This reassessment of Nintendo’s summoning-character patent by the USPTO, due to similar concepts found in earlier patents, could potentially open up a new era in video game development, allowing other studios more freedom in incorporating this popular mechanic in their games.
Look forward to a diverse selection of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in November, featuring the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and other exciting titles like Dead Static Drive, Egging On, Whiskerwood, Voidtrain, Great God Grove, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Pigeon Simulator, Relic Hunters Legend, and Winter Burrow!
Get ready to re-live the thrilling F1 action from “F1: The Movie” with the new LEGO Speed Champions APXGP Team Race Car set, featuring Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce minifigures! Available in January 2026 for €27.99.
Star Wars: Visions explores the limitless storytelling potential of the Star Wars universe, presenting fresh perspectives and honoring influential creators through a diverse range of standalone tales, both within and beyond the established narrative.
Experience a unique blend of Western and Japanese influences in Loulan: The Cursed Land, an upcoming action game from Chillyroom, where history meets fantasy, and the cursed Sands warrior battles in stylized far-western landscapes.
Nintendo’s collaboration with Laced Records to release vinyl records of Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack marks a unique exploration of Western audiences’ interest in physical music formats, potentially expanding distribution beyond digital platforms.
Congratulations to Yuji Horii on receiving Japan’s highest state decoration for his exceptional work in gaming and the impactful Dragon Quest series, joining esteemed company such as Go Nagai, Joe Hisaishi, Olivia Newton-John, and Koichi Sugiyama!
Keanu Reeves and Mike Pondsmith’s shared enthusiasm for a Johnny Silverhand comeback in Cyberpunk 2 or Project Orion has sparked excitement among fans, promising a stronger connection to the first game’s sequel.
Kojima Productions is taking proactive steps towards promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity, going beyond training and policy with practical measures like All-Gender Bathrooms and the Laurier at Work initiative.
Kojima, after watching Scorsese’s “Mr. Scorsese,” found renewed creative energy and admiration for the filmmaker, while also appreciating Brazilian film “Still I Rise” and emphasizing the importance of sleep for health even in his demanding work schedule.