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Shinji Mikami to be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame later this week
Shinji Mikami, the acclaimed creator of Resident Evil, will be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame. Over his 30-year career, Mikami has also contributed to titles like Devil May Cry and The Evil Within, and currently leads Unbound Inc. The induction ceremony will take place during the 30th anniversary of the D.I.C.E. Awards.
Shinji Mikami to join AIAS Hall of Fame at 2026 DICE Awards
Prolific game developer Shinji Mikami, known for pioneering the Resident Evil series, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 30th annual DICE Awards on February 18, 2026. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) is honoring Mikami for his over 30-year career, which includes founding Tango Gameworks and establishing Unbound. Goichi Suda will present the award.
Here’s A Chance To Get Ghostwire: Tokyo And Two Other Games For $5
A new Mystery VIP Bundle from Fanatical offers three Steam games for $4.99, including a chance to get Ghostwire: Tokyo. Other potential games include Doom Eternal and Pathologic 3, with rarer VIP Packs containing titles like Gothic 1 Remake. Developed by Tango Gameworks, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a first-person action game set in a supernatural Tokyo.
"Probably dead forever": Team behind the incredible Doom and Wolfenstein engine reportedly reduced to 1 person…
Following significant job cuts at id Software, the legendary studio's proprietary id Tech engine reportedly has only one person left working on it. This development raises concerns about the future of the engine, which has powered iconic titles like Doom and Wolfenstein since the mid-'90s. While some speculation exists about potential support from the id Software Frankfurt office, the immediate future of the engine and id Software's projects remains uncertain amidst widespread layoffs impacting Microsoft's gaming divisions.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 3 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. The event features speedruns of various games, including highlights like "Hollow Knight: Silksong" and "Pragmata." The marathon continues through Saturday, July 11, with schedules available on the Games Done Quick website.
The hard truth about Sony killing PlayStation games on disc
This article argues that the shift towards digital game sales on PlayStation, driven by consumer convenience and industry trends, is inevitable despite vocal opposition. It highlights that legal ownership of games is often a license rather than true ownership, and physical discs are becoming less reliable and representative of the final product.
Get a make your own bundle including Evil Within 1 & 2 and Disco Elysium for $9.99 on Fanatical
Fanatical is offering a "Best of Platinum Collection" bundle where customers can choose a minimum of three games for $9.99. The price per game decreases as more titles are added, with options including The Evil Within 1 & 2, Disco Elysium, and RoboCop: Rogue City. Games are delivered as Steam codes.
Kemuri is the new stylish yokai game led by Ikumi Nakamura
Ikumi Nakamura's new studio, Unseen, has revealed Kemuri, a stylish, urban co-op yokai action game. Set in Kemuri City, players take on the role of Yokai Hunters using unique hand gestures to interact with the spirit world. The game supports online co-op for up to three players and is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5.
PS5 State of Play: every new release date including delayed Tomb Raider remake
Sony's State of Play event revealed release dates for numerous games, including Silent Hill Townfall, Ace Combat 8, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis was confirmed for a 2027 release, indicating a delay. Marvel's Wolverine is set for September 25, while Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 in September.
Iconic Bayonetta and Tango artist Ikumi Nakamura returns with a new yokai hunting action game packing 3-player co-op and…
Ikumi Nakamura, known for her work on Bayonetta and Ghostwire Tokyo, has unveiled Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen, a new yokai hunting action game. The title features three-player co-op and is being developed by Nakamura's studio Unseen for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5.
Super Stylish Demon-Slaying Action Game Kemuri Announced for PS5
Kemuri, a new demon-slaying action game from the studio Unseen, spearheaded by Ikumi Nakamura, has been announced for PlayStation 5. The stylish urban sandbox title, which supports co-op for up to three players, is slated for a 2027 release. Nakamura previously worked on The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo at Tango Gameworks.
If you loved Balatro, don't miss your chance to get this indie deck builder at under $3
Fanatical is offering discounts on indie games, including the deckbuilder 'This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker,' which shares similarities with 'Balatro.' Players can build custom bundles of Steam games, with prices decreasing as more titles are added, making 'This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker' available for under $3. The sale also features other titles like 'The Evil Within' and 'Metal Garden' and is a limited-time deal.
Fill the gaps in your Bethesda collection with Oblivion, Fallout, Doom, and other classics from just $3 each
Fanatical is offering a "Build Your Own Bethesda Bundle" where players can purchase classic games like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3, Doom, and others for around $3 each. The bundle also includes titles such as The Evil Within, Dishonored, and Wolfenstein, and is available until May 5th.
Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade
Shift Up, the company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Inc. Unbound's unannounced games will be supported and distributed by Shift Up, with Mikami expressing confidence in a creative partnership with CEO Hyung-Tae Kim. This acquisition follows the closure of Mikami's previous studio, Tango Gameworks, by Microsoft.
Stellar Blade's Shift Up Buys Shinji Mikami's New Studio Unbound
Shift Up, the studio behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Unbound, a new studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The partnership aims to leverage Mikami's team's expertise to create original PC and console IPs. This acquisition follows the significant sales success of Stellar Blade.
Stellar Blade developer SHIFT UP partners with Shinji Mikami’s new studio to release a new creative character action game
South Korean developer SHIFT UP, known for Stellar Blade, has partnered with Shinji Mikami's new studio, UNBOUND Inc., to publish new character action games. SHIFT UP founder Hyung Tae Kim expressed his admiration for Mikami's work and stated the partnership aims to support original IPs and foster creative exploration. While the new game is in early development, concept art has been revealed.
Resident Evil creator teases next game as he joins forces with Stellar Blade dev
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Shinji Mikami's studio, Unbound Games, and will publish its future titles. Mikami, known for creating Resident Evil, stated he will be 'fully involved' in the studio's next AAA console game, with a brief tease of a monster in a ruined city shown.
Stellar Blade Dev Acquires Shinji Mikami's New Studio, Will Publish Its Games
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound, the new studio founded by horror game veteran Shinji Mikami. Shift Up will now publish games developed by Unbound, whose first project is a new IP built in Unreal Engine 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Both Shinji Mikami and Shift Up CEO Hyung Tae Kim expressed enthusiasm for their shared creative vision and commitment to high-quality game development.
Shinji Mikami is Seemingly Working on a Secret Project at Development Studio Unbound – Rumor
Shinji 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 console
Resident 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.
