.hack//Z.E.R.O. is a game we know little about. It is the next title in the .hack but also the franchise is being rebuilt from the ground up.

.hack//Z.E.R.O. is a game we know little about. It is the next title in the .hack but also the franchise is being rebuilt from the ground up.

Sega announced that the Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Switch 2 version will be doing a crossplay Open Beta test starting on February 19th to February 24th. World Stage promises crossplay across Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, ecosystems for the fisticuffs. It’s definitely time to PREPARE FOR THE NEXT BATTLE. While the other [...] The post Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Switch 2 Beta Test Begins This Week first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Toei Animation and Crunchyroll today announced the return of the ONE PIECE Simulcast on Crunchyroll this spring with the start of the Elbaph Arc, continuing the global anime phenomenon with an all-new chapter in the Straw Hats’ journey. Crunchyroll also confirmed a March 2026 release window for the final English dub batch from the Egghead Arc, bringing the complete [...] The post ONE PIECE Returns to Crunchyroll on April 5 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, will make its first-ever appearance at Emerald City Comic Con from March 5 – 8, 2026. WEBTOON will host a dedicated Artist Alley section, Creator-focused panels, and portfolio reviews with editors, giving Creators hands-on guidance, advice, [...] The post WEBTOON Champions Creators and the Future of Comics at Emerald City Comic Con 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

It was announced that Boruto has received a free 24/7 streaming channel on Pluto TV in celebration of the manga’s tenth anniversary. You can check out the dedicated channel here: Boruto Channel In addition, all 293 episodes of the Boruto anime are also available on Pluto TV via the linear channel or on demand. In [...] The post Boruto Receives 24/7 Channel for FREE on Pluto TV first appeared on The Outerhaven.

The RPG Maker Festival 2026, hosted by KADOKAWA group subsidiary Gotcha Gotcha Games, today announced the winners and categories for the very first RPG Maker Awards event. The annual festival celebrating the creative projects of the more than 10 million users worldwide will run until Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 PST (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 JST). Grand Award Artis Impact Creator: [...] The post First RPG Maker Awards Announces Winners first appeared on The Outerhaven.

WWE 2K26 has unveiled another Ringside Report, which shares details about much-needed and long-requested improvements coming to Universe Mode. 2K also shared information on this year’s creation suite, where they have added more slots for superstars and images, made improvements to create-an-entrance and more. WWE Games have been regarded as having the best character creation [...] The post WWE 2K26 Details Universe Mode & Creations first appeared on The Outerhaven.

In a lot of Isekai anime, manga and games, the purpose is to get more powerful. However, that’s the case with the .hack series. For many who visit the The World”, the name of where the .hack series takes place, they do so for a variety of different reasons. Some to escape the reality of [...] The post Why I Love .hack: A Series About Humanity and Identity first appeared on The Outerhaven.

What's this? A first-person shooter with bullet hell and a decent story? Yep, and even though it's just a demo, this game has its hooks…

You may recall that I recently wrote about Western Digital revealing during its 2026 financial call that it was essentially sold out of hard drives for 2026, with 2027 and even 2028 already locked up through enterprise-level agreements. At the time, that felt like a major shift in the storage market. Now we’re revisiting that [...] The post Seagate Fully Allocates 2026 HDD Supply as AI and Cloud Demand Surges first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Styx: Blades of Greed review: A pure stealth experience that refuses to compromise. We break down what works and whether it still holds up in 2026.

Xbox has seemingly introduced a price hike for the ROG Xbox Ally X, reportedly due to rising RAM costs, as first spotted by VGC. Ever since we started tracking the spike in RAM pricing and watching companies quietly adjust hardware costs, this felt inevitable. It was only a matter of time before handheld gaming devices [...] The post ROG Xbox Ally X Japan Price Rises ¥30,000, Adding Nearly $200 to Handheld’s Cost first appeared on The Outerhaven.

The majority of the information available about the brand-new title in the .hack franchise, .hack//Z.E.R.O., comes from an interview with Famitsu. I won’t dive into every single detail, but there are several important points worth highlighting. Famitsu spoke with Hiroshi Matsuyama, CEO of CyberConnect2, about the upcoming title and what it represents for the future [...] The post What Do We Know About .hack//Z.E.R.O.? first appeared on The Outerhaven.

The Outerhaven's review of Styx: Blades of Greed - Styx: Blades of Greed delivers smart stealth design and expanded levels that reward patience, but rough edges and limited accessibility hold it back from greatness. The post Styx: Blades of Greed Review – Return to Stealth first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Time Crunch Comics has announced its debut comic series, titled Cosmyx: The Time Witch. The first issue contains the following: 70 Pages of original story content Behind-the-scenes content The comic was released in October 2025, and pre-orders are currently open for a February 2026 restock via its official website: https://www.timecrunchcomics.com/ Time Crunch Comics describes the [...] The post Time Crunch Comics Announces Cosmyx: The Time Witch Series first appeared on The Outerhaven.

It’s just a Monday, and of course we cannot go one day without something frustrating popping up. This time, it’s Western Digital reporting that its 2026 hard drive allocation is already spoken for. Yep. Two months into the year and it’s essentially sold out. If you’re a PC gamer, home lab tinker, or dabble in [...] The post Western Digital’s 2026 Hard Drives Are Already Spoken For, And Consumers Aren’t the Priority first appeared on The Outerhaven.

This morning is one that I will remember for the rest of my life. Cyberconnect2 kept hyping up an announcement they were holding on to for the 30th anniversary as a company. They revealed .hack//Z.E.R.O, a brand new entry for the .hack franchise! Now, this might not be the remake many .hack fans were waiting [...] The post .hack Makes A Comeback With .hack//Z.E.R.O. first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Ys X: Proud Nordics review — We break down the new story content, gameplay updates, and whether this enhanced re-release is worth the upgrade.

One of the games I kept my eye on from Idea Factory International was Calamity Angels: Special Delivery. I loved the look of the art, and the premise I thought was hilarious. Game Name: Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (Reviewed), Nintendo Switch Developer(s): Compile Heart Publisher(s): Idea Factory International Release Date: [...] The post Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Ys X: Proud Nordics review covering new content, performance, and whether this enhanced version justifies a second purchase. The post Ys X: Proud Nordics Review first appeared on The Outerhaven.

What happens when you take the relentless bullet hell chaos of a SHUMP and combine it with a first-person shooter? On paper, that sounds like sensory overload. In practice, Luna Abyss proves it absolutely works. Currently in development by Bonsai Collective, this indie FPS blends tight, movement-focused gunplay with screen-filling projectile patterns that demand precision, [...] The post Luna Abyss Demo Impressions: A Bullet Hell FPS That Actually Works first appeared on The Outerhaven.