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Stunning 2023 PS5 RPG Is Half Price on PS Store Ahead of Sequel
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a 2023 historical fantasy RPG for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available at half price on the PlayStation Store for $19.99 until September 24. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, the game features swordplay based on Chinese martial arts in a dark fantasy version of the Three Kingdoms period. A sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is slated for release in March 2027.
XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
Hit One Piece PS5 Action Game Gets Massive 75% Off on PlayStation Store
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $9.99 for a limited time. This action game, developed by Koei Tecmo's Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, originally launched in 2020 and has received a global player rating of 4.66 out of 5.
PS5 Action RPG Sequel Gets Free PlayStation Store Demo But Don’t Wait to Play
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have released a limited-time free demo for the upcoming PlayStation 5 action RPG, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember. The demo, available until September 30, 2026, features character creation and 3-player online multiplayer, allowing players to explore and fight demons. The full game is set to launch on March 4, 2027, for PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember has a demo out, as Koei Tecmo carve an early 2027 release date into some hulking demons from Chinese mythology
Koei Tecmo has announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will be released on March 4, 2027. An alpha demo is available on Steam from September 16th to September 30th, featuring part of the Changban stage and character creation. The game will incorporate Chinese martial arts, demons inspired by Chinese literature, and elements from the Three Kingdoms period.
You can play a sizeable demo of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember right now, getting you ready for its March 2027 release date
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have released a playable demo for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the upcoming action-RPG set in a dark Three Kingdoms era. The demo, available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, features character creation, online multiplayer, and one full level. The full game is slated for release on March 4, 2027, and will include Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember släpps i mars och har fått en demo
Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo have announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will be released on March 4, 2027, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Switch 2. The game, a sequel to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, features a new protagonist with phoenix powers in a setting inspired by the Three Kingdoms period, blending historical events with mythology. A demo is available until September 30.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Koei Tecmo has announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will be released on March 4, 2027, for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. This dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA features acrobatic Chinese martial arts combat and a story set amidst a demon-plagued world.
Arc System Works Reports Net Profit of ¥115 Million in Latest Fiscal Year
Arc System Works has reported a net profit of ¥115 million for the fiscal year ending May 2026, a significant turnaround from the previous year's losses. The company attributes this recovery to the release of several games, including Double Dragon Revive and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and plans to develop a new cel-shaded fighting game. The studio is also addressing post-launch issues for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, particularly concerning its PC version.
Koei Tecmo Announces The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother
Koei Tecmo has announced the first video game adaptation of the acclaimed series, titled The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. The game is scheduled for release in early 2027.
Koei Tecmo Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Atelier Yumia, Fatal Frame 2 Remake, more at new low prices
Koei Tecmo is holding a sale on the Nintendo Switch, offering significant discounts on titles such as Atelier Ryza 2, Fatal Frame 2 Remake, and Atelier Yumia. The sale includes up to 80 percent off various games and runs until September 29, 2026.
EA’s New Owners May Be Considering An Even Bigger Gaming Empire
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has become the majority shareholder of Electronic Arts and is reportedly considering merging it with Savvy Games Group, another PIF-owned entity. This potential consolidation, which could also involve Moonton, Scopely, and SNK, aims to improve coordination among the PIF's gaming assets. However, the move faces regulatory scrutiny due to the vast number of major franchises that would fall under one umbrella, and employees fear significant cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and studio closures, may be implemented.
Pokémon Go and EA FC could be "under one roof", as EA and Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group reportedly considering merger
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts (EA) with its subsidiary Savvy Games Group to improve asset coordination. This potential merger follows EA's recent $55 billion acquisition by the PIF. Savvy Games Group already owns companies like Scopely and ESL, and has partial stakes in Capcom and Nintendo.
Slangbella, vampyrer och Blizzcon: Vi tar spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include playing a variety of titles such as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Other mentioned games include HumanitZ, Goemon, and Japanese Drift Master, alongside attending events like Blizzcon and a local video game festival.
Saudi Arabia's PIF reportedly considering to combine EA with Savvy Games Group
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts (EA) with its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group, to improve coordination between its assets. This potential merger is unlikely to proceed until Savvy completes its $6 billion acquisition of Moonton. EA's acquisition by the PIF was finalized last month, with assurances that creative control and player-first values would remain intact.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Project Manager Sparks Debate After Revealing Koei Tecmo is Dialing Back the Game's 'Sexy Costumes'
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Project Manager Tsuyoshi Iuchi revealed that Koei Tecmo is reducing the 'sexy' nature of in-game costumes, sparking debate within the fighting game community. This decision has led to discussions about character design and player expectations.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition is a game-key card on Nintendo Switch 2
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Definitive Edition will be sold as a game-key card on Nintendo Switch, meaning there will be no true physical release worldwide. This format has been met with dissatisfaction from collectors, as it requires players to download the game data. This follows a similar release for Pokemon Pokopia, while most other Nintendo Switch games receive traditional physical releases.
Maomao Takes on Five Mysteries in The Apothecary Diaries Game
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, a mystery-adventure game starring Maomao, has been revealed and is set to launch in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players will guide Maomao through palace and capital mysteries, utilizing medicine-making and a negotiation system to uncover conspiracies. The game involves investigating two sets of mysteries: the Five Mysteries in the rear palace and the Five Curses affecting the capital.
Lovely anime Sherlock series The Apothecary Diaries is getting a PC game spin-off, with Maomao chasing down another court conspiracy
An anime series based on The Apothecary Diaries is receiving a PC game spin-off titled The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, set to release in early 2027. The game will feature the alchemist Maomao investigating court conspiracies and mysteries, with gameplay focused on clue-gathering and dialogue puzzles. The story is conceptualized by the manga author, Hyuganatsu, and published by Koei Tecmo.
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Koei Tecmo announced during a Nintendo Direct that The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother is planned for release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in early 2027. The announcement was brief and included alongside other game news.
