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).
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.
GTA 5 and GTA Online will be released as upgraded, native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions on March 15.
After a delay last year, Rockstar has confirmed that the new-gen editions will arrive soon, bringing "new graphics modes with up to 4K resolution, up to 60 frames per second, texture and draw distance upgrades, HDR options and ray-tracing".
Rockstar also promises that the games will take advantage of new console tech, offering "faster loading times, immersive 3D audio, platform-specific features like advanced haptic feedback, and much more."
Players will be able to perform a "one-time migration" of their story mode progress and GTA Online characters from PS4 and Xbox One to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
It's not clear whether there will be a free or paid upgrade path from last-gen games, nor whether save migration can be performed cross-platform, or has to stay within a console family. We've contacted Rockstar for comment.
As previously announced, GTA Online will also be released as a standalone game, without the need to purchase GTA 5. It will be free for three months after launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X, but Rockstar has not announced a price after that date.
GTA Online itself will also be add new onboarding features when it comes to the new console generation. Players will be able to skip the GTA 5 story prologue to enter (presumably because Online no longer requires a purchase of 5), and a new Career Builder feature is being added.
After years of rumours and reports, Rockstar has confirmed it's working on a new Grand Theft Auto game, and said that it's "well underway".
In a new press release, a Rockstar spokesperson wrote:
"With the unprecedented longevity of GTAV, we know many of you have been asking us about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. With every new project we embark on, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we have previously delivered — and we are pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready, so please stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for official details.
On behalf of our entire team, we thank you all for your support and cannot wait to step into the future with you!"
IGN reported that GTA 6 – if that is indeed what the game ends up being called – was in development back in 2020, but that it was a long way from release. Further reports pegged the game to arrive in 2024 or 2025.
There is absolutely no mistaking where Ghostwire: Tokyo – which just confirmed a March 25 release date – takes place. LED billboards beam down from the tightly packed skyscrapers. Torii gates, sheathed by leafy trees, pockmark the urban sprawl. A convenience store beckons to the player on every street corner, offering a bright jingle and a catalog of processed sweets. At last, after a decade spent in American suburbia with The Evil Within franchise, Tango Gameworks is returning to their beloved homefront. After watching a 20 minute gameplay demo of Ghostwire: Tokyo at a recent preview event, I don't think the megacity has ever been rendered more accurately… you know, save for the marauding evil spirits and the psychedelic geysers of dark energy. In Tango’s vision, the Japanese capital has gone to hell, but at least you can still pick up some plastic-wrapped onigiri before your next fight.
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.
Click here to watch embedded mediaThe 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.
Hot on the heels of quarterly results from the likes of EA, Nintendo, and PlayStation, Activision Blizzard has released its own financial results.
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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!
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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
Last year, Ed wrote about how he wished Ian Hitman could skip in IO Interactive's big shiny assassin sim. Well, Agent 47 clearly needs to make the next stop on his international mission list a nice, relaxing retreat on the Mediterranean island of Pinar del Mar. Not to murder anyone, of course. But to hang out with Alba for some all important frolicking lessons. She's a pro at this skipping marlarkey. If she's not throwing her arms out like an aeroplane when she's running up and down the yellowing hills of this sleepy little island village, she's doing a jolly little skip that is probably the most delightful thing I've ever seen in a video game. In fairness, the whole game is just pure joy distilled into a chill wildlife photography adventure, but man alive, the skipping is something else. More of this please, developers.
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.
Following the official reveal of version 2.5 of Genshin Impact, MiHoYo hosted a livestream focusing on showcasing the first gameplay and plenty of details.
It’s worth reminding that new update, titled “When the Sakura Bloom” will release on February 16.
We learn that the new playable character Yae Miko will be available with Phase 1 of the update in the event wish Everbloom Violet. Phase 2 will bring back the Raiden Shogun and Sangonomiya Kokomi. A new five-star weapon called Kagura’s verity is also coming.
Next, we jump at the first gameplay of Yae Miko alongside some info on her quest.
We then take a look at a new boss, whose true identity has not been revealed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Co-op platformer It Takes Two was widely praised by critics when it launched last March, even managing to secure a place in many an end-of-year best-of list in 2021; more than that, though, it's continued to resonate with players, and developer Hazelight Studios has now announced the game has surpassed the five million sales mark across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
It Takes Two, if you're unfamiliar, follows the adventures of Cody and May, a human couple preparing to divorce, who are forced to work together after being turned into living dolls. In gameplay terms, that translates to a wonderfully inventive split-screen platformer where careful co-operation is key. And while Eurogamer's Robert Purchase had reservations about its story in his review, he was still charmed enough by its antics to call it "a rare kind of co-op experience, with an energy and imagination and playfulness that sometimes rivals Nintendo's."
Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser will serve a 40 month jail sentence for his role in creating and selling devices that host pirated games, Nintendo announced today. While significant, it's short of the five-year jail sentence the U.S. government previously requested.
The original proposed 60-month sentence was discovered in a recent court document, spotted by Eurogamer. The document lays down the argument for Bowser to be locked away for five years, with a further three years of supervised release, in order for him to "recognize the harm" that derived from his crimes, having pled guilty to two piracy charges last year.
The US government suggested that their recommended term of imprisonment reflects "the nature and circumstances of the offence, the history and characteristics of the defendant, and the need for the sentence to reflect the seriousness of the offence, to promote respect for the law, and to provide just punishment...to afford adequate deterrence to criminal conduct."
Bowser's legal team, however, asked for a much shorter sentence, arguing that their client is "the least culpable and only apprehended defendant from this indictment," leaving him with the "brunt" of the blame. His lawyers recognized that Nintendo had "suffered substantial monetary loss" as a result of the offences but deemed a 19-month jail term as appropriate.
Resident Evil 4 has long been rumored to be getting a remake, and the original game’s creator wants to see it improve on his story, which he says he was forced to write in just three weeks..
During an interview with VG242, Shinji Mikami said that “fans will most likely want [a remake], and so that’s a good thing.”
“It would be great if Capcom could do a great job and make the story better,” he added, “and put out a good product.”
Mikami – who created the Resident Evil series, directed and wrote Resident Evil 4, and left Capcom in 2007 – revealed that he wrote the Resident Evil 4 story in just three weeks. According to the former Capcom director, this was out of necessity more than anything. It seems he's less happy with that narrative than the game itself.
The Resident Evil 4 remake has been rumored for some time, with leaked documents reportedly from Capcom suggesting a release date was at one point planned for sometime later this year, in Q4 (October-December).
It Takes Two was released by Hazelight last March, published as an EA Originals title. Its director, Josef Fares, is perhaps best known for his dislike of The Academy Awards and you might have seen him on The Game Awards stage last December. That’s because he accepted the Game of the Year award that night.
Fares is likely still riding the high of that win, but today, news released that’s sure to keep him smiling. Hazelight Studios’ official Twitter account revealed that It Takes Two has sold five million copies.
Click here to watch embedded media“5…that’s FIVE million copies of It Takes Two sold,” the tweet reads. “Our team is absolutely stunned just thinking about how many players have now enjoyed our game.”
5… that’s FIVE million copies of #ItTakesTwo sold! 😳💥🥳
Our team is absolutely stunned just thinking about how many players have now enjoyed our game! 😍
In addition to revealing the release date of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online, Rockstar has confirmed that development on the next full-fledged GTA has indeed commenced.
Rockstar’s blog post today concluded with a note stating as much, which you can read in full below:
With the unprecedented longevity of GTAV, we know many of you have been asking us about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. With every new project we embark on, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we have previously delivered — and we are pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready, so please stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for official details.So there you have it. While not the biggest surprise in the world, there is a vocal sect of fans that will be relieved to know that, yes, Rockstar won’t be re-releasing GTA V in perpetuity. The question becomes how long it will be before Grand Theft Auto 6, or whatever Rockstar decides to call it, makes its grand debut.
When do you think Rockstar will announce the next Grand Theft Auto game? What do you want to see from it? Let us know in the comments!
Game Freak’s first stab at a semi-open world Pokémon game is quite good. In some ways it’s shockingly so. How do I know this? In part because I and a bunch of other players got immediately hooked on Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ first area and wasted hour after hour there doing tons of stuff without even a thought as to…
Last night, developer Tango Gameworks delivered an in-depth look at the gameplay and narrative of its upcoming supernatural action-adventure game Ghostwire: Tokyo. We saw some tight abilities, some cool exploration, and some adorable kitties. We also now know that the March 25 release date that’s been floating around…
You’ve probably been trying to catch ‘em all in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but sometimes the Pokémon just want to catch you. And kill you. It’s probably fair, since I’m trying to put their friends and family in Pokéballs. But in the heat of running away from a weirdly aggressive Paras, I just want these fuckers to eat…
The magic behind Wordle is, of course, that there’s only one puzzle a day. Combined with the ease with which players can paste their spoiler-free results to social media and group chats, it’s that the whole world is all playing the same puzzle, the same day, that makes it so alluring. But screw that! You can now play…
Yet another Persona figure appeared at Megahouse’s MegaHobby Plus 2022 Winter showcase. This one is Thanatos from Persona 3. The company confirmed it would rerelease the Game Characters Collection DX statue that first appeared back in January 2020. There’s no price or release window for the rerelease, however the original release was 23,000円 (~$200).
The rerelease of the Persona 3 Thanatos figure is being described as an Anniversary Edition. Like the first run, it will still be almost 12 inches tall. Though that height does take into account the Persona’s sword. Translucent effect parts appear to make it look as though he is in the middle of an attack. The Persona plays a major role in the game.
Here's how it looks from various angles.
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This is one of two Game Characters Collection DX figures from the series to show up in the second phase of the event. Megahouse also revealed a Persona 5 Loki figure. That one is quite early in development. As such, only concept art appeared.
Persona 3 is available on the PlayStation 2 both in standard and enhanced FES editions. Persona 3 Portable appeared on the PlayStation Portable. The Persona 3 Thanatos figure doesn't have a release date yet.
The Yurukill: The Calumniation Games release date changed in every region. It will be pushed back about a month. The new Japanese release date is May 26, 2022. It originally was supposed to be out in the region on April 14, 2022. People in North America will get it on July 5, 2022, rather than June 7, 2022. Instead of showing up on June 10, 2022 in Australia and Europe, it will appear on July 8, 2022.
NIS America’s announcement also offered details about why the game is being pushed pack. Put simply, the Yurukill release date ended up delayed for quality control purposes. It specifically mentioned G. Rev is experiencing “development challenges.” The goal is the extra month should help the team overcome the issue.
[Change of Release Date]
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games, originally scheduled for release in Japan on 4/14, will now be released on 5/26 in Japan, as we continue to improve the game’s quality. We apologize to everyone that has been looking forward to the release.#yurukill https://t.co/G9wBNLSU36
— ユルキル公式 冤罪執行遊戯ユルキル Yurukill: The Calumniation Games (@yurukill) February 4, 2022
Japan definitely loves Pokemon, and Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku has a unique affinity with Slowpoke.
The Pokemon Company and the prefectural government have an agreement to promote local tourism since 2018 and the special project “Yadon Paradise Kagawa” has just been announced today with a press release. If you’re wondering, “Yadon” is Slowpoke’s Japanese name.
The initiative includes a ferry ship with plenty of Slowpoke-themed decorations transporting passengers between Takamatsu and Tonosho, three different Slowpoke Buses from Takamatsu Airport, and even hotel rooms.
If you stay at the Takamatsu Tokyu Rei Hotel, the Kotohira Onsen Kotosankaku, the Marugame Plaza Hotel, or the Shodoshima International Hotel, starting today you can reserve the Slowpoke room, to sleep comfortably with the sleepiest Pokemon. You’ll even receive a special towel to bring home as a memento.
On top of that, at Takamatsu Airport you’ll be able to take a picture with Slowpoke and Alolan Slowpoke thanks to a cutout panel on the first floor of the arrival lobby.
lastly, a special version of the 2014 song Donaiyanen Yadon performed by Hiro has been published and you can check it out below, with lovely sights of Kagawa prefecture and the Slowpoke attractions it offers.
You can also take a look at the attractions mentioned above in an extensive gallery.
Hey everyone! These are the results of the community GOTY - the results of which (resultingly) have been resulted below. This year, 1655 of you submitted a top ten list, for a total of 12670 votes (not everyone always puts in ten games, which is fine!) on 807 different games. Wow! Amazing!
Google has reportedly "deprioritised" its consumer-facing game streaming platform Stadia and now has a "reduced interest" in negotiating blockbuster titles for the service, having largely shifted its focus to selling the services' underlying technology to third-parties.
Stadia's misfortunes are well-documented; despite initial praise for the service's streaming capabilities at launch in 2019, a slow, problematic roll-out meant Google failed to capitalise on initial consumer interest. The extent of Stadia's failings started to became clear when the company announced it was closing its first-party game development studios less that 14 months after launch, with subsequent reports claiming the streaming platform was missing its targets for monthly active users by hundreds of thousands.
Destiny and former Halo developer Bungie was at one point considering launching its own game streaming platform, Business Insider reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
As part of a report about Google's attempts to course correct on its failing Stadia streaming service, Google reportedly pitched its tech to Bungie, which was already exploring its own potential streaming service. Under the white-label deal, Bungie would own content and control the front-end service, but Google technology would support the platform.
Of course, Sony recently announced a decision to purchase Bungie for $3.6 billion. Talks between Bungie and Google apparently made "considerable" progress before the deal, but it remains unclear how the acquisition will impact Google's plans. Bungie has said it will keep supporting Stadia — Destiny 2 has been one of the service's marquee attractions — but Sony has an existing deal with Microsoft on cloud gaming infrastructure.
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Apex Legends has a new Limited Time Mode coming into Season 12: Defiance. I got to play a bit of it before launch and honestly it just makes me wish Titanfall 2 servers were functional again because it’s basically a Titanfall 2 multiplayer mode in Apex. Here’s how the mode works.
Control is basically like Domination. Two teams of nine compete to hold three different points. You’ll be given unlimited Syringes and Medkits to use to heal your base health throughout the match but your shield will regen on its own after eight seconds of you not taking any damage. You’ll have five different loadouts to choose from before spawning into the match and these options will change daily. You can customize the optics for the weapon sets you do choose, like you can in Arenas. These weapons you spawn with will have infinite ammo as well. Control is much faster than Battle Royale or Arenas since you do respawn after a short timer and it’s all about defending or attacking points. Controlling a zone will give you points every second and the more zones you have, the more points you get per second. The first team to reach the score of 1250 wins.