Author: Joel

Dotemu has officially confirmed the technical performance details for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, the upcoming side-scrolling spin-off in the long-running NINJA GAIDEN franchise. With just days remaining until its global release, the developer shared that the game will run at a locked 60 frames per second on all platforms except for the Nintendo Switch, where it will launch at 30 FPS. While the Switch version is fully playable and features the complete content offering, it will average a 30 FPS experience due to hardware limitations. Dotemu has also clarified that the game will be backward compatible on the newly released Switch…

Sony Pictures’ upcoming reboot of the Resident Evil film franchise is beginning to take shape, with new plot details and directorial comments shedding light on the direction of the project. Set to release on September 18, 2026, the untitled film will be written and directed by Zach Cregger, known for his work on the horror film Barbarian. It will be co-produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions, with Columbia Pictures serving as the film’s distributor. A recent report from industry insider Daniel RPK has revealed a preliminary synopsis for the film. The story centers around Bryan, a relaxed organ courier…

ASUS appears to have mistakenly revealed the European prices for its upcoming handheld gaming devices, the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. According to a leak reportedly originating from ASUS, the standard ROG Xbox Ally will be priced at 599 euros, while the more advanced ROG Xbox Ally X is expected to cost 899 euros. Although an official confirmation is still pending, these figures are now circulating widely, suggesting they are accurate. The handhelds were first unveiled during a recent Xbox showcase, where Microsoft introduced the ROG Xbox Ally series as part of its growing commitment to…

CD Projekt has confirmed that the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 has become one of the console’s top-selling physical titles, securing a position just behind Nintendo’s own first-party releases. This information was revealed by Michał Nowakowski, Joint CEO of CD Projekt, during an internal discussion held alongside the company’s General Meeting, as reported by PAP Biznes. “We are pleased that the Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 is currently one of the best-selling titles in physical distribution, ranking just behind Nintendo’s own first-party titles,” Nowakowski stated. “At the same time, it is worth remembering that this…

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land takes the franchise in a bold new direction. Its darker story and fresh gameplay make it stand out from past Atelier games. Even with big changes, it keeps the series’ core charm—great characters, a sense of adventure, and a world where alchemy is seen as something dangerous. This is the 26th mainline game in Gust’s long-running Atelier series. After so many entries, it makes sense for the developers to shake things up, even though Atelier Ryza showed fans still love the classic style. That’s why Atelier Yumia introduces new action-RPG elements, which might not please die-hard fans of the…

Monolith Soft is one of the most active developers on the Nintendo Switch. They’ve basically built a trilogy of Xenoblade Chronicles games for Nintendo’s hybrid console, and now the final piece of the puzzle, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, is out on Switch. It comes with new content, gameplay tweaks, and visual upgrades that make it the best version of one of the best Wii U exclusives. While it’s part of the Xeno universe, it’s thematically different from the other games—it has a more serious, mature tone, online multiplayer, and lets you create your own avatar as the main character instead…

According to sources from MiddleAgeGaming, The Coalition is reportedly preparing to reveal the highly anticipated Gears of War Collection around June 20, with a scheduled release set for August 2025. The collection is expected to be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and it will be optimized for the PS5 Pro at launch. The collection will include Gears of War 1, Gears of War 2, and Gears of War 3, focusing solely on single-player and cooperative gameplay. However, it has been confirmed that no multiplayer modes will be included in the package. Titles such as Gears of…

Nintendo shares experienced a significant drop, falling by 9.22% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, marking the company’s largest single-day decline since August 2024. The sudden decrease in value comes amid growing concerns that proposed tariffs in the United States could have a substantial impact on console and physical software sales. The U.S. remains the largest market for Nintendo, making any financial strain from trade policies particularly concerning for the company. Industry analyst Serkan Toto shared the development on social media, highlighting that investor fears over potential tariff-related costs are driving uncertainty within the gaming sector. The concern extends beyond Nintendo,…

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a great example of taking a well-known formula and giving it a fresh start with new tools and gameplay improvements that meet modern standards. It’s similar to what Capcom has done with their own franchises, and now Koei Tecmo is doing the same with the latest entry in the Dynasty Warriors series. While the series was initially more popular in Japan, this new game is sure to boost its appeal globally. The series has always been based on the Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms and has seen countless entries over the years. But over time, it…

The next version of the Nintendo Switch, often called the “Switch 2,” is creating a lot of buzz with new leaks. Recently, a patent from Nintendo revealed plans to use AI-powered upscaling technology to optimize games for the console’s cartridges. This new method aims to compress large 4K texture files, making them smaller. By using techniques similar to Nvidia’s DLSS or PlayStation 5 Pro’s PSSR, the technology allows native 1080p assets to be upscaled to 4K resolution. This means that games requiring a lot of storage—such as a native 4K title with a 60GB download size—can fit into the 32GB…