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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Three-Character Synergy Attacks Are Reserved for Dramatic Moments
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says three-person Synergy Attacks will appear in specific dramatic moments to keep combat from becoming repetitive.
Physint Exhibition Reveals Metal Gear-Inspired Machines and Script
Kojima Productions’ anniversary exhibition offers new glimpses of Physint, including machines resembling Metal Gear icons and a visible script.
id Software and MachineGames Deepen Technology Collaboration
Marty Stratton says the studios are working more closely after id Software’s layoffs, with both teams optimistic about their plans.
The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Revives CD Projekt RED’s Value-First Approach
CD Projekt RED says player trust shaped The Witcher 3’s expansion pricing. Songs of the Past arrives in 2027, with its price still unannounced.
Stranger Than Heaven Uses PS5 Power to Put More Characters on Screen
RGG Studio says PS5 exclusivity lets Stranger Than Heaven display more characters at once and raise their visual quality.
Silent Hill Producer Says Fans Are Open to New Settings, Gameplay Balance Remains Key
Motoi Okamoto says players have broadly accepted Silent Hill stories beyond the town, while Townfall’s divided response highlighted the need to balance tension with moments of relief.
GTA 6 Gives Players Room to Shape Lucia and Jason’s Daily Lives
Rockstar says GTA 6 lets players choose between everyday routines and crime, with realism designed to support different play styles.
Dark Souls 2 and 3 Servers Go Offline Across All Platforms
FromSoftware says a server issue has taken Dark Souls 2 and 3 offline on every platform, with no restoration time announced.
Star Wars Jedi 3 Reportedly Far Along, With an Announcement Expected Soon
Jason Schreier says Star Wars Jedi 3 is far in development and could be announced soon, while Battlefront 3 has yet to enter development.
Bend Studio’s Reported Co-op Game Could Launch in 2027
Bend Studio is reportedly developing a third-person co-op game for a possible 2027 launch, though its identity and plans remain unconfirmed.
Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown Expansion Arrives October 29
Pearl Abyss sets a global release time for Charting the Unknown, with PS5 pre-loading available before launch and story access gated by the main quest.
Phantom Blade Zero Nears 1 Million Estimated Pre-Launch Sales
Analyst estimates put Phantom Blade Zero at 850,000 sales across Steam and PS5, with wider distribution potentially pushing it past one million.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Review: A Sharper Return to Fabletown
A substantial visual and audio refresh, plus playable deleted scenes and archival extras, makes The Wolf Among Us Remastered worth revisiting.
November PS Plus Essential Lineup Features Dead Island 2 and Monster Train 2
November’s PS Plus Essential games bring Dead Island 2, Monster Train 2 and Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered to PlayStation.
Cronos: Lazarus DLC Arrives December 3 with a New Story Trailer
Bloober Team’s first Cronos: The New Dawn story DLC launches December 3, sending the Tracker after a former Pathfinder with a dangerous secret.
No Man’s Sky Forsaken Update Adds Haunting Salvage and Streamlined Space Travel
Forsaken adds collectible mementos, new corvette modules and quality-of-life changes, alongside No Man’s Sky’s iOS launch.
Resident Evil’s Story Could Reach Its Conclusion Within a Decade, Producer Says
Capcom has begun shaping a long-term ending for Resident Evil, with multiple games planned before the story concludes.
Tenjutsu Sets 2027 Launch on PC and Nintendo Switch 2
Sébastien Benard’s martial arts roguelike returns with a new trailer, randomized city runs and a 2027 release planned for PC and Switch 2.
City of None Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027
Extremely OK Games’ City of None is coming to Switch and Switch 2 in 2027, with its spirit-filled city, platforming and exploration still under wraps.
Witchbrook Sets January 2027 Release Date for Consoles and PC
Chucklefish’s magic school RPG arrives January 28, 2027, after multiple delays, with new gameplay showing classes, jobs and social activities.