Author: Emil John

Super Smash Bros Ultimate creator Masahiro Sakurai has stated that his work on the game is “finally coming to an end”. Masahiro Sakurai, Super Smash Bros creator, took to Twitter/X to share an update on the on-going development of Super Smash Bros Ultimate since its launch on December 7, 2018. His tweet highlighted today’s release of the Sora amiibo. The Super Smash Bros Ultimate director thanked everyone involved in the creation of the Sora amiibo. He praised the design and the color coding, calling them precise and perfect. Additionally, he said that the sculpt and pose both look good. Sakurai…

Originally conceived as a joint venture between Cygames and PlatinumGames, Granblue Fantasy Relink underwent significant changes during its development, ultimately transitioning to Cygames’ sole control. Despite the shift, the game’s release carried with it ambitious aspirations to impress series fans and establish itself in the action role-playing game genre. At its core, Granblue Fantasy Relink weaves a tale of adventure and discovery, placing players in the role of Gran or their female counterpart, Djeeta. Leading a band of heroes on a quest to uncover the mysteries of Estalucia, a mythical island promising endless possibilities, players are drawn into a world…

Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has explained why the studio’s latest third-person shooter, HELLDIVERS 2, will “never” have a PvP mode. According to Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt, HELLDIVERS 2 will “never” feature a PvP mode because the development team wants to reduce toxic elements from the community. He made this statement in response to a tweet that suggested the development team should add a PvP mode to the game to attract Call of Duty players and to keep the more hardcore players engaged. In his response, Pilestedt stated that the team at Arrowhead Game Studios wants an environment that…

Embracer Group is currently in the process of selling off some of its larger subsidiary game studios, based on the latest information. In its interim report for the third quarter (October-December 2023), Embracer Group has revealed it is currently in the process of selling off some of its larger subsidiary game studios in an effort to strengthen its balance sheet and further reduce capex. According to Embracer, the aforementioned larger structured divestment processes are currently in mature stages. Certain companies might initiate restructuring before any divestment is announced. The company’s overruling principle is to always maximize shareholder value in any…

Capcom’s upcoming action role-playing game, Dragon’s Dogma 2, will not require PS Plus for players to use its online component. The PlayStation Store page for the sequel to Dragon’s Dogma has been updated with information regarding the game, including details regarding its features. The page makes no mention of PS Plus as a requirement for the online component in Dragon’s Dogma 2. As such, players will not need to be subscribed to PlayStation Plus in order to lend or borrow pawns. This is likely due to the game not featuring co-op multiplayer functionality, which would have required matchmaking in some…

The president of Bloober Team has stated that the recent trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake does not represent the “spirit” of the game. Speaking during an interview, Piotr Babieno, president of Bloober Team studio, acknowledged criticism directed at the Silent Hill 2 Remake trailer shown during PlayStation’s State of Play. He believes the trailer does not capture the essence of the game. Criticism mainly focused on its unappealing visuals and perceived stiffness, as evident from YouTube statistics and comments, which garnered a mixed reception. Babieno jokingly remarked that he could have written some of the negative comments himself.…

Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise, Resident Evil, continues to perform well, based on the latest sales figures. The publisher has updated its Platinum titles product data on its official site, and sales figures reveal that the Resident Evil series is continuing to perform well. Additionally, Capcom has confirmed during a recent interview that the release of Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition will mark the end of the project. As a result, no further DLC or additional content is planned for the title. Resident Evil 5 remains the top seller in the series with 14.4 million copies sold, followed by Resident…

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team Ninja’s action role-playing game, Rise of the Ronin, will not be released in Korea. According to an official statement issued by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Rise of the Ronin will not be released in Korea. The publisher has confirmed that the game will not be officially available in the country in any format, including both physical retail copies and digital download. The reason behind Rise of the Ronin not being released in Korea was not specified by Sony Interactive Entertainment. However, the decision was made after online backlash against game director Fumihiko Yasuda’s comment, in which…

Xbox fans are seemingly review bombing Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arrowhead Game Studios’ third-person shooter, HELLDIVERS 2. Twitter user XboxSX89, who is known for being a diehard Xbox fan, shared a screenshot of their Metacritic user score for the PlayStation console exclusive. They gave HELLDIVERS 2 a score of zero and stated that their “part” is done, suggesting that Xbox fans may be collectively review bombing the game. A quick look at Metacritic indicates that the game does indeed have a somewhat unusual amount of negative reviews. While some of them are undoubtedly due to genuine issues with HELLDIVERS 2,…

Several new titles in Capcom’s survival horror game series, Resident Evil, have been greenlit by the publisher, including remakes, based on the latest rumor. AestheticGamer (aka Dusk Golem), who is known for his insight on projects that are in development at Capcom, took to Discord to share Capcom has greenlit several new Resident Evil titles in the last year or so, including some remakes. Golem didn’t specify which Resident Evil remakes have been greenlit, though remakes of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 are a safe bet. It’s also likely that the publisher may be interested in working on…