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Shinji Mikamis new studio, Unbound, is building a AAA original IP for consoles and PC
Shinji Mikami, director of Resident Evil 4, has founded a new studio named Unbound. The studio is currently developing a AAA original intellectual property for consoles and PC. Mikami departed from Tango Gameworks in 2023.
Minishoot Adventures Review Shooty Done Right | Pixel Byte
Minishoot Adventures, a twin-stick dungeon crawler, has been released on consoles two years after its initial PC launch. The game continues to be recognized for its solid gameplay mechanics.
Invincible VS Open Beta Set for April 9–11, Allen the Alien Confirmed — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The open beta for the 3v3 tag fighting game Invincible will be available from April 9 to April 11, featuring 10 playable characters including Omni-Man and Allen the Alien. The full game is set to launch on April 30 for consoles and PC with 18 characters.
EVERSPACE TEAM RECEIVES MULTI-MILLION EURO GRANT FOR NEXT PROJECT
ROCKFISH Games has received an €8 million grant from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space for the development of the next title in the EVERSPACE franchise. This funding, the largest of its kind for a German game developer, will support the creation of new roles and expand the scope of the upcoming project. CEO Michael Schade highlighted the importance of this investment for Germany's growing role as a game development hub.
Forge of the Fae shows off its enchanting, magical Celtic world in a new trailer!
Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer Datadyne have released a new trailer for their JRPG Forge of the Fae, showcasing its Celtic-inspired world, combat, and music. The game has reached its Alpha Build milestone, with some Kickstarter backers now able to play the first third of the game. Forge of the Fae is set to release in 2027 for PC and consoles, with a demo available on Steam.
Trails, Ys Dev Falcom Celebrates 45th Anniversary, Announces New Dragon Slayer Project
Nihon Falcom is celebrating its 45th anniversary and has announced a new project in the Dragon Slayer series. The Dragon Slayer franchise is considered foundational to Falcom's library and the Japanese RPG genre. The new title is confirmed for consoles, with further details to be revealed.
Sony PlayStation reportedly moving away from PC ports
Sony PlayStation is reportedly shifting away from releasing single-player games on PC, aiming to encourage console sales and maintain brand exclusivity. While some online titles may remain multi-platform, plans for PC ports of internally developed games like Ghost of Yotei have allegedly been canceled. This move is seen as a potential return to the era of console wars.
Scott Pilgrim EX Released
Scott Pilgrim EX, a new 2D brawler developed by Tribute Games, is now available for PC and consoles. The game is based on the character from the Scott Pilgrim franchise, which originated in comic books and was later adapted into a film.
Quiz: How well do you remember Startopia? | Quiz
This article presents a quiz to test players' knowledge of the original space city-building game Startopia, with questions potentially covering its upcoming remake, Spacebase Startopia. The quiz aims to engage fans before the new game's release later this year.
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This article is a reply to a comment and provides a link to a "Top 15 Console Games of 2012" list. The author wishes readers a Happy New Year and directs them to the provided URL for the list.