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Konami's Wai Wai World Craft Allows Anyone to Make Games
Konami has announced Wai Wai World Craft, a game-building platform that will allow users to create and play games on PC, iOS, and Android. The platform, which focuses on Konami characters, will feature intuitive tools for beginners, including an AI assistant called Magic Pod for those who cannot code. Players will be able to publish their creations with one click, and cross-play is expected.
September 2026 Nintendo Direct predictions
This article speculates on potential announcements for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, focusing on predictions for the September 2024 events. It covers potential reveals for remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, new entries in series like Metroid, and updates for existing titles such as Pikmin 4, while also discussing rumors and leaks.
September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for…
September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for PC gaming, featuring new releases like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant, alongside major updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Valheim, and RuneScape. The month also includes significant industry events such as PAX West, Blizzcon, and Tokyo Game Show.
Iconic Silent Hill artist Masahiro Ito says he "probably would have been happier" if he hadn't "sacrificed" his love life for Pyramid Head
Legendary Silent Hill artist Masahiro Ito expressed regret over sacrificing his personal life and love life for his work on the early Silent Hill titles. He stated he might have been happier if he had found a partner and married earlier, despite his significant contributions to the horror genre.
Stunning New PlayStation 5 Action Game Revealed by Konami
Konami has revealed Rhapsody in Scarlet, a new action-adventure game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Set in 1920s New York, the game features a magus named Ellie Myers who uncovers a world-changing conspiracy. Combat will involve magick-infused beast and magus combos.
Promising Konami PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Release Date Window
Konami's upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG, Rev Noir, developed by ILCA, has received a 2027 release window. The game will also launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Rev Noir focuses on a boy named Asch who must save the world from a calamity known as Lightfall.
Silent Hill: Townfall is the most Scottish game I've ever played and the most effective horror game I've seen in ages: 'It made sense for us to dig deep into our upbringings, into our past, and try and build a place that felt believable'
Silent Hill: Townfall is praised for its effective use of Scottish culture and 90s nostalgia to create a deeply unsettling psychological horror experience. Developer Screen Burn, led by Jon McKellan, meticulously crafted a believable Scottish town, St. Amelia, drawing from personal upbringings and authentic details to enhance the game's atmosphere and themes of medical trauma and community impact.
Hideo Kojima intentionally designed Metal Gear Solid's box art to look confusing and grab attention, but stores…
Hideo Kojima intentionally designed the Japanese box art for Metal Gear Solid to be vertical to pique customer curiosity, though some retailers displayed it horizontally. The article also mentions other games with unique box art, like Phalanx on SNES, and notes that the US typically received different artwork than Japan and Europe.
Rumour: Journalist told next Metal Gear Collection will feature Revengeance and V
A journalist from VGC has reported a rumor that the next Metal Gear Collection will include Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid V. This follows previous successful collections of classic Metal Gear titles.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 Could Bring Revengeance to Modern Consoles – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for modern consoles. While the inclusion of Metal Gear Survive is also mentioned, the focus is on Revengeance's limited console accessibility and a potential cleaned-up version of The Phantom Pain.
KONAMI PRESS START Reveals Rhapsody in Scarlet, Project Zircon and More | Invision Game Community
KONAMI's PRESS START event revealed several new titles including Rhapsody in Scarlet, a story-driven action-adventure set in 1920s New York, and Project Zircon, a deck-building roguelike. Updates were also provided for KONAMI Wai Wai World Craft, SILENT HILL: Townfall, Rev. NOiR, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and eFootball Kick-Off!.
The Metroidvania Is Decades Old, But One Year In Particular Is The Undisputed King
The Metroidvania genre, while decades old, experienced its peak in 2018 with a diverse slate of innovative titles. This year saw games like Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and Yoku's Island Express push the genre's boundaries by incorporating elements from souls-likes, roguelikes, and even pinball, making it an ideal year for both newcomers and veterans.
After 38 years, Konami's never-localized Castlevania-meets-Goonies NES crossover has returned as a Roblox clone
Konami has announced Wai Wai World Craft, a modern reimagining of its never-localized 1988 Famicom platformer Wai Wai World. This new version transforms the classic Castlevania-meets-Goonies concept into a user-generated content platform similar to Roblox, allowing players to create and share levels. The article expresses skepticism about the concept's market viability and limited tools compared to Roblox.
Everything announced at Sony's State of Play September 2026
Sony's September 2026 State of Play showcased upcoming PlayStation 5 titles including Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei, and Crimson Desert's DLC 'Charting the Unknown'. The event also revealed a Lego PlayStation 1 set, a new Final Fantasy HD-2D game, and updates for Gran Turismo 7.
PlayStation State of Play live report - all of today's news from Sony's September 2026 showcases
Sony held two State of Play showcases, one focusing on upcoming PlayStation 5 titles and another dedicated to Japanese games. The events revealed new trailers and release dates for titles including Marvel's Wolverine, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Grand Theft Auto 6, and Until Dawn 2.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is even more of a throwback as it brings back a PS2 staple – having better box…
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse features different box art in its European and US releases, with the European version showcasing artwork by Katsuya Terada. This regional difference mirrors past Castlevania titles and other PlayStation 2-era games, leading to some fan disappointment over the US edition's more generic art.
Rev. Noir Gets New Showcase Explaining its Story, Characters, and Progression System
Konami revealed new details about the upcoming action RPG Rev. Noir during a Press Start showcase, with producer Nobuki Kadoi discussing the game's story, characters, and progression system. Players will take on the role of Asch in a world governed by Astral Ordinances, embarking on a quest to stop a catastrophe called Lightfall. The title is set for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
New Rev. Noir Trailer Gives A Closer Look At Its Gameplay And World
A new trailer for Konami's upcoming hack-and-slash title, Rev. Noir, showcases its gameplay and world. The game features an amnesiac protagonist, a mysterious girl with special abilities, and a blend of JRPG mechanics with real-time combat. Rev. Noir is slated for a 2027 release.
New Rhapsody in Scarlet Trailer Sheds Light On its Intriguing Story
A new trailer for Konami's Rhapsody in Scarlet on PlayStation 5 introduces protagonist Ellie Myers, a magus and aspiring jazz singer in 1920s New York. The trailer reveals a conflict between an established magi order, the Seekers, and a local mafia also composed of magi, who seek to exploit their powers for nefarious purposes. Ellie and the leader of the Seekers must unite to combat this rising threat.
Silent Hill: Townfall Gets New Trailer With Messages From Cast and Development Team
Konami released a new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing its narrative beginnings and analog technology elements. The trailer featured actors Jovan Adepo and Terry O'Quinn, with producer Motoi Okamoto confirming the game is a standalone title welcoming to both new and existing fans. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on PC and PlayStation 5 on September 24th.
