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Now that the PlayStation State of Play has ended, Nintendo has stepped in with some surprise news of its own. The company, completely by surprise, has released a new Fire Emblem game for mobile devices called Fire Emblem Shadows, and it’s an unlikely blend of strategy and social deduction. Fire Emblem Shadows gives players control of a party of warriors, and asks them to choose between Light and Shadow. As the team progresses through dungeons, the player must determine which of his allies...
As you explore the school section of Silent Hill f, you'll eventually come across an objective that asks you to open a locker. You'll soon find out, though, that there are actually three lockers you can open across the two rooms on the bottom floor of the school. One of the school lockers contains an important item required for advancing the story, while the other two are optional. However, you'll want to unlock all three, as doing so leads to an item that grants extra inventory space...
Silent Hill f may be a tense and scary experience, but its pre-order and Deluxe Edition items can help ease your fears just a bit with some interesting costumes and helpful items. If you've started the game and aren't quite sure how to access any of this yet, we'll fill you in on what the items are and where you can get them. What are the Silent Hill f pre-order and Deluxe Edition items? If you pre-order any version of Silent Hill f, you'll obtain the following: White Sailor School...
Silent Hill f is out now, and the series' first foray into Japan features many of its classic staples. This is noticeable early on during the altar puzzle, the game's first puzzle sequence you'll encounter. If this early puzzle has you stumped, don't worry, we have the solution right here to help you. Here's how to solve the Silent Hill f altar puzzle. Silent Hill f - altar puzzle guide This first puzzle won't be as tricky as some of those you'll encounter later, like the shrine vault...
The ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X launch in less than a month, but as with many new tech products this year, there's some uncertainty on the price of the first Xbox-branded handhelds. Official price points have yet to be confirmed by Microsoft or Asus. As such, it's unclear when preorders will be available ahead of the ROG Xbox Ally's October 16 launch. Clarity on these questions could come very soon, though. With Xbox hosting a livestream at the Tokyo Game Show this week, we wouldn't be...
I recently got to play around 20 minutes of the newest Hyrule Warriors game, Age of Imprisonment, and there's a lot for fans of Zelda and Musou games to be interested in. For the former, it'll come as exciting news that Age of Imprisonment is canon. While Age of Calamity was pretty wishy-washy with alternate timeline ideas, Nintendo is going all-in for its follow-up and making everything you see in Age of Imprisonment true to the mainline story. We all know what happens in the end with...
Metal Gear fans are likely busy working their way through the recent Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, but those looking to add a unique piece to their Metal Gear merch collection back at Mother Base should take a quick detour to procure the official Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain strategy guide. Not only is it--surprisingly--still available at Amazon nearly a decade after it first launched, it's also discounted to $19.70 (was $25). This a cool piece of official merch for...
Annapurna Interactive went to Tokyo Game Show with three game reveals ready to go, and the results of its three-pronged showcase have resulted in an eclectic slate of upcoming games the company will be publishing. The team showed off a new puzzler in a strangely cozy dystopia, a turn-based RPG that's also part musical, and perhaps most interesting of them all, a game that looks quite like a Legend of Zelda sequel. Here's what you need to know about all three. D-topia D-Topia is described...
PlayStation is releasing a limited-edition God of War-themed DualSense Controller next month. Revealed during the latest State of Play, the God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller is inspired by Kratos' omega tattoo. Preorders for the limited-edition PS5 controller open October 3 at PlayStation Direct and select major retailers. The 20th Anniversary DualSense launches October 23. God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense Controller The God of War 20th Anniversary...
Recently, I attended EA's digital preview event for Battlefield 6's single-player campaign. This event gave me access to three full campaign missions, which collectively highlighted a wide variety of environments and mission types. From storming the beaches of Gibraltar in tanks to gritty close-quarters fights in New York City, the preview contained everything you'd expect from a Battlefield campaign: iconic weaponry, grounded military-style aesthetics, and no shortage of explosions and...
Gran Turismo 7 is getting a new major update called Spec III in December, adding new cars, tracks, and features to the popular racing sim. Announced during the PlayStation State of Play, Spec III will arrive in December of this year, and it was announced that the franchise has surpassed 100 million units sold. The Spec III update will include two new tracks, eight new cars, a new circuit experience, and new features like the data logger. The data logger was shown briefly in the trailer...
A new trailer for Bandai-Namco's Code Vein II debuted on the September 24th PlayStation State of Play broadcast. A release date of January 30, 2026 has also been revealed. Code Vein II is the sequel to 2019's cult-classic vampire-themed action/RPG Code Vein. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world where humans coexist among undead, vampiric beings known as Revenants. A mysterious, malevolent force, the Luna Rapacis, is transforming Revenants into rampaging monstrosities. Your...
Today, during the PlayStation State of Play livestream, Insomniac Games provided a new look at Marvel's Wolverine, the studio's next Marvel-themed adventure. It also revealed that Spartacus actor Liam McIntyre will voice Wolverine in the game. The trailer pit Wolverine against a few familiar faces, including Omega Red and a giant sentinel. Mystique also put in an appearance, but not necessarily as a friend or foe. Most of Wolverine's enemies appear to be cyborgs, which may indicate that...
During the September 2025 State of Play, PlayStation revealed a new trailer for Crimson Desert. The trailer concluded with the announcement of the upcoming action-adventure's release date: March 19, 2026. This story is developing... Source
As part of the PlayStation State of Play today, Sony announced the next games heading to the PlayStation Plus library of free games. Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon are all coming to the Essentials tier of PlayStation Plus on October 8. Additionally, Sony announced that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will join the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog on September 26. PlayStation Plus free games for October 2025 Available October 8 PlayStation Plus Essentials Alan Wake 2 Goat...
During today's State of Play, a new look at Housemarque's Saros was shown off. Following the cinematic teaser for the game during the PlayStation February State of Play, this new trailer confirmed the release date is March 20, 2026. It also offered a first look at gameplay and how the protagonist of Arjun Devraj--voiced by Midnight Mass actor Rahul Kohli--can turn every death into a painful learning experience to help him grow stronger. Saros is a spiritual successor to Housemarque's...
During Sony's September 24 State of Play livestream, the company announced that Deus Ex--the legendary 2000 stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive--will get a PlayStation 5 remaster on February 5, 2026. Deus Ex celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and as such, Sony--alongside co-developers Aspyr and Eidos Montreal--thought it fitting to bring protagonist JC Denton back in higher fidelity. This upcoming remaster adds enhanced visuals, overhauled...
Halloween: The Game, an asymmetric stealth-horror game from Illfonic and Gun Interactive, is coming to PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5 on September 8, 2026. The news broke during Sony's September 24 State of Play livestream. The game lets you play as both Michael Myers and the civilians trying to escape his infamous kitchen knife. Originally announced at Gamescom 2025, Halloween: The Game features both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players will be able to run wild as Myers against bots if...
Battlefield 6 got a new trailer during the PlayStation State of Play, providing a new look at the single-player campaign. The campaign follows Dagger 13, a squad of Marine Raiders, fighting against Pax Armata, a tech-focused private military organization that is trying to establish itself as a global power following the fall of NATO. The trailer starts with a brief cinematic, showing Dagger 13 performing a synced attack. The rest of the trailer focuses on a mix of gameplay and small bits...
As part of Sony's State of Play today, the company announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is heading to PlayStation 5. The game launches for PS5 on December 8. Additionally, Microsoft announced that it's working on support for PlayStation VR 2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. "To make this PlayStation experience truly shine, we embraced the immersive features offered by the DualSense wireless controller. Adaptive triggers respond to different speeds and surface types on the...