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News, coverage and analysis tracking Hi-Fi Rush across the outlets.- Alpha Nomos Preview - A Promising Rhythm RoguelikeThe RibCage Games-developed rhythm roguelike Alpha Nomos offers a unique genre fusion with a striking visual aesthetic and engaging combat mechanics. While the demo showcases promising core gameplay, including timed attacks and combo systems, some elements like aerial movement fluidity and run length require refinement before its planned 2026 PC release.
Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami and Team Are Working on an AAA Action RPGResident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Games, is reportedly working on a new AAA action RPG based on an original intellectual property. The multiplatform title will utilize Unreal Engine and appears to lean into fantasy themes, a departure from Mikami's signature survival horror. Developers who previously worked on series like Silent Hill and Devil May Cry are involved in the project.
Shinji Mikami is Seemingly Working on a Secret Project at Development Studio Unbound – RumorShinji Mikami, formerly of Tango Gameworks, is reportedly working on a secret new game project with producer Masato Kimura at Kimura's studio, Unbound. While Mikami also founded his own studio, KAMUY, for smaller projects, Unbound is committed to developing his larger initiatives. Details remain scarce, but cryptic messages on Unbound's website hint at Mikami's unique creative process.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has a new studio, Unbound, who are making original games for PC and consoleResident Evil director Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio named Unbound, which began operations in May 2023. The studio, comprising around 50 staff including former Tango Gameworks producer Masato Kimura, aims to create original "AA" games with aspirations for AAA quality for PC and consoles. Mikami previously left Tango Gameworks in 2023, shortly before Microsoft announced plans to close the studio.
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio Unbound Games Working on AAA Original IPLegendary game designer Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio called Unbound Games, which is developing a AAA original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC using Unreal Engine 5. The studio aims for AAA quality with a focused development scope and encourages creative experimentation. Mikami, known for creating Resident Evil, left Tango Gameworks in 2023 to establish this independent venture.
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami working on new 'original AAA' console gameShinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil, is working on a new original AAA console game with his studio Unbound Games. The title is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Mikami, who previously founded Tango Gameworks, left the studio in 2023 and established Unbound Games in May 2023.
Unbound is Shinji Mikami's new studio, and it's developing an "original IP" triple-A projectResident Evil director Shinji Mikami has launched a new independent studio named Unbound, which is developing an original triple-A project. The studio, established in late 2022 and operational since May 2023, currently has around 50 employees with plans to expand to 150. The team is targeting high-end consumer games for platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC.
PS5 Gets Award-Winning Xbox Action Game This MonthThe award-winning action-adventure game South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is now available on PlayStation 5 after its initial release on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game features a unique stop-motion animation style and incorporates Deep South mythology, earning it awards for Games for Impact and Outstanding Achievement in Animation. It joins other former Xbox exclusives making their way to PlayStation 5.
A Year-By-Year Breakdown Of Phil Spencer's Mixed Legacy As Xbox BossThis analysis breaks down Phil Spencer's tenure as Xbox boss from 2014 to 2026, highlighting both successes like backward compatibility and the launch of Xbox Game Pass, and failures such as studio closures, game cancellations, and price hikes. The article details major events year-by-year, concluding with Spencer's retirement and the challenges facing Xbox under new leadership.