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Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominations
The nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been revealed, with Hades 2 and Date Everything leading with three nominations each. Hades 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, 2026, and will be hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn.
Ghost of Yotei Devs Celebrate Cutting Features: Why Less Is More
Developers at Sucker Punch Productions are celebrating the removal of features during the development of Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. This approach, involving weekly meetings where deleted features are met with applause, is seen by some as a commitment to quality over quantity, while others express concern about potentially cut content or view it as PR spin.
Crimson Desert Wants to Win You Over With Trust, Not Features
Crimson Desert aims to build player trust through transparent communication and a commitment to a complete, single-purchase experience without microtransactions or monetized progression. The developers emphasize a human-first approach, with no AI-generated voice performances, and are focusing on optimization across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a planned release date of March 19th.
Death Stranding 2 To Add New Difficulty Mode, Live-Action Scenes, and More Alongside PC Release
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to receive a new difficulty mode and live-action scenes, with details emerging alongside its PC release. The game also received multiple nominations for the Golden Joystick Awards 2025, alongside other titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Ghost of Yōtei Studio Encouraged Developers to be Proud of Cutting Out Unnecessary Content
Sucker Punch Productions encouraged developers to celebrate cutting unnecessary content from Ghost of Yōtei, fostering a positive environment for content trimming. Co-creative director Jason Connell explained that weekly celebrations of removed features helped maintain morale and focus development. The team also discussed how a cut rock-climbing mechanic, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, did not align with the game's wandering ronin theme.
Ghost of Yotei dev says cutting features from games is "really important," so Sucker Punch had weekly meetings where "people would clap" every time something got deleted
Sucker Punch Productions' co-creative director Jason Connell discussed the importance of cutting features during game development for Ghost of Yotei. He explained that the studio fosters a positive environment around feature removal, even celebrating it, to ensure the game remains focused and efficient, especially given their leaner team size.
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends Review – In the Presence of a Legend
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends offers a fun and content-rich co-op experience, building upon the foundation of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. The mode features four distinct classes, a straightforward gear grind, and numerous unlocks without microtransactions. Despite some balancing issues and a steep difficulty curve, the core combat remains satisfying, and the campaign provides variety, with potential for future growth.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Silent Hill f Won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026
Silent Hill f was awarded Game of the Year at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026, also securing wins for Best Graphics and Best Voice Actor. Other notable winners included The Hundred Line, Ghost of Yotei, Pokemon Legends Z-A, and Urban Myth Dissolution Center, each taking home two awards. Silent Hill f is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Ghost of Yōtei’s Combat Designer Says Takezo the Unrivalled Was Intended to be a “Super Boss”
Sucker Punch Productions' lead combat designer Theodore Fishman discussed the challenging optional boss Takezo the Unrivalled in Ghost of Yōtei, stating it was intended as a "super boss" to test player tactics. Art director Joanna Wang also spoke about the game's open-world design, which makes the playable space feel larger than Ghost of Tsushima through clever use of contrast. Ghost of Yōtei is available on PlayStation 5.
Persona Meets Mario: What Today's Gaming Mashups Teach ... | TAG
Developers of Donkey Kong Bananza admit the game's 'Elephant Bananza' transformation feature may have gone too far, while Nintendo clarifies the elephant mechanics in Super Mario Bros. Wonder were coincidental. Separately, X-Men '97 season 2 hints at its release date through a new comic series, and Ghost of Yotei's free online mode 'Legends' is praised for its quality. The article also touches on Starfield's composer, Pokémon TCG's new set, and rising V-Bucks prices.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 536: Legendary Cooperation
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 536 features discussions on upcoming releases like The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, MLB The Show 26, Crimson Desert, and Death Stranding 2. The episode includes an interview with Darren Bridges, Lead Designer at Sucker Punch, about Ghost of Yōtei Legends, and highlights updates for Helldivers 2, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes for PS VR2.
Share of the Week: Prize
PlayStation's Share of the Week highlights user-submitted screenshots and in-game moments from various titles including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Death Stranding, and God of War Ragnarök. Players are encouraged to share their own in-game captures using #PSshare and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
Larry Hryb joins Commodore International Corporation as community development consultant
A Newzoo report indicates a significant lack of overlap between players of Roblox and Minecraft and those who play traditional AAA titles like Assassin's Creed: Shadows. These younger players are more likely to engage with live service games such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V, or games that resemble Roblox experiences. This trend raises questions about the future evolution of the gaming audience and the market for AAA games.
Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games
A Newzoo report indicates that players of Roblox and Minecraft have significantly less overlap with traditional AAA game audiences compared to live service titles like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V. This trend is attributed to a shift away from graphical fidelity as a primary driver of popularity and the younger demographic's preference for free-to-play models. The analysis questions whether these players will transition to AAA games as they age or continue to favor sandbox and live service experiences.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominees have been announced: here are the front-runners for the most awards, including Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, the game we called 'staggeringly beautiful' and 'wonderfully stylish'
The nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations. Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 remains on course to match Baldur's Gate 3's GOTY record as it secures GDC win and…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on track to replicate Baldur's Gate 3's historic achievement of winning all five major 'Big Five' game awards. The game has already secured a win at the Game Developers Choice Awards and is a contender for the remaining accolades, including the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards.
Ghost of Yotei isn't bigger than Ghost of Tsushima, but "it feels larger" because Sucker Punch tricked…
Sucker Punch art director Joanna Wang explained that while Ghost of Yotei feels larger than Ghost of Tsushima, the actual playable space is similar. The studio used environmental design and backdrops to create a greater sense of scale. The game was released for PlayStation 5.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
