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Capcom’s New PlayStation 5 Action Game Achieves Impressive Sales Milestone
Capcom's new PlayStation 5 action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, has achieved over one million copies sold worldwide on its first day. This marks a significant success for the revival of the long-running franchise, which launched on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Popular New PS Plus Action Game Getting a Major Update Soon
Rogue Factor is releasing a major update for their action game Hell Is Us on October 8, 2026, adding ten new Hollow Walkers with distinct abilities. The update will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Hell Is Us was originally launched in 2025 and was added to the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog in August 2026.
Super Mario Odyssey was a big inspiration for Capcom's latest hit Onimusha: Way of the Sword, director reveals
Capcom's Satoru Nihei, director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, revealed that Super Mario Odyssey was a significant inspiration for the game's control scheme and tactical feel. He praised Nintendo's ability to create action games that are simple on the surface but dynamically challenging underneath. Producer Akihito Kadowaki cited the Gundam series for character inspiration and Silent Hill f for world design.
PlayStation Exclusive Action Game Series Returning After 10+ Years – Report
A report suggests that Guerrilla Games is working with a third-party studio, possibly People Can Fly, on a remaster or remake of the PlayStation exclusive action game series Killzone. The franchise has been dormant since Killzone: Shadow Fall's release in 2013, with the developer having since found success with the Horizon series.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has already sold over 1 million copies
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold over one million copies across all platforms on its first day of release. The game, which launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, continues Capcom's trend of successfully modernizing its classic franchises.
Denshattack! An Off-The-Rails Review
Denshattack! is a stylish and ambitious indie game that blends arcade gameplay with anime dynamics and a vibrant Y2K Sega Dreamcast-inspired aesthetic. Players control a ramen delivery driver who uses gravity-defying trains to perform tricks and race across a dystopian Japan, fighting against a tyrannical megacorporation. The game features fast-paced action, impressive boss fights, and a memorable soundtrack, making it a delightful and surprising experience.
We don't get action games like Tides of Annihilation very often, and after 45 minutes this Arthurian take is better…
The preview of Tides of Annihilation reveals a stylish Arthurian action game with satisfying combat and a challenging boss fight against Mordred. Despite initial trepidation, the hands-on session with protagonist Gwendolyn's Phantom Knights left the author pleasantly surprised and optimistic about the game's potential.
Flute Of Gobelin Is A Very Different Kind Of Bullet Hell
Flute Of Gobelin, a reverse bullet hell action game, has been released on Xbox Series X|S for £3.79. Developed by MadDevStudios and published by RainForest Game Studio, the game tasks players with hypnotizing goblins to build an army and survive waves of enemies. It originally launched on Steam in 2025.
Ravenous Greed is all around us as Lillymo Games unveils Game Boy-inspired Green Series
Lillymo Games has announced the Green Series, a new collection of Game Boy-inspired releases that will reimagine existing and new intellectual properties. The series will debut with Ravenous Greed, a genre-hopping action game featuring platforming, shoot 'em up, and rhythm mechanics, scheduled for PC and consoles in early 2027. This initiative aims to capture the restrictive visual style of Nintendo's original handheld.
Beloved PS4 Action Game’s PS5 Sequel Jumps Onto PS Store Today
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, the sequel to the beloved 2010 indie action-platformer, has launched on PlayStation 5 for $14.99, with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The game is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a lower price point of $9.99 on Steam. It features enhanced multiplayer modes for up to eight players, a single-player campaign, and new power-ups.
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Launches in March 2027 with a Brand-New Gundam Timeline | Invision Game Community
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, a new action game set in an original Gundam timeline, will launch on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the game features players controlling the Gundam Helix as ace pilot RE-X against a threat called the Apocalypse, with extensive mobile suit customization options.
EDGE #428 review scores – Onimusha: Way of the Sword and more
EDGE Magazine's latest review scores for issue #428 include "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" receiving a 7/10. The review notes that while the game is enjoyable, it feels padded, with a tighter 15-hour experience hidden within its 25-hour runtime. Other reviewed titles range from "A Plague Tale: Requiem" at 8/10 to "Mistfall Hunter" at 4/10.
Gundam Rogue Orbit gets March 2027 release date
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Gundam Rogue Orbit will be released on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The upcoming action game features bombastic combat and over-the-top weaponry.
Surprise Hit 2024 PS5 Action Game 70% Off on PlayStation Store
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, a 2024 PlayStation 5 action game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, is currently 70% off on the PlayStation Store. The limited-time deal reduces the price to $20.99 until September 10, after which it will return to its original $69.99 price. The game is also available in the PS Plus Extra catalog.
1001 Threads of Mizan takes players on a flying carpet ride
MBC Game Studio's upcoming title, 1001 Threads of Mizan, offers a unique Arabian fantasy setting inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. The action game features three heroes battling an ancient jinn king, with a distinctive flying carpet mechanic used for both traversal and combat. While playable solo, the game is best experienced cooperatively and is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Be My Favorite Action Game Since Elden Ring, And There’s A Preorder Deal
The demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword has impressed, with the reviewer calling it a potential favorite action game since Elden Ring. The combat is described as weighty and satisfying, with a dismemberment mechanic that adds to the visceral feel. The game is positioned as a fresh start for newcomers, and a preorder discount is available.
Ninja Gaiden Legitimized the American Xbox Console for Japanese Developers
Ninja Gaiden is lauded as one of the greatest pure action games ever made, with its combat, controls, and replayability still holding up today. The game's inclusion of native widescreen support in 2004, before it was common, is highlighted as a forward-thinking feature that legitimized the American Xbox console for Japanese developers.
Farmyard Action Game Straw Fire Launches on Android
The indie action game Straw Fire, developed by solo Vietnamese developer PixPop, has launched worldwide on Android. The game features unique, stressful mechanics where players must set straw on fire to rescue hidden chickens before they are burned alive, while also protecting henhouses from enemies and wolves. It supports English and Vietnamese and is available for free on the Google Play Store.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an incredible action game that also features an excellent story. The game's narrative depth complements its engaging gameplay.
5 in 1 Arcade Vault Review | TheXboxHub
The 5 in 1 Arcade Vault collection for Xbox features five distinct games, but only Circle Defense is deemed worth experiencing. Bubble Fish and Tom4to are heavily criticized for their simplistic and unbalanced gameplay, while Garden Catcher and Holly's Hunt are considered serviceable but ultimately boring.
