Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is a Thrilling But Imperfect Samurai Revival

Zackery Cuevas — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

After two decades of silence, Onimusha is back with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a wonderful revival of the fan-favorite franchise.

Onimusha has always been an interesting anomaly in Capcom’s library of franchises. Originally conceived in 1997 as a Resident Evil game set in feudal Japan, the first entry in the samurai action adventure series was released early in the PlayStation 2’s life cycle. And while it may have seemed like …

Silver Palace Is a Compelling Palate Cleanser for Stale Gacha Game Tropes

Gabriel Zamora — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Developer Silver Studio trades tired gacha cliches for quality storytelling, high-stakes detective work, and combo-centric combat. Here are my thoughts, based on a recent closed beta test.

Gacha games far too often fall into the same narrative and gameplay tropes. You choose a gender, input a name, and wake up with amnesia. No matter how good the story, the titles almost universally suffer from glacially slow starts. Silver Palace (coming to Android, iOS, PC, and PS5) is …

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PS5 vs. Xbox: Which Is the Best Console to Buy for GTA 6?

Jordan Minor — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:53 +0000
GTA 6 arrives on Nov. 19, but you should decide how you want to play it right now. I break down what you need to know before purchasing a system for the open-world crime epic.
Grand Theft Auto VI, 2026's most talked-about video game, is right around the corner. Developer Rockstar Games gave the world an extended look via a Netflix special that showcased actual gameplay from the highly anticipated, open-world crime caper. …

Glow-Up or AI Slop? Nvidia's Controversial DLSS 5 Leaks Early Through Mods

Michael Kan — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:20:49 +0000
The AI-powered DLSS 5 isn't expected until the fall, but a leaked file has paved the way for the modding community to start using the feature on various PC games.
Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5, which will bring AI-powered photorealism to PC games, is expected to launch this fall. But it looks like the feature leaked early, paving the way for the modding community to experiment and add it to various games. …

GTA 6 Extended Look Trailer Is Here. Watch 26 Minutes of New Gameplay

Michael Kan — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:45:34 +0000
The trailer first landed on Netflix, but the in-depth gameplay look has now hit YouTube.
Rockstar Games released an official extended trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 on Thursday, Aug. 27, but you needed Netflix to be among the first to see it. Six hours later, Rockstar Games uploaded the trailer to YouTube, which you can view for free below. You …

Four New Monthly Games Hit PlayStation Plus This September. Is It Time to Resubscribe?

Jason Cohen — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:45 +0000
Is Sony's monthly gaming subscription worth the price in September? Here's how to decide if this month's game selection tips the scales in your favor.
Is now the right time to re-up your PlayStation Plus subscription? The cost of gaming keeps getting more expensive with Sony hiking the price of its consoles. With the announcement that it plans to

A Nintendo-Like Pivot Isn't Enough to Make Me Love The Duskbloods

Jordan Minor — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The upcoming Switch 2 exclusive experiments with bold new multiplayer ideas, but FromSoftware's longstanding design annoyances remain intact.
The most shocking reveal from last year's Nintendo Switch 2 debut showcase was The Duskbloods, the next major game from FromSoftware. As the makers of Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Elden Ring, FromSoftware has well-established game design sensibilities. So the team suddenly …

Dual Override Feels Like Classic Mega Man, But It's Playing It Too Safe

Zackery Cuevas — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Slated for a 2027 release, Mega Man: Dual Override features fresh gameplay mechanics but familiar platforming and difficulty. Here are my thoughts on it, based on the Gamescom 2026 demo.
Capcom's been on a hot streak lately. Fans of its Resident Evil and Street Fighter games have enjoyed an embarrassment of riches over the past few years, but Mega Man die-hards have been left in the dust. Sure, Capcom's released …

With the Dark Arisen DLC, Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Now the RPG I Wanted at Launch

Gabriel Zamora — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Expanded skill slots, multiple saves, and the return of cursed loot add the addictive loop I wish were present in the base title. Check out my gameplay deep dive based on a hand-on demo ahead of Dark Arisen's Oct. 9 release.
Ahead of Gamescom, Capcom invited me to a hands-on demo of Dragon's Dogma 2's newest expansion, Dark Arisen, and I'm happy to report that it fixes some of the action-RPG's biggest issues that have persisted since the base game's 2024 debut. The expansion features six skill …

It's Almost Time. How to Access the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta

Jason Cohen — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:34:57 +0000
COD's Modern Warfare 4 early access beta wraps up today, but the five-day open beta goes live on Friday. Here's how to join in on the action.
Get ready. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the next big release in Activision's long-running shooter franchise, comes out on October 23, 2026. But if you can't wait that long to get your hands on a new COD, you can join the Open Beta to …

Don't Fall for It: A Purported 'GTA 6 Demo' for PC Is Just Malware

Michael Kan — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:41:17 +0000
Antivirus provider Malwarebytes warns that the malicious 'gta6_installer' is designed to steal passwords and cookies from users' computers.
A hacker has been exploiting the ongoing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks by circulating a fake Windows demo that’s actually malware.
Antivirus provider Malwarebytes discovered the malicious demo on a couple of imposter websites (gta6demo[.]eu and gta6demo[.]us) that …

Amazon, Twitch Sued for Using Streamers' Content for AI Training Without Consent

Jibin Joseph — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:27 +0000
The lawsuit claims Amazon breached an implied contract by making its training program opt out.
Earlier this month, Twitch revealed that its parent company, Amazon, uses streamers’ content for AI training unless they opt out. The move triggered backlash from the Twitch community and has now led to a lawsuit.
As Courthouse News …

I'll Be Honest, I'm Dreading the Launch of GTA 6

Jordan Minor — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:44:50 +0000
Grand Theft Auto VI is almost here, but the online discussion is already exhausting for reviewers like me. Buckle up for Nov. 19, when critics, culture-war soldiers, and trolls will unleash their takes.
From exclusive Netflix reveals to $100 preorders to leaked footage from hackers demanding the return of physical media, Grand Theft Auto VI continues to invent new ways to …

Problems With PC Games? Latest Windows 11 Update May Be to Blame

James Peckham — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:58:54 +0000
Players are reporting that titles freeze or close unexpectedly, according to a Microsoft update.
Are your PC games not working as expected? Microsoft says it’s investigating an issue with its latest Windows 11 updates that may be behind problems affecting at least three popular tiles.
According to a new support center message from Microsoft, it is investigating whether the …

US Army Unit Lets Soldiers Play GTA 6 on Launch Day If They Reenlist

Michael Kan — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:52:10 +0000
The army unit came up with the GTA 6 pass idea to help reach its reenlistment goals. 'We want to retain the best talent,' says the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
Some gamers might be taking a sick day to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it finally releases Thursday, November 19th. It turns out a US army unit has been seizing on the launch too by offering soldiers four days off to play the game so long as they enlist. …

Vigilante or Crypto Scammer? A New GTA 6 Leaker Emerges

Michael Kan — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:02:46 +0000
The mysterious culprit behind the new Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks has been releasing more footage of the upcoming game while encouraging the public to donate to their own meme coin.
A mysterious group is leaking new footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its official release, suggesting a copy of the game might have been stolen.
The group behind the leaks, called “CyberLeek,” made waves on Tuesday after it began posting images and then in-game clips allegedly taken from …

Star Citizen's Latest Livestream Showed Many Bugs, Performance Issues

Jon Martindale — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:14:39 +0000
Developer Cloud Imperium Games intended to use the event to show gamers what Star Citizen is supposed to look like.
Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games hosted a livestream of its latest early access version of the game, and it all went horribly wrong, as PC Gamer reports. Despite being played by the people making the game, hosted on private servers with no network latency, …

Xbox Game Pass Adds 10 New Games for Late August and September. Time to Resubscribe?

Jason Cohen — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:35:17 +0000
Xbox just released the second half of August's Game Pass titles. Is a Day One release enough to justify signing up or resubscribing? Here's how to decide.
Xbox just announced its late-August and early-September titles for Game Pass. Between the upcoming Day One release of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Halo's arrival earlier this month, it might be time to sign up or resubscribe.
It's been a rough time for the gaming giant between restructurings, layoffs, …

Want to Upgrade Your Switch Games to Switch 2? It Might Cost You Nothing (or $20 per Game)

Jason Cohen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:38:23 +0000
Some Switch games you already own can be upgraded into enhanced Switch 2 titles, but the cost structure is pretty confusing. Here's how much you can expect to pay for the upgrade packs to your favorite games.
Video game prices have been slowly creeping up for years. When the Nintendo Switch first launched in 2017, full-priced games were $60. Then, PlayStation and Xbox first-party releases jumped to $70 in 2020. Nintendo followed suit in 2023 with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a movie I was very skeptical of after years of disliking modern Spider-Man films, my biggest question was, "Why is Spider-Man fighting The Hand?” It turns out the answer was incredibly obvious: "Spider-Man fighting ninjas is really …

Amazon Is Using Twitch Content for AI Training: Here's How You Can Opt Out

Jibin Joseph — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:38:40 +0000
All users are enrolled in the AI training program by default. 'If it was opt in, nobody would opt in,' says Twitch's chief product officer, Mike Minton.
Twitch has confirmed that its parent company, Amazon, uses the platform’s content for AI training, and users will need to opt out of the program if they don't like it.
It’s unclear when Amazon began using Twitch users' content for AI training; it

The Best Android Games for 2026: Your Next Mobile Gaming Addiction Starts Here

Jordan Minor, Gabriel Zamora — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:35:21 +0000
Whether you want epic adventures or five-minute time killers, these 30 standout titles for your Android phone or tablet deliver serious fun.

Marvel Tokon's Anime-Inspired Excellence Cured My Superhero Fatigue

Jordan Minor — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The stylish new fighting game breathes new Japanese life into familiar American superheroes, a crossover that's East meets West at its best. Here are my impressions.
My biggest question going into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a movie I was very skeptical of after years of disliking modern Spider-Man films, was "why is Spider-Man fighting random ninjas?” Then I saw the movie and realized the answer was incredibly simple: "Spider-Man …

Game Developer Claims Gemini Served Up Data Only Available in Private Google Doc

Jon Martindale — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:40:44 +0000
The name of a new character for Klub Kofta Studio's Operation Octo was only available in a Google Doc, but Gemini somehow mentioned it to a fan.
A game developer claims Google's Gemini chatbot has revealed a key detail about their upcoming game update that had only been shared in a private Google Doc, Polygon reports.
Klub Kofta Studio's Operation Octo is a cutesy tower defense game …

Roblox Admits Deleting Your Data Triggers a 600-Step Process

Justyn Newman — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:28:04 +0000
At Black Hat, Roblox revealed that deleting one user's data can trigger more than 600 tasks, raising questions about whether user privacy is truly a priority.
LAS VEGAS—Roblox isn’t just a simple game creation engine anymore. It’s grown into a massive social platform that blends elements of Steam, VR Chat, and Fortnite. With more than 132 million daily active users, around half of whom are minors, ensuring user privacy …

I Played Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and It Might Be Capcom's Best Switch 2 Game

Zackery Cuevas — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000
The demon-slaying samurai game is headed to Nintendo's console without too many compromises. Here are my impressions of its Switch 2 demo ahead of its Sept. 4 launch.
Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has received immense support from third-party studios, but few compare to Capcom’s output. This year alone, Capcom has released Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, and Resident Evil …

New GTA 6 Trailer Is Coming Soon, But It'll Be a Netflix Exclusive for a Few Hours

Michael Kan — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:29:20 +0000
The 'extended look' trailer lands on Aug. 27, but Netflix subscribers get a six-hour head start.
Rockstar Games is ready to unleash an even longer trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, providing a deeper look at the much-anticipated game before its November release. But this time, the company is premiering the video exclusively on Netflix.
This morning, Rockstar announced the trailer, titled “Grand …

It's Only Been 24 Hours, But I Can't Stop Thinking About Big Walk, the Brilliant Co-Op Hit

Zackery Cuevas — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:12:56 +0000
Big Walk is just as inventive as Untitled Goose Game, House House's previous mayhem-filled release, but with an approach that's all about communication.
Sometimes a game releases that's so clever and innovative, it knocks you off your feet and reminds you of what is possible in an interactive medium. For me, that game is Big Walk ($19.99; reviewed on PC, also available on macOS, PlayStation 5, and

The Best Video Games for Kids in 2026

Jordan Minor — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:25:39 +0000
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Hey Sony, I'm Ready to Go All-Digital. Just Let Me Own My Games

Jordan Minor — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:12 +0000
A digital-only PlayStation doesn't mean I should turn over all my ownership rights to game publishers. Here's how gamers can work together to create a brighter future for the hobby.
Starting in 2028, Sony will no longer produce PlayStation discs. It's a move that's sparked a heated social media backlash and a planned boycott later this month. I get it. This new world of digital-only gaming is …

Big Walk Review: Beyond the 'Friendslop' Label, a Quietly Brilliant Game

Zackery Cuevas — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:09:21 +0000
Developer House House's newest multiplayer title is just as experimental as its mayhem-filled Untitled Goose Game, but with an approach that's less chaotic and more profound.
You may not recognize Australian indie developer House House, but chances are you know its viral hit, Untitled Goose Game, a sandbox title where you play as a mischievous goose. However, House House’s latest venture, Big Walk ($19.99; reviewed on PC, also available on macOS,

Charity Bundle for Laid-Off Gaming Workers Tops $100,000 Goal in 3 Days

Bee Wertheimer — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:08:30 +0000
Proceeds go toward a hardship fund that includes payouts of up to $5,000 depending on need, says the United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA).
The state of the gaming industry is the bleakest it’s ever been. For several years now, developers have suffered through wave after wave of mass layoffs—the most recent being a combined 3,200 cuts at Xbox—causing countless workers to lose …

Super Mario Sunshine Is Coming to Switch 2. It's Time to Embrace This Truly Weird Game

Bee Wertheimer — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:44:07 +0000
In a world that increasingly favors perfect averages and hyper-smooth edges, Sunshine’s jagged, funky design is a much-needed breath of fresh air.
Nintendo just announced some great news for gamers with good taste: Super Mario Sunshine is coming to Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members will be able to splash their way through Isle Delfino starting Aug. 13. Between this and Splatoon Raiders, every …

Sony Heard Backlash Over Dropping PlayStation Discs, Plans to Press Ahead

James Peckham — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:40:06 +0000
Despite boycott threats, Sony says it plans to 'cautiously move this forward.'
Despite the online backlash, Sony has no plans to reverse its decision to end PlayStation disc sales as of January 2028. It has seen the pushback from gamers since announcing the move on July 1, but will "cautiously move this forward."
After Sony’s recent …

I'm Hyped for Gears of War: E-Day, Except for the Nerfed Shotgun

Gabriel Zamora — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Gears of War: E-Day keeps the series' signature heft but adds new mobility options. Here are my impressions of its multiplayer modes ahead of its Oct. 6 launch.
A few days ago, I got my hands on Gears of War: E-Day, the newest entry in Xbox's long-running franchise. To be clear, there was no campaign content to explore; my demo focused on E-Day's multiplayer mode. Still, I enjoyed my time with this aspect of the upcoming

After Split With Xbox, Double Fine Lays Off 23 for 'Survival of Our Studio'

Bee Wertheimer — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:40:59 +0000
The Psychonauts studio laid off a quarter of its staff following Xbox's massive restructuring plan.
Psychonauts studio Double Fine Productions laid off a quarter of its staff yesterday, three weeks after Xbox announced a massive restructuring that included laying off 3,200 employees of its own and spinning off four studios, including Double Fine.
Double Fine confirmed the …

Mark Your Calendars: PlayStation Gamers Plan Massive August Boycott

Bee Wertheimer — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:49:53 +0000
Next month, game preservation group DoesItPlay wants PlayStation users to avoid logins, play sessions, and purchases for a week over the decision to ditch physical disc sales.
PlayStation users are going through it. Sony angered gamers recently by announcing it would end physical disc sales by 2028, and on Friday, the PlayStation Network went down temporarily, leaving players without access to digital games …

Xbox Says Day-Long Outage Is Resolved. Here's What Happened

James Peckham — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:40:32 +0000
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet blames the outage on the failure of a licensing service that triggered sign-in scenarios to fail and took down multiple services across the platform.
UPDATE 8:30 p.m. ET: Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet said his team has traced today's outage to the failure of a licensing service that "Xbox depends on." That triggered sign-in scenarios to fail, followed by "many scenarios that require an entitlement check...such as listing out your Full Library and launching …

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