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FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi is actively working to ensure a physical edition of the game is released, despite the industry's general trend towards digital distribution. He acknowledges the complexities of platform-specific regulations but hopes to create a product that satisfies fans. The game is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, with previous installments also receiving physical versions.
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Warhammer 40K Warbond
The Helldivers 2 Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond is set to release on August 12, costing 1,500 Super Credits. This crossover content will include 18 items, such as Kasrkin-inspired armor sets, new weapons like the Hot-Shot Marksman Rifle and Bolt Pistol, and cosmetic options for vehicles and player cards.
Tom Holland says Marvel already have a plan for him passing the baton as Spider-Man: "It's laid out"
Tom Holland, star of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has revealed that a plan is in place for his eventual exit as the character, with discussions ongoing since Spider-Man: No Way Home. Producer Amy Pascal expressed hopes for a new trilogy, though the focus remains on individual film releases. Holland has indicated a desire to continue playing Spider-Man as long as possible.
The Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40k Warbond arrives on August 12, bringing three of its most iconic weapons and two…
Arrowhead Studios has announced that the Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 crossover Warbond will be released on August 12. The new content includes iconic weapons like the TG-8 Sharpshooter, P/40-K Bolt Pistol, and 40-K Meltagun, alongside Astra Militarum-themed armour sets and new vehicle patterns.
Hey UK physical PS5 game fans, Marvel's Wolverine has just got a major discount and it's not even out yet
Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5 has received a significant pre-order discount in the UK, dropping from £69.99 to £57.99 at Smyths Toys. This news comes as Sony is phasing out physical game releases after January 2028, making this a potentially rare physical edition from Insomniac Games. In the US, the game is currently listed at its full $69.99 price.
New PS5 game has the most trophies of any PlayStation title ever
The daughter-raising simulator Volcano Princess has been released on PlayStation 5, featuring a record-breaking 236 trophies. Developed by Chinese studio Egg Hatcher, the game also includes dungeon-crawling and RPG elements. While previously released on PC and Xbox Series X/S, the PlayStation 5 version significantly surpasses other titles in trophy count.
The Pokemon Company and Sony donate almost $1 million in total towards relief and restoration efforts for areas affected…
The Pokemon Company and Sony have each donated significant amounts towards relief and restoration efforts following a major earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan. The Pokemon Company contributed 100 million yen (approximately $612,000), while Sony donated at least 50 million yen (roughly $306,000), with plans for employee donation matching. Both companies expressed deep sympathy for those affected and highlighted their ties to the region.
Final Fantasy 7 remake director says he hopes Revelation will get 'some kind of physical edition' despite the industry and Sony's 'shift away' from discs
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi hopes for a physical edition of the game, despite Sony's shift away from discs. He acknowledges the industry trend towards digital distribution but believes there's still a place for physical copies, potentially including codes or key cards. Hamaguchi also expressed a desire to preserve the culture of physical game ownership and fan interaction.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day fans have a theory about who knows Peter Parker's identity at the end of the movie
Fans are theorizing about who knows Peter Parker's secret identity at the end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While Peter unmasked himself to Jean Grey, exposing his identity to others nearby like William Metzger, the film implies his secret remains safe. Reddit users suggest Jean Grey may have used her powers to erase memories, or that a select few like MJ, Ned, Frank Castle, and potentially Bruce Banner are aware.
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day's rave reviews, there was one cut of the movie that Tom Holland "hated"
Tom Holland revealed that multiple cuts of Spider-Man: Brand New Day were made, including one he and the creative team disliked. Despite this, the film has received positive reviews and is performing well at the box office. The movie's plot involves Peter Parker dealing with the aftermath of his identity being revealed and facing a new villain.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day villain says a "lot" of his scenes were cut and "more recognizable actors"…
Actor Billy Clements, who plays Ramrod in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, revealed that many of his scenes and those of other recognizable actors were cut from the final film due to a three-hour edit. Rosario Dawson also confirmed she shot a scene that did not make the final cut. The movie is currently in theaters in some territories.
GTA 6 download codes will expire 170 days after launch in Japan
Grand Theft Auto 6 download codes will expire in Japan on May 8, 2027, 170 days after the game's November 19 launch, due to regional regulations concerning digital code sellers. This regulation requires funds to be reserved for products expiring in over six months. Sony's decision to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting January 2028 was also mentioned in relation to the shift towards digital formats.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Zendaya felt MJ wasn't "weird" enough in an early draft so changed a key…
Actress Zendaya, who plays MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, discussed her involvement in refining the character's script. She felt an early draft made MJ too "normal" and worked to reintroduce her unique quirks and personality traits. Specific scenes were adjusted to better reflect MJ's character, including her reaction to encountering Frank Castle.
Games Inbox: Are user reviews for video games reliable?
Readers discuss the reliability of user reviews for video games, with many expressing skepticism due to fanboyism and review bombing, favoring curated professional reviews or Steam's larger user base. The letters also touch on game release schedules, the evolution of game development timelines, the importance of modern-day storytelling in the Assassin's Creed series, and the business practices of companies like EA.
PlayStation ditching physical games is "a bridge across the bad years" of high hardware costs, analyst says, but it means "casuals and youngsters will drift off to mobile, PC, and free-to-play even faster"
Industry analyst Rhys Elliott suggests Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation games by 2028 is a short-term strategy to offset high hardware costs. While it may improve margins during a difficult period, it risks alienating budget-conscious and younger players who might then drift to mobile, PC, or free-to-play markets.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director is “Working” to Have “Some Kind of Physical Edition”
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi is working to ensure a physical edition of the game is released, despite the industry's shift towards digital distribution and Sony's planned end to PlayStation disc production in 2028. Hamaguchi expressed a desire to preserve the culture of collecting physical media for autographs and special editions, even if future releases might include a code instead of a disc. The game is slated for simultaneous release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's new cel-shaded suit is a lot cooler in theory than it is in action as fans tear it apart for looking like cheap CGI: "It reminds me of Spy Kids"
Players are criticizing a new cel-shaded suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, inspired by Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, for clashing with the game's realistic aesthetic. Fans find the bright, cartoony style jarring, especially in cutscenes, with some comparing it unfavorably to cheap CGI and the Spy Kids films.
PlayStation Store Drops Addictive PS5 Game for Free
The PlayStation Store is offering the PS5 puzzle game Polygon Mayhem for free. This title challenges players with complex geometric levels and requires quick reflexes to climb the leaderboards. The game is available at no cost with no announced end date for the promotion.
Tom Holland recalls the hardest stunt of his career, says the camera didn't even pick it up: "I didn't…
Tom Holland recalled the most difficult stunt of his career, which occurred during the filming of the 2021 movie Chaos Walking and was not included in the final cut. He described the stunt as a 'Dead Man,' where he was meant to be thrown forcefully to the ground after charging an alien, but the cameraman missed the action due to its speed. Despite the pain and the stunt not making it into the film, Holland expressed a fondness for the experience.
Marvel Tōkon devs vow to fix performance issues for launch day next week: 'To our PC players, message…
Developer Arc System Works has vowed to address performance issues plaguing the PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls ahead of its August 6 launch. Following a beta that revealed stuttering and high CPU usage, the team is implementing fixes for day-one release, including improvements to shader compilation and streaming compatibility.
