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Obituary: Voice actor Eric Bauza has passed away at 46
Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for his work on modern Looney Tunes characters and roles in video games like Batman: Arkham City and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, has passed away at the age of 46. His family confirmed his death due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza was a prolific talent in animation and a prominent Filipino-American voice actor.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Team Intentionally Avoided a Metal Gear Rising-Style Cutting System
Director Satoru Nihei discussed the intentional design choices behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword's dismemberment system, contrasting it with the extensive slicing freedom found in games like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Nihei explained that the team focused on reactive dismemberment tied to specific attacks to emphasize the power of abilities, rather than offering complete player freedom in cutting enemies. This approach, combined with Capcom's RE Engine technology and extensive animation work, contributed to the game's critical and commercial success.
Future Capcom games will have Onimusha to thank for RE Engine's gnarly dismemberments
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword features advanced combat animations and a dynamic dismemberment system that director Satoru Nihei hopes will be integrated into future Capcom titles using the RE Engine. The technology allows for realistic cuts on enemies that react to player attacks, enhancing the impact of combat. This system was a significant development effort, leveraging the company's existing assets and in-house engine capabilities.
Not Everything Needs To Be A Soulslike, And Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Shows Why
The article argues that the industry's over-reliance on the Soulslike formula, pioneered by FromSoftware, has led to a lack of variety in action games. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is highlighted as a refreshing example of an action game that successfully deviates from this trend by focusing on diverse defensive mechanics rather than solely on reactive combat.
Achievement hunters: Can you identify the games these milestones are from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify video games based on their achievement descriptions. It includes 17 questions covering a variety of titles and encourages players to share their favorite or most dreaded achievements.
Stellar Blade boss offers to help PlatinumGames make Bayonetta 4
Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim has expressed a desire to collaborate with PlatinumGames on future projects, specifically offering to help design characters for Bayonetta 4. This comes after a successful collaboration on Bayonetta-themed skins for Stellar Blade's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release. Both Kim and PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba spoke positively about each other's work and expressed genuine interest in future partnerships.
Marvel’s Wolverine Isn’t Cutting It? Try These Games Instead
Reviews for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine indicate a fun but not groundbreaking experience, with a Metacritic score of 77. The article suggests alternative games that capture the spirit of the character, including the cult classic X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the stylish Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and the deck-building RPG Marvel's Midnight Suns.
Denshattack! An Off-The-Rails Review
Denshattack! is a stylish and ambitious indie game that blends arcade gameplay with anime dynamics and a vibrant Y2K Sega Dreamcast-inspired aesthetic. Players control a ramen delivery driver who uses gravity-defying trains to perform tricks and race across a dystopian Japan, fighting against a tyrannical megacorporation. The game features fast-paced action, impressive boss fights, and a memorable soundtrack, making it a delightful and surprising experience.
Rumour: Journalist told next Metal Gear Collection will feature Revengeance and V
A journalist from VGC has reported a rumor that the next Metal Gear Collection will include Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid V. This follows previous successful collections of classic Metal Gear titles.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 Could Bring Revengeance to Modern Consoles – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for modern consoles. While the inclusion of Metal Gear Survive is also mentioned, the focus is on Revengeance's limited console accessibility and a potential cleaned-up version of The Phantom Pain.
Games Inbox: Will there be a Trailer 3 for GTA 6?
Readers discuss the likelihood of a third trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, express disappointment with Nintendo's Switch 2 priorities and Tomb Raider remake features, and debate the underutilization of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's touchpad. Other topics include the commercial struggles of PlatinumGames, the perceived decline of the Turok franchise, and the philosophy of digital ownership versus physical discs.
Games Inbox: Does GTA 6 have the best video game graphics ever?
Readers discuss the graphics of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some praising them and others finding them only slightly better than older titles. The discussion also touches on game design philosophies, the challenges of parenting in relation to adult-themed games, and comparisons to other titles like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Dave The Diver.
The 10 best Metal Gear games of all time
This article ranks the 10 best games in the Metal Gear stealth action series, considering its almost 40-year history. It highlights Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as the greatest game, followed by the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2. Recent releases like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 are also mentioned.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Updates MGS4’s Disc Swapping Joke With New Voice Lines
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will update a fourth-wall-breaking joke from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for modern platforms. Instead of referencing the PlayStation 3's Blu-ray technology, Otacon's voice lines will now mention PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The collection, set to release on August 27th, will also include Peace Walker and Ghost Babel.
The best action game of 2025 is a game nobody bought - Reader’s Feature
A reader argues that Ninja Gaiden 4, despite poor sales, is the best pure action game of last year and potentially this generation. The article praises its combat, traversal mechanics, and enemy design, while acknowledging pacing issues and lack of variety compared to earlier titles.
A Metal Gear Solid mod finally lets us play as Grey Fox in the PS1 classic, and it's not just his disappointing VR…
A new mod for the original PlayStation 1 Metal Gear Solid allows players to control Grey Fox, the Cyborg Ninja. This mod, developed by Perfect Pizza, goes beyond simply porting Grey Fox from Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, adding new abilities like an arm cannon, a buffed High Frequency Blade with ricochet capabilities, and custom animations and codec calls. The mod utilizes the PSX decompilation project to modify the game's C code, with the goal of eventually enabling a full campaign playthrough as Grey Fox.
The two best years in video game history were both in the 2010s - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2011 and 2013 were the best years in video game history, citing a high volume of quality releases and industry-shifting console launches. The article details numerous significant titles from both years, including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Skyrim, The Last of Us, and Grand Theft Auto 5, alongside the debut of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Dead As Disco Early Access Review
Dead As Disco is an Early Access rhythm combat beat 'em up where players control Charlie Disco, who must defeat his former bandmates. The game integrates music into its combat system, rewarding players for timing attacks to the beat. While the current offering is light on content, the core gameplay is strong, with satisfying combat and a unique integration of music.
People Are Turning Real Life Into Fake Video Games And It Actually Looks Cool
A new social media trend involves people creating fake video game menus for real-life subjects, including themselves, friends, and pets. Inspired by games like Batman: Arkham City and God of War, these custom interfaces are gaining traction online. The article provides tips on how to create these videos, focusing on subject positioning, aspect ratio, and color editing.
People Are Turning Real Life Into Fake Video Games And It Actually Looks Cool
A new social media trend involves people creating fake video game menus for real-life subjects, including themselves, friends, and pets. Inspired by games like Batman: Arkham City and God of War, these custom interfaces are gaining traction online. The article provides tips on how to create these videos, focusing on subject positioning, aspect ratio, and color editing.