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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics adds a content warning for content that contain racist and ethnic stereotypes in the newly launched Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Collection. Read on to learn more about the studio's statement.

Sega's Q3 FY24 financial report indicates that the company is experiencing sluggish sales in its premium game titles while finding success in the movie sector. Read on to learn more about the findings in Sega's report and its revised financial forecast.

KONOSUBA - God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love For These Clothes Of Desire! is a fun visual novel from MAGES. Inc. with resource-gathering mechanics. Check out our review to see what it did well, what it didn't, and if it’s worth your money.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is the first video game adaptation of the hit manga/anime of the same name! Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s success was due to its multiplayer feature, according to Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa. Read on to learn more about what led to Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s record-breaking release.

Dead Cells publisher Motion Twin just announced that there will not be any future updates to the game. Sebastien Benard — Dead Cells’ designer and co-founder of Motion Twin — isn’t happy with this decision. Read on to learn about his take on the matter.

Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost, developed by Unknown X, is a rebuilt port of the 2021 mobile game. Check out our review to see which notes it hit perfectly, which ones it didn't, and if it's worth your money.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is the first video game adaptation of the hit manga/anime of the same name! Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost, developed by Unknown X, is a rebuilt port of the 2021 mobile game. Check out our review to see which notes it hit perfectly, which ones it didn't, and if it's worth your money.

KONOSUBA - God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love For These Clothes Of Desire! is a fun visual novel from MAGES. Inc. with resource-gathering mechanics. Check out our review to see what it did well, what it didn't, and if it’s worth your money.

Overwatch 2 is gearing up for a significant overhaul with the arrival of Season 9 tomorrow. Read on to learn more about the changes Blizzard is making in the game.

A developer from Apex Legends's studio, Respawn Entertainment, revealed that changes to Apex Legend's aim assist will be implemented along with the introduction of Performance Mode in Season 20: Breakout.

Nintendo held its financial results briefing this week, with President Shuntaro Furukawa addressing inquiries regarding the company's plans. Read on to learn more about how Nintendo plans to move forward in 2024.

Epic Games and Disney revealed plans for a "Disney Universe" gaming experience related to Fortnite, following Disney's $1.5B investment in the game company. Read on to learn more about the project and Epic Games and Disney's collaboration.

Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost offers two different ways to play countless original Touhou songs! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Arzette:The Jewel of Faramore is about how the evil Daimur has returned, and only Arzette, the Princess of Faramore, can reform the Jewel and stop him! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

KONOSUBA - God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! Love For These Clothes Of Desire! is an upcoming visual novel from MAGES. Inc. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

The Nintendo Switch is reportedly close to beating the Nintendo DS as the best-selling console in Japan. Read here to find out about the sales report by Famitsu and more.

Apex Legends' writer confirms the game's tie-in with fellow EA shooter game, Titanfall 2. Read on to learn more about the writer's insights and what's in store for Apex in Season 20.

Microsoft plans to address the future of Xbox soon. Read on to learn more about the rumors and the business update event about their plans.

Pokemon Black and White could get a remake announced soon. Read on to learn about this and our speculations about when the Generation 5 remake could possibly be announced and released.

2024 kicks off with no pause in the indie scene. Let’s take a look at the best indie titles we covered in January. Continue reading to discover great titles that you might have been sleeping on.

Japanese celebrities have been reported to receive instructions from their talent agencies to refrain from mentioning Palworld in public or on social media to avoid potential backlash from Pokémon.

The Pokemon Company just announced that the rare “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” card from the Pokemon Exhibit in the Van Gogh Museum will be reprinted. Read on to learn more about the situation and the card’s history with scalpers.

Palworld's massive success highlights the need for the Pokémon to elevate its games, especially considering the ongoing divisiveness among fans with each new generation. Read on to learn more about innovative features that Pokémon can take from Palworld.

Palworld reaches 19 million players across Steam and Xbox in just less than two weeks of release. Read here to learn more about this and how the numbers compare to Pokémon games.

Yet another Pokemon copycat’s being targeted by Nintendo, but it isn’t the one you think. Pokezoo – an upcoming Pokemon TCG knockoff – just had its trademark to its name countered by Nintendo. Read on to learn more about the situation and Pokezoo.

The existence of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a mystery, but several signs point to its upcoming release. Read on to see all confirmed information, professional industry analysis, theories, and guesses for the Switch 2.

Minecraft players can now take part in colossal adventures with the Godzilla-themed DLC. The DLC introduces new game modes that lets you play as the King of the Monsters. Read on to learn more about the Godzilla adventure world by Team-KYO and Impress.

Pokémon has announced the launch of a new line of Mini Poké Ball Replicas, in collaboration with UK-based prop manufacturers, The Wand Company. Read on to learn more about the collaboration and where to get the mini Poké Balls.

Super Smash Bros’ creator Masahiro Sakura revealed why showing actual gameplay in video game trailers is important. Read here to learn more about his thoughts on CGI trailers and tips to create better trailers.

We’re steadily approaching the 7-year anniversary of the Metroid Prime 4 announcement, but we’ve yet to receive any more information about the title. Is it even coming out? Read on to look through our theories for when it might come out!

Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe recently revealed that he is now in the finishing stages of Stardew Valley Update 1.6. Read on to learn what new features the update will bring, how it compares to the previous update, and more!

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, often referred to as UNI 2, is a 2D anime fighting game released by French Bread. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma was spotted in a video at Universal Studios Florida this week, sparking speculations about a potential Zelda theme park. Read on to know more.

Square Enix announced that a crackdown on counterfeit merchandise in China's Guangdong province has resulted in criminal charges against several individuals. Counterfeit version of games Final Fantasy and NieR:Automata's products were confiscated.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has reportedly been firing workers for repeated misconduct during the Pokemon Exhibit. Read on to learn more details about the situation.

Pokémon addressed inquiries and concerns regarding the the use of its intellectual property and assets in a statement today. Read on to know more.

Mortal Kombat 2 – a follow-up to 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie – just finished filming with The Boys’ actor Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Read on to learn more details about the upcoming movie and Urban’s role.

Nintendo revealed rescheduled dates for The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert and Splatoon 3 Deep Cut Concerts. Koji Kondo, Nintendo's in-house composer, was announced to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is a 2v2 fighter where you can play as your favorite JJK characters! Play as Itadori, Gojo, and even Sukuna! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Princess Peach voice actor, Samantha Kelly, confirmed that she will be reprising her iconic role in Nintendo Switch's Princess Peach: Showtime! in an interaction with a fan at a gaming expo in the United States. Read on to know more.

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes promises to provide an epic conclusion to the thrilling tale of the Hollow Night! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Lil’ Guardsman, a comedic puzzle game similar to Papers, Please, is coming soon and we were able to play it before its release. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth your time and money.

Capcom recently updated Monster Hunter Rise with the latest DRM patch and it’s causing issues, breaking its Steam Deck compatibility. Read on to learn more about it.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members will have access to the Game Boy Advance classics, Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, via the Expansion Pack tier starting January 17. Read on to know more.

Ratatan, the spiritual successor of the classic rhythm and strategy game Patapon, is coming soon. Read on to learn about its release date and time, pre-order info, FAQ, and more.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an Action-Adventure platformer and the latest installment in the Prince of Persia saga by Ubisoft Montpellier. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth your time and money.

A Californian public research university, UC Berkeley, is offering a class that teaches you how to play and get better at fighting games! Read on to learn more about the class and its offerings.

Producer of the upcoming Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kenichi Hashimoto, shared insights into the development of the courtroom game franchise in an interview and confirmed that the Ace Attorney series is far from over. Read on to know more.

Another Code: Recollection is an adventure puzzle game that's a collection of remakes of the original games by Cing. It’s now being developed and published by Nintendo. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't, and if it’s worth your money.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared insights on the company's gaming industry strategy in a Bloomberg interview, following the completion of its Activision Blizzard acquisition. Read on to know more.

Thunderful Group, composed of game studios like Coatsink, and publishers Rising Star Games, revealed plans for a restructuring program affecting a fifth of its workforce. Read on to know more.

The upcoming Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection, set for release on February 14, 2024, shared a host of new features aimed at enhancing the classic gaming experience for modern audiences. Read on to know more.

Cult of the Lamb just released its long-awaited “Sins of the Flesh” update, revealing plenty of new gameplay features including a new weapon, follower types, and the long-teased breeding mechanic. Read on to learn more.

Lost Boys Interactive – contributors to Gearbox’s Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands games – has just been hit by Embracer Group’s latest round of layoffs with a sizeable portion of the studio let go. Read on to learn more about the situation.

Hades 2 is the rogue-like dungeon crawler sequel to the award-winning game, Hades, developed by Supergiant Games. Read on to learn about Hades 2's release date, pre-order information, and everything we know so far about the game.

Lil’ Guardsman, a comedic puzzle game similar to Papers, Please, is coming soon. Read on to learn about its story, gameplay, and first impressions.

The Netflix premiere of Pokémon Horizons: The Series will be delayed until March this year. Read here to learn more information about the delay, what the series is about, and where to watch Pokémon

Pokemon Legends: Arceus was a large departure from the traditional Pokemon game formula and was a huge global success. So that begs the question, will there be another Pokemon Legends game? Continue to read our guesses and theories.

Nintendo Switch set a record for the highest number of game releases on a console in 2023. Read on to know more.

Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate promises a darker and more mature tone for the series! Read on to learn how it might play, what it might be about, and everything else we know so far.

Minecraft Legends, the action-strategy spin-off from Mojang's popular sandbox game Minecraft, is concluding its active development less than a year after its launch in April 2023. Read on to know more.

Video game voice actors criticize the union SAG-AFTRA over an agreement deal with Replica Studios to replicate their voices via AI. Read here to learn more about the agreement and the responses of voice actors.

Final Fantasy 17 is the supposed next mainline numbered entry to the Final Fantasy series, when might it come out? What could it be about? What type of game will it be? Continue to read our theories for the next Final Fantasy.

Super Mario is easily one of the most recognizable video game icons in the world, but an AI-powered hologram with his likeness has taken to creeping out showgoers at CES 2024. Read on to learn more about this uncanny situation.

2023 caps off an awesome year for indies, sequels, and remakes, but awful for original IPs and IPs trying to make new games. Read on to learn more.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is Gameloft's newest life simulator game, filled to the brim with your favorite Disney characters and thousands of customization options. Read on to learn about our first impressions of the game, its story, and gameplay.

ONE. is a remaster of the nakige (crying game) pioneer One ~Kagayaku Kisetsu e~. Read on to learn about its story, gameplay, and our first impressions.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown centers around Sargon, who sets out to rescue his kidnapped friend Hassan, the Prince of Persia. Read on to learn more about its story, how it plays, and everything else we know so far.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a highly anticipated metroidvania adventure game whose release date has not yet been formally announced. However, certain factors point to a small window where Silksong will probably be released. Read on to learn more.

The Pokémon Company donated 50M Japanese Yen to aid those affected by the earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan. The donation is intended to support relief efforts spearheaded by the Japanese Red Cross Society. Read on to know more.

Legendary Nintendo game designer and director Shigeru Miyamoto reflects upon his career and his plans for the future in a retrospective interview with the Guardian. Read on to learn more about Miyamoto’s next plans, ongoing duties, and work history.

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2024 is here to start the year right with big tech releases for gamers. Read on to learn what gaming technology was unveiled during the event.

The Pokemon TV app and official website will discontinue its services this March 2024. Read here to learn more about this and alternative places to watch Pokemon.

Warner Bros just voiced out their plans to follow up on Hogwarts Legacy’s massive success with even more Harry Potter titles. Read on to learn more.

ONE. is a remaster of the nakige (crying game) pioneer One ~Kagayaku Kisetsu e~. Read on to learn when it’ll be available, its price, and its target platforms.

ONE. is a remaster of one of the nakige (crying game) pioneers One ~Kagayaku Kisetsu e~. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

ONE. is a remaster of one of the nakige (crying game) pioneers One ~Kagayaku Kisetsu e~. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

With 2023 coming to a close, it’s time for Game8 to distinguish the fantastic and noteworthy games we have covered over the past year. Here are our top games for 2023.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an upcoming action-adventure platformer developed by Ubisoft that’s getting a free demo available to play soon. Read more to learn more about it and the game.

Want to know the best games of 2023? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the top reviewed games. Read on to see the game information, release dates, and our scores for those games.

A Pokemon event scheduled from January 5 to January 8, 2024, in the Haneda Airport Terminal was canceled due to "various circumstances." Read here to learn more about why it was canceled and the details of the event.

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG based on the world of the Harry Potter novels. Enter Hogwarts and learn the arts of witchcraft and wizardry. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth your time and money.

With a great year for gaming coming to a close, we hope for even better years to come. With that in mind, here are 8 game mechanics that should be left in 2023. Read on to learn more.

The next Legend of Zelda game has been confirmed to be in the works, but when will it be released and what will it be about? Read on to learn more about when we think it will be released and our theories on what it could be about.

As 2023 draws to a close and game releases start to simmer down, we take a look back at the indie games that were released in December 2023. Continue reading to discover unfamiliar titles you might not have missed!

Dungeons of Sundaria, an indie dungeon crawler for PC, Switch, and both new and old generations of Xbox and PlayStation has just recently been released. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

2023 has been quite a year for gaming, with news stories ranging from fun and exciting to saddening and disheartening. With the year coming to a close, here are the biggest news stories of 2023.

Netflix has just released the stop-motion animation series Pokemon Concierge. Read more to learn about the show, its reception, and whether or not it will receive a season 2.

Japanese video game website 4Gamer reached out to countless Japanese developers across different companies for their ambitions in 2024. Read on to know what they had to say, and more.

Chrono Trigger creators reunited to celebrate 30 years since the original game’s release, where they talked about the possibility of a sequel, its history, and also praised the recent RPG Sea of Stars. Read on to learn more.

German researchers gave Super Mario Odyssey to people experiencing Major Depressive Disorder(MDD) to investigate if they could benefit from playing 3D video games. Read on to learn about the study and more.

The Game Awards for 2023 have arrived, and this year promises a multitude of awards. Here is a list of all the nominees and winners at this year's Game Awards.

2023 was a year filled with amazing game titles that had the gaming sphere abuzz for months, but it’s also plagued by the worst scum that could accumulate at the bottom of the barrel. Here are our picks for the worst games that came out in 2023.

Illumination, the studio behind "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," is reportedly pitching a "Nintendo cinematic universe" in the form of a Super Smash Bros. movie adaptation. Read on to know more.

Rallyallyally, a new indie racing game for PC and Switch, has just recently been released. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

The Batman: Arkham Trilogy on the Nintendo Switch pays a heartwarming tribute to Kevin Conroy, the voice-actor of Batman. Read more to learn about the tribute and the performance of the switch version.

The Resident Evil franchise has been doing very well with its remade titles over the last few years. Capcom just confirmed that more remakes will be made for the beloved horror franchise. Read on to learn more.

Almost half of CD Projekt, the developers behind Cyberpunk 2077, is now working on The Witcher 4, following the release of Phantom Liberty. Read on to learn more.