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Star Wars Zero Company looks so good it has me wishing Metal Gear would make tactics games againThe upcoming Star Wars Zero Company tactics RPG has reignited interest in the genre, prompting a discussion about the potential for a new Metal Gear Acid game. The author praises Star Wars Zero Company's XCOM-like gameplay and its potential to revitalize a dormant franchise, while also advocating for a revival of the Metal Gear Acid series, highlighting its unique blend of stealth, deckbuilding, and tactical combat.
Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter are still going strong because their direction is no longer "tied to the ideas of a single creator," Capcom exec saysCapcom's President and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto stated that the company's success with series like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter is due to a shift away from single-creator driven development towards a team-based approach. This allows franchises to continue even if original creators depart, contrasting with series like Metal Gear Solid which have been heavily reliant on Hideo Kojima. Capcom aims to nurture all its titles, including Devil May Cry, with this collaborative development model.
Silent Hill 2 and f Characters Appear as Machiboke Still Waiting for You FiguresKonami and Bandai Namco are releasing new Machiboke 'Still Waiting for You' figures featuring characters from the Silent Hill 2 remake and the Silent Hill f spin-off. The collection includes James Sunderland, Pyramid Head, Hinako Shimizu, and Fox Mask, with pre-orders shipping in September 2026. This follows a similar Metal Gear figure collection released earlier.
Dead by Daylight Getting Silent Hill’s Hinako and Bubble Head NurseDead by Daylight is adding new cosmetic skins inspired by Silent Hill f, featuring Hinako Shimizu for Survivor Cheryl Mason and the Bubble Head Nurse for The Spirit. Hinako's skin will be available on June 30, 2026, with the Bubble Head Nurse skin expected in 2027. These additions are part of Dead by Daylight's 10th-anniversary celebrations, which also include upcoming crossovers with Friday the 13th and Terrifier.
Sonic lead says AAA studios can learn from indies in the same way the movie industry should take notes from Backrooms…Takashi Iizuka, producer for Sonic the Hedgehog, believes that major AAA studios can learn valuable lessons from indie developers, drawing a parallel to how the film industry could benefit from studying the success of smaller, independent productions. He highlights the speed and agility of indie development as a key area where larger companies could improve, citing the upcoming Sonic Pico Park as an example of AAA collaboration with indie teams.
Everything we know about Silent Hill: Townfall and its foggy Scottish townKonami, Annapurna Interactive, and developer Screen Burn Interactive have announced that Silent Hill: Townfall will be released on September 24, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is set in the Scottish town of St. Amelia in 1996 and explores themes of guilt and psychological horror with a first-person perspective.
Silent Hill: Townfall would be a better horror game if it had nothing to do with Silent HillThis article questions whether Silent Hill: Townfall truly fits within the Silent Hill franchise, despite its use of familiar trappings like fog and monsters. The author argues that the game's hyper-realistic presentation and mundane puzzles detract from the series' signature psychological horror and poetic strangeness. While acknowledging the developer's attention to detail, the piece suggests that Townfall may be iterating on the wrong genre conventions.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Launches October 15, Pre-Orders Open TodayKonami announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam, with Nintendo Switch details to follow. The game stars Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, 23 years after Castlevania III, and features 2D action gameplay with exploration elements. Pre-orders are open now and include bonuses like the Alucard Style Costume.
Famitsu Sales: 6/1/26 – 6/7/26Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan from June 1 to June 7, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch remained the top seller, while the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was the highest new release. Hardware sales were led by the Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch families.
Chalk Up Another Classic As Arcade Archives 2 RACK’EM UP Lands On XboxHAMSTER Corporation has released Arcade Archives 2 RACK'EM UP, a faithful recreation of Konami's 1987 arcade billiards game, on Xbox Series X|S. The title features both Nine-Ball and Rotation rules, along with modern conveniences such as difficulty adjustments, save slots, rewind functionality, online leaderboards, and a new Time Attack Mode.
Silent Hill: Townfall Could Be The Scariest Silent Hill Game YetSilent Hill: Townfall is poised to be the scariest entry in the series yet, featuring a Scottish setting, a first-person perspective, and a new gameplay mechanic involving a CRTV to track enemies. The game aims for heightened immersion and realism, with developers emphasizing authenticity in its depiction of late '90s Scotland. Set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC in September, Townfall continues Konami's recent trend of revitalizing the Silent Hill franchise with distinct and compelling entries.
Silent Hill: Townfall Preview – First-Person Silent Hill Is Claustrophobic as HellSilent Hill: Townfall offers a fresh take on the series with a claustrophobic first-person perspective. The preview showcased protagonist Simon exploring St. Amelia island, using a handheld CRT device for communication and tracking enemies. Combat appears frantic and limited, with a focus on survival and atmosphere.
Rack’em Up is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchHamster announced that Rack'em Up, originally released by Konami in 1987, will be available as a new Arcade Archives game for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 11. The pool game features Nine-Ball and Rotation rules with the ability to check ball positions on a 3D screen. It will be available digitally for $7.99 on Nintendo Switch and $9.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Arcade Archives Rack ‘Em Up launches June 11Hamster announced that Arcade Archives Rack 'Em Up, originally a 1987 Konami title, will launch on June 4 for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. A separate version, Arcade Archives 2 Rack 'Em Up, will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on the same date. The game features pool simulation with Nine-Ball and Rotation rules, and includes various convenience features like save files and a rewind function.
Rack ‘Em Up gets modern re-releaseHamster Corporation announced that the classic 1987 Konami billiards game, Rack ‘Em Up, is receiving modern re-releases. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 via the Arcade Archives 2 series, and on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 through the original Arcade Archives series starting June 11th.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Preorders Include An Alucard-Themed Bonus CostumeCastlevania: Belmont's Curse is set to release on October 15 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. Preorders for both standard and digital-only Midnight Editions are now open and include an exclusive Alucard-themed costume for Sonia Belmont as a bonus.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Hands-on and more details on 11 upcoming PS5 gamesSummer Game Fest Play Days showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, offering hands-on experiences and new details. Games previewed include Alien: Isolation 2, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Veronica, SAW: Genesis, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Crazy Taxi World Tour, gen Atlas, Silent Hill: Townfall, Sonic Pico Park, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Hands-on and more details on 6 upcoming PS5 gamesSummer Game Fest Play Days showcased several upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, gen Atlas, Silent Hill: Townfall, Sonic Pico Park, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Hands-on demos and presentations provided new details on gameplay, story elements, and release windows for these anticipated games.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – get your Halloween cosplay ready for release dayKonami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later in 2026. Developed by Konami and Evil Empire, the 2D action-exploration game features a new Belmont hero, Rose Belmont, and classic Castlevania elements with modern gameplay.