feedback that Onimusha is too easy, says it's 'confident fans will be satisfied with…
Capcom is confident that fans will be satisfied with the difficulty of Onimusha: Way of the Sword upon its September 24 release. Game director Satoru Nihei addressed concerns that early demos were too easy, explaining that the full game will feature gradual ability progression for the player character and scaled enemy difficulty. The game will launch with two modes: Story and Action.
Black Myth: Wukong has "achieved results beyond our expectations", says developer, as sales reportedly pass a colossal milestone
Black Myth: Wukong has reportedly sold over 30 million copies, surpassing expectations and outpacing sales milestones of Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. Developer Game Science confirmed the game has achieved results beyond their expectations, though they did not provide specific updated sales figures beyond the initial 10 million sold in four days. The studio is now working on Black Myth: Zhong Kui, another single-player action-RPG rooted in Chinese folklore.
Steam Next Fest's top demo is basically Dark Souls but PvP Extraction – Mistfall Hunter's ARPG twist on…
Mistfall Hunter, a debut project from Bellring Games, blends Soulslike combat with extraction shooter mechanics, making it a standout demo during Steam Next Fest. Players venture into dangerous fantasy maps to collect loot and extract, facing both monsters and other players. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on July 29.
"This is just the start" - Housemarque responds to Saros' slower sales versus Returnal's, and compares itself to one of the most beloved studios around
Housemarque's Mikael Haveri and Ilari Kuittinen addressed the slower initial sales of their latest game, Saros, compared to Returnal. They believe Saros, like Returnal, will gain traction over time and are committed to supporting it with updates. The studio draws parallels to FromSoftware's journey, aiming to educate the market on their niche bullet hell and roguelike action titles and build a dedicated fanbase.
Saros Developer Housemarque Wants to Have the Same Growth as FromSoftware
Housemarque, the developer behind Saros, has expressed a desire to achieve a similar growth trajectory to FromSoftware, the acclaimed creators of Elden Ring. The studio aims to emulate the success and expansion of the renowned Japanese developer.