Beast of Reincarnation
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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
PS5’s Biggest Physical Games Look Very Different From Its Biggest Digital Hits
Data from Alinea Analytics reveals a significant split in PlayStation 5 game sales in 2026, with physical copies dominated by single-player AAA titles like Resident Evil Requiem, while digital sales hold a 70/30 lead overall. This trend is particularly pronounced in Japan for certain Capcom titles, though Sony is pushing digital-only consoles and digital versions of sports games.
Beast of Reincarnation’s Last Update is Targeting October 19th
Game Freak has announced that Beast of Reincarnation will cease receiving updates, with the final one targeting October 19th. The action RPG, which received mixed reception upon its August release, has seen several patches to improve the player experience, including new progression options for New Game+ players and performance enhancements. The developer thanked players for their support.
Game Freak is moving on from Beast of Reincarnation, with major updates for the Pokemon dev's action RPG coming to…
Pokemon developer Game Freak is ending its post-launch update cycle for the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, with the final major patch scheduled for October 19. The game, which launched in August, received "Mixed" reviews and its director publicly apologized for its performance. Game Freak has not provided a specific reason for concluding support so soon after release.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Famitsu software sales (9/21/26 – 9/27/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of September 21, 2026. Derby Stallion 2 debuted at number one on the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Several other titles across PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch also charted.
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top, Village in the Shade has a strong debut
Famitsu has released Japan's best-selling games for August 2026, with Rhythm Heaven Groove topping the charts for the second month. Village in the Shade debuted strongly, while Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition also saw significant sales. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales saw a slight increase.
Beast of Reincarnation on PS5 Drops to a New Low Price at Amazon
Amazon has reduced the price of Beast of Reincarnation on PlayStation 5 to a new low of $51.30, offering a saving of over $8. This marks a significant discount on the game's usual list price.
Beast of Reincarnation Gets More Quality-of-Life Features, Harder Difficulties Coming in the Future
Game Freak and Fictions have released a new patch for Beast of Reincarnation, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements such as skippable cutscenes and enhanced DLSS/Frame Generation options. Future updates are planned to include more difficulty settings beyond 'Hard' and additional gameplay enhancements.
Famitsu software sales (8/31/26 – 9/6/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 31 to September 6, 2026. Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PlayStation 5 led the charts, followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. The data includes sales figures for both new releases and cumulative totals for established titles.
Famitsu software sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 24-30, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the charts on Nintendo Switch, while Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuted high on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 respectively.
EDGE #428 review scores – Onimusha: Way of the Sword and more
EDGE Magazine's latest review scores for issue #428 include "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" receiving a 7/10. The review notes that while the game is enjoyable, it feels padded, with a tighter 15-hour experience hidden within its 25-hour runtime. Other reviewed titles range from "A Plague Tale: Requiem" at 8/10 to "Mistfall Hunter" at 4/10.
Games Inbox: Has Sony lost the trust of PS5 gamers?
Readers express significant distrust in Sony Interactive Entertainment's stance on digital game ownership, with one reader vowing to boycott the PlayStation 6. Other discussions include praise for Star Wars Zero Company and Beast of Reincarnation, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6's realism, and a retrospective on the inconsistent quality of Sonic games.
Famitsu software sales (8/17/26 – 8/23/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 17, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch respectively. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Armatus Launches on January 7th, 2027
The rogue-lite shooter Armatus, developed by Counterplay Games, is set to launch on January 7th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Published by Fictions, the game features a Parisian setting under demonic invasion and will be available on Game Pass from day one. Comparisons to Returnal and Saros have been drawn due to its rogue-lite mechanics and combat.
Beast of Reincarnation patch goes for some of the biggest pain points in Pokemon devs' new action-RPG, but players…
Game Freak has released patch v1.0.9 for their action-RPG Beast of Reincarnation, addressing player feedback with features like ultrawide support, frame generation options, selling charms, and skippable cutscenes. While some changes, like selling charms, are praised, others that simplify gameplay have divided the community, sparking debate about game difficulty.
Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released the Japanese software sales data for the weeks of August 3-9 and August 10-16, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders topped the charts for both weeks on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively. Several new titles debuted, including Beast of Reincarnation and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PlayStation 5, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2.
Famitsu sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 in the lead
Famitsu reports that the Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales in Japan for the two-week period of August 3rd to August 16th, selling 65,560 units. The top-selling software title was Rhythm Heaven Groove for the Nintendo Switch, with Splatoon Raiders and Beast of Reincarnation following on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 respectively.
