Author: Zach Barbieri

The Persona 5 series, including the original 2016 release, the 2019 Royal re-release, and spin-offs such as Persona 5 Tactics and Persona 5 Strikers, has surpassed 13 million in total sales. This figure was disclosed via SEGA’s financial report for Q1 of their fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2026. The company details in this that Persona 5 Royal, within its first year of sales, sold 1.03 million copies, with that number having grown to 7.25 million copies cumulatively. The report reads: We believe that concentrated investment to enhance title quality, brand strength reinforced through our transmedia strategy, and the worldwide…

In the wake of Handhelds such as the Nintendo Switch 2, and with other handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally joining the market, Sony is now attempting to add more functionality to the PlayStation Portal, their handheld streaming device. To that effect, the platform is adding more cloud streaming capability, which will allow players to choose from thousands of games they can stream without the requirement of being connected to a PlayStation 5 System. The handheld had previously allowed for a curated PlayStation Plus catalog to be streamed without the need for the console itself, but this is a far…

Developer AdHoc Studio has announced that its title Dispatch has hit a milestone, selling over 1 million copies since it launched 10 days ago. The studio announced this news via a post on BlueSky. Dispatch, an episodic title, has currently released 4 of its 8 episodes, with two releasing every week, which should help to continue driving sales while the game continues to release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CILpBNZAkZE While being developed by Adhoc Studio, the title was developed in conjunction with the web series Critical Role and featuring the voice talents of Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad fame in the lead role, with…

A new Warhammer 40k game, entitled Warhammer Survivors, has been announced from the studio behind the Boltgun subseries of the franchise, Auroch Digital. The game is a play on the extremely popular Vampire Survivors roguelike series, with the developer behind that franchise, Poncle, collaborating with the studio in a partnership. Set to release next year, Warhammer Survivors looks to bring a more indie take to the series while still retaining the violent bullet bullet-laden goodness the series is known for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5E_EaxN1qo According to the game’s official press release, the game is an official part of the Survivors lineage, but a…

The Japanese government has bestowed upon the video game developer Yuji Horii, best known as the creator of the Dragon Quest franchise, the Order of the Rising Sun. Known as one of the highest awards that the Japanese government can give to a citizen, it is awarded to those who make significant contributions in their field. Yuji Horii is the first game developer to receive such an honor, though, given just how much his contribution would shape the face of gaming, it is hard to argue there is someone more deserving of such an honor. In an interview with Japanese…

For fans on Xbox who have been waiting for the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which was released last year as a PlayStation Console Exclusive in 2024, it appears the wait is almost over. This is according to a listing on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), which lists an Xbox version of the title. Silent Hill 2 Remake was already listed on the site, having been listed last year for PlayStation 5 and PC as a mature-rated game (17+) for blood, gore, sexual themes, strong language, and violence. However, now, an Xbox rating has been added to the site, specifically…

Only a few months away, Capcom has moved its hype cycle to focus fully on its next major release, Resident Evil Requiem, which is set to release on February 27, 2026. As such, the game has received a number of announcements concerning it, including several specifically targeted at the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to receive the last three numbered titles on the same day next year, after all these titles had previously skipped the Nintendo Switch Platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQODLCylKbM On this front, Resident Evil Requiem will be the first game on the Nintendo Switch 2 to receive a themed…

Nintendo has announced that their popular cozy life sim game Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 Version, as well as a new update that will coincide with the release of this. Both will launch on January 15, 2026, with preorders being opened up soon, Nintendo has stated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nODHyw3lgs The Switch 2 version of the game is set to feature a higher resolution than the original, taking advantage of the console’s ability to hit 4k visuals on the TV, with this mode capped at 30fps. The mouse controls of the Nintendo Switch 2 will also be…

Ninja Gaiden was a staple of my childhood. Well, in fairness, Dead or Alive was a staple of my childhood, but as soon as I found out there was a spin-off featuring Ryu Hayabusa, it became a part of my childhood. I didn’t realize at the time it was based on a franchise from before I was born, but, just as well, Ryu was never my main anyway. Ninja Gaiden 3 dropped in that awkward period after Itagaki, RIP, had left the company, and Team Ninja had no idea what they were doing, so maybe my desire for a Ninja…

Publisher Krafton has announced that it will be undergoing a reorganization of sorts as it plans to refocus itself as an “AI-first company.” The company has stated that it will be “prioritizing AI as a central and primary means of problem-solving,” as well as “fostering change in individuals and organisations, increasing company-wide productivity, and accelerating mid- to long-term corporate value growth.” In a korean language statement released by the company, and translated by google AI, the company has outlined plans to undertake a “Complete” reorganization. It will also invest 100 billion won, or around $69.7 Million US dollars into a new…