Gearbox Software has revealed that Borderlands 4 will move away from the heavy reliance on toilet humor that characterized its predecessor, Borderlands 3. Narrative director Sam Winkler discussed this on social media, noting that while humor remains central to the series, the tone will shift towards something more balanced and potentially more refined. The Borderlands franchise is known for its chaotic energy and offbeat humor. However, Borderlands 3 faced significant criticism for leaning too heavily into juvenile jokes, particularly those involving scatological themes. Winkler addressed this directly, stating, “I remain firm in my criticism of BL3’s overabundance of toilet humor.”…
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Capcom has revealed its commitment to re-activating dormant intellectual properties as part of its strategy to expand its lineup of major releases. In a recent announcement, the company confirmed the development of Onimusha Way of the Sword, the first new title in the series in over two decades, alongside the start of a sequel project for the beloved Okami. Highlighting its intentions, Capcom stated, “In addition to regularly releasing major new titles each year, Capcom is focusing on re-activating dormant IPs that haven’t had a new title launch recently.” This approach aligns with the company’s goal of catering to long-time…
Bandai Namco recently announced that Elden Ring, the critically acclaimed action RPG co-developed with FromSoftware, has sold more than 28 million copies globally. This achievement firmly establishes Elden Ring as one of the most successful games in modern gaming history, surpassing the lifetime sales of FromSoftware’s renowned Dark Souls franchise, which previously reported over 27 million copies sold. The announcement was made during the reveal of a new spin-off game, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This upcoming title, slated for a worldwide release in 2025, will expand the universe of Elden Ring. The announcement of Nightreign comes as Elden Ring is still…
Tekken 8 might soon introduce Ichiban Kasuga, the protagonist of Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as its fourth DLC fighter. This claim comes from a reliable leaker who previously revealed the identities of three newcomers added to Tekken 8 months before their official announcement. If accurate, Ichiban will join Heihachi, Lidia, and Eddy as the latest addition to the game’s post-launch roster. The upcoming fighter is expected to be revealed during The Game Awards 2024, coinciding with the conclusion of Tekken 8’s first season. Speculation suggests this will be a high-profile guest character, with names like…
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has been ruled ineligible for BAFTA’s prestigious Best Game award. According to BAFTA’s criteria, this category exclusively recognizes full games released for the first time within the past year. Expansions, updates, and downloadable content (DLC) fall outside this scope but are considered under the Evolving Game category instead. A BAFTA spokesperson clarified this approach in a statement to Eurogamer, explaining, “Our Best Game category specifically recognises full games which have released for the first time in the past year. DLC, along with other updates and enhancements made to games originally released before 25th November…
In a recent interview, Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, shed light on the company’s approach to releasing games on platforms beyond Xbox, such as the PlayStation 5. Booty emphasized that decisions regarding exclusivity and release windows are made on a case-by-case basis, with each studio operating under unique circumstances. Booty explained that production timelines play a pivotal role in determining how and when games might arrive on other platforms. “We are very much making the [exclusivity and windowing] decisions on a game-by-game basis. And each of our studios is in a little bit of a different position,” he…
Fortnite keeps breaking records with its crazy popular live events! Last night, they had the Fortnite Remix Finale, and a whopping 14.3 million players jumped into the game to watch it. This totally crushed their old record from Travis Scott’s concert back in 2020, which had 12.3 million players. And that’s not even counting the millions who watched on Twitch and YouTube! This event outdid some other big ones too. More people watched this than the 9.8 million at the Times Square Remix launch, the 5.6 million for October’s Doctor Doom boss battle, and the 10 million at last year’s…
Fans of the God of War series may have something extraordinary to look forward to in 2025. According to multiple rumors and a listing spotted on the website Instant Gaming, Sony Interactive Entertainment is allegedly working on a God of War Greek Saga Remastered. The listing points to a 2025 release, possibly coinciding with the series’ 20th anniversary. This rumor stems from a report by Chinese insider Lunatic Ignus, who claimed on Discord that Nixxes Software, known for its PC ports and remastering efforts, is spearheading the project. The remastered collection is said to include all the iconic games from the original Greek…
The Yakuza community is buzzing with rumors that Yakuza Kiwami 3 might be in the works after a new post on Ichiban’s social media account. The post features a new model of Mack Shinozuka, a fan-favorite character from Yakuza 3. Mack, who went from being a track star to a pro photographer and owner of the photojournalism site MacSiv, is a memorable character from the original game. What’s got fans excited is how detailed this new model looks. While it’s not unusual for new models to be made for promotional stuff, RGG Studio is known for reusing assets, so fans…
Sony is reportedly gearing up to launch a new limited edition PS5 DualSense controller themed after the game Helldivers 2. Reliable insider billbil-kun leaked that the Helldivers 2 controller is expected to release in 2024, following themed releases like the Astro Bot and Fortnite controllers. Unlike the region-specific Monster Hunter Wilds DualSense controller, limited to East Asia, the Helldivers 2 controller will be available worldwide, including North America and Europe. This expanded availability will allow fans globally to secure this collector’s item. While the official announcement and release dates remain unknown, sources speculate that the controller could be unveiled later…