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Heaven Has Had Enough: I Am Angel Launches on Xbox
I Am Angel, a third-person action game featuring gunplay, sword combat, and supernatural abilities, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Developed and published by PortingGuru, the game puts players in the role of a betrayed protagonist seeking revenge with divine powers against demons and fallen angels.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review – Master of the Blade
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks a triumphant return for the action samurai franchise, offering a challenging and modern take on the series' core identity. The game excels with its tightly designed, skill-based sword combat, which is praised as some of the best in modern gaming, particularly its parry mechanics. While the narrative is serviceable rather than standout, the satisfying moment-to-moment gameplay, deep progression systems, and solid technical performance on PlayStation 5 make it a highly recommended experience for fans of complex action titles.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's incredible sword-fighting secret sauce explained: 'We really wanted to focus on creating this very realistic, grounded sword action'
Capcom's animation director Hiroshi Yugen details the extensive process behind creating the realistic sword-fighting animations for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The team collaborated with sword fight choreographers and utilized advanced motion capture technology to accurately depict the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's techniques.
Vanakan 405 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Vanakan 405 is a third-person action-adventure game set during Armenia's Golden Age, where players control a monk investigating a mysterious valley after a sacred journey goes wrong. The game features a realistic swordplay combat system and draws heavily from Armenian history and culture. A beta sign-up is currently available for players to request access.
Game of Thrones fans are debating the best sword fighters in Westeros, and Jaime Lannister has competition
Fans of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are actively debating who the best sword fighters in Westeros are, with a particular focus on a hypothetical fight between Jaime Lannister and Daemon Targaryen. While some fans cite George R.R. Martin's rankings to support Jaime, others point to Daemon's on-screen prowess in House of the Dragon. Actor Matt Smith, who plays Daemon, also humorously weighed in on a similar hypothetical fight involving Jon Snow.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword out September 25 on PS5, demo out today
Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PlayStation 5, launching September 25, 2026, with a demo available today. The game features Miyamoto Musashi battling monstrous Genma in Edo-period Kyoto, incorporating new swordplay mechanics and Oni powers. Pre-orders and a Deluxe Edition are also available.
The Best Races For Sword and Melee Users in Sailor Piece [MASSIVE UPD]
This guide details the best races for Sword and Melee users in the game Sailor Piece, focusing on the Mythical Swordblessed and Warlord races respectively. It explains how race rerolls can be obtained through in-game drops, merchants, or codes, and discusses the rarity chances involved in obtaining desired races.
