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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nearly Tops 1.8 Million Sales
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold 1.78 million copies in its Q2 fiscal year 2026 results, with total franchise sales reaching 11 million. The game, which launched last month, is seen as a potential renaissance for the series, which has not seen a new entry in over 20 years. The title is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with a free demo also available.
Phantom Blade Zero Review – True Steel Speaks
Phantom Blade Zero is a gorgeous and excellent hack-and-slash action RPG that lives up to its hype, offering sublime combat and engaging exploration. While the story takes time to develop and some technical polish is needed, the game's fluid animations, detailed world, and memorable boss battles make it a standout experience on PlayStation 5.
Phantom Blade Zero Launch Trailer Teases New Weapons and Bosses, Physical Edition Announced
S-Game's Phantom Blade Zero is set to launch on October 28th, with pre-loading available on October 26th. A physical edition for PlayStation 5 is slated for release in 2027. The game's launch trailer showcases new weapons, bosses, and gameplay mechanics, including a bladed umbrella, a raven transformation, and a two-handed sword that unleashes a fiery tornado. The developer has promised at least 50 bosses and stated that enemies will not respawn.
Rastan - Another teased [UPDATE] to a fabulous WIP Amiga 500 and above Arcade game!
An update has been released for the fan-made Amiga conversion of Taito's 1987 arcade game Rastan. This ambitious project, developed by basementApe, features re-worked sprites and backgrounds, optimized to run on a stock Amiga 500. The latest version includes bug fixes, flail power-ups, updated boss AI, and reworked stage elements.
Win 19 Castlevania Games And Two DLCs In This Fangtastic Giveaway
A giveaway is offering a chance to win 19 Castlevania games, two DLCs for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and a book celebrating the series' history. The bundle includes titles spanning the franchise's history, from classic entries to the Lords of Shadow subseries. The giveaway is hosted on the Fanatical website.
PAX West 2026 - Dungeon Lurker: Retro Fantasy for the Modern Age
13AM Games' upcoming retro-modern dungeon crawler, Dungeon Lurker, features a unique narrative centered around a mysterious, undeletable save file from a previous owner. The game combines roguelite hack-and-slash combat with engaging risk/reward mechanics for lost items and a compelling pixel-art style. While an exact release date is unconfirmed, it is anticipated for 2027.
Popular PS5 Warhammer Action Game Gets Massive 75% Discount on PlayStation Store
Focus Entertainment is offering a significant 75% discount on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for PlayStation 5, making it available for $17.49 until October 22, 2026. The game, developed by Saber Interactive, is a third-person shooter with hack-and-slash elements and has received generally positive reviews.
We played Muramasa Revenant Blades, here are our thoughts
The upcoming remaster Muramasa: Revenant Blades offers a ridiculously fun experience, blending Metroidvania exploration with hack 'n' slash combat. Playing as Momohime on PC, the demo showcased beautiful art, smooth combat reminiscent of Devil May Cry, and engaging mechanics like weapon swapping and aerial attacks. The game, which includes all previously released content in 4K with updated localization and new English voiceover, is set to release on Nintendo Switch next year.
I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn…
This article recommends 12 games available on Steam, inspired by or ports from the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast era. It highlights six modern titles that draw inspiration from the 'sixth generation' of consoles, such as Promise Mascot Agency and Hi-Fi Rush, alongside six classic ports like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy 10.
Dream Doctor Review | TheXboxHub
Dream Doctor is a creative but frustrating boss-rush game that struggles to coalesce its individual elements into a truly enjoyable experience. While the combat system is broad and the bosses are inventive with unique mechanics, the small arenas, tight margins for error, and inconsistent collision detection lead to a feeling of being cheated. The game offers extensive accessibility options, but the core experience remains challenging and often feels unbalanced.
Koei Tecmo’s New PS5 Hack-and-Slash Remaster Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
Koei Tecmo has released Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster features modernized controls, refined graphics using Unreal Engine 5, and includes the original game and its Xtreme Legends expansion. A free demo is available, and a post-launch update will add online co-op.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered Brings A Classic Back To The Battlefield
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered has been released, bringing the 2001 classic and its Xtreme Legends expansion to modern platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The remaster features updated graphics using Unreal Engine 5, refined controls, and retains the signature 1 vs. 1,000 action, offline co-op, and core gameplay mechanics.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launch trailer
A final launch trailer has been released for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, which is set to launch on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, October 1. The remaster features updated graphics using Unreal Engine 5, gameplay improvements, and includes content from both Dynasty Warriors 3 and its expansion, Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered interview: remake vs. remaster, using Unreal Engine 5, more
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force producer Tomohiko Sho discusses the upcoming Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2. He explains the decision to remaster rather than remake the game, the challenges of modernizing graphics and gameplay while preserving the original feel, and the team's positive experience using Unreal Engine 5.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review – Too deep, too greedily
Minecraft Dungeons 2 offers a larger, more ambitious ARPG experience than its predecessor, featuring expanded build crafting and numerous sidequests. However, the review criticizes its repetitive gameplay loop, unoriginal quest design, and a significant readability problem in combat, ultimately finding it to be more of a chore than an adventure, especially given its disconnect from the core Minecraft identity and the current turmoil at Microsoft.
Coming Out in gaming this week — September 28, 2026
This week's gaming releases include TOEM 2 and Nivalis Nights on September 29th, followed by remasters of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Minecraft Dungeons II. October 1st brings Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, RetroSpace, and DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launching on October 2nd. Nivalis Nights is highlighted for its unique cyberpunk management sim gameplay.
PS5 Users Can Play Beloved PlayStation 2 Game Remaster for Free
Koei Tecmo has released a free demo for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on the PlayStation 5. The demo allows players to experience a portion of the game, including the Battle of Hulao Gate, and features over 40 playable officers. The full remaster of the 2001 PlayStation 2 title is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026.
Furries, magical girls and slick hack 'n' slash combat blend promisingly together in the late 2000s inspired Break The Night
Break The Night is a promising new hack and slash game with roguelike elements and magical girl transformations, inspired by late 2000s aesthetics. A recent combat demo, released as part of the SAGExpo, showcases slick movement, a basic combo system, and card-based abilities, laying a strong foundation for future development.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo coming to Switch next month
Konami announced that a demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be available on Nintendo Switch on October 1, preceding the full game's release on October 15. Save data from the demo will carry over to the full game. The game features Trevor and Rose Belmont battling monsters in 1499 Paris, with satisfying whip mechanics, diverse bosses, and customizable battle styles.
Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! feels like playing through an episode of the anime
Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! offers a nostalgic 2D platforming experience reminiscent of the 90s anime. Developed by Red Dunes Games, the title features three playable characters with unique abilities and blends platforming with hack-and-slash combat. The game aims for a 2027 release.
