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Toro 2 Lets You Chase Bullfighting Stardom
Toro 2, a third-person 3D bullfighting simulator, is launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Recotechnology, the game challenges players to become a star matador by learning new moves, traveling to famous bullrings, and customizing their character. It also features a local Versus Mode where one player controls the matador and the other the bull.
PlayStation console mastermind Mark Cerny is "nearing the end" of his career and putting millions into helping…
Mark Cerny, PlayStation's lead systems architect, is nearing the end of his career and is co-founding The Nova Games Foundation with Geoff Keighley. The foundation will award grants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to aspiring game developers, aiming to support future generations in the industry.
Corporations want to kill physical media because it suits them, but Big Box PC game packaging just got a second chance
GOG is offering printable big boxes for classic PC games, tapping into a renewed interest in physical media. This initiative, in collaboration with Big Box Collection, provides fans with a way to recreate the tangible experience of buying PC games from the nineties, contrasting with the perceived risks of digital ownership and the discontinuation of physical PlayStation titles by Sony.
Ravenous Greed Is a Game Boy-Era Platformer with Multiple Arcade-Style Stages
Lillymo Games has announced Ravenous Greed, a new Game Boy-inspired retro platformer set to release in early 2027 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC. The game features a unique premise where players control a hero cursed into a raven's body, tasked with gathering riches to regain human form. Ravenous Greed blends traditional platforming with various arcade-style mini-games including shoot 'em up, rhythm, skateboarding, and cooking.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 6 Release Date And Details, Including Doom Crossover
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone's final season, Season 6, launches on September 17th, featuring new weapons, battle pass content, and Halloween-themed events. A significant crossover with the Doom franchise will introduce the "Doom Slayer" operator and related cosmetics starting September 24th. The season also includes new multiplayer maps, game modes like T.E.D.D. Trials and Hordepoint, and additional Zombies content.
Plant, Mutate And Survive In Honeycomb: The World Beyond
Honeycomb: The World Beyond is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC. Developed by Frozen Way and published by Snail Games USA, this sci-fi survival adventure tasks players with exploring the alien planet Sota7 and utilizing bioengineering to survive and thrive. The game emphasizes scientific curiosity and experimentation as key mechanics.
SPRAWL zero Launches With Gravity Guns, Bullet-Time And Serious Y2K FPS Energy
SPRAWL zero, a new first-person shooter from Kwalee and MAETH, has launched with a distinct early 2000s cyberpunk aesthetic and gameplay inspired by Y2K-era shooters. The game features fast combat, gravity manipulation abilities, and over 40 weapons, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Aion 2 confirms time-delayed content from the Korean launch and a lack of crossplay
Aion 2's global launch will include quality-of-life improvements made since its South Korean release but will not feature all content added over the past year. The game will not support crossplay between PC and planned console versions, and the mobile version will not be included. Developers aim to balance PvP interactions to be more optional.
Build A Cat Army And Embrace The Chaos As Mewgenics Hits Consoles
Mewgenics, a tactical adventure game combining cats, breeding, and roguelite progression, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, following its PC release. Developed by Edmund McMillen Games and published by Nicalis Inc., the game challenges players to build and breed a feline dynasty for turn-based tactical battles.
Persona 1 and 2 remakes are something Atlus will 'probably eventually do', which is great, but the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games are sitting right there
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada stated that remakes of Persona 1 and 2 are likely to happen eventually, viewing them as cultural preservation. However, the author argues that Atlus and Sega should prioritize reissuing the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games, such as Digital Devil Saga, and the Nintendo 3DS exclusive Shin Megami Tensei 4, before tackling the Persona titles.
Square Enix, Ubisoft Have Opted Out of Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program – Report
Ubisoft and Square Enix have reportedly opted out of Microsoft's Xbox disc-to-digital program, preventing users from converting physical game discs into digital licenses. While neither company has commented, it's possible they may join the service upon its full public release. The program allows users to obtain digital entitlements for physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X games, with Microsoft emphasizing player choice in media formats.
Another PlayStation Exclusive Marvel Game in Development – Report
A new report indicates that Insomniac Games' standalone Marvel's Venom game is still in active development for PlayStation, despite a lack of official updates. While originally expected to release before Marvel's Wolverine, the symbiote-based title is now speculated for a late 2027 release, potentially as a PlayStation 6 launch title. Official confirmation from Sony Interactive Entertainment is still pending.
Persona 1 and 2 remakes will "probably" happen for the sake of "cultural preservation," says Persona 4 Revival producer: "It's your duty to take the things you've done and make sure they're not lost"
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada stated that remakes for Persona 1 and Persona 2 are likely to happen eventually, viewing such projects as a form of cultural preservation. He believes creators have a duty to ensure their past works remain accessible. This sentiment comes as Atlus continues to remaster older titles like Persona 3 Reload and Persona 4.
"Took my interest in the set from 0 to 100": Lego Astro Bot leaks as a free gift for the PlayStation kit
A leaked Lego set reveals a free Astro Bot model will be a gift with purchase for a new PlayStation Lego kit, available directly from Lego starting October 4th. Fans are expressing disappointment that the highly desirable Astro Bot figure will not be sold separately, with some calling it an "egregious GWP hostage situation."
We got a look at RuneScape: Dragonwilds’ console release, here are our thoughts
Jagex provided a preview of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, an open-world action survival spin-off of the MMORPG, designed as an accessible entry point for console players. The game has been in early access since April of last year, with Jagex implementing player feedback. The full launch, scheduled for September 15, will feature a map quadruple the size of the early access version, cross-play across all platforms including Nintendo Switch, and a roughly 30-hour campaign.
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.
Sony clarifies PlayStation disc production is dropping by 10 percent in 2028, not to 10 percent
Sony has clarified that its PlayStation disc manufacturing output is expected to decrease by 10 percent in 2028, not decline to 10 percent of current levels, correcting earlier reports. This clarification comes as Sony plans to cease producing physical discs for new games from January 2028, though reorders will continue. Former SIE chairman Shawn Layden expressed concern over the shift from ownership to accessibility and its impact on brand value.
September is always the best month for new video games - Reader’s Feature
This reader's feature reflects on September as a consistently strong month for video game releases, highlighting past favorites like Driver: San Francisco, Rayman Legends, Grand Theft Auto 5, Marvel's Spider-Man, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and Astro Bot. It also looks forward to upcoming titles such as Onimusha: Warlords, The Blood Of Dawnwalker, Marvel's Wolverine, Silent Hill: Townfall, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and Control Resonant.
Black Desert opens Inner Edania on console, integrates life skill gear on PC, and adds a shared chest on mobile
Black Desert has released the Edania Part 2 update for its console versions, adding a new region, quests, monster zones, and bosses. PC players receive account-wide life skill gear and related UI updates, while the mobile version introduces a shared sigil chest and other improvements.
Den otippade inspirationen bakom Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom directors Satoru Nihei and Akihito Kadowaki discuss the inspirations behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword, including its combat mechanics and the influence of games like Super Mario Odyssey and Gundam Versus. They also touch upon Capcom's consistent quality and how the team adapted to working during the pandemic.
