Shadow Of The Colossus
News, coverage and analysis tracking Shadow Of The Colossus across the outlets.
Crimson Desert – 15 Essential Details You Shouldn’t IgnoreCrimson Desert is set to release soon on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring jetpacks, new bosses, and diverse weapon types. The game will offer various performance modes on consoles, including 60 FPS options, and has revealed its PC requirements and support for upscaling technologies like FSR 3 and DLSS 4. The inclusion of Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM has been confirmed, with developers assuring it will not impact performance.
Sony Fears Valve More Than Microsoft, Says Bluepoint Tech BossBluepoint Games tech director Peter Dalton suggests Sony views Valve and its Steam ecosystem as a greater threat than Microsoft. This perspective may explain Sony's recent pullback from PC game releases, as exclusives on Steam could encourage players to abandon PlayStation consoles, especially with the success of the Steam Deck.- Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking outThis roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games across various platforms. Titles include the mobile port Ball x Pit, the roguelike shooter Hyperwired, the cooperative environmental cleanup game Clean Up Earth, and the unique puzzle-platformer Piece by Piece, with two games sharing the same name. Other notable mentions are Herdles, ITER-8, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, Astrolander, and Kitman.
Co-op Shadow of the Colossus and hero looter shooter: the genres Arc Raiders devs' thought it was during developmentDuring development, the genre of Arc Raiders was unclear, with team members considering it a battle royale, a co-op Shadow of the Colossus-like game, a hero looter shooter, or even a co-op Souls game. This lack of a defined genre allowed for creative freedom but also led to imbalances. Ultimately, the team reset and focused on the game they had, solidifying it as an extraction shooter.
Tech Boss of Developer Sony Is Shutting Down Thinks PlayStation Has Pulled Back From PC in Response to Steam Machine - IGNSony appears to be scaling back its PC gaming efforts, potentially returning to a strategy of keeping major single-player titles exclusive to PlayStation 5. This shift may be a response to the potential competition from Valve's Steam Machine, which could offer a console-like experience with access to the full PC library. The closure of Bluepoint Games, a studio known for its PlayStation remakes, is also mentioned in the context of Sony's evolving strategy.
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.
A Big Shift For PlayStation Could Be Bad News For One Of Its Best StudiosSony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, potentially impacting its acquisition Nixxes, a studio known for its high-quality PC ports of PlayStation titles. This shift mirrors past issues with other acquired studios like Bluepoint Games, raising concerns about Nixxes' future role within Sony's first-party development structure.
15 Things I’m Most Excited to Do in Crimson DesertCrimson Desert is poised to be a groundbreaking open-world game, blending mechanics where traversal feeds combat and exploration shapes progression. Players can liberate territories, experience multiple playable perspectives, undertake quests at their own pace, and utilize a vast array of traversal and combat skills. The game promises deep customization for combat identity and weapon crafting, with over 200 hours of content and dynamic weather and water mechanics.
Sony will no longer release their biggest PlayStation games on PC, claims report, starting with Ghost of YōteiA report claims Sony will cease releasing major single-player PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, starting with Ghost of Yōtei. This marks a shift back towards console exclusivity, contrasting with Microsoft's broader platform strategy. While online-focused games will still be multiplatform, grand solo campaigns are reportedly being kept for PlayStation consoles.
Sony Has Reportedly Returned to Console Exclusivity in Part Because Some Within PlayStation Are Worried That Releasing Games on PC May Hurt Sales of PS5 and Even PS6 - IGNSony is reportedly returning to a console exclusivity strategy for its single-player games, pulling back from PC releases due to concerns that PC versions may hurt PlayStation 5 and future PlayStation 6 sales. While online and live-service games will continue to be released on PC, including day-one releases for some titles, plans for games like Ghost of Yotei have been scrapped. This shift contrasts with Microsoft's multiplatform approach and may be influenced by perceived poor PC sales of PlayStation titles and the potential for PlayStation games to run on future Xbox consoles.
Bloodborne remake and much more rejected by FromSoftware according to indie devDespite owning the intellectual property, Sony has reportedly been unable to secure a Bloodborne remake or PC port because FromSoftware, specifically director Hidetaka Miyazaki, has not approved such projects. Indie developer Brandon Sheffield also claimed multiple studios have pitched Bloodborne-related games, but FromSoftware's decision is final. Bluepoint Games, which developed the Shadow of the Colossus remake, also had its pitches for a Bloodborne remake and a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off rejected.- Sony stänger ner remake-mästarna BluepointSony has closed down Bluepoint Games, the studio known for acclaimed remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, five years after acquiring it. Approximately 70 employees will lose their jobs. The closure comes after Sony also canceled a live service game being developed by Bluepoint.
Report: Bluepoint shuttered after pitching Bloodborne remake and other PlayStation spinoffsSony has reportedly shuttered Bluepoint Games, known for its remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, after a project cancellation and failed pitches. The studio's proposal for a Bloodborne remake was allegedly vetoed by FromSoftware, and subsequent ideas for other PlayStation titles were also rejected.
Bluepoint Games Proposed a Bloodborne Remake but Was Rejected - GameHauntSony Interactive Entertainment rejected a pitch from Bluepoint Games for a full remake of Bloodborne. The studio, known for its work on Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, was subsequently closed by Sony in March 2026. Reports suggest Sony preferred Bluepoint focus on live-service games, a project that was later canceled.
Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake, but FromSoftware turned it down, not SonyBluepoint Games pitched a remake of Bloodborne to FromSoftware, but the project was ultimately turned down by FromSoftware, not Sony. Despite Sony's acquisition of Bluepoint and their success with the Demon's Souls remake, FromSoftware decided against pursuing a Bloodborne remake, with director Hidetaka Miyazaki reportedly hesitant to let others touch his work.
Marvel's Wolverine Release Date Revealed for SeptemberMarvel's Wolverine will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on September 15th. Developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game will share continuity with the Spider-Man titles but tell a standalone story focused on Wolverine's search for answers about his past. Gameplay will feature brutal combat and a globetrotting adventure.
Remake specialist Bluepoint Games, co-developer of God of War Ragnarok, shut down by SonySony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the studio known for remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, with 70 employees losing their jobs. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst cited an increasingly challenging industry environment with rising development costs and slowed growth as reasons for the closure. Bluepoint Games had recently co-developed God of War Ragnarok and was working on a cancelled live service title.
Sony shutters Bluepoint GamesSony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, a studio known for remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, along with co-development on God of War Ragnarok. The closure will result in approximately 70 layoffs. A Sony spokesperson confirmed the decision, citing a recent business review, and thanked the team for their contributions.
Games Like Elden Ring: Top Alternatives for Fantasy RPG FansThis article explores games that offer experiences similar to Elden Ring, focusing on challenging combat, expansive open worlds, and deep lore. It highlights titles like Dark Souls Remastered, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Ghost of Tsushima, discussing their unique artistic directions and gameplay mechanics. The piece also touches upon platform availability across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, suggesting alternatives for fans seeking similar thrills.