Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
News, coverage and analysis tracking Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice across the outlets.
I got to play Dead as Disco early, and it's a vivid, unrestrained romp that lets you brawl through music videos…Dead as Disco is a vibrant rhythm action beat 'em up that blends brawling with music video aesthetics, similar to Hi-Fi Rush. Players control Charlie Disco, who must reassemble his fractured band and fight through stylized levels to the beat of original music. The game features impressive visuals inspired by comic books and Max Headroom, with dynamic boss fights and a promising story about fame, though some early access wrinkles are still present.
New Morrowind mod not only adds Sekiro parry, it quietly overhauls the RPG's most controversial mechanicA new mod for the OpenMW source port of Morrowind, called N'Garde, introduces a Sekiro-style parry system and overhauls the game's controversial percent-chance-to-hit mechanic. The mod aims to make melee combat more difficult but rewarding, with optional features like 'Glancing Blows' to improve combat feedback without making the game too easy.
How Long Is Nine Sols? (The Honest Answer From an Average Gamer) | TAGNine Sols typically takes players around 20 hours to complete the main story, with side content pushing it to 25 hours and full completion around 30-35 hours. This 2D action platformer is described as shorter and more focused than Hollow Knight, comparable in length to Silksong, and offers a similar deflect-based combat experience to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game is considered drop-in friendly for busy players, though challenging boss encounters may require consistent practice.
Capcom knows it's on a roll, threatens another banger after Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata: "We're not done with 2026 yet"Capcom is confident in its upcoming releases, particularly Onimusha: Way of the Sword, following a successful streak with Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata. The company's statement suggests a strong performance for the remainder of the year and beyond, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword expected to continue this trend.
Sekiro Jet Set Radio Mod adds skateboarding and graffiti to FromSoft's stylish ninja classicA new PC mod for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, titled 'Jet Set Sekiro', adds skateboarding mechanics, mid-air tricks, and graffiti tagging inspired by the Jet Set Radio series. The mod introduces a separate level where players can tag spots and engage enemies with new movement options, complete with custom music.
A YouTuber has unearthed Dark Souls 2's enormous cut sewers map, and it's another fascinating insight into the design of FromSoftware's most divisive workA YouTuber has uncovered a massive cut sewer map from Dark Souls 2, offering a glimpse into the game's troubled development and mid-project reboot. This discovery provides fascinating insights into design decisions and cut content, highlighting how the game's challenges may have informed later FromSoftware titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring.
Modder turns Sekiro into Tony Hawk-style skateboarding sim 'Jet Set Sekiro'A modder named Ionian-Mikiriy has created 'Jet Set Sekiro,' a custom level for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that transforms it into a Tony Hawk-style skateboarding simulator. The mod features a new movement system and allows players to skate through the Fountainhead Palace, collecting spray paint canisters. This mod draws parallels to other skateboarding game crossovers and the general kinship between Japanese action and skateboarding genres.- Phantom Blade Zero Enters Final Stages of Development, Devs Emphasize No AI Visual TechDeveloper S-Game announced that Phantom Blade Zero is in its final development stages and will not use AI visual technology, with all content crafted by human artists. The team emphasized their commitment to traditional artistry, using 3D scans, motion capture from martial artists, and hand-drawn maps. Phantom Blade Zero is an action RPG inspired by Chinese Wuxia culture and other media, set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 9, 2026.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Blighted, the cannibal Soulslike Metroidvania action RPG with "psychedelic Western nightmare" art, is a lot to…Blighted is a new Metroidvania action RPG from Drinkbox Studios that blends Soulslike combat with exploration and a unique "Frenzy" system. Players will engage in parry-heavy combat, gain new abilities to open up the world, and consume boss brains to gain power in a "psychedelic Western nightmare" setting. The game is set to release for PC and Nintendo Switch in Fall 2026.
Where Winds Meet Liangzhou Update Now Live, Introducing the Legendary Heng Blade to the Snow-Swept Frontier - GameHauntThe Liangzhou update, the second chapter of the Hexi expansion for Everstone Studio's Where Winds Meet, is now available as a free download. This update introduces the snow-swept Liangzhou region, the new Heng Blade weapon with a deflect-and-counter combat system, and new bosses like the Moongazing Maiden. The game is free-to-play on PC, with console ports yet to be announced.- Homura Hime Dev Didn’t Want Players to Run - So They Changed How Combat WorksThe developer of Homura Hime discusses the game's evolution from a 3D bullet hell title to a blend of bullet hell and melee combat, inspired by games like NieR: Automata and anime like Kill la Kill. Key design choices, such as a mobile blocking mechanic that builds skills, were made to encourage player engagement and maintain confrontation during dodging, differentiating it from pure hit-and-run tactics.
Bloodborne Turns 11: FromSoftware’s Gothic Masterpiece Still DominatesFromSoftware's gothic action RPG Bloodborne, released eleven years ago on PlayStation 4, is celebrated for its tight combat, oppressive atmosphere, and challenging boss design. Despite the lack of a sequel or remaster, the game's influence is evident in modern titles, and fans continue to hope for its return.- Playing With History launches soon – Here’s how to get a copyPlaying With History, a book based on a popular feature series exploring historical video games, is launching soon. The book, featuring over 200 pages of new content and interviews, will be available physically and digitally. Late pledges are open on Kickstarter until a few days before shipping begins in late May 2026.
12 GameSpot Game Of The Year Winners Are Ridiculously Cheap Right NowNumerous GameSpot Game of the Year award winners are currently available at significant discounts during Steam's summer sale. Titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption II, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are featured with prices reduced by up to 90%.
13 GameSpot Game Of The Year Winners Are Ridiculously Cheap Right NowGameSpot's previous Game of the Year winners are currently available at significant discounts during Steam's spring sale. Titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Red Dead Redemption II are among the many games featured with prices reduced by up to 90%.
The new trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's anime series is loaded with boss fights and old-fashioned visualsThe second trailer for the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime adaptation, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, has been released, showcasing boss fights and a visual style reminiscent of 1990s 2D animation. Directed by Kenichi Kutsuna and airing exclusively on Crunchyroll, the anime is set to release later this year and aims to be faithful to the original FromSoftware game.
FromSoftware fans are so passionate, the upcoming Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime will be 'under the…The anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, has released a new trailer showcasing its distinct visual style and kinetic action. Director Kenichi Kutsuna expressed nervousness about meeting fan expectations for quality, given FromSoftware's established reputation. The anime aims to maintain the game's open-ended interpretation for its narrative.
From Minecraft to Monster Hunter: How Switch 2 is Revol... | TAGNintendo has released a new update for the Switch 2, version 22.0.0, which enhances the performance of older Nintendo Switch games when played in docked mode. The update also introduces social features like private friend notes and improved GameChat options. Separately, Tunic is receiving an upgrade for the rumored Switch 2, and a new anime series based on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been revealed.
Crunchyroll Revives Elden Ring Maker's Sleeper PS4 Hit as a Kick-Ass AnimeCrunchyroll has announced an anime adaptation of FromSoftware's action game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, titled Sekiro: No Defeat. A new trailer showcases a style that captures the game's mood, and the anime is set to stream worldwide exclusively on Crunchyroll later this year, with a theatrical release in Japan. The story follows Sekiro, a shinobi tasked with protecting the Divine Heir in a fractured Sengoku-era Japan.