When I walked into my interview with Resident Evil: Reiquem director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazama, I came equipped with a big pile of questions about a character who, as far as we know officially, is nowhere to be found: Leon Kennedy.
I had these questions prepared because the day before my interview, Capcom aired its Capcom Online Program showcase to coincide with Tokyo Game Show. And to eager Resident Evil fans, me, and many of my coworkers, it seemed obvious that we were finally going to get a new trailer revealing Leon's official precense in the game, as a playable character or otherwise.
But that's not what happened. We did see a new trailer, but no Leon. And a preview build available at TGS, which I went hands-on...
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At the most recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo fans were blessed with the news that not one, not two, but three modern Resident Evil games would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Village, Requiem, and Biohazard. But according to Requiem's developers, this wasn't always the plan. In fact, the team didn't originally plan to bring anything to the Switch 2 at all.
Speaking to me at Tokyo Game Show, producer Masato Kumazawa explains the story of how the Nintendo Switch 2 ended up with the three most modern Resident Evil games on their way to the system:
It's no surprise that Kumazawa is gassing up the Switch 2 port of his own game, but I played a brief section of Resident Evil: Requiem at Tokyo Game Show in handheld mode on the platform...
EA is reportedly closing in on a $50 billion deal to go private in what could become the biggest leveraged buyout of all time.
Details on what could be a monumental shift for the Madden and Battlefield publisher come from a Wall Street Journal report. The site’s sources say investors include private-equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Affinity Partners, an investment firm led by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is also said to be in the mix.
Should the alleged deal be made official, an announcement could be made as soon as Monday. EA had a market value of about $43 billion before Wall Street Journal’s story was published. That jumped nearly 15% to around $48 billion since word of a move to...
Here's some good news. Wizards of the Coast has announced that new Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy cards are heading our way, and they're available for preorder now (see them at Amazon). We have a new Chocobo Bundle, a new Commander Deck, and four new Scene Boxes. There's a lot to cover, so let's dive in.
New MTG: Final Fantasy Cards
All the new bundles and packs are in the carousel above, so scroll on over to the item(s) of your choice.
MTG: Final Fantasy - Chocobo Bundle
The Chocobo Bundle comes with 1 Chocobo Booster, 10 Play Boosters, 1 alt-art promo card, 1 Scene card, 32 basic lands, 1 click wheel, and more.
MTG: Final Fantasy VII - Commander Deck - Game Edition
The Game Edition Commander Deck is a Limit Break Commander...
Dying Light: The Beast has rolled out a hotfix to ensure all players who pre-ordered the game can get their Kyle Crane Legacy Skin. This means that if you've updated to version 1.2.2, you only have to check your in-game stash to find it.
It follows a number of other brief updates deployed since the standalone zombie game released on September 18, most recently Hotfix 1.2.1 which addresse the "indoor rain and disturbed day/night cycle" issue and similarly popped the APEX Car Skin into the in-game stash for all who pre-ordered the game or own it through the Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition.
Techland had spotted the weather abnormalities shortly after launch, promising players it was "aware that you're experiencing issues with Indoor Rain...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director Naoki Hamaguchi has assured fans that despite Square Enix admitting last year that Rebirth "did not meet expectations," the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy has been "doing very well" on both PC and PS5, and the team has been able to channel that success into a "high-quality third instalment."
“The second entry, FFVII Rebirth, has been doing very well on both PS5 and PC," Hamaguchi told Automaton. "I know some fans have expressed concerns, but please rest assured, we’ll be able to deliver a proper, high-quality third instalment."
The concern revolved around the suggestion that the scope of Part 3 might have been scaled back as a result of Rebirth's disappointing profits. But...
Borderlands 4 developer Gearbox has asked PC gamers to wait 15 minutes for shaders to compile in the background while playing after some said this week’s update had caused increased stuttering.
The update, released September 25 (check out the patch notes here), was meant to improve Borderlands 4’s high-profile performance issues on PC, but soon after it rolled out, some players complained about stuttering.
Borderlands 4 is still on a mixed Steam review rating, with most of the negative comments revolving around PC performance. The tech experts at Digital Foundry have said their initial analysis of Borderlands 4 on PC showed significant stutter problems, and advised against running the game on its ‘Badass’ graphics setting...
CD Projekt has delayed a planned patch for The Witcher 3 that was set to add cross-platform mod support across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S later this year.
The studio had announced the patch for later in 2025 as part of the celebrations of The Witcher 3’s 10th anniversary. “For the first time, creating, sharing, and enjoying mods for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be easier and more accessible than ever,” CD Projekt said at the time.
However, in a new update, CD Projekt said the patch had shifted to 2026, with no firm release window mentioned. “We apologize for the delay and will share more details as we get closer to the release,” CD Projekt said. “Thank you for your patience!”
CD Projekt had described the update as...
Aspyr unveiled Deus Ex Remastered at this week's State of Play, debuting a new teaser trailer showcasing how the 25-year-old masterpice has been updated with character models with better lip-sync animations and ragdoll physics.
But while fans were delighted to see the classic game getting a facelift, including reimagined lighting, dynamic shadows, water physics, particle effects, and new textures, the refreshed visuals aren't impressing everyone.
"Upgraded visuals from 2000 to 2005," said one commenter on the YouTube trailer. Another added: "There are FREE mods available right now that make the original game look better than this, while being more faithful."
"The amount I wanted this until I saw screenshots... oh my god that is...
Payday 2 developer Starbreeze has admitted it "messed up" when it introduced a premium subscription service alongside hiking the price of its $100 DLC bundle by 50%.
The subscription — launched earlier this week — bundled "full access to more than 65 DLCs, packed with heists, weapons, and cosmetics... for a low monthly cost" of $4.99 per month, or $19.99 for six months. At the time, the company said it allowed players to "explore Payday 2's massive content library at their own pace, mastering the art of heisting one crime at a time" and the subscription — available via Steam — can be canceled at anytime."
Starbreeze did not, however, warn players thinking of buying the Payday 2 Infamous Collection that it had quietly increased the...
From the makers of Paw Patrol Grand Prix and Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart, comes… Formula Legends, an off-brand, Formula One-inspired arcade racer. Yes, it’s certainly true that developer 3DClouds’ primary output appears to be racing games aimed at an extremely young audience so, on paper, Formula Legends might sound easy to cruise on past for those of you who are no longer eating spaghetti with your hands. However, if you’re a fan of the long and storied history of Formula 1 racing – as well as games like Art of Rally, Circuit Superstars, and Micro Machines – Formula Legends might prove to be a dark horse in the race. This colourful, toy-like arcade racer consistently impresses thanks to its charming and evolving approach to showcasing the...
If you've ever stared down a stack of unplayed titles while adding more to cart anyway, welcome to my constant, salary-destroying conundrum. I keep telling myself I will clear the backlog, but when prices dip like this, resistance evaporates. Without further ado, let's just load you up with a mix of Nintendo classics, wild Xbox sales, PlayStation blockbusters, and a few PC gems that still command cult devotion.
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Today, I'm igniting 20 birthday candles (via an exploding Takedown crash) for Burnout Revenge, that high-octane racer that turned destruction into an art form. Sliding into PS2 and Xbox 360 garages back in 2005, it was the fourth entry in a series...
Borderlands 4 Gets FOV Slider on Console, Performance Improvements, and Gear Buffs in Big New Update
Borderlands 4 developer Gearbox has released the biggest update to the looter shooter since launch, adding a Field of View (FOV) slider on console, various performance improvements, and various Vault Hunter and gear buffs.
The September 25, 2025 update adds new Weekly Activities, stability and performance improvements, adjustments to some rewards/progression, and further refinements across UI, audio, visuals, and gear. Check out the patch notes, from the Borderlands website, below.
Of particular note is the addition of a FOV slider on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, something players had asked for. Gearbox chief Randy Pitchford had responded to the complaints to suggest fairness might have had something to do with the lack of a...
Helldivers 3 is not in any plan developer Arrowhead has right now, the studio’s CEO has confirmed. Instead, it wants Helldivers 2 to keep going for years and years, like veteran MMO RuneScape.
Jagex’s fantasy MMO RuneScape began life as a browser game an incredible 25 years ago. It’s had over 300 million accounts since, and is still going strong today.
So, rather than follow Helldivers 2 with Helldivers 3, as the video game industry would perhaps expect, Arrowhead wants to follow RuneScape’s lead.
As spotted by GamesRadar, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani clarified the studio’s plans in a post on Discord. “We have no plans for HD3,” he said, “just HD2 for as long as it can go. Think RuneScape.”
The idea of a Helldivers 3 had come up...
The now-officially-announced NAMMO is a soulslike boss rush game that, according to developer Guild Studio, is "set during Korea’s Silla Dynasty, which spanned from 57 BC to AD 935 (nearly a millennium). It combines a dark fantasy world with a Soulslike boss-rush experience."
NAMMO promises "tight 2D combat with brutal, mythology-inspired bosses and precision parries" in which you'll "use ‘the Eye of Spirit’ to reveal hidden paths, boss weaknesses, and alternate storylines." And it's all rendered in handcrafted pixel art. Check out the official announcement trailer below.
The story is described as follows: "Born in an ancient Korean kingdom, Nammo grew up under the warm and loving care of Junjeong, who was like a sister to her. The...
Borderlands 4 has been out for two weeks now, which means players have come to understand much about how Gearbox’s looter shooter works. But there’s one quest in particular that I keep seeing cause fans trouble — through no fault of their own.
Warning! Spoilers for Borderlands 4 follow:
The quest in question is called Vend of the Line, which IGN has a helpful walkthrough for if you’re wondering how it all works. In brief, it involves a vending machine that, eventually, lets you pick one from a hefty lineup of Legendary-tier weapons, all priced just $1. You only get to pick one weapon, and once you do, the machine shuts down permanently.
The problem is, players are inadvertently locking themselves out of the legendary item reward by...
Agent 47 is teaming up with kung-fu legend Bruce Lee in the new Hitman World of Assassination The Infiltrator Elusive Target mission — and it’s out today.
Developer IO Interactive announced the latest content update for its long-running stealth series at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 presentation on September 25. Along with the news that it’s now available for players across PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S, the studio confirmed Hitman World of Assassination is also out for PCVR players as part of a free update.
Players will once again step into the sneaky shoes of Hitman assassin Agent 47 to work with Agent Lee to take out any threats.
“Bruce Lee stars as Agent Lee, an...
Ever since their announcement, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards have kindled much discussion and provoked strong opinions from gamers and developers alike. Latest to weigh in on Nintendo’s controversial format is Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi. He implied that developers are choosing Game-Key Cards not necessarily from a cost perspective, but a performance one, as the format enables them to bring smoother-running games to the Switch 2.
Although Switch 2 Game-key cards are physical, they only contain a key, which requires the user to download the actual game from Nintendo’s online store. As Morningstar analyst Kazunori Ito recently summed up to Bloomberg: “The key card feels rather half-baked as it combines the...
A Gungrave Gore remake titled Gungrave Gore Blood Heat is officially in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S.
A reimagining of the 2022 cult-classic action game was announced during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast today. Its reveal comes with a trailer showing off its gameplay, which has been rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5.
“But for veteran fans, Gungrave Gore Blood Heat is a tribute to everything they’ve loved for over two decades: the brutal combat, the stylish execution, and the unflinching devotion to its world,” general director Kay Kim said in an Xbox Wire post. “With its combination of heart-pounding action, new systems, and the tale of revenge at its core, we call Gungrave Gore Blood Heat something...
Gemma Chan, star of Marvel's Eternals and Crazy Rich Asians, is part of the 007 First Light cast.
Chan will play Selina Tan, an original character created for Hitman developer IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond adventure.
As revealed today during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Chan will work alongside MI6's Q-Branch as Head of Tactical Simulation. It's the first time Chan has lent both her voice and likeness to a video game.
"Selina Tan is a senior MI6 figure who oversees the agency’s Tactical Simulations division, a program designed to test and refine the skills of Britain’s most promising recruits," reads a press release today.
"Once a rising star in academia with a background in psychology and strategy, she later made...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s online multiplayer mode Fox Hunt arrives October 30 as part of a free update, Konami has announced.
The “hide-and-seek" multiplayer mode for up to 12 players launches across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S two months after the base game came out.
Fox Hunt drops players into a jungle stealth action setting, with cat-and-mouse encounters that blend survival tactics with the series’ trademark sneaking mechanics.
Two types of game modes will be available with up to 12 players, Konami said.
Survival Capture:
A tense, multi-phase mission where victory hinges on capturing the elusive Kerotan frogs. Their numbers dwindle as the match progresses, forcing players into intense...
Xbox is once again hosting a Tokyo Game Show broadcast in 2025, and this time it's happening today, September 25, at 3am PT/6am ET/11am BST/7pm JST. While we don't know exactly what will be featured in the show, Microsoft did share that it will "feature titles from our creative teams, alongside exciting updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world."
No matter what they announce, we will be right here covering all the biggest moments live, so we encourage you to keep checking back to ensure you don't miss any of the reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more.
007: First Light Casts Eternals' Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan
007: First Light not only was featured during the stream with quick looks at gameplay, but we...
Forza Horizon 6, the next entry in Microsoft's racing series, will be set in Japan and launch in 2026.
Microsoft made the announcement via a post on Instagram, which has gone live several hours before today's big Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast.
The post shows a brief teaser for Forza Horizon 6, confirming its setting and release year. "The Horizon Festival is heading to Japan," reads a caption. "Coming 2026. Wishlist now!" Logos confirm the game will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and unsurprisingly also launch on Xbox Game Pass.
While today's announcement looks to have gone live a little early, nothing from today's announcement comes as much of a surprise. Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer previously confirmed a fresh entry in...
In my digital trawling for steals this week, I've found many a modern classic dropped to eyebrow-raising lows. Without spoiling the list below, there's plenty of excellent stuff spread across Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and PC, plus a small mountain of LEGO for the brick-inclined. Honestly, the sheer variety means there is probably something here for everybody's school holiday, whether you crave dungeon crawling, space-faring or a cheeky kart race.
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In retro news, I’m head-popping Grunts into confetti as Halo 3 turns 18. Back in 2007 its Aussie launch wasn’t just big, it was practically a national holiday, with 50K units and $6M cleared in a single day...
If you're looking for a high-capacity, high-output power bank with a slim footprint, then check out this deal from Baseus. Amazon is currently offering the Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W power bank for $39.99 shipped after you apply coupon code "3M6HOJ2F". This is similar to the last deal I posted on the same item, but this time the deal is available for everyone, not just Amazon Prime members. Unlike most high-capacity power banks that are shaped like a chunky bar, the Baseus Blade is much slimmer. It's powerful enough to charge just about every gaming handheld PC at its fastest rate.
Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W Slim Power Bank for $39.99
The Baseus Blade measures only 0.7 inches thick. Most high-capacity power banks are well over 1" in...
The balance of power has changed once again in Marvel Rivals Season 4, which introduced plenty of hero adjustments to shake things up. If you're wondering which characters are routinely dominating lobbies, or who we think is perhaps a more situational choice, we've got you covered with our Marvel Rivals Season 4 tier list. Below, you'll find our ranking, with S rank being the strongest characters and D being the weakest.
Marvel Rivals Season 4 Tier List
S-Tier: Emma Frost, Doctor Strange, Magneto, Wolverine, Loki
A-Tier: The Thing, Groot, Thor, Magik, Namor, Psylocke, Angela, The Punisher, Winter Soldier, Cloak & Dagger, Luna Snow, Phoenix
B-Tier: Peni Parker, Venom, Hela, Human Torch, Iron Man, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Invisible...
Another State of Play has come and gone, and it left behind a trail of exciting game updates and surprises, including a gameplay trailer and release window for Marvel's Wolverine, an extended look and release date for Housemarque's Saros, and even a first look at Battlefield 6's campaign.
There were a ton of reveals during the show, and we're here to break down the biggest ones right here to ensure you don't miss a thing.
Marvel's Wolverine Gets a Gameplay Trailer, Fall 2026 Release Window, and Confirmation That Liam McIntyre Will Play Logan
Marvel's Wolverine was the big finale for today's State of Play, and we not only got an extended look at VERY VIOLENT gameplay filled with blood and people being ripped apart, but we also got a...
The 20th anniversary of God of War is here, and Sony made sure to celebrate the milestone at its September 2025 State of Play by revealing something special for longtime fans: a new controller.
The PlayStation-maker revealed its Kratos-themed PS5 DualSense controller toward the end of its presentation today, showing off its ash-white color and blood-red mark. It’s not quite the new God of War game announcement many may have been hoping to see, but it does come with confirmation that it will launch in October for $84.99, with pre-orders opening October 3 at 10am local time.
The original God of War launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2005 and quickly catapulted Kratos into becoming a PlayStation icon. The 2018 soft reboot helped the...
Halloween, the stealth horror game based on the 1978 movie of the same name, has a gameplay reveal trailer fresh from Sony’s State of Play September 2025 broadcast. Not only that, it has a release date: September 8, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
IllFonic is best known for its asymmetric multiplayer horror games Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Friday the 13th: The Game, and Predator Hunting Grounds, but Halloween has single-player and multiplayer modes.
Here’s the official blurb:
For more, check out IGN’s interview with IllFonic on Halloween from August. And be sure to check out everything announced during State of Play September 2025 to find out what else is coming to...
Battlefield has always been defined by scale: sprawling maps, crumbling buildings, and squads working in sync to turn the tide of war. With Battlefield 6, Battlefield Studios is aiming to bring that same sense of chaos and unpredictability into the single-player campaign. After going hands-on with several missions, it’s clear this isn’t just a throwaway side mode – it’s a confident, varied experience that constantly shifts objectives, introduces new tools, and keeps the action fresh. From storming beaches under fire to chasing trains through collapsing tunnels, every level I played delivered a new surprise and kept me constantly excited for what I would experience next.
Fearsome Foursome
The campaign drops you into the year 2027 as...