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Ace Combat 8 hands-on preview and interview: ‘it became real-life quite quickly'
Ace Combat 8 is set to deliver a modern take on aerial combat, building on the success of Ace Combat 7 which sold 7.5 million copies. The game features a complex backstory in the fictional Strangereal world, stunning graphics enhanced by a new 'Cloudy' engine, and a focus on action gameplay with realistic elements. Developers Kazutoki Kono and Manabu Shimomoto discussed the game's themes of information manipulation and its grounded approach to near-future technology.
‘River City Saga Journey to the West: The Battle of India’ Out Now!
Arc System Works has announced the release of River City Saga: Journey to the West: The Battle of India on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. This roguelike action game is based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West and features characters from the Kunio-kun series.
Wolverine PS5 Is a Linear Single Player Action Game, Not Open World
Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5 will be a linear, single-player action game with a focus on high-octane adventure, not an open-world experience like the Spider-Man series. Game Director Mike Daly confirmed the design intent was for a "globe-hopping" adventure with optional stealth and combat approaches within its missions.
Classic PS2 Action Game Coming to PS5 as a Pre-Order Bonus
Bandai Namco announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will release on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5. Pre-ordering any digital edition will include a ported version of the classic PlayStation 2 title, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, as a bonus. The digital deluxe edition also offers early access and other in-game bonuses.
Beloved PS2 Action Game’s PS5 Remake Sets Release Date in New Trailer
Koei Tecmo America and Omega Force have announced that the remake of the PlayStation 2 action game Dynasty Warriors 3, titled Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered, will launch on October 1, 2026. The game is being rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring new combat mechanics and an overhauled split-screen co-op mode.
Try Highly Anticipated 2026 Capcom PS5 Action Game for Free
PlayStation 5 owners can now download a free demo for Capcom's upcoming action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, ahead of its September 25 release. The demo allows players to experience the game's swordplay and face off against the boss Sasaki Ganryu, with a special in-game reward available for those who play it and retain their save data.
Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido, originally released by Sunsoft in 1986, will be available on Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series starting June 4. The game, which features an action-adventure premise where the player controls a fireworks thrower traveling to Edo, will be available in English for the interface and manual, but the game content will be in Japanese only. It will be priced at $7.99.
The Next State of Play PS5 Livestream Is All About Phantom Blade Zero
A dedicated State of Play livestream will focus entirely on the new PlayStation 5 action title Phantom Blade Zero. The showcase, expected in late summer, will feature a 15 to 20-minute deep dive into the game's world, combat, exploration, and character progression systems, with almost all new footage.
Kemuri Gameplay Revealed, Unseen’s Yokai Action Game Launches on PS5 in 2027
Unseen has revealed the first gameplay for Kemuri, its upcoming yokai-possession action game for PlayStation 5, set to launch in 2027. Players will explore a supernatural urban setting, form contracts with yokai to gain their powers, and engage in combat solo or in online co-op. The game is being developed by Unseen, a Tokyo-based studio led by Ikumi Nakamura.
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.
Sony's summer State of Play showcase was big on God of War, Wolverine, gore and GTA-dodging release dates
Sony's latest State of Play showcase featured new titles and release dates, including God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine. The presentation highlighted several gore-heavy action games and strategically placed releases to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. Notable announcements included Until Dawn 2, Stuntman: Hollywood, Kemuri, Rayman Legends Retold, and delays for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Phantom Blade Zero.
Kemuri Announced From Ikumi Nakamura | Console Creatures
Ikumi Nakamura has announced Kemuri, a new yokai-possession action game set in Kemuri City, where life and death coexist. Players will hunt yokai, form contracts with them, and utilize their powers. The game supports solo and online co-op play for up to three players and is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2027.
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.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches in October
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Bandai Namco Aces have announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2nd for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features high-octane aerial action, dynamic cloudscapes, and a campaign mode with both aerial combat and first-person story cinematics.
Kemuri is a Yokai-hunting action fighter from Ikumi Nakamura’s studio Unseen
Unseen, the studio founded by Ikumi Nakamura, has revealed Kemuri, a Yokai-hunting action game. Set in Kemuri City, players will hunt and battle Yokai, aiming to contract with them to use their powers. The game will also feature multiplayer co-op.
Fan Favourite Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Is a Pre-Order Bonus for Wings of Theve
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch with Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a digital pre-order bonus for PlayStation 5 and other platforms. This remastered PS2 classic is developed in-house and will not be sold separately. The Deluxe Edition includes early access and cosmetic items, while the game also features an online multiplayer component with a season pass.
KEMURI launches in 2027 for PS5
The yokai possession action game KEMURI, developed by Ikumi Nakamura's studio UNSEEN, is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5. The game was initially announced in 2023.
KEMURI launches in 2027 for PS5, PC
The yokai possession action game KEMURI, developed by Ikumi Nakamura's studio UNSEEN, is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game was initially announced in 2023.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered launches in October
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have announced that Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered will launch on October 1st for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The remaster includes new combat mechanics, additional story scenarios, and a two-player cooperative mode. Pre-orders before September 30, 2026, will receive the 'Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle' bonus item.
KEMURI reveals first gameplay, 2027 launch
Developer UNSEEN has revealed the first gameplay for their upcoming yokai possession action game, KEMURI. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2027. KEMURI allows players to act as Yokai Hunters, using a special item to see the supernatural and form contracts with yokai to gain their powers.
