After suffering a delay last year, Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 15.

The move to more powerful hardware means some new bells and whistles for the best-selling games. GTA V and Online now boast resolutions up to 4K, HDR and ray tracing, improved textures and draw distances, and up to 60 frames per second gameplay. The PS5 version also features 3D audio and DualSense haptic feedback. Here's a visual example of what to expect in this trailer from last year's PlayStation Showcase.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of GTA Online will launch as new standalone games. The PS5 version will be free to players for the first three months. GTA Online's improvements include the ability to skip the GTA V story mode prologue, a revamped tutorial, and the new Hao’s Special Works auto shop. The new storefront lets players pick from a selection of vehicles designated to take advantage of the new hardware. 

Megahouse is continuing its MegaHobby Plus 2022 Winter reveals, and among them are new Persona 5 Royal figures. Two are in the works. Each one isn’t far along in development, however. One is a figure of Haru “Noir” Okumura as she appears in Persona 5 Royal, while the other recreates the Persona Loki.

Editor's Note: The Loki figure art will be a spoiler for people who didn't play the game.

The Haru figure is a part of the Lucrea line. She also doesn’t appear alone. Morgana shows up as well. He’s on the base in his van form. A concept model for it also shows she will hold her grenade launcher.

For years now, Pokémon fans have been begging Game Freak for a more “mature” monster-collecting video game, ideally one that’s more difficult than the mainline games in the franchise. With Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it seems that folks might have finally gotten what they wanted–and it’s kinda unsettling. Let me explain.

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The next Pokemon Unite character will debut next week. The Pokemon Company International and Timi Studio revealed another ghost-type is on the way. Though actually, it is a ghost and steel type. Aegislash will show up in Pokemon Unite on February 10, 2022.

Aegislash is a unique sort of Pokemon. In the mainline series, it is known for being able to shift its form. So say it would use Iron Defense. It would then shift into the Shield Forme to prioritize defense. But any attack move would use Blade Forme.

The initial Pokemon Unite trailer for the character suggests this will carry over into this game. In the footage, both Blade and Shield Formes appear when certain moves are used. The announcement also confirmed the character will be an “All-Rounder” type that can work in offensive and defensive situations.

This melee All-Rounder is as sharp as they come! Aegislash joins #PokemonUNITE on 2/10! pic.twitter.com/SIqdaX2DhR

— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) February 4, 2022

Anime content creators on YouTube have been entrenched in a brutal fair use battle with aggressive Japanese copyright owners for a while now, but as one content creator tells it, things are starting to get out of control. Japanese companies don’t want YouTubers using their footage. YouTubers need clips to critique,…

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Hot on the heels of quarterly results from the likes of EA, Nintendo, and PlayStation, Activision Blizzard has released its own financial results. 

aNCHOR has revealed new images for the upcoming mobile game Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative.

We get to take the first look at protagonist Takeru Shirogane and the full-body version of previously-showcased art for Meiya Mitsurugi and Mikoto Yoroi.

As expected, they’re voiced respectively by Kouichi Kamiki, Karin Nanami, and Lynn, who voiced them in the anime.

The pre-registration rewards have also been shared, topping at 50,000, with a Type-00A Takemikazuchi to be awarded to players if that number is reached.

You can check out the gallery below.

Dying Light 2 is certainly a meaty game, with plenty of questing, collectibles and, of course, Infected plaguing the streets. To give you the best start possible, we’ve come up with this list of eight things to do first in Dying Light 2, so you can get the most out of your time with the game and set yourself up for success throughout your adventure.

Choose Your Display Mode

Things to Do First in Dying Light 2

The first decision you’ll have to make if you’re playing on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S is what ‘display mode’ you want to experience the game in.

You have three options here: Performance, Quality Mode and Resolution Mode.

Eight years after the launch of Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar Games have finally confirmed yes, they really are making a new GTA. For eight years they've focused on adding new content to the MMO-y GTA Online mode, which seems a licence to print money by selling in-game cash for real cash. This has made some fans ornery, wondering if they'll just keep on plugging away at GTAO forever, especially with GTAV coming to next-gen consoles this year. But no, really, Rockstar say they really have been making a new one.

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Well, after years of rumors and fake-outs, it’s finally happened. Rockstar Games has confirmed that the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise is in active development. We already knew this was the case, of course, based on a variety of reports and leaks—not to mention how long it’s been since the last GTA game…

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For what feels like a decade now *checks calendar* OK literally almost a decade as GTA V was released back in 2013, rumors and speculation has swirled about GTA VI. Today, Rockstar confirmed that active development on the next GTA game is underway.

No details were given about the game, they never said the words GTA VI, nor did they confirm how long the game has been in development. But, all that said, Rockstar is taking the big step of at least acknowledging the existence of a new GTA game, squashing any beliefs that there would never be another new GTA game and that GTA Online through GTA V was the future.

Rockstar continues on and adds that they will keep fans updated via their newswire. That’s pretty much all we’re getting on the “GTA VI” front for now it seems, but fans that have been begging for new GTA game news at least are getting a morsel of information today finally.

Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for a Pop Up Parade figure of Mitsuri Kanroji from Demon Slayer just in time for Valentine's Day. Pre-orders will close on March 3, 2022. For Japanese buyers, she will cost ¥3,900 and release within June 2022. Customers in North America can pre-order the figure for $38.99, and she'll ship out in August 2022.

The Demon Slayer Mitsuri figure stands at around 16 centimeters in height. This makes her slightly shorter than the normal 17 to 18 centimeters, but it shouldn't be noticeable. Despite her alert expression, she stands in a rather relaxed pose. You can also see her Nichirin Sword, though she is not holding it. As this is a Pop Up Parade figure, you cannot pose or move her in any way.

Here are some more pictures of the Mitsuri figure:

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Mitsuri is one of the Hashira and the master of Love Breathing techniques. She appeared briefly at the end of Demon Slayer season 1, showing her shy but jovial demeanor. She does not fight in the show, and she does not appear as a playable character in Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles.

Massively Multiplayer Online RPGs are the kind of game that people get lost in, finding friends and communities to spend days and days with. Virtual reality has quickly become a popular way for folks to interact with others, often in wild and strange worlds or environments. So combining the social interactions of an…

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It's not that easy, you know, hating everything. Deckbuilders are bad, I repeat, while enjoying one against my will. D&D can go to hell, I screech, in between weekly sessions. Corporate saturation crushes better games, I insist, alt-tabbing out of Vermintide.

This week it's the FTL-inspired The Last Bastion that's making things difficult. You're the leader of a defeated army regiment, retreating across a series of regions to a stronghold where your king plans to make a last stand. It's sort of roguelike, with a hint of something like Reigns in balancing your forces and reputation, with light interactive fiction parts. I'm a little bit annoyed that I like it.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t slowing down the promotional cavalcade for the upcoming racing game Gran Turismo 7 following the extensive State of Play livestream that revealed its features.

This time around, we get to see a new trailer featuring the new Music Replay feature, playing a race on top of the “Moon Over the Castle” remix by Bring me the Horizon.

The second trailer showcases the soundtrack that will be included in the 25th Anniversary Edition or 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition. It’ll be titled “Find Your Line” and include the following tracks.

GTA5 and GTA Online hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S on 15th March, Rockstar has announced.

This is the third console generation the eternally popular GTA 5 has launched on. In the same breath as it announced the next-gen version of GTA5 and GTA Online, Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 is "well underway" and in "active development".

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Grand Theft Auto 6, the next major entry in Rockstar's best-selling series, is "well underway" and in "active development", Rockstar said today.

It's the furthest that Rockstar has ever gone in acknowledging GTA6's inevitable approach - and it comes as GTA5 launches on its third console generation to date, on 15th March.

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Ever since Ghostwire: Tokyo was revealed back at E3 2019, I’ve been dying to know more about it. The setting, music, and overall presentation felt like a spiritual horror anime brought to life in the form of a video game, which immediately had me on the edge of my seat.

Combine its ambiance with the fact that it’s being developed by Tango Gameworks, creators of renowned horror series The Evil Within, and it is easy to understand why I’ve been eager to see more content. Luckily, I was able to attend a preview event for the game a few weeks ago, which showed off all of the supernatural fun Ghostwire: Tokyo will have to offer.

This unique demo for Ghostwire: Tokyo starts off with a bit of backstory, as it detailed that the game’s protagonist, Akito, has fused with the spirit of an experienced ghost hunter, KK, who got killed. Together, Akito and KK have to use spiritual powers to defeat various enemies, called Visitors, so that they can keep the antagonist from hurting Akito’s sister and save Tokyo.

After the backstory, the demo picks up very early on in Ghostwire: Tokyo, with Akito openly exploring the city while KK describes the situation and the power he now wields. Combat occurs almost immediately, with the protagonist firing finger-gun rays of energy at Slender Man-looking enemies with umbrellas.

Today Izanagi Game and NIS America announced a delay for the upcoming escape game/bullet hell shoot ’em up hybrid Yurukill: The Calumniation Games.

The western release date has been shifted to July 5, 2022, for North America, and July 8, 2022, for Europe and Australia. Originally it was on June 7 and June 10 respectively.

The same happened for Japan, with the release date delayed to May 26 from April 14.

The western release will be on PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, while the PC version coming in Japanese remains unconfirmed.

According to the press release, the delay was due to development challenges, and the extra time will be used to meet the fans’ expectations.

A new trailer was also released on Twitter, and you can watch it below.

Ghostwire: Tokyo is going to be a game that dips into two worlds. It is grounded in reality, set in Shibuya. However, yokai and ominous characters from Japanese folklore lurk around every corner. An ominous person named Hannya lets chaos loose on the city. Fog turns people into spirits. Gates open. An exorcist that could have helped deal with it all is killed, but bound to a young man. More importantly, a recent hands-off preview event offered enlightening details about how Ghostwire: Tokyo’s gameplay works.

Things began quite early in the game. It hasn’t been long since Hannya attacked the city. Akito fused with KK, an exorcist who described himself as “one of the country’s guard dogs who ran with a pack of strays.” This is represented visually as a sort of black fog over Akito’s right eye. (It also means that, in certain situations, you can leave certain actions to KK instead of handling it yourself.) Things began with the “duo” heading to Yugenzaka to start handling the city’s issues.

Hideo Kojima, famous for Death Stranding, Metal Gear Solid and the sweat-inducing PT, has started his own podcast.

The podcast, which is simply called Hideo Kojima's Radioverse, is available on Amazon Audio. In each episode, Kojima will host a variety of guests, while they "talk about deep topics related to games and movies that cannot be heard anywhere else" (via Gamespot).

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If nothing else, GhostWire: Tokyo promises to be one of the wilder adventures of 2022. Join us as we sit down with developer Tango Gameworks' latest creation and show off a quick five minutes of glorious 4K gameplay!

Genshin Impact’s events can often feel puzzle-driven and sparse. Last year’s Lantern Rite Festival was a bit like a festive museum display. The Windblume Festival and Moonlight Merriment events, meanwhile, were little more than vehicles for seasonal minigames. In contrast, this year’s Chinese New Year-themed Lantern…

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Last night gave us our most detailed glimpse at Tokyo Ghostwire yet, but wait - there's more!

So much more, in fact. We had a chance to see a detailed presentation, and there's a lot to take in. Zoe's compiled a handy rundown of 15 new details that emerged after yesterday's reveal.

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Ghostwire: Tokyo is an upcoming action-adventure game from Tango Gameworks (aka the folks behind The Evil Within), which means it has ghosts and ghost-adjacent monsters in it. Last night Bethesda showed off a bit more of the game with a streamed showcase, with a ten minute breakdown of the game in action. I, however, was privy to a hands-off presentation that comprised a whole half an hour of Ghostwire Tokyo being played. What luxury!

It reminded me much less of The Evil Within than I expected. It has a lot of horror elements, don't get me wrong, but Ghostwire: Tokyo is much more of an action game using the language of horror to convey its themes than the other way around. Rather than spending most of your time on the back foot, creeping around in the hope you can get past a lumbering ball of dead lady limbs with most of your health intact, time in Ghostwire: Tokyo is more likely spent one-shotting headless demon schoolgirls with a bow and arrow. The general vibe, if not the specifics, reminded me a lot of classic, thundering 90s and 00s action films like Blade. So, in other words, Ghostwire: Tokyo looks rad as hell. Even better, it's also unashamedly strange.

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Today Mihoyo announced the details of the upcoming Version 2.5 update of its popular action RPG Genshin Impact, titled “When the Sakura Bloom.”

It will release on PS5, PS4, PC, iOS, and Android on February 16.

We’ll get more story and more content, including a new five-star character, Yae Miko.

Below you can watch the new trailer (both in English and Japanese) another anime-style trailer on the story, and plenty of images. The last two pictures are concept art of the Chasm, a new area that will be introduced in version 2.6.

Dying Light 2 is a true graphics juggernaut that shines brightest on PC. Yes, it's a cross-gen title for sure, but one where Techland's C-Engine allows for scalability well beyond the limitations of the last-gen machines - and perhaps even their current-gen alternatives too. That's where high-end PC hardware comes to the fore, where Dying Light 2 deploys a range of hardware accelerated ray tracing features that radically transform the game, with only a small, limited sub-set of RT features ending up in the PS5 and Series X versions. Yes, you can play this game and get a good experience on consoles but the bottom line is this: the PC version goes much, much further.

Whether you're using an RT-enabled card or not, I've put together a series of optimised settings recommendations, but before we dig into this, it's important to put the console versions into context with the PC offering. Typically, console renditions of any given game use a grab-bag of varying PC-equivalent settings across the board - the developer's own optimised setting selection.

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If you’re opted into Valve’s Steam client beta, you may have noticed a couple of small but potentially very helpful UI updates that rolled out in the past few hours. Changes that are available on desktop but could be even more helpful, methinks, on the upcoming Steam Deck.

The first appears on the Library page of games you own, but haven’t installed yet: a new “Space required” string that lists how much hard drive or SSD space it will need. As it stands on the main Steam client, you can’t normally see this info without clicking the Install button, so that’s a click saved whenever you’re trying to find out if a new game (or nostalgic re-install) will fit onto stuffed storage.

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Dying Light 2 is finally out and it seems the latest zombie parkour game from Techland is doing really well. 

If Steam numbers are anything to go off of, Dying Light 2 is easily Techland’s most successful game. In fact, its all-time peak is nearly four times larger than Dying Light’s all-time peak. Mind you, Dying Light has been out since 2015 and Dying Light 2 has been out for essentially 24 hours. That it’s already surpassed the original game with such massive numbers is quite the feat, as noted by games analyst Benji-Sales on Twitter. 

More specifically, Dying Light 2’s all-time peak at the moment is 177,222 players, according to Steam Charts. Dying Light’s all-time peak is 45,876. In fact, Dying Light 2 has already surpassed last year’s big horror release, Resident Evil Village, which has an all-time peak of 106,631. 

In just a weeks time, Bravely Default Brilliant Lights has exceeded over 3 million players. The title had already reached a total of 2 million players only a few days after its initial Japanese release. To celebrate the game hitting yet another milestone, Square Enix will distribute several rewards in-game. These include valuable enhancement materials and stamina recovery items. [Thanks, Gamer!]

In order to receive these gifts, players will need to check their in-game mailbox. Previously, members of the Bravely Default Brilliant Lights development team released several commemorative illustrations of several key characters that appear in Bravely Default Brilliant Lights.

The mobile title functions similarly to other entries in the Bravely Default series. Players can use the Brave and Default system to attack enemies in Bravely Default Brilliant Lights. A multiplayer mode is available, which allows for players to cooperate and take down various foes. Additionally, players can raise their relationship with characters to recruit them or to unlock cosmetic outfits.

Tiz Arrior, Agnes Oblige, Edea Lee, and Ringabel from previous Bravely Default games also appear in Bravely Default Brilliant Lights.

Dying Light 2, Techland’s massive sequel to the 2015 original, is an open-world action-adventure game with RPG elements. So as you might expect, there are tons of skills to unlock. Some are useful. Others, not so much. There are also a few tantalizing ones that may seem like things you’d want to acquire early on but…

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