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The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in the West
NIS America announced that The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster will be released in the West on May 13, 2027, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This story-driven adventure game, developed by the team behind The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince and The Cruel King and the Great Hero, features puzzle-solving and boss battles within various storybooks.
South Park breaks the news that GTA 6 lets you throw dog poop, even gets a Grand Theft Auto icon to announce it
Rockstar Games revealed new gameplay footage for Grand Theft Auto 6 through an episode of South Park, showcasing a controversial mechanic involving throwing dog poop. The clip was narrated by Tish Hicks, who also voiced the GTA 5 gameplay reveal trailer, and features detailed NPC reactions and animations.
Long-Awaited PS5 Exclusive RPG Out on PS Store, Players Love It
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive action RPG, Phantom Blade Zero, has launched on the PS Store to a positive reception from players, achieving an average rating of 4.82/5 stars. The game is available for $59.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at $69.99, and features PS5 Pro enhancements.
Phantom Blade Zero immediately tops over half a million concurrent Steam players, beating Silksong and Slay the Spire…
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved a massive launch on Steam, peaking at over 595,000 concurrent players shortly after release. This impressive number places it among the biggest launches of 2026 and in the top 20 games ever on Steam by player peak, surpassing titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Slay the Spire 2. The game is also receiving critical acclaim and is predicted to have sold over one million copies pre-launch.
Monster Hunter Outlanders codes (October 2026) for Zenny, potions, antidotes, and more
This guide provides active redemption codes for Monster Hunter Outlanders, offering in-game currency like Zenny and useful items such as Mega Potions and Antidotes. Players must reach Adventure Rank 5 to redeem these codes through the Event Center. The game is set on the island of Aesoland, where players hunt monsters and protect villagers.
Phantom Blade Zero explodes on Steam, and its creator is "deeply grateful" to his team
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success, becoming Steam's top seller globally and reaching the second-highest concurrent player count shortly after launch. Game Director Liang expressed deep gratitude to his team, highlighting their passion and dedication throughout development, which began from a smaller student project. The game aims to deliver a powerful and cool action RPG experience rooted in Chinese wuxia, with features like adjustable difficulty and extensive PC customization options.
Phantom Blade Zero New Game Plus explained
Phantom Blade Zero features a New Game Plus mode that players can access after completing the game by speaking to Inanis. This mode offers a more challenging journey through the Wulin, carrying over equipment, progression items, ability training, and archives, while resetting quests, maps, key items, and remaining days.
Phantom Blade Zero quest list - all main and side quests
This guide for Phantom Blade Zero lists all main story quests, secondary story quests, and side quests, including collectibles and Tales. The article aims to help players track their progress through the game's numerous activities.
How To Complete Old Man Gen’s Quests In Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details how to complete Old Man Gen's quests, 'Leave None Alive' and 'The Journey Home,' in Phantom Blade Zero. Players will need to retrieve quest items from various locations and deliver them to specific NPCs, eventually progressing to Pangzhen to find a key item for Gen. Later in the game, Old Man Gen is encountered again in Meigu Lake, where he passes away peacefully after thanking the player.
I've spent over 50 hours in Phantom Blade Zero—here are my top 20 tips to conquer the Wulin
This guide offers over 20 tips for mastering Phantom Blade Zero, a martial arts action game that diverges from typical soulslike mechanics. It highlights key differences such as not losing souls upon death and the importance of exploration, combat strategies, weapon experimentation, and accessory customization to overcome challenges.
How to beat the Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide provides strategies for defeating the Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet, an optional boss in Phantom Blade Zero. It advises players to return later in the game with upgraded weapons and accessories, utilize the Livingwood Talisman for bleed damage, dodge specific attacks, and maintain aggression. The guide also details the subsequent steps for the Triple Threat quest, including finding Memory Flowers and soul tempering the Sanguine Reach weapon.
12 Phantom Blade Zero tips to help you become a master martial artist
This guide provides 12 essential tips for new players of Phantom Blade Zero, a fast-paced wuxia action game. Key advice includes mastering parrying mechanics, thoroughly exploring each area, managing resources like Remnant Dust and upgrade materials, and strategically switching weapons to maintain Sha-Chi. The guide also touches on utilizing stealth for efficient combat and optimizing character builds to exploit enemy weaknesses.
Games Inbox: What is the best game of 2026 that’s not GTA 6?
This collection of reader letters discusses potential Game of the Year contenders for 2026, the possibility of Grand Theft Auto 6 having a troubled launch, and concerns about AI's impact on game development. Readers also debate Resident Evil's narrative consistency and the underutilization of Jill Valentine, while expressing a desire for improved Zelda remakes.
The 10 most exciting video game releases of November 2026
November 2026 is set to be a massive month for video game releases, headlined by Grand Theft Auto 6. Despite its dominance, several other notable titles are launching, including remasters of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee and Shrek 2, a new rendition of World of Warcraft called Forever, and a faithful remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. Other anticipated releases include Warhammer Survivors, Barbie Rewind, and Pikmin 4's Switch 2 upgrade.
Phantom Blade Zero Debuts to Over 500,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved a strong launch, surpassing 500,000 concurrent players on Steam and receiving a 'Mostly Positive' user rating. The game's performance is noted as being significantly ahead of other recent action RPGs, with estimates suggesting over one million copies sold before launch across PC and PlayStation 5.
Phantom Blade Zero Director Discusses The “Extraordinary Journey” of its Development
Phantom Blade Zero's game director, Liang, shared insights into the game's extensive development journey, highlighting its origins in a hobby project and the team's dedication. The article touches on the game's wuxia themes, technological advancements, and the creative process, celebrating the studio's accomplishments and the positive reception of the title.
Phantom Blade Zero Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks You Should Know
This guide for Phantom Blade Zero offers 15 tips and tricks to help players survive its harsh world. It covers unlocking new talents, the importance of stealth, effective weapon switching, experimenting with different weapons, upgrading medicine, and utilizing Phantom Edges and Power Surges.
Phantom Blade Zero Fixes The Struggle That Might Be Keeping You Away From Soulslikes
Phantom Blade Zero offers a more accessible take on the soulslike genre by incorporating features like mid-boss fight checkpoints and adjustable difficulty settings. These changes aim to reduce the time commitment typically associated with soulslike games, making them more appealing to a broader audience while retaining challenging combat.
Phantom Blade Zero is the 20-year culmination of a $7 indie RPG: "Sometimes, it is passion and a little madness…
Phantom Blade Zero, developed by S-Game, is the culmination of a 20-year passion project that began as an indie RPG Maker game called Rainblood: Town of Death. Creative director Liang has described the new action RPG as a spiritual rebirth of his original work, with the team canceling other projects to focus on its massive scale. The game is set to release on October 28, 2026, and is already being hailed as a potential Game of the Year contender.
Intense PS5 Shooter Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
Perfect Random's roguelike FPS, Sulfur, has launched on the PlayStation Store for PS4 and PS5, marking its full 1.0 release after an Early Access period on PC. The game combines fast-paced shooting with RPG elements and loot collection, featuring over 60 firearms and hundreds of items. It is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with plans for future content updates and potential DLC.
