Author: Emil John

Forza Horizon 5 appears to have crossed a major sales milestone on PlayStation 5, with 2 million units sold within its first month on the platform. This detail was not shared through an official announcement but was discovered in the professional profile of a Turn 10 Studios game designer, Harrison B., who listed the figure as part of his contributions to the franchise on LinkedIn. In the job description, Harrison noted that he “created cross-platform feature designs enabling Forza Horizon 5 (PS5, 2025) to sell 2 million units in one month on PS5 alone.” While unconfirmed by Microsoft or Playground…

Newly surfaced information appears to shed light on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, the unannounced but widely speculated next game from Naughty Dog. The report, based on what is claimed to be hands-on experience with internal builds from February to May of this year, suggests a hybrid of narrative-driven action and exploratory science fiction, rooted in themes of cosmic ruin and religious apocalypse. Described by the anonymous source as a fusion between The Last of Us Part II and Dark Souls, the game reportedly utilizes a “nested sandbox” design rather than a fully open world. The structure is said to feature…

Masahiro Sakurai, the celebrated creator behind the Super Smash Bros. and Kirby series, has voiced concern over the current state of large-scale game development, describing it as increasingly time-consuming and unsustainable. In his recent remarks, Sakurai reflected on the growing complexity of modern game production and pointed to generative AI as a potential solution for improving development efficiency. “Frankly speaking, the future is very unclear,” Sakurai admitted when asked about the direction of the gaming industry. He explained that as games grow in scale and scope, the time and effort needed to produce them have reached unsustainable levels. “I do…

Following the announcement that The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online Classics library, many fans have questioned whether this rules out a potential HD re-release for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. However, according to a new report from Kinda Funny Games, Nintendo has clarified that nothing is off the table. In a conversation recapped by the outlet, it was stated that a Nintendo representative responded quickly to speculation, saying, “No, all options are on the table.” While no official confirmation was given, the statement implies that the availability of Wind Waker on NSO…

The debate surrounding artificial intelligence in the gaming industry continues to intensify, with Baldur’s Gate 3 voice actor Samantha Béart strongly opposing its use for cost-cutting. In a recent interview with Edge, Béart criticized gaming executives who push AI adoption solely to reduce expenses, warning that this short-sighted strategy could ultimately lead to reputational damage and the collapse of their companies. Béart, who played Karlach in Larian Studios’ critically acclaimed RPG, emphasized that AI replacing voice actors is not an option creatives will accept. She noted that such a move would effectively eliminate careers in voice acting, making it clear…

A new rumor has surfaced regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that the upcoming console may feature a 120Hz LCD display with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and HDR support. This claim originates from Famiboards user Secretboy, who previously provided accurate information about the system’s GPU performance before official details on clock speeds were leaked. Back in January, Secretboy first mentioned that the Switch 2 would support 120Hz and VRR, stating that this would help optimize the handheld experience. He also claimed that the system would deliver 3 TFLOPS of performance when docked and around half of that in handheld mode.…

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds has made an explosive debut, setting new records in the U.S. gaming market. According to Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, the title’s launch week dollar sales were the largest since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Notably, PC was the lead platform, with Steam accounting for more than half of the game’s total dollar sales. Monster Hunter Wilds Dominates February Sales Charts In a series of posts on BlueSky, Piscatella revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds was the best-selling game of February across all major platforms—PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The game’s launch month sales more than doubled…

It appears that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra could be arriving just in time for the holiday season. During a recent interview, voice actor Khary Payton, who plays Black Panther in the game, provided insight into the title’s potential release window. Speaking to The Direct at MultiCon in Los Angeles, Payton mentioned that while the team is “still working” on the project, they are currently expecting the game to launch around Christmas. This statement provides the first indication of a specific release timeframe, as the game was previously only confirmed for a general 2025 launch. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra…

Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon appears to have new preorder bonuses and DLC linked to Destiny 2, according to information found in SteamDB. Updates to Bungie’s Steam backend have revealed new editions of Marathon along with packages that seem to be tied to preorder incentives. Additionally, there are references to in-game rewards for Destiny 2 that unlock upon purchasing Marathon, which are likely cosmetic items. This discovery was originally reported by members of the SteamDB Discord server, who have been tracking changes to Bungie’s listings. While there are no official details yet, the presence of these files suggests that Bungie…

The recent imposition of tariffs by former U.S. President Donald Trump could have far-reaching consequences for the video game industry, particularly for physical game production. With a 25% tariff now placed on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, alongside an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports—bringing the total to 20%—analysts warn that these measures could drive publishers toward an all-digital future. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana weighed in on the matter, highlighting that Mexico is a key hub for the production of physical video game discs for North America. In a post on Bluesky, he speculated that the increased…