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Onimusha, Resident Evil, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter franchises boost Capcom H1 results
Capcom reported significant financial growth for the six months ending September 30, 2026, with net sales up 49% year-on-year. This surge was primarily driven by strong performance in its Digital Contents segment, fueled by major franchises like Resident Evil, Pragmata, Monster Hunter, and Onimusha. Several titles, including Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, exceeded sales expectations, contributing to an overall increase in unit sales.
After Onimusha's focused swordplay, Phantom Blade Zero delivers a sprawling, maximalist action epic
Phantom Blade Zero offers a sprawling, maximalist action epic with a vast array of weapons and combat mechanics, contrasting with the more focused swordplay of Capcom's Onimusha. While Phantom Blade Zero's ambition is exciting, its complex narrative and infodumps can be overwhelming compared to Onimusha's straightforward storytelling. Both games highlight distinct approaches to action combat and narrative presentation.
Even Call of Duty has a parry now and it's kind of brilliant - but do we need it in every game?
The campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 features surprisingly deep melee combat and parry mechanics, which the author finds brilliant and a welcome addition. While the article praises the implementation, it questions whether such mechanics are necessary in every game, suggesting that borrowing mechanics from other genres can enrich gameplay experiences.
After talking to Capcom, I'm a lot more optimistic about Onimusha 3 getting a remaster
Capcom producer Akihito Kadowaki expressed a personal desire to see remasters of Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, following the success of recent Onimusha titles and Jean Reno's willingness to reprise his role. While not an official announcement, the positive sentiment from the series producer and Capcom's recent success with PC releases and remasters suggest these titles are likely candidates for future remasters.
[Let’s Talk] What would you like to see from Nintendo Switch Online?
This discussion prompts users to share their desired features for the Nintendo Switch Online service, which has expanded significantly since its launch to include a variety of classic game libraries and online titles. Players are encouraged to voice their suggestions for future improvements to the subscription service.
Capcom Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live, lowest prices ever for Street Fighter 6, Capcom Fighting Collections, more
Capcom is hosting a sale on the Nintendo Switch, featuring significant discounts on titles like Street Fighter 6 and various Resident Evil games. The sale includes lowest-ever prices for some titles and runs until November 5, 2026.
Rykte: Sony vill återuppliva klassiska Playstation-varumärken
Rumors suggest Sony is looking to revive dormant PlayStation franchises, with a new Ape Escape game reportedly in development by Evening Star. This follows Capcom's successful revival of series like Okami and Onimusha. Sony is also said to be allowing smaller third-party studios to work on other classic brands.
Steam Week in Review: This indie publisher released 29 terrible-looking Steam games in a single day—will they make…
Indie publisher Hard Shark Games released 29 early access games on Steam in a single day, many of which appear to be asset flips using Unity templates. Despite the low quality and minimal player counts, the article suggests the publisher may still be profitable due to the low cost of Steam store pages and recoupable fees.
[Let’s Talk] September 2026 Nintendo Direct reactions
Nintendo held two Direct presentations, one focusing on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and another with various announcements including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, and Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Third-party titles like Persona 6 and ports of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 were also revealed. The article invites reader reactions to the presented games and their personal gaming highlights.
Miljonförsäljning för Onimusha: Way of the Sword på lanseringsdagen
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on its first day, bringing the total sales for the Onimusha series to over 10 million units. This success reinforces Capcom's strategy of reviving older franchises and developing new titles.
Capcom expresses continued interest in 're-activating IPs' as the first new Onimusha game in 20 years surpasses 1 million sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpassed one million sales on its launch day, bringing the total lifetime sales for the Onimusha series to 10 million. The company expressed continued interest in re-activating older intellectual properties, leveraging its content library to maximize corporate value.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has already sold over 1 million copies
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold over one million copies across all platforms on its first day of release. The game, which launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, continues Capcom's trend of successfully modernizing its classic franchises.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpasses one million sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold over one million units on its launch day, contributing significantly to the franchise's overall sales. This success prompts Capcom to consider re-activating more dormant intellectual properties.
Fall’s Video Game Release Slate Is Intimidatingly Good And Completely Doomed
The Fall 2026 video game release schedule is packed with highly anticipated titles, but this glut is predicted to cause a 'bloodbath' in the industry. Intense competition for consumer dollars and a worsening global economy are expected to lead to significant underperformance, layoffs, and potential studio closures, particularly for smaller developers. Even major publishers may struggle to navigate the crowded market, with few likely to emerge unscathed.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review – Master of the Blade
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks a triumphant return for the action samurai franchise, offering a challenging and modern take on the series' core identity. The game excels with its tightly designed, skill-based sword combat, which is praised as some of the best in modern gaming, particularly its parry mechanics. While the narrative is serviceable rather than standout, the satisfying moment-to-moment gameplay, deep progression systems, and solid technical performance on PlayStation 5 make it a highly recommended experience for fans of complex action titles.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review – Samurai spirit
Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers a fresh take on the samurai action-horror series with a charismatic new protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, and revamped combat. While the game introduces engaging gameplay modernizations and a strong cast, it suffers from repetition in its later hours and some unintuitive puzzles.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review | TheXboxHub
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks a strong return for the series, offering engaging action-adventure gameplay centered around satisfying combat mechanics like parrying, dodging, and the unique 'isshin' attack. While the game features a compelling story and characters, its pacing, particularly during tutorials and the late-game boss encounters, is noted as a minor drawback.
Gamescom highlights: our fave games on show! Pure Nintendo Podcast E177
The Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts discuss their favorite games showcased at Gamescom, including titles like Final Fantasy, The Witcher 3, and an upcoming Onimusha game from Capcom. They also touch on other games like Ground Zero Hero, Warhammer, and Rain Station Z, while sharing personal Nintendo gaming experiences.
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Begins: Yasmine Now Available — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has launched Year 4 of Street Fighter 6 content with the addition of Yasmine, the first Filipino character in the franchise. This update also includes new content for Avatar Arcade and Battle Tour modes, balance adjustments, and a limited-time collaboration event with the Onimusha series. Three more DLC characters are planned for release throughout 2026 and early 2027.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Enemies Borrow Elements From Previous Games and “Remixes” Them
Onimusha: Way of the Sword director Satoru Nihei explains that while the game lacks direct narrative connections to previous titles to appeal to newcomers, its enemies are inspired by and "remixed" from older games. These new enemies incorporate elements from classic foes like Reynaldo Genma and Bazuu, offering a familiar yet fresh challenge for long-time fans. The game is set to release on September 4th for Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC.
