Borderlands 4, set to launch in 2025, continues its legacy with new Vault Hunters, a formidable Time Keeper antagonist, and the promise of enhanced graphics on next-gen consoles, all while retaining its signature blend of narrative, exploration, and loot-driven action.
Get ready to swing into action with “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” coming early in 2025, featuring 80 levels, two-player cooperative play, and a new ‘modern mode’ for beginners on January 16th.
Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors Origins demo, boasting over a million downloads and enhanced with Souls-like mechanics and an improved 3D engine, now faces the task of converting these excited players into full game purchasers ahead of its January 17th release.
While Dragon Age: The Veilguard received critical acclaim with an 82% Metacritic score, its user rating of 3.8/10 and potential sales shortfall of 1 million copies suggest a divide between Bioware’s internal success and external public response, indicating possible alienation of parts of the original fanbase due to shifts in storytelling and DEI themes.
Despite initial criticism for its bugs and poor optimization on PC, STALKER 2 has released a significant 1.0.1 update addressing over 650 issues, though acknowledges further months of work are needed to reach expected quality standards.
Despite Bandai Namco Entertainment’s extensive promotion featuring Anya Chalotra and a multi-media approach, Unknown 9 Awakening received a disappointing Metacritic score of 59% and a low user rating of 1.7/10, with French media notably excluded from testing the game due to lack of press codes.
As Shuhei Yoshida steps down from Sony Interactive Entertainment at 60 after three decades, his legacy of making PlayStation more accessible and popular, especially through his support for indie games and expansion in Asian markets, will continue to shape the gaming industry.
Troy Baker is set to reprise his role, fueling excitement for potential Joel Miller appearances in ‘The Last of Us 3’ and Naughty Dog’s mysterious new game project after a four-year hiatus.
Get ready for a Virtua Fighter resurgence, as SEGA’s PC-exclusive remaster, R.E.V.O., promises enhanced visuals and smoother online play this winter.
Japan’s animated remake of the French series Cat’s Eyes, set to stream on Disney+, sparks curiosity as creator Tsukasa Hōjō ponders modern audiences’ acceptance of its traditionally provocative sex appeal.