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Nintendo has released a new trailer for its Xenoblade Chronicles X remaster for Nintendo Switch, and confirmed a bonus DLC pack for specific versions. As previously announced,Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will release for Switch on July 06, 2025, featuring enhanced visuals, added story elements and more, according to the platform holder. Originally released in 2015 and developed byMonolith Soft, Xenoblade Chronicles X is the second game in the Xenoblade Chronicles series....

Koei Tecmo has announced Nioh 3. The game is planned for 2026. A new trailer debuted alongside the game’s announcement duringPlayStation‘sState of Playstream on Wednesday. “To help celebrate the game’s announcement, we’re releasing a free limited-time demo of Nioh 3 exclusively onPlayStation 5, available today,”Team NinjaheadFumihiko Yasudaannounced. “In Nioh 3, the protagonist is a young warrior poised to become the next Shogun,” Yasuda added. “Why is he dedicated to battling against yokai?...

October’s PlayStation Plus games have seemingly been revealed ahead of Sony’s official announcement. According to user Billbill-Kun onDealabs– whocorrectly leaked last month’s PS Plus line-upahead of its official unveiling – October’s free titles will be Hell Let Loose (PS5),Mortal KombatX (PS4) and PGA Tour2K21 (PS4). According to the site, proof of the leak has been submitted and verified by its moderators. Going bySony’s typical schedule, the October PS Plus games should be officially announced within the next few days....

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that he would love to revisit the MechAssault franchise. When asked during an interview at theTokyo Game ShowwhatMicrosoft-published franchise he would like to see revived, Spencer replied: “I always wanted us to go back and revisit MechAssault MechWarrior space, I think there’s a lot we can do. “There’s so much about that whole franchise that in some way was ahead of its time, and it would be nice to get to go back and revisit....

PlatinumGames has publicly stated its support for Bayonetta’s new voice actor, while also attempting to defuse the ongoing debate around the role’s previous performer. Last week Hellena Taylor, who voicedBayonettain the first two games, posted a series of videos on Twitterasking fans to boycott the upcoming third game, claiming she was offered an “insulting” fee to reprise her role. Sources thendisputed Taylor’s claims, suggesting the fee offered was higher than she alleges, while Bayonetta’s new voice actor Jennifer Haleposted a statementexpressing her hope that “everyone involved may resolve their differences in an amicable and respectful way”....

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for June. The games, most of which are available to claim from June 3, are available for players on all tiers ofPlayStationPlus – Essential, Extra and Premium. June’s games includeNBA2K25, the latest game in2K Sports‘ long-running basketball series. It’s joined byAlone in the Dark, the 2024 reboot of the survival horror series, starring Jodie Comer and David Harbour. Also available in June isBomb Rush Cyberfunk, a cel-shaded action adventure platformer considered a spiritual successor toSega‘s Jet Set Radio, with a soundtrack including songs by its main composer Hideki Naganuma....

PlayStation, Xbox, Ubisoft and more will debut content at tonight’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, organiser Geoff Keighley has confirmed. Opening Night Live will start at10.30am PT / 1.30pm ET / 6.30pm BST / 7.30pm CESTwith a half-hour pre-show, followed by the main event, which will last for two hours. You can watch the show via the live stream video embed on this page. According to its organiser, more than 30 games will appear during the event, including new game reveals and updates on “the most anticipated” upcoming titles....

Pokemon Go developer Niantic has responded to players following a community boycott over rule changes. When the COVID pandemic started last year and lockdowns started happening around the world,Nianticmade changes to some of the game’s central mechanics to help players continue to play it. One of the most notable changes made was a decision to double the distance players needed to be from a PokeStop (a local point of interest) to activate it, from 40 metres to 80 metres....

The Pokémon Home mobile app was reportedly downloaded 1.3 million times in the first week following its February 12 release. According to data from mobile research firmSensor Tower, the app generated an estimated $1.8 million in user spending during the seven-day period. The service’s early performance suggests it could present a potentially strong source of mobile revenue forThe Pokémon Company, Sensor Tower reports, with three subscription plans (priced at $2....

Quantic Dream has responded to an investigation into alleged sexual harassment and assault claims being conducted by Game Workers Unite and the French union Solidaires Informatique, claiming it’s unaware of any such cases. In a statement this week,Game Workers Unite said: “We have been informed of acts of sexual harassment and sexual assault committed against women who work and have worked in the company. “These offenses are extremely serious and are punishable by law, however they seem to be repeated with impunity for several years because of a strong omerta, this must stop....

Resident Evil Village has been announced for PlayStation VR 2. Revealed duringSony‘sState of Play, the entire game is being ported to the VR headset,Capcomannounced. No release date was given for the port. “The PS VR2 system is currently in development, andResident Evil Villagewill be able to provide an even deeper immersive experience by taking full advantage of the vivid graphics possible with the headset’s 4K HDR display,PlayStationVR2’s eye tracking,PS5’s 3D Audio and more,”saidproducerTsuyoshi Kanda....

The Super Mario Bros Movie arrives in cinemas today, as it’s revealed that critics are divided over it. The movie, which is produced byNintendoand Illumination Entertainment, is released in over 60 markets today, including the US and the UK. At the time of writing, movie review aggregatorRotten Tomatoeshas the movie’s ‘Tomatometer’ rating at 54%, which means slightly more critics liked it than disliked it. According to the site’s statistics, of 93 critics’ reviews currently listed, 51 are positive and 42 are negative....

Launch sales of Rise of the Ronin are surpassing the Nioh series, according to Koei Tecmo. According to the company’s latest financial results, thePS5exclusive is selling faster than both Nioh andNioh 2. The open world action title was released in March, published bySony Interactive Entertainment. While specific numbers weren’t provided,Rise of the Roninwas released during a busy period, coming only weeks afterFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, another PS5 exclusive action title....