SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will offer discounted digital upgrades for several titles in the Like a Dragon and Yakuza series when Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on December 8. The initiative is tied to the franchise's 20th anniversary and applies to players who already own selected versions of the games on earlier hardware. The upgrade program provides different pricing structures for each title. Yakuza 0 Director's Cut introduces new cutscenes, an online cooperative mode titled Red Light Raid, an English voice option, and expanded text language support across multiple European and Latin American languages.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has received an ESRB rating for Windows PC, indicating that the sequel is now formally listed for release on the platform under Sony Interactive Entertainment. The rating appeared on the ESRB website, suggesting that the title is progressing toward a PC launch following its initial release on PlayStation 5. The first game in the series arrived on PC eight months after its PS4 debut, though the current listing does not specify any timeframe for when the new version may become available. This development marks the first official classification pointing toward a PC edition.

Here's our first look at the set of Nintendo, Columbia Pictures, and Sony Pictures' upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie. Instagram users tonyolsenfilm and josh.and.pine have shared brief videos of The Legend of Zelda movie being filmed on set in New Zealand. The first video shows Bo Bragason as Zelda as well as an unknown character who gives her a weapon besides two horses. One of these horses has a saddle decorated with the Triforce on it. The second video shows a brief glimpse of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, as he wears on a green outfit.

Activision and Treyarch's latest first-person shooter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, has barely managed to find its way into the Steam Most Played top 10 list at launch. According to the Steam Most Played top 10 list (via NextGenPlayer on Twitter/X), Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 barely managed to enter the Steam Most Played top 10 list at launch, ranking well below recently released premium titles like Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6. The game's availability on Xbox Game Pass may have played some role in its lower than expected performance, but it's worth noting that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched with much higher numbers last year on Valve's digital platform despite also being available day one on Microsoft's game subscription service, which itself was significantly cheaper last year than it is today.

A new rumor suggests that Sony Interactive Entertainment might be rethinking how often it brings its big, single-player games to PC. The source of the claim is Jez Corden, who mentioned he heard from a "very good source" that PlayStation is looking again at its approach to PC releases, especially for its most important story-driven titles. Sony has spent the last few years increasing its PC presence, so this report points toward a possible change in strategy. Corden brought up the issue while discussing general trends around platform visibility and player engagement.

Nintendo just showed off a new movie poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and fans quickly noticed that the artwork seems to feature a main area from Super Mario Odyssey. While this sequel is marketed as a space-faring adventure inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games, the picture hints at a major reference to the Sand Kingdom, one of the most recognizable spots in Odyssey. The poster mixes classic Mario symbols with art inspired by Mexican culture, making it one of the most unique promotional images released for the film so far.

A new claim from online commentator MyTimeToShineHello suggests that Nintendo’s expected Donkey Kong movie is already in production and is aiming for a 2028 release. The post quickly grabbed attention on social media, saying the project is underway, even though the source has been hit-or-miss with past scoops. The leaker has shared correct information before, but their overall record isn't perfect, so the report isn't confirmed for now. The Donkey Kong film has been a hot topic in industry circles ever since The Super Mario Bros. Movie brought in huge box office numbers and expanded Nintendo’s animation goals.

XSEED Games has officially pulled the plug on the planned Western release of the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack for the Nintendo Switch. The company explained that the collection failed to meet the platform's current guidelines for release, an issue that ultimately kills both the physical edition and the digital launch of several titles not yet available in the West. This announcement came shortly after the package went on sale in Japan. In a public note to fans, the publisher acknowledged how much people were looking forward to the compilation and explained why it had to be canceled.

A new Bloomberg report has revealed that Ubisoft San Francisco briefly tried to create a new Splinter Cell game, but the project was eventually turned into what became XDefiant. This story comes from former developers who said the initial idea was being worked on in 2017, a time when Ubisoft was heavily focused on games built for making money over a long period. This business strategy shift reportedly killed the team’s original vision and ultimately caused the change in direction. According to the report, several developers who left Telltale Games and joined Ubisoft San Francisco were put on the quiet Splinter Cell project.

Black Friday 2025 deals and discounts for both the PS5 and PS5 Pro have been leaked ahead of an official announcement. Reliable Dealabs insider billbil-kun has provided an early look at Sony Interactive Entertainment's upcoming Black Friday 2025 promotions for the PS5 and PS5 Pro in Europe. According to the leak, the console maker is preparing one of its biggest console discount campaigns in years, with at least 100 Euros off all PS5 models, including the newly released PS5 Pro. This would be the first time the mid-gen console will see an official price drop directly from Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Lies of P developer Neowiz has revealed that it's working on a Soulslike title and a narrative-based role-playing game. In its investor presentation (via shinobi602 on Twitter/X) for the third quarter of 2025, Lies of P developer Neowiz confirmed that it is working on a Soulslike title and a narrative-based role-playing game. In addition, the studio is working on several other projects, including a sequel to Lies of P, a survival action adventure game, and a life simulation game. Last year, industry sources revealed that Lies of P developer Round8 Studio is working on a sci-fi survival horror game.

Bethesda Softworks may be working on a remastered version of Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout: New Vegas alongside a Fallout 3 remaster. Windows Central's Jez Corden took to Twitter/X to comment on a report regarding Bethesda Softworks working on a Fallout 3 remaster. Responding to another Twitter/X user who told Fallout: New Vegas fans to "cope", Corden bluntly told them to not worry because Fallout: New Vegas remastered "is coming too." During a recent interview with GQ, Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard offered a glimpse into the progress of The Elder Scrolls VI, confirming that the long-awaited action role-playing game is still far from release.

Crystal Dynamics has implemented another round of layoffs, dismissing just under 30 employees across multiple departments as part of an internal restructuring effort. The studio confirmed the decision in a public statement on LinkedIn, describing the move as necessary to support the ongoing development of its next major Tomb Raider game and to position the company for its future projects. The cuts follow a prior round of layoffs roughly two months ago, the scale of which was never publicly disclosed. In its announcement, the company stated, “Today we've made the difficult but necessary decision to reorganize Crystal Dynamics' studios and teams.

Ubisoft has unexpectedly postponed the release of its financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 and requested an immediate halt in the trading of its shares on Euronext Paris, a move that has prompted considerable speculation across the games industry. The announcement was made on November 13, 2025, with the company confirming that trading of both its shares and bonds would be suspended starting November 14 until its results are published “in the coming days.” The company stated in its notice, “Ubisoft announces the postponement of the release of its results for the first half of fiscal year 2025-26.

PlayStation Plus subscribers will start December 2025 with one of Rockstar’s most acclaimed titles. Rockstar Games has confirmed that Red Dead Redemption, along with its Undead Nightmare expansion, will join the PS Plus Game Catalog on December 2, the same day the new versions launch across PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2. This marks the first officially announced title for the December 2025 PS Plus lineup, following November’s major addition of Grand Theft Auto V. Rockstar released the announcement alongside the reveal of its expanded platform rollout.

Production on The Legend of Zelda live-action feature film has officially begun in Wellington, New Zealand, marking a major milestone for one of Nintendo’s most anticipated cinematic ventures. The film, a co-production between Nintendo and Sony Pictures, entered principal photography on November 4, 2025, and is scheduled to continue through April 7, 2026. A worldwide theatrical release is planned for May 7, 2027. The project brings together an impressive creative team led by director Wes Ball, best known for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and legendary Nintendo producer…

The first ever images from the set of Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie have apparently been revealed. Twitter/X user SilentKatS has shared the first ever images from the set of what appears to be the upcoming Resident Evil movie. The film is co-produced by Sony’s TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and PlayStation Productions, and is directed by Zach Cregger. It is slated for a theatrical release on September 18, 2026. Upcoming Resident Evil Movie Images Leaked The aforementioned leaked images from the set of Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie can be seen below.

Rockstar Games has officially announced a new release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, confirming that the highly anticipated title will launch on November 19, 2026. The open-world action-adventure game, which marks the series’ first mainline entry in over a decade, was originally expected to arrive earlier but has been delayed to allow additional development and optimization. In a statement shared on November 6, 2025, Rockstar expressed appreciation for fans’ patience, explaining that the extra time will be used to achieve the level of polish players have come to expect from the studio’s releases.

Skydance Games has announced that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the studio’s upcoming story-driven action-adventure title, has been delayed indefinitely beyond its previously planned early 2026 release window. The decision was confirmed in an official statement issued by the developer, emphasizing the team’s commitment to quality and creative ambition. In its statement, Skydance explained that the delay was necessary “to fully realize our vision” for the project, describing Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra as an “ambitious” undertaking. The studio added that it aims to deliver a “premium” experience that lives up to player expectations and honors the characters and worlds from Marvel’s universe.

X, formerly known as Twitter, has begun reinstating accounts that were recently suspended in a sweeping banwave targeting users of third-party applications such as OldTweetDeck. The platform appears to be quietly reversing these enforcement actions, following widespread reports of unjustified suspensions linked to the use of unofficial TweetDeck alternatives. Several users have confirmed that their accounts have been restored without requiring formal appeals, though not all affected profiles have been unbanned yet. Our own X account, which was suspended as part of this enforcement wave, has since been reinstated. However, as many users have observed, data such as follower counts and lists are taking time to return to normal.

Sony may be preparing to reintroduce the cross-buy feature to the PlayStation ecosystem, according to a recent discovery shared by a user on social media. The finding has sparked speculation that the feature—once a popular part of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita era—could make a return for PlayStation 5, or possibly even the next generation of PlayStation hardware. The discovery was first reported by a user known as…

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is setting the stage for an extraordinary box office debut in China, where presale tickets have generated explosive demand. According to early industry tracking, the film has earned an estimated ¥20 million (roughly $2.8 million) within just five hours of ticket sales opening—an unprecedented achievement considering it reached this milestone without any promotional campaign.

Sony may be experimenting with a targeted pricing strategy on the PlayStation Store, offering different discounts to individual users in an apparent effort to encourage more purchases. This approach mirrors similar initiatives by Microsoft, which has previously implemented personalized pricing schemes for its Xbox Store customers. The discussion surrounding this practice gained traction after a Reddit post on the r/playstation…

Sony has released Version 6.0.0 for the PlayStation Portal, delivering a significant upgrade to the handheld streaming device. The highlight of this update is the introduction of PS5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members, allowing users to play select PS5 games directly from their digital library without needing their console turned on. Additionally, players can now search cloud titles more easily, make purchases mid-stream, and join multiplayer sessions seamlessly from the quick menu.

Beenox, the Activision-owned studio best known for developing Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, has sparked fan speculation about a possible new entry in the Crash Bandicoot racing series. The rumors began after the developer updated its X (formerly Twitter) banner to include what appeared to be new artwork of Crash Bandicoot in a kart—this time using his modern Crash Bandicoot 4…