Developer Eleventh Hour Games has announced that its loot-based action RPG, Last Epoch, is coming to PS5. Along with this, the studio has also announced the next major expansion for Last Epoch, dubbed Orobyss. The PS5 release is slated to happen at the same time as the expansions release, but no release date has been confirmed so far.The expansion and PS5 release were both announced with a trailer during the State of Play. The trailer, which you can check out below, shows off the host of features that Last Epoch is known for, like its customisable skill tree, crafting systems and gameplay-changing loot. However, we dont really get much in the way of details about what the Orobyss expansion will entail.Last Epoch on PS5 will feature all of the 5 playable classes from the PC release, with each featuring three masteries that can be customised to a players chosen style of gameplay. All in all, there are more than 120 unique skills in the game, and players will need all the power they can get since the campaign will take them across countless eons as they travel through time to take on the forces of the Void.For more details about Last Epoch, check out our review of the PC release.

Remedys acclaimed psychological horror Alan Wake 2 is the next big title coming to PlayStation Plus Essential (and other tiers) as a free monthly game. It will be available on October 7th alongside Goat Simulator 3 and Cocoon.Released in 2023 (and winner of our Game of the Year award), Alan Wake 2 follows up on the original by offering two protagonists: Wake and Saga Anderson. The latter is an FBI special agent investigating mysterious murders in Bright Falls and eventually connects with the former. Boasting incredible production values and storytelling, the sequel sold over two million units as of February 2025.But thats not all. To celebrate The Last of Us Day on September 26th, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can experience The Last of Us Part 2 on PS4 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5. In terms of PlayStation Classics, Premium members can look forward to the addition of Tekken 3 (PS One), Soulcalibur 3 (PS2) and Tomb Raider: Anniversary (PS2) later this year.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been officially confirmed for PS5. Slated for release on December 8, the flight sim will also feature support for VR gaming through the PlayStation VR2 headset. It was announced during the recent State of Play with a new trailer, which you can check out below.When it comes out on Sonys consoles, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will feature 125 highly-detailed aircrafts across a variety of different types. They can range from bush trip planes, rotorcrafts, eVTOLs, airships, steerable balloons, and even full-sized business jets, heavy military transporters and fighter jets. All of these can be flown and landed across 40,000 airports and runways, and more than 60,000 helipads from across the world.The PS5 release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will make use of DualSense features, including adaptive triggers that can respond to different speeds and surface types on the ground, while also offering sloped resistance in the air. Air traffic control communications can come in through the controllers speakers, and there is also support for gyro controllers, and customisation options for the touchpad.Pre-orders for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 are available now, and come with a bonus additional aircraft the Northrop T38-A Talon. There are also Deluxe, Premium Deluxe, and Aviator Editions available, which come with a host of their own additional goodies, along with advanced access to the title on December 3.

Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will make their way to Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13th, but theyre also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on December 8th. As announced at the latest RGG Summit, both titles will feature additional language support and also receive physical editions.Both titles are currently available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and represent remakes of the first two Yakuza games in the series. Yakuza Kiwami follows gangster Kazuma Kiryu, the legendary Dragon of Dojima, who exits jail and immediately becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding 10 billion yen thats gone missing.In Yakuza Kiwami 2, he goes up against Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, as various gangs go to war. Alongside new content, each title features overhauled visuals and improvements. The upcoming language support update adds French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Latin American Spanish, Italian and Russian text.Of course, those new to the series can look forward to Yakuza 0 Directors Cut launching on the same platforms (and PC) on the same day. RGG Studio also confirmed that the next remake in the series, Yakuza Kiwami 3, would launch in February 2026 alongside a new spin-off, Dark Ties.

This years RGG Summit was bereft of news for the studios non-Like a Dragon projects, including Virtua Fighter and Stranger Than Heaven. Nevertheless, it ended with a snazzy behind-the-scenes video for the latter, showcasing various scenes and motion capture work. Check it out below.As a brand new IP, Stranger Than Heaven follows Mako Daito in Sotenbori (based on the real-world Dotonbori in Osaka) in multiple different time periods. Combat appears grittier and more grounded than the Like a Dragon and Judgment series, with realistic blood and gore. The atmosphere is also decidedly more refined, though details on the story remain to be revealed.Stranger Than Heaven doesnt have a release date, but Sega expects it and Persona 4 Revival to launch between April 1st, 2026, and March 31st, 2027. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.As for RGG Studios other projects, it announced Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of Yakuza 3, and Dark Ties, a spin-off starring antagonist Yoshitaka Mine for launch on February 12th, 2026. Its also bringing Yakuza 0 Directors Cut, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC in December.

Koei Tecmos Nioh 3 is one of many titles showcased at this weeks Tokyo Game Show 2025, but its release date has seemingly been revealed early. According to Amazon Japan (as discovered by Renka_schedule on Twitter), it will launch on February 6th, 2026.The action RPG will launch with a Standard Edition and Treasure Box Edition, the latter featuring an official artbook, desk mat, Root Hairball Charm keychain, and selected tracks on a single CD. Both listings have since been removed, but given their proximity to the upcoming State of Play, pre-orders could officially launch after its conclusion.Nioh 3 is in development for PS5 and PC. Players once again battle yokai in a Feudal Japan setting, but from the perspective of Tokugawa Takechiyo. Unlike previous titles, environments are much larger with less linearity, and players can swap dynamically between Samurai and Ninja Styles. Check out the latest extended gameplay against Takeda Shingen, a boss, to see how that works. You can also learn about improvements made following the recent limited-time demo.

Cores are a necessary but rare resource in Cronos: The New Dawn which facilitate special upgrades to The Travelers equipment in the Workstation. Finding them is critically important to smooth progression through the storyline.This guide is a complete chronological listing of all the 37 cores and their locations in Cronos: The New Dawn.Core #1In a wrecked dispenser in the Travelers Outpost.Core #2In a dispenser in the secret area you enter via the crawlspace.Core #3In a dispenser in the pharmacy Travelers Outpost.Core #4In a dispenser in the apartment building Travelers Outpost.Core #5Collect the Travelers Seal Key from the cat in the apartment complex.In a dispenser in the apartment building Travelers Outpost.Core #6Collect the Shelter Key from the apartment complex.Exit the apartment building then go to the playground across the street and interact with the cat.Core #7Post-awakening and encountering the Warden, enter the Travelers Outpost and check the dispenser.Core #8Return to the tram after restoring power and open the newly unlocked door to interact with the cat.Core #9In a dispenser in the Steelworks tram yard Travelers Outpost.Core #10In the locker room, squeeze through the hole in the wall, then find the dispenser in the bathrooms.Core #11In the dispenser that the creature is bashing its head on, in the Loading Bay.Core #12In a dispenser at the next Travelers Outpost.Core #13Enter the Warehouse with the Steelworks Master Key, then proceed to the room at the rear to find the Core atop the table there.Core #14After dropping down a ledge, circle around to a chained door and break out the bolt cutters to find the Core in a dispenser.Core #15Right after getting the Gravity Boots, take the path to the oddity so you can interact with the cat.Core #16In the newly unlocked door after finding the switchgear, interact with the cat.Core #17In a dispenser in the apartment building Travelers Outpost.Core #18Break through the barricaded door before making the gravity jump. Enter the apartment and find the Core atop a table.Core #19After gravity jumping to the next apartment building, notice the boarded up hole in the wall. Break through and interact with the cat.Core #20After gravity jumping to the next apartment building from the sculptors home, drop down a ledge then squeeze through the hole in the wall. Move the metal obstruction to reach and activate the oddity and then the Core.Core #21In a dispenser at the next Travelers Outpost.Core #22Atop a table in the first Travelers Outpost at Unity Hospital.Core #23Enter the operating rooms after getting the Access Card, then interact with the cat.Core #24In Infectious Diseases, use your bolt cutters on the chained door, and find the Core atop a table inside.Core #25After activating the first generator, return to the newly unlocked door. Inside, use your bolt cutters on the chained door, and find the Core in a dispenser.Core #26Enter the room to the right of the Christmas Tree, and find the Core in a dispenser.Core #27Post-defeat of the Station B Terror boss, climb up the ladder and then squeeze between the pipes to the left of the door to find the Core in a dispenser.Core #28In a dispenser at the next Travelers Outpost in Sector A-25.Core #29At the unpowered door, look right for a chained door. Use your bolt cutters and find the Core in a dispenser within.Core #30In a dispenser at the next Travelers Outpost in The Abbey, behind the power generator puzzle.Core #31In a dispenser at the next Travelers Outpost in the catacombs.Core #32Atop some wooden crates in the area to the right of the statue.Core #33To the left of the trident statue, use your bolt cutters on a chained door, and find the Core in a dispenser within.Core #34After opening the door with the fuse, circle around to the left till you find the dispenser with the Core inside.Core #35At the Police Station, enter the crawlspace on the left, opposite the door. Use your bolt cutters on a chained door, and find the Core atop a table.Core #36In a dispenser, post-awakening, on your quest to find The Pathfinder.Core #37In dispenser at the final Travelers Outpost before your showdown with The Pathfinder.Those are all 37 Cores that you can find in Cronos: The New Dawn.

Techland has revealed the global release times for Dying Light: The Beast and confirmed that the survival horror/parkour title will launch one day earlier, i.e. on September 18th, 9 AM PDT. It also announced over one million pre-orders.In a recent press release, franchise director Tymon Smektala said, Seeing the excitement from our community for the return of Kyle Crane in Dying Light: The Beast, and knowing the game is ready, we wanted to do something special for our players. We pushed ourselves to make the impossible possible, and thats why were releasing the game a little earlier. I cant wait to see players reactions when they finally step into the world of The Beast.Dying Light: The Beast will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC at launch for $59.99 (with Xbox One and PS4 versions due later this year). Those who own Dying Light 2 Stay Humans Ultimate Edition can receive it at no additional cost.Taking place years after Dying Light 1 and The Following, it sees Crane escaping from the clutches of the mysterious Baron, who has experimented on him all this time. He embarks on a campaign of revenge, going up against the Barons private army while still dealing with the infected. That includes the Volatiles, who are deadlier than ever. Head here to learn more about their improvements and how Techland has gone about diversifying its roster of zombies.

Following the trend of enhanced versions of its Switch 1 titles for the Switch 2, Nintendo announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park. Its set to release in Spring 2026 and includes a variety of new multiplayer minigames.These Fast Cash: Tip Taps Coin Spree, where players must collect as many coins as possible while traversing courses; Knock em Back: Bubble Blaster, which involves knocking opponents into lava with bubble guns; and Run, Hide! Phanto Tag, a Prop Hunt meets hot potato-style challenge where players seek each out and pass on the cursed Phanto mask from Super Mario Bros. 2.Thankfully, thats not all, as Nintendo teased other new content like the return of the Koopalings, new levels with a focus on Captain Toad, and Bellabel Flowers to collect. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. As with other enhanced Switch 1 titles on Switch 2, a paid Upgrade Pack will be available for current owners.For more on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, one of the best side-scrolling platformers available now, check out our review.

Alongside a new trailer and the announcement of Resident Evil Requiem coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Capcom announced two more Resident Evil titles bound for the console. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and Resident Evil 7: biohazard Gold Edition will launch on February 27th, 2026, for the Switch 2. Instead of cloud versions, both will be available natively.Resident Evil Village includes the Winters Expansion and Trauma Pack, with the former continuing the base games story with Shadows of Rose. It also featured new characters for Mercenaries mode. Resident Evil 7: biohazard packs all DLC content as well, alongside Not A Hero, a story expansion focused on a pivotal side character.Stay tuned for more details like their resolutions, frame rates and much more in the coming months. Resident Evil Requiem is available on the same day and will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Head here for the latest details from Gamescom.Prepare to re-live unspeakable horrors in the Baker mansion, a remote, eerie village, and more.Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27th! pic.twitter.com/5zFtarCEFO Resident Evil (@RE_Games) September 12, 2025

With all the major releases and announcements lately, many probably forgot that today is the second anniversary of Bethesda Game Studios Starfield. Following the disappointing launch of Shattered Space, support has been somewhat low-key. However, new story DLC is coming, and it could involve a new, Earth-focused faction.In a recent Instagram reel, Bethesda teased the words Terran Armada behind the anniversary message. No further details were provided, but a potential announcement in the coming months is possible. Lead creative producer Tim Lamb stated recently that there would be some new game systems and a few other smaller delights down the line.A portion of the development team is also working on making space gameplay feel more rewarding, which could allude to proper interplanetary travel. Nothing is confirmed, of course, but all this could coincide with a release date announcement for the rumored PS5 version. Stay tuned in the meantime.Starfield is available for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Check out our review of the launch version.

With Borderlands 4 launching in about a week, Gearbox Entertainment has released a new launch week trailer to generate hype. Its pretty straightforward, highlighting all the different weapon variants and the new Vault Hunters slaying out, but it works.Arriving six years after the launch of Borderlands 3, the sequel takes place on a brand-new planet, Kairos, where the Timekeeper rules. As Vex, Rafa, Amon or Harlowe, you work with the Crimson Resistance, led by Claptrap, opposing him and his servants at every turn. Borderlands 4 offers the same looter-shooter gameplay loop as previous titles but with numerous improvements and new features.Increased mobility allows for grappling, gliding, and mantling up surfaces, while Licensed Parts offer weapons with benefits from multiple Manufacturers. Check out our feature for more details.Borderlands 4 launches on September 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Its out on October 3rd for Nintendo Switch 2. Post-launch, the journey continues with free updates, adding new Invincible bosses and paid Story Packs that introduce new playable Vault Hunters. Head here for more details.

After numerous delays, Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is set to launch in October for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. However, in a new Bluesky post, its confirmed to be making adjustments and will share more details on September 17th. Big changes take time, and we want to do this right.Refunds for PlayStation Store pre-orders will go out on September 8th. Before you panic and think this means another delay, theyll open again before the games launch. While Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room didnt specify the big changes, this may concern the two Vampire Clans locked behind the Shadows and Silk DLC for $21.99.Following backlash, Paradox confirmed that it would make adjustments before launch to reflect the same. It seems that these details will be revealed in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 launches on October 21st. Check out this trailer highlighting Fabien, one of the central characters (who also happens to reside inside the protagonists head).Hi. Were making adjustments and will share the details on Sept 17. Big changes take time, and we want to do this right.PS Store pre-orders will be refunded on Sept 8. Youll be able to pre-order again before launch on Oct 21.Thanks for your patience; well share more soon! Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 (@vtmb.bsky.social) 2025-09-05T17:22:55.712Z

Gamescom 2025 has proven itself to be quite a successful event, even when compared to its iteration from the previous year. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the event saw attendance by 357,000 people from across 128 different countries. This attendance figure is record breaking, marking a 6.5 percent increase of attendance from Gamescom 2024.For context, last years Gamescom also had quite a few visitors, coming in at 335,000 attendees. This years event, however, also featured a larger venue, complete with an additional hall dedicated to entertainment. The indie area and outdoor spaces were also larger this time around.This years Gamescom featured 1,568 exhibitors from across 72 different country. All in all, the event had 40 pavilions with representation from 35 different countries. There were also countries exhibiting at the event for the first time, including Kyrgyzstan, Dubai, and Thailand.While the standard attendance broke records, trade visitors were also quite numerous, coming in at 34,000 attendees. According to the report, China, Canada, Japan and the US saw the strongest growth when it came to trade visitors to Gamescom 2025.With in-person attendance seeing such large numbers, Gamescom has also seen quite a bit of success on the digital front, boasting more than 630 million viewers that were watching content related to the event on Saturday. This marks an increase of around 105 percent when compared to the previous year. The Opening Night Live event this year also saw a major increase this year, with 72 million views.Gamescom 2025 sets new standards, said German Games Industry Association managing director Felix Falk. Bigger, more diverse and more international than ever before, the most important festival of gaming culture underscores the positive force that games, the industry, and the global community represent.Gamescom 2025 has once again set a new standard for large-scale international events, said Gerald Bse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse. Gamescom combines business and entertainment like no other event worldwide, as shown by the 1,568 exhibitors spread across 233,000 square meters of gross exhibition space.With record figures once again in nearly every category, the enormous variety of experiences and global participation, Gamescom is the most important event for the global gaming community.With Gamescom 2025 now behind us, the gaming industry has begun to look forward to the next major event Tokyo Game Show 2025. The event is slated to kick things off on September 25, and will have two days dedicated to business, with two more days being open for the general populace. The event is slated to have several companies from all over the world showcase their games there.Recently, PlayStation had confirmed that it would be attending the event with three of its titles: Ghost of Ytei, Marvel Tkon: Fighting Souls, and Astro Bot, the last of which will be part of a Family Game Park section. Koei Tecmo has also announced its own presence at the event with three major games Nioh 3, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Ninja Gaiden 4.The event is also rumoured to feature an announcement for Forza Horizon 6 by Xbox.

NHL 26 shifts from last years more offensive-oriented innovations to focus more on goaltending. The result is a far more dynamic defensive AI and a new goalie system dubbed crease control. Tying all the iterations together is the collaboration with NHLs EDGE, which allows a stream of complex data points across real rinks into the virtual space of the game. While particular insights into Franchise and Be A Pro mode arent revealed at this time, theres a lot of additions and changes to this years hockey game worth looking at. Heres everything you need to know before purchasing NHL 26.Mix of Generic and Authentic Face Scans for Player ModelsEAs NHL series still lags behind their other sports titles when it comes to player facial scanswell, aside from College Football where the scanning of hundreds of teams players just isnt feasible today. In previous NHL games, only breakout star players had their likeness meticulously and authentically scanned, relegating other players to one of two lesser options: AI scans, or the uncanny generic character creation assets available to use in-game. NHL 26 is keeping this same structure, with more players getting the AI scan treatment than before, as seen through gameplay footage and previews.80 New Save AnimationsOne aspect EA is adamant about improving is how goalies react and play. NHL 26 is practically overhauling the entire goalkeeping aspect of the game. The most immediately noticeable upgrades are the 80-plus new save animations. Better yet, goalies can now interrupt an animation to react to surprise situations. This will make it more of an authentic challenge to score goals, but also allow much smoother and responsive gameplay when playing as goalie yourself.Goalies Behave with Unique PersonalitiesDespite the added variety, canned animations can still feel somewhat inauthentic if thats all thats driving the AI. NHL 26 has an another way to keep goalies from feeling predictable and generic and thats its new size-based behavior system. Now the smaller goalies step out towards the ice to confront breakaway skaters with their positional agility using stick pokes and other moves to act on the shot. While larger more imposing goalies stick to the back of the net like a wall.Positional Logic System for GoaliesBut the big gameplay additions come in the form of what EA terms a positional logic system. Every veteran NHL gamer knows how effective, and in some cases broken, the quick cross-net one-timer is against AI goalies. Well, this year attempts to challenge that. Goalies now anticipate such opportunities by spreading across the net when the AI detects the possibility. This should not only provide better authenticity but also allow more scores via fake passes and trick shots.New Ice-Q 2.0 Uses Real NHL EDGE DataMoving on from goalies to general skaters, an overhauled AI system dubbed Ice-Q 2.0 arrives for NHL 26. This is more than mere PR-speak on behalf of EA, the NHL itself has partnered to give the series first-ever NHL EDGE real-time data. NHL EDGE is used to track various data points in real life games such as puck speed, skater acceleration, and puck score positions across infrared arena cameras.How NHL EDGE Data is Used in the GameAll of this is being implemented into the game to better simulate player attributes, player tendencies, and the overall presentation and style. The game will use 14 infrared cameras to gather and track this data using the same system the real NHL does in their games.Unique Player Tendency HabitsEA is also making an effort to differentiate players and make them more identifiable through their play. Theyre doing this through a new AI system dubbed Tendencies. Tendencies are more subtle quirks, like wrapping the puck around tiny holes on the side of the net or powering through the center with confrontation in mind. These include some stat boosts but are more driven by specific AI habits, and with 22 Tendencies at launch, theres a reasonable amount to differentiate players.More Detailed Broadcast PresentationsOf course, where NHL EDGE makes its presence known in real life hockey is the stat sheet and replay booth. And this is precisely how replays operate in NHL 26. Using all that useful data, replays now show valuable info like puck speed along with a dozen other more in-depth stats. Expect a whole lot more info to be present during game broadcasts this time around.Nerfed Vision ControlNHL 25 heavily promoted its new Vision Control mechanic last year; thats still here, but its nerfed a bit. Vision Control is a way to maintain forward posture and space around the ice in front of the neutral zone. The thing thats getting nerfed? Unlimited use without any downside. It was far too beneficial to just always use forward facing Vision Control in an aggressive fashion. Now theyve taken feedback, balanced things a bit, and are penalizing over-usage of Vision Control. We dont know the specifics on how this is balanced, but it should keep gameplay more realistic and competitive.Addressing Player FeedbackThe team at EA is doing more than just Vision Control adjustments. Following the feedback from last years game, several gameplay functions have been tweaked and balanced. Toe Drags, for example, are possible while skating backwards or sideways and not just when going forward. My favorite addition is a deception pass out of a fake shot, something that wasnt at all fluid or organic in previous games. Wrist shots arent mentioned among the feedback items, which is disappointing considering how unnecessarily convoluted the control scheme was for wrist shots in NHL 25.Overhauled X-FactorsX-Factors no longer provide passive buffs to skaters. The focus this time around is on situational X-Factors. Like other EA sports games, these X-Factors activate when a player is on a hot streak or in a high pressure situation. The added situations here serve to make each individual skater more unique, dovetailing with the Tendencies mentioned earlier. And for RPG fans, each X-Factor has three tiers that can be leveled up for greater effects. NHL 26 has 28 X-Factors in total with more to come in future updates.Historic Players Added to HUTFor longtime NHL fans, the inclusion of all-time greats like Sergei Federov and Chris Pronger to HUT makes team-building even more attractive. A range of historic players from the past get grouped into Heroes and Icons categories. Theres six each at launch with more to drop as the year progresses.Cross-PlayWhile EAs NHL series is still limited to just PlayStation and Xbox platforms, at least cross-play works well between the two consoles. Cross-play will work within the WoC and HUT modes, allowing for both co-op and competitive play against friends through invitations and invites.Release TimesThe trend of staggered launch days continues and shows little sign of stopping. NHL 26 officially launches for retail worldwide on September 12th. Thats a full seven days after the early access launch on September 5th, which is available only for Deluxe Edition buyers and members of EA Plus, who get a 10-hour early access demo.Platforms and EditionsLike last year, EAs NHL game is available only on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Theres only two editions at launch, the basic 69.99 standard edition, including a HUT NHL Player Pack, two World of Chel Battle Pass XP Boosts, and a Matthew Tkachuk item worth 99 overall. And the Deluxe Edition at $99.99, of which the price was suspiciously absent on the official website. This edition includes the following:7-day early access (starting September 5)4600 NHL PointsHUT Starter Choice Pack (83 OVR)HUT NHL Player PackHUT Icon Choice Pack (86 OVR)HUT Heroes Choice Pack (84 OVR)Matthew Tkachuk 99 OVR item* (available immediately in NHL 25 with digital pre-order)World of Chel Vanity SetWorld of Chel Battle Pass XP Boost (x2)

Full Circle has announced that Skate will enter early access on September 16th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out the latest trailer below, which showcases the massive environments and zaniness that players can look forward to.While Skate will be free to play, the question, as always, is how much early access offers and how long it will last. Theres no fixed timeline for the latter, but Full Circle expects a full release approximately a year after. For now, players can expect all the fundamentals of the franchise (with improvements to the Flick-It system) and tons of content in the open-world city of San Vansterdam.Servers will accommodate up to 150 players with cross-play and cross-progression supported. Skateboarding spots abound, but you can also partake in seasonal events, challenges, and missions with customization options for characters and decks. Regarding the future, players can expect new features, live events, and improvements based on feedback. Stay tuned for more details and a potential roadmap once early access goes live.

Segas Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches in less than a month, but PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch players can experience the Open Network Test this weekend. Pre-loads are currently available, and a new trailer outlines the smattering of content available.There are nine courses, seven CrossWorlds (which open up after the first lap) and 12 playable characters from across the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Players can also try out 21 different vehicles across the five categories or create their own custom ride with various parts. You can also utilize 42 different Gadgets for creating builds optimized for just about any purpose.Outside of World Match, theres also a one-day Joker Festival event, where players separate into three teams. Those who score the most points across various courses and custom rules can earn decals and titles. Best of all, anyone who participates will unlock Joker and his vehicle in the other modes.The Open Network Test runs from August 28th, 9 PM to September 1st, with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds releasing on September 25th.

With its latest showing at Gamescom, Ninja Gaiden 4 continues to look better and better, leading into its launch this October. Given how predominantly Yakumo has been showcased, just how much can players expect to control the series mainstay, Ryu Hayabusa?Speaking to IGN, Team Ninja co-director Masazaku Hirayama confirmed that since Yakumo is the protagonist, he commands the lions share of playtime. While Ryu Hayabusa is playable in certain sections, these will thankfully offer a robust amount of content.So, more than half of the story youll be playing as Yakumo. With that said, there are dedicated segments in the story for Ryu. And you wont be playing as Ryu Hayabusa just for a short time, and then youll be done with it. Therell be a very robust amount of content for you to enjoy playing as Ryu. With the story estimated to last about 15 to 20 hours, that could be about seven to nine hours with Ryu.For those who want to experience the entire game as either protagonist, the Chapter Challenge is available. This will allow you to freely play different chapters in the game, and youll be able to play as either character. So you could, after your first playthrough, play through all the chapters as Ryu. Conversely, you could play Ryus story chapters as Yakumo. So theres a lot of content that you can enjoy after you do your first playthrough, says Hirayama.Said content includes Purgatory, optional fights similar to Tests of Valor, and Challenge Missions against previously defeated bosses (with the Death Wish modifier removing all upgrades). Master Ninja difficulty also makes a return, although newcomers can opt for Hero Mode to smoothly segue into the action.Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on October 21st for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Check out even more extensive gameplay here.

With Tokyo Game Show 2025 getting closer and closer, various gaming companies have started revealing what titles we will see presented at the event. Koei Tecmo is the latest in this, with its page on the official TGS website confirming that it will be bringing three of its major titles tot he show Nioh 3, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Ninja Gaiden 4.The titles will be available on both of the business days, from September 25 to 26, as well as both of the public days, from September 27 to 28. Along with the games, Koei Tecmo will also feature merchandise from across its various games, ranging from Atelier Yumia acrylic figures and tapestries, to Dynasty Warriors: Origins keychains, and Nioh 3 T-Shirts.Several companies are slated to be present at Tokyo Game Show 2025, with an announcement from July confirming that Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Sega, and Kojima Productions will also be present alongside heavy hitters like Square Enix and Koei Tecmo. The announcement for the event was made with a trailer, which also featured new art work that was made specially for the event by organiser Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association.I am truly happy to have received so many reactions to the teaser illustration, said artist Zashiki Warashi about the artworks reveal. I drew it with a feeling of gratitude towards those involved in game production. I put my heart into it despite the pressure of such a prestigious event like TGS. I would be happy if visitors to TGS enjoy it even a little!While more details are getting revealed over time, TGS 2025 is slated to feature 772 exhibitors, out of which 473 will be Japanese companies. The venue will feature more than 4,000 booths across a massive exhibition space, with the booths including developers and publishers from across the indie and AAA gaming industries.Interestingly, recent reports have indicated that Microsoft is looking to make a big splash at Tokyo Game Show 2025 with a brand new announcement. According to the report, the company will be announcing Forza Horizon 6 at the event. However, considering the nature of rumours, anything short of an official announcement should be taken with a grain of salt.The rumour comes courtesy of an Instagram post by Japanese vehicle maker Kei, which indicated that Japan would be the venue for the Forza Horizon franchises in-game Horizon Festival, which tends to be the excuse to give players access to a massive open world map with a variety of driving-based activities.Tokyo Game Show 2025 is the next major event after Gamescom earlier this month. Typically, major announcements arent made at TGS. Rather, the event serves as a way for professionals from across the industry to meet together and present playable demos to each other and the public at large. TGS does get a few announcements every now and then, but the event is known for more details of already-announced games being revealed, rather than for the place where brand new titles are announced.

Since Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been out for a few months now, director Hideo Kojima has revealed that he already has a concept for a third game in the franchise ready. In an interview with PlayStation Arabia, Kojima also mentioned that he doesnt want to make the title himself. Rather, he wants someone else to develop Death Stranding 3.As caught by social media user Genki_JPN, Kojima considers the ending to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as a finale for his time working on the franchise. However, he has written up the concepts for a third Death Stranding game in the hopes that someone else will make it.I have no plans to make that (DS3) at the moment, he said. Because the ending of Death Stranding 2 was my finale of 1 and 2. But I already wrote the concept of DS3. So I have that in data. I hope that someone will create it for me.This decision likely comes down to the fact that Kojima is also working on two other major game projects now that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been finished Physint and OD. The former is slated to be a stealth game and was conceptualised by Kojima because fans have wanted him to make something like a Metal Gear title since his exit from Konami.Of course, I have lots of new ideas that I want to create, Kojima said about working on Physint back in May. But when I became sick during the pandemic, I realised that a lot of people wanted me to make something like Metal Gear. Thats when I had the idea for a new espionage game. I reflected, and thought the idea was good.In February 2024, Kojima had also explained his decision to return to the espionage genre after having worked on Death Stranding since he left Konami. In an interview, Kojima mentioned that he first wanted to create a new IP to challenge himself, which led to the development of the original Death Stranding. However, after working on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, he has wanted to explore some of the new ideas hes been getting.And since then, there have been a lot of new ideas. But in the last eight years, every day on social media, from users all around the world, people have been asking me to create another Metal Gear and stuff like that.While Physint is still some time away, with Kojima noting earlier this month that it was still in the conceptual stage, he is also working with Microsoft on horror title OD. While Kojima has previously noted that Physint is still five or six years away, questions about the status of OD came up after the recent round of lay-offs at Microsoft. The company, however, confirmed that OD is being worked on by Kojima Productions and Xbox, and that this collaboration is still ongoing.OD was announced all the way back in 2022, and will star Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.Hideo Kojima says he has already written the concept for Death Stranding 3, but hopes someone else will make it for him!I have no plans to make that (DS3) at the moment. Because the ending of Death Stranding 2 was my finale of 1 and 2. But I already wrote the concept of DS3. pic.twitter.com/CpMwUrfcJW Genki (@Genki_JPN) August 24, 2025