The gaming world has lost one of its most influential and uncompromising creators. Tomonobu Itagaki, the legendary designer best known for creating Dead or Alive, founding Team Ninja, and revitalizing Ninja Gaiden, has passed away.… Remembering Tomonobu Itagaki: The Visionary Behind Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden
When Capcom first released Resident Evil in 1996, it didn’t just launch a franchise—it defined an entire genre. Survival horror as we know it owes much of its DNA to that eerie Spencer Mansion, its… Returning to the Mansion: Why the Original Resident Evil Still Matters in 2025
After nearly two decades shaping the look and feel of one of gaming’s most iconic universes, Halo’s longtime art director has left 343 Industries—and not quietly. His farewell message, cryptic and tinged with frustration, suggests… No ease times at Halo Studios with surprising departure
Microsoft has once again raised eyebrows—and subscription fees—with its latest overhaul of Xbox Game Pass. In a sweeping update that redefines tier benefits and pricing, the tech giant is asking players to pay up to… Xbox Game Pass Gets Pricier—Again: What Microsoft Promises and What Players Are Saying
Ubisoft has officially launched its new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, marking a pivotal shift in how the publisher manages its most iconic franchises. The studio, partly owned by Tencent, begins operations with a mandate to oversee… Vantage Studios is the spinoff from Ubisoft and Tencent to house major IPs
Every year, Call of Duty: Next sets the stage for the franchise’s future. But 2025’s showcase wasn’t just another hype cycle—it was a bombshell of first-time reveals that reshaped expectations for Black Ops 7, Zombies,… Get your expectations setup with all Call Of Duty Next 2025 announcements
GOG.com has once again cracked open the vault, bringing back a lineup of games that shaped entire genres. These aren’t just titles—they’re cultural artifacts, each with a story that explains why they still matter today.… These are the 7 classic joining the GOG Preservation Program for September 2025
Jason Schreier’s recent Bloomberg editorial, “The Video-Game Industry Has a Problem: There Are Too Many Games”, is both a sharp diagnosis and a deliberately provocative framing of a truth the industry has been circling for… Editorial Reaction: “Too Many Games” — Jason Schreier’s Provocation and the Industry’s Reality
When Rockstar Games released Bully in 2006, it was unlike anything else in their catalog. Known for the sprawling chaos of Grand Theft Auto and the gritty Western drama of Red Dead Revolver, Rockstar instead… Bully 2: The Rockstar Sequel That Never Was
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 wasn’t just another stop on Xbox’s global tour—it was a statement. A statement that Microsoft is doubling down on Japan, on legacy franchises, and on the cultural bridges that gaming… Xbox at Tokyo Game Show 2025: A Showcase of Legacy, Innovation, and Global Reach