AI-generated media is a point of contention for many, creatives included, and it appears that Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu is no exception. In a new digitally translated interview with JASRAC Magazine, the series’ composer explained that, despite changes in game music and a rise in AI utilization, he’s unlikely to try it himself. His […]
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When Yakuza and Like a Dragon character Goro Majima warned Kiryu he was everywhere, he wasn’t kidding. Publisher SEGA and SHINOBI developer Lizardcube announced that the snakeskin jacket-donning character will be the final guest villain for the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC. The iconic “Mad Dog of Shimano” will go toe-to-toe with
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Welcome to your anniversary party, Agent 47. IO Interactive, the independent game studio behind blockbuster assassin series HITMAN is celebrating a quarter-century of tactical takedowns, costume changes, sedative-spiked champagne, and many a job well done with some special goodies. In a new press release, IO announced the release of a special PlayStation 5 physical-only limited
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Game studio Quantic Dream — the group behind hits like Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls, and Heavy Rain — announced Spellcasters, a “competitive multiplayer experience.” In a blog post on the studio’s website, founder David Cage laid out the changes unfolding at Quantic Dream including team expansion and news of its new Paris headquarters,
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Bladesong, the intricate indie swordmaking game from Mythwright and SUN AND SERPENT creations, has surpassed 100,000 Steam Wishlist additions. The innovative swordsmith simulator launched a free playable demo as part of Steam’s thrice-annual Next Fest event. Bladesong is launching in Early Access later this year, and the team behind it hopes to capture would-be artisans’ attention through
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Retro games publisher Acclaim has welcomed another member to its Advisory Board. On Tuesday, the brand announced via press release that seasoned media exec Tiago Teixeira Correia has joined the Acclaim team. The resurrected games company returned in March 2025 after filing for bankruptcy more than two decades ago. A group of industry investors acquired
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After a weekend of speculative social media posts, Microsoft is denying reports that Target, Walmart, and other big-name American retailers have removed Xbox consoles, games, and peripherals from shelves. In a statement shared with Windows Central, the tech giant said that “Target and Walmart, among other retailers, remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and
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What year is it?! The iconic Croc — yes, that one — is back in Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Platinum Edition, now available on Steam. The titular protagonist has been one of gaming’s most recognizable characters since leaping onto his first floating platform in 1997. Steam users can nab the all-new Platinum Edition now,
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