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How 40 Years of Metroid Have Impacted The Biggest Metroidvania Developers
This article explores the profound impact of the Metroid series, particularly Super Metroid, on the development of the Metroidvania genre. Developers from various studios discuss how Metroid's interconnected worlds, exploration mechanics, and atmospheric design have inspired their own games, shaping core design philosophies and influencing everything from level design to player agency.
Fascinating PS5 Sales Estimates Peg Ghost of Yotei as a Triumph
Alinea Analytics has provided sales estimates for first-party PlayStation 5 games, indicating Ghost of Yotei as a significant success with 4.8 million units sold. Other titles like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and MLB The Show 26 also performed well, though Saros and Marathon appear to be underperforming significantly. The data suggests a strong market for Sony's cinematic single-player titles.
Creator Inisists Laufey Will not Backseat Kratos in GoW
Santa Monica Studio's upcoming game, God of War: Laufey, will focus on the Frost giantess Laufey the Just, rather than Kratos. This shift has caused some fan controversy, but Cory Barlog, former director, assured fans that Kratos will still be featured in future God of War titles. The new game is being helmed by Ariel Lawrence, who has experience with the franchise's Greek saga.
Did this week's PlayStation State of Play host the largest number of games running on PS5 Pro? Not technically, but close
This analysis examines the presence of PlayStation 5 Pro footage in Sony's State of Play presentations since the console's announcement. While initial reveals lacked Pro-specific content, recent showcases have increasingly featured 'Captured on PS5 Pro' branding, with the February 2025 State of Play highlighting eight titles. The article discusses the PS5 Pro's perceived muted reception compared to the PS4 Pro and speculates on Sony's strategy for the hardware amidst rising consumer electronics prices and potential next-generation console delays.
God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of The Best Parts Of The Previous Games
Composer Bear McCreary has confirmed his return to score the music for the upcoming PlayStation 5 title, God of War: Laufey. McCreary, who previously composed for God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarok, expressed his honor in returning to the saga and has been working on the project for years. The game will focus on the character Laufey instead of Kratos, and also features Jack Quaid voicing a gelatinous cube.
PS Store Days of Play Sale Live Now with 2,000+ PS5 Game Deals
Sony's Days of Play sale is now live on the PlayStation Store, featuring discounts on over 2,000 PS5 and PS4 games until June 10th. Notable deals include Resident Evil 4 at 75% off and Ghost of Yotei with a 25% discount. The sale is available in the UK and Europe, with the USA to follow later.
Shelve your hopes to play Ghost of Yōtei or Saros on PC, as PlayStation boss reportedly confirms plan to stop porting narrative-driven singleplayer games
PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst has reportedly confirmed that the company plans to cease porting its narrative-driven singleplayer games to PC. This decision means titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine will likely remain PlayStation exclusives. While some previously announced PC versions will still release, this marks a significant shift in PlayStation's strategy regarding PC releases.
Nintendo's Game Limitations: Switch March Madness or Ju... | TAG
Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo has stated that the company can only reach a limited audience through its consoles, prompting a broader media expansion strategy. This includes movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and a planned Zelda film, alongside theme parks, to leverage its popular intellectual properties across various entertainment forms. The article also touches on the retro aesthetics of games like Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and a review of the Silverstone FLP02 PC case.
2026 video game release date calendar
This article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
God of War: Sons of Sparta's Latest Update Promises Fixes for Its Nasty Save Issues
Mega Cat Studios has released update version 1.007.000 for God of War: Sons of Sparta, addressing critical save data issues that caused players to lose progress. The patch implements stability measures for the save system to prevent save loss or rollback related to the screenshot system. Additional tuning and quality-of-life improvements are also included.
Nintendo reportedly planning revised Switch 2 model with replaceable battery in EU
Nintendo is reportedly planning a revised Nintendo Switch 2 model for the European Union that will feature a replaceable battery, aligning with upcoming EU legislation mandating such changes by 2027. The legislation requires batteries in portable consoles to be accessible to consumers. The report also notes that this change could potentially extend to Japan and the US if consumer laws are revised in those regions.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.
Resident Evil Requiem is 2026’s Best-Selling Game in US, 40% Higher Launch Unit Sales Than Village
Resident Evil Requiem has become the best-selling game in the United States for February, with launch unit sales over 40% higher than Resident Evil Village. Capcom's latest title has sold over six million units worldwide in less than three weeks. Story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem is also confirmed to be in development.
PS5 Spin-Off God of War: Sons of Sparta Has Been a Big Hit for Sony
The side-scrolling spin-off God of War: Sons of Sparta, developed by Mega Cat Studios, has achieved significant success for Sony, appearing in the top 15 of the February 2026 Circana sales report and sixth in the PlayStation-specific charts. Despite its lower $29.99 price point, the game's revenue performance indicates a strong market for smaller-scale, first-party PlayStation projects.
PS5 Spin-Off God of War: Sons of Sparta Was a Big Hit for Sony
The Mega Cat Studios-developed Metroidvania, God of War: Sons of Sparta, has been a significant success for Sony, achieving 14th place in the February 2026 Circana sales report and sixth in the PlayStation-specific top ten. Despite its lower $29.99 price point, the game's strong revenue performance indicates a market for smaller-scale, first-party PlayStation projects.
PS5 outsells Switch 2 for second month as Resident Evil Requiem tops charts
Sony's PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US for the second consecutive month, with Resident Evil Requiem topping software sales. Despite the Switch 2's strong overall performance compared to its predecessor, reports indicate a slowdown in Western sales, potentially due to a lighter software release schedule.
Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month
In February 2026, the PlayStation 5 outsold the Nintendo Switch for the second consecutive month in the USA, despite a year-over-year decline in PlayStation sales. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game of the year so far, with its launch week sales significantly exceeding Resident Evil Village. Overall industry spending saw a slight increase year-over-year, partly due to the Switch's performance.
Resident Evil Requiem Debuts as the Best-selling Game of the Year in the U.S. So Far - IGN
Resident Evil Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of February 2026 in the U.S. and is the year's top seller so far, with Capcom reporting 6 million global sales. Overall gaming spending saw a slight 1% year-over-year increase, largely driven by hardware sales, particularly the new Nintendo Switch 2, which is outpacing its predecessor. Despite strong individual game performances, content spending remained flat, with subscription services being the only growing segment.
Top 20 Best-Selling Games Of 2026 So Far In The US
Circana's latest US sales report for February 2026 shows Resident Evil Requiem as the top-selling game, with NBA 2K26, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Madden NFL 26, and Minecraft rounding out the top five. Overall software spending remained flat year-over-year, while hardware spending increased significantly, driven by strong sales of the Switch 2.
God of War Sons of Sparta Review - Thumb Culture
God of War Sons of Sparta, a 2D Metroidvania-inspired side-scroller and prequel to the God of War series, was shadow dropped on February 12th, 2026, coinciding with the franchise's 20th anniversary. The game is available on PlayStation platforms.