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Square Enix’s cancelled games were mostly slated for release in March 2027 and beyond
Square Enix's cancellation of games set to release in 2027 and beyond sparks concerns among fans of the company's IPs.
Super Mario 64’s last locked door finally opened… by exploiting a penguin
After 27 years, the last un-openable door in Super Mario 64 has been opened by Mario speedrunner Alex Palix- here's how it was done
Armored Core 6 is causing a “war” among model kit companies, leaving fans with too much merch to handle
Bandai Spirits, Square Enix and Kotobukiya have overwhelmed Armored Core 6 fans with a wave of upcoming plastic model kit announcements.
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Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter explains why he likes Solid Snake more than Big Boss
David Hayter, known for voicing Solid Snake and Big Boss in the Metal Gear series, explains why he prefers Solid Snake
Square Enix’s stocks plummet following announcement of 70% profit drop
Following the announcement of their new mid-term plan and a year-over-year decrease in profit by 70%, Square Enix's stocks have plummeted.
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Yuri dungeon RPG Witch and Lilies coming to Steam in Early Access on May 24
Witch and Lilies is a Japanese 3D dungeon-crawler RPG coming to Steam on May 24. The game focuses on romance between the all-female cast.
Square Enix to “aggressively” pursue multi-platform releases and focus on in-house development
Square Enix will reportedly be pursuing Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC releases in the future, as well as "regular" AAA title releases.
- ByAmber V
Shin Megami Tensei V and all DLC to be delisted ahead of V: Vengeance release
The original Shin Megami Tensei V will be delisted from the Nintendo Store from June 13, right before Vengeance's release.
Someone turned an eroge into a full-blown Gundam simulator
A Gundam fan turned Koikatsu's anime waifus into heavy assault mobile suits, and the implications are frightening.
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KLab announces new Bleach casual hybrid game for global market
The developers of Bleach Brave Souls are working on a brand new "casual hybrid" game based on the popular anime series Bleach
Bandai Namco records highest net sales to date in 2023. Armored Core 6, Tekken 8 and Elden Ring perform well
Bandai Namco Holdings report record-breaking net sales and net income in fiscal year 2023, but see a decrease in operating income.
- ByAmber V
Minecraft collaborates with Japanese grandpa of watercolor painting
Minecraft's 15th anniversary campaign features a collaboration with watercolor artist Harumichi Shibasaki, known for his cozy painting videos
Hideki Kamiya comments on how attitudes towards crunch have changed in the industry
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya muses on the changes he has felt in the game industry during his days at PlatinumGames.
- ByAmber V
Kingdom Hearts composer Yoko Shimomura takes issue with Apple’s new iPad Pro advertisement
Kingdom Hearts and Parasite Eve composer Yoko Shimamura criticized lack of imagination in Apple's latest iPad ad.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance to unexpectedly feature at UK rock music festival
Download Festival XXI to give attendees the chance to play Atlus's Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance over the game's launch weekend
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will have 30 costumes and a total of 480 variations
Lollipop Chainsaw RePop's producer Yoshimi Yasuda reveals that the game will include 30 outfits for Juliet.
- ByAmber V
Capcom sees record-high profits for 7th consecutive year with 21% rise in game sales in 2023
Capcom game sales rose again in 2023 thanks to strong performance of IPs like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and Dragon's Dogma
Absurdist horror Exit 8-like has you escaping a station full of bizarre dudes
Re≒Connect Exit LOOP takes The Exit 8's anomaly-spotting gameplay & twists it into an action adventure set in a station full of eccentric guys
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ will support 4K graphics and reduce loading times
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ will release in the West on October 1 for Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X❘S, with significant enhancements.
Retro game and console prices in Japan soar with inflow of overseas collectors
According to second-hand retailers from Japan, prices of old games are soaring, partly due to increased interest from overseas collectors.
- ByAmber V
Nintendo Switch to end X/Twitter integration, but X says relationship with Nintendo is “strong”
Nintendo has announced the termination of X (Twitter) integration for the Nintendo Switch, but X says their partnership "remains strong."
Why doesn’t Hi-Fi Rush have new songs?
Putting new tunes in Tango Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush isn’t as simple as asking musicians' permission- here's why