PlayStation is ready to reclaim the spotlight after the Xbox Developer Direct and the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. After a quiet start to the year, Sony has officially pulled back the curtain on a massive February State of Play, which promises to be a beefy broadcast that will set the tone for the PS5’s 2026 lineup. With rumors of new first-party reveals and long-awaited updates on third-party projects, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming showcase. Official Livestream You can watch the official State of Play stream directly below when it goes live: When and Where to […]

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The February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase brought new information about several third-party games launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A good portion of the presentation focused on ports launching this year for the current-generation Nintendo system, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. With the recent Nintendo Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade running and looking great on the system, many are wondering how the console will handle the second entry in the series, which is a more complex game […]

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Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture have always approached game design with an "art-first" philosophy. While their titles aren't always the most modern in terms of raw mechanics, they are always more than the simple sum of their parts. Powered by a singular, punk-rock vision, each title possesses a distinct flair that is becoming increasingly rare in the risk-averse AAA space. Following No More Heroes III, which was based on a very strong vision but was ultimately constrained by the unrealized open-world setting, and Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, a remaster of a rather niche game of the PS3/ Xbox 360 […]

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Despite having been released a long time ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to be one of the most popular open-world games ever. Since the launch of the next-gen update, however, it's been up to the modding community to add new content and features to the game, including a full-fledged multiplayer mode, but in the past few weeks, it's been suggested that a new official DLC could be launching later this year to bridge the gap with the next entry in the series and begin the marketing for what is set to be another massively popular role-playing games. Following […]

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The depth of the combat system has always been the signature of the Nioh experience, and this is no different in Nioh 3. With the addition of a second fighting style, Ninja Style, combat is now deeper than ever, featuring so many unique techniques that let players play the way they want without penalty. While there's no real "correct" way to play the game, it's undeniable that some Martial Arts and Skills are more useful than others. Among the Skills you can equip, however, there is one called The More the Merrier that can take your gameplay to the next […]

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While Nioh 3 is sensibly easier than previous games, it is still challenging. Human enemies tend to block a lot, while Yokai only stagger with attacks when they are out of Ki. Depleting an enemy's Ki has always been the core of the Nioh experience, but getting to do so at the start of the game can be difficult, as both your knowledge of the game's mechanics and weapons is limited, and you can't access many Martial Arts that deal solid Ki damage in a short amount of time. The only workaround to this issue is slowing the enemy down, […]

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a role-playing game that has already become legendary, less than one year after its release. Sweeping multiple Game of the Year awards in recognition of its narrative and gameplay achievements, the game developed by French development studio Sandfall Interactive is set to have a lasting influence on the RPG genre as a whole, and it's safe to bet the first Clair Obscur-like game won't take too long to see the light of day. These awards, however, may be nothing compared to the high cultural honor Sandfall Interactive has now received. As reported on the game's […]

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Late last year, it seemed like Half-Life 3, the third entry in the Valve series, was about to be announced. Every available indication, whether updates to the Source 2 engine or rumors from reliable insiders about a trailer in preparation, seemed to point to an imminent reveal before the end of 2025. However, 2025 has ended without any confirmation of what the HLX project is, and the complete lack of information from the usual sources plunged the community into doom and gloom, with many starting to doubt the game really exists, or believing it was ultimately cancelled. While we still don't know if HLX […]

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In Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, your character level is only half the battle. To truly unlock the potential of your party, you need to master Vocations. While the game streamlines many aspects of the classic experience, it still doesn't explicitly list the precise Proficiency Points required to reach the next rank, leaving players to guess based on the progress bars in the menu. If you’re looking to master any Vocation as quickly as possible without turning the game into a tedious grind, I’ve conducted extensive testing to find the most time-efficient loops. Here is the best way to power up […]

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In Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, the hunt for Metal Slimes remains the fastest way to grind experience points, but taking them down is no easy feat, as you can only hit them for 1 point of damage (when they don't dodge your attacks) and are as quick to run away from battle as ever before. While there are skills such as the Warrior's Metal Slash, which can deal more damage to Metal Slimes, these are not enough to guarantee their defeat every time you encounter one in battle. However, there is a secret in the AI logic of the Pirate […]

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the third version of the seventh entry in the series, which established Japanese role-playing games following the original PlayStation release and the first Nintendo 3DS remake. While the game roughly follows the same story beats, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introduces many gameplay tweaks meant to make the experience more welcoming for all sorts of players while retaining most of the features that define a Dragon Quest experience. In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need to make your journey to restore the world much more enjoyable. Overview Dragon Quest VII […]

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Starfield was the first unfortunate victim of Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, as the open-world space role-playing game was the first title from the studio in years to not hit a PlayStation console. However, things have changed a lot since the game's release, and with Microsoft's multiplatform pivot, it's only a matter of time until every previous Xbox console exclusive hits PlayStation 5. Now, after a rumored internal delay into 2026, it seems like the wait for Starfield to land on Sony's current-generation console is reportedly close to an end. In a new report shared today, Polish publication PPE revealed that […]

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Nintendo is wasting no time in 2026. Following the successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch window games, the Japanese company returned with its Partner Showcase format to highlight the third-party titles coming to both the new hardware and the original Switch. Here's everything announced during the event, including new looks at new and already announced games and third-party port announcements. Official Livestream You can watch the full 30-minutes long Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase stream directly below. Every February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announcement Orbitals The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase opened with a new look at Orbitals, […]

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Compared to your typical action role-playing game, Nioh 3 is way more complex. Each of the weapons available in the game has extensive movesets that require multiple button combinations to accommodate the huge Martial Arts loadout that has now become typical for the series. While Nioh 3 streamlines the complexity of its predecessor's controls and button combinations, it adds unexpected mechanical challenges that make it difficult to consistently unleash Martial Arts set to specific motion and button combinations. Complete The Shogun's Preparation: change this setting ASAP to improve combat flow and ultimately make fighting enemies more enjoyable. Change the Controls to Type B ASAP […]

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I am not going to lie: I love Team NINJA. If you have been checking out my coverage over the past few years, you likely know this already. Ever since first picking up the PlayStation port of Dead or Alive, I was hooked. There is a specific feel to their combat that no other developer quite replicates. That admiration for the studio founded by the legendary Tomonobu Itagaki, who sadly passed away last October, only deepened as they pioneered the genres I love most: the high-octane character action of Ninja Gaiden and the punishing Masocore depth of Nioh. Even when […]

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Nioh 3 features a vast weapon selection, with many options within the different weapon types for Samurai and Ninja Style sporting a set passive skill, alongside randomly assigned skills that can be used to define your character build. Among these weapon choices are Crucible weapons. These remarkable weapons are difficult to come by while playing the game normally, but there's an easy way to farm them in the early game. Become the Master of Weapons: here's where you can farm Crucible Weapons, and why you should to unlock the full combat potential of Takechiyo. How to Farm Crucible Weapons Farming […]

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Nioh 3 is the first new entry in the hardcore action role-playing game series by Team NINJA in over 6 years, and a lot has changed since the second entry. While the basic combat mechanics and loot system are rooted in the franchise's history, the third entry introduces many changes and additions that can leave even veterans a little confused. In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need not only to successfully complete your journey through time but also to have tons of fun while doing so, starting from the Warring States period, which can be […]

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Since moving on from the Gamebryo engine, which powered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, its faithful remake (which proved successful even without having great player retention) and Fallout 3, Bethesda used its Creation Engine for all its games, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. Despite powering what is widely considered one of the best role-playing games of all time, the engine caught some flak from gamers for how it manages the sprawling worlds of the games it powers, forcing dated, immersion-breaking loading screens, as seen in Starfield. For this reason, many wish Bethesda would leave this engine […]

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