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Atlus producer Kazushi Wada has addressed why there's no option to play as a female protagonist in Persona 3 Reload, stating it was too expensive to implement. Persona 3 Reload launched this past February 2, which was a full remake of the original 2006 JRPG. Reload implements a number of mechanics and features from past re-releases of Persona 3, such as new scenes and mechanics that weren't in the original game. One feature that many fans wanted to make a return was the inclusion of the female protagonist.

Some attentive fans have put forth a theory regarding the setting of the upcoming game Pokemon Legends: Z-A, suggesting it will take place in the future instead of the past. Pokemon Legends: Z-A was first revealed at the Pokemon Day event this past February, and it is set to revisit the formula of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Back in 2022, Legends: Arceus was seen as a fresh and innovative take on the classic Pokemon-catching gameplay, and while little has been shown about Legends: Z-A, fans have already started theorizing about its plot points and where it will be set.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, has claimed a patch to address the game's graphics in performance mode is in development and will be released soon. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launched on February 29 after much anticipation. The story continues on from the previous game's ending, following Cloud and his party as they find a way to stop Sephiroth and save the world. One of the things that Rebirth was praised for was its presentation, having incredibly detailed graphics.

Some creative modders of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk have added custom levels inspired by popular Sonic the Hedgehog games. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a skateboarding indie action platformer game by Team Reptile that was released on August 18, 2023. In it, players control a young member of a gang, Red of the Bomb Rush Crew, as they use inline skates and other extreme sports equipment to travel the city of New Amsterdam, spray-painting the city and claiming territory control over rival gangs. Players can get around the city by skateboarding and rail-grinding around the area.

One of the original directors of Chrono Trigger, Yoshinori Kitase, asked fans about the best approach to bringing back or remaking the classic JRPG for a modern audience. First released for the SNES, 1995's Chrono Trigger was one of the most influential JRPGs of all time. It had a team of talented creators working on the game, including Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi from Square, Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball fame, and more. Chrono Trigger also had three directors, Yoshinori Kitase among them, who was the director of many critically acclaimed Final Fantasy games and continues to work at Square Enix to this day as a producer.

Sega and Sonic Team have shared some stories regarding the rocky development of 2022's Sonic Frontiers. These details include the size of the team, the challenges faced during Sonic Frontiers' development, and how the studio overcame the new hurdles that appeared over the course of the game's five-year development cycle.

Updated digital store and wishlist pages for Atlus' upcoming Metaphor: ReFantazio have described how its dungeon crawling and social simulation gameplay loop differs from the Persona franchise. Metaphor: ReFantazio was first announced in June 2023 as a brand-new IP from Atlus, tackling a pure high fantasy setting instead of the urban fantasy genre like in the Shin Megami Tensei or Persona franchises. Despite the setting change, Metaphor Re:Fantazio has been shown to share DNA with Atlus' past works.

A new leak has allegedly revealed the name of the rumored Fall Guys-inspired Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off, which is said to be titled Sonic Toys Party. On top of that, this leak has supposedly stated that the game will support up to 32 players in its multiplayer mode. This spin-off is likely to be a part of the franchise's momentum for 2024, as Sega has previously expressed interest in developing Sonic titles exclusively for mobile devices.

Persona 6 will feature a semi-open world and «more fluid» social link structure, a prominent leaker has said. There have been a fair amount of rumors surrounding Persona 6 over the past few years. Despite there being little concrete evidence of the game existing, that hasn't stopped fans from speculating or hearing about something potentially related to this game. One of the latest rumors is focused on how Persona 6 will overhaul its longtime social link mechanic and the structure of its overworld.

Bandai Namco has announced that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be getting its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrade later in May. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was first released in 2016, following the success of its 2015 predecessor. Xenoverse 2 players create their own character to fight off enemies that threaten the Dragon Ball timeline as a member of the Time Patrol. The game has been a big success ever since its release almost eight years ago, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.

A new report has indicated that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will organize its roster into different character archetypes that specialize in certain areas. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is the fourth mainline title in the classic Budokai Tenkaichi series, which are 3D Dragon Ball arena fighters. These games have large rosters that allow fans to play as some of their favorite Dragon Ball characters in destructible environments. Sparking Zero is a return to the series after a nearly 15-year absence, bringing in an upgraded cel-shaded look.

The developers of Tekken 8 recently explained the decision to include an in-game shop and microtransactions amid the pushback it received. Tekken 8 launched back in January, getting rave reviews and critical acclaim. Much of the praise was given to its plot, the gameplay, and the realistic and dynamic visuals. This has resulted in Tekken 8 becoming one of the best-selling games in the franchise, and it is poised to get post-launch DLC with brand-new fighters, like the fan favorite Eddy Gordo.

Square Enix producer Tomoya Asano has teased fans about a potential announcement regarding the Bravely Default JRPG series for later this year. The first Bravely Default game was released as an exclusive for the Nintendo 3DS. It received generally favorable reviews, as it was a nostalgic revisit to the job-based systems seen in early Final Fantasy games, while also utilizing a unique turn system that featured the titular Brave and Default actions. It got a direct sequel, Bravely Second, a few years later, which was also released on the 3DS, introducing new jobs and continuing on from where the first game left off.

A sequel to Nier: Automata might have been teased by series creator Yoko Taro at the Nier London Concert. The Nier franchise has been a bit of a breakout hit in the last couple of years, thanks to Yoko Taro's eccentric and unconventional game design and writing. Despite its recent success in other media forms, like an anime adaptation, novels, and concerts, some fans wonder if there will be a new mainline AAA game set in the same universe, or a direct follow-up to Nier: Automata.

Gaming industry insider Jeff Grubb has provided an encouraging update about Metroid Prime 4. Metroid Prime 4 has been a rather elusive title throughout the Switch's lifespan. While Nintendo first announced the game at E3 2017, Prime 4 restarted development two years later, moving from Bandai Namco to Retro Studios. Nearly five years after this reset, very few updates have come from Nintendo regarding Metroid Prime 4.

Ubisoft's free-to-play platform arena fighter Brawlhalla announced another crossover collaboration, adding Star Wars characters Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi as skins. Brawlhalla has seen all kinds of crossovers over the years. Brawlhalla's roster features 61 playable characters, with some of its characters having special skins based on other games and media.

The League of Legends fighting game has been re-revealed with a brand-new title, 2XKO, with the developers providing fans with a potential release window for next year. This League of Legends-branded fighting game was first revealed in 2019 as Project L, alongside Legends of Runeterra and the animated Arcane series as a way to expand the IP into different genres and mediums. Among the projects in development at Riot Games, Project L has had a somewhat rocky production.

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is making a comeback on the Game Boy Advance, complete with a limited physical release with a cartridge that is compatible with the original GBA system. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was originally announced in November during the Nintendo Indie World showcase, which was a big surprise for fans of Wayforward.

A prominent Sega leaker has claimed that the upcoming Persona 5: The Phantom X mobile game may be getting a localization and will be released in the West after all. Persona 5: The Phantom X is an upcoming mobile phone and PC gacha spin-off of the Persona franchise. It is being developed by Black Wings Game Studio and will be published by Perfect World Games, with oversight from Atlus. Despite it being originally set to release exclusively in China, fans outside the demographic have been asking for an international release.

An ambitious fan group is currently working on a female protagonist mod for Persona 3 Reload. Atlus' Persona 3 Reload launched on February 2 to an overwhelming amount of hype and critical acclaim. Reload is a remake of the original Persona 3, focused on recreating the 2006 RPG and updating it to play more like modern Persona games. Reload has also added a number of elements from past re-releases, though ended up omitting certain elements, much to the disappointment of fans.

A prominent Sega leaker has revealed more information regarding the upcoming Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio titles, stating that there are two games in development that will be pursuing the live-service route. Sega had announced that these two classic franchises were getting brand-new titles during The Game Awards 2023, along with a brief overview of the two titles' gameplay. The revival of these IPs is a part of a bigger strategy for Sega to re-imagine these older properties for new audiences.

A developer from Sega has suggested the upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot is bigger than most might have expected, calling it a AAA game. During The Game Awards 2023, Sega announced that Crazy Taxi and several other classic IPs from the publisher were all getting brand-new entries. A trailer at the event gave brief snippets of these reboots' gameplay, with the Crazy Taxi reboot retaining its cartoonish art style and objective of delivering passengers to their destination quickly using drifts, crazy jumps, and other maneuvers to earn a high score.

Sonic Dream Team has released its first post-launch update, fixing boss fights and introducing brand-new mission types. Sonic Dream Team is an Apple Arcade exclusive title that was released in December 2023, developed by Sega HARDlight. While HARDlight was responsible for a number of previous Sonic mobile games, like Sonic Forces: Speed Battle and Sonic Dash, Dream Team is the first full 3D platformer the studio worked on, featuring six playable characters and 12 levels across four zones.

First 4 Figures has revealed a brand-new real-life statue based on the Sheikah Slate from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Sheikah Slate was an important item from Breath of the Wild, where players used it to solve puzzles, view in-game menus, and engage with several other mechanics. This item would be replaced in the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, with the Purah Pad, a reverse engineered device that functions exactly like the Sheikah Slate, made by Purah.

According to a recent interview, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero possibly won't have any form of split-screen multiplayer. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been one of the most anticipated releases for Dragon Ball fans, as it is a direct successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter games. It features a lot of the classic gameplay from past titles in the series, including destructible environments, transformations, and a large roster of characters. One of the strongest aspects of the Budokai Tenkaichi series is its multiplayer mode.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has said his work on the game is now «done» after the release of Ultimate's 13.0.2 update. This latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update was released earlier this past week, which updated the game's amiibo functionality. This update adds compatibility with the amiibo based on Ultimate's final DLC fighter, Sora from Kingdom Hearts.

Capcom's upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 has recently confirmed that it won't require a PS Plus subscription in order to use its online features. Dragon's Dogma 2 is one of Capcom's most anticipated releases of 2024. One of the biggest features in the RPG is the Pawn system, which is enhanced through online play.

The developers behind the upcoming Stellar Blade revealed the real-life South Korean model they worked with in order to create the game's action heroine, Eve. Stellar Blade has been a hot topic of discussion ever since its re-reveal in 2023, with many anticipating its April 26 release. The design of Stellar Blade's protagonist has dominated conversations, especially after the game's latest State of Play trailer.

Based on a recent trademark filing change, Elden Ring is now wholly owned by FromSoftware instead of being shared with Bandai Namco Entertainment. Elden Ring originally launched in 2022, becoming the best-selling and one of the highest-rated games that FromSoftware ever developed. Not only was the game a huge successor to Dark Souls, but the shift to an open-world setting helped build upon what was previously featured in the franchise and elevate FromSoftware's pedigree.

Former Bayonetta series director Hideki Kamiya has stated that he would love to do a remake of his older projects, including the first Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe games. Hideki Kamiya was first hired by Capcom as a designer for various projects, one of them being Resident Evil 2. After RE2's monumental success, Kamiya would continue directing games at Capcom, which included the first Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, and Okami. Kamiya then formed PlatinumGames alongside Atsushi Inaba and Shinji Mikami, which led to the creation of Devil May Cry's successor series, Bayonetta.

Sonic Superstars has added a brand-new DLC costume based on Shadow the Hedgehog, which is available for fans to download now. Sonic Superstars has been getting post-launch DLC support after its initial October 2023 release, with players getting free DLC outfits for its playable characters. This newest costume for Sonic is based on Sonic x Shadow Generations, an upcoming Sonic game that will be released in fall 2024.

Rollin' Rascal, a Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario Bros. inspired indie platforming game, has managed to hit its funding stretch goal on Kickstarter for a Nintendo Switch version. Rollin' Rascal originally launched its Kickstarter campaign at the beginning of February, complete with a demo level on Steam. It allowed fans to try out its Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired high-speed gameplay, taking after other 3D Sonic adventures like Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Generations, with elements of 3D Super Mario Bros. games included as well.

Sonic Superstars has added a brand-new DLC costume based on Shadow the Hedgehog, which is available for fans to download now. Sonic Superstars has been getting post-launch DLC support after its initial October 2023 release, with players getting free DLC outfits for its playable characters. This newest costume for Sonic is based on Sonic x Shadow Generations, an upcoming Sonic game that will be released in fall 2024.

According to a new leak, Tekken 7's Lidia and Fahkumram will be included in Tekken 8's first season pass as DLC fighters. Tekken 8 has a roster comprised of a healthy mix of newcomers and veterans. Some of the characters that were introduced in Tekken 7 have returned for the eighth mainline entry, which include the Wing Chun practitioner Leroy Smith, the exorcist Claudio Serafino, and the Saudi Arabian fighter Shaheen.

The director behind the upcoming Stellar Blade has revealed the amount of costumes available to wear, with 30 in total being unlockable in-game. Stellar Blade is releasing on April 26, with many gamers keeping their eyes on it after its re-reveal in 2023. Its developer, Shift Up, is making its debut as a high-end console developer with Stellar Blade, with the game garnering attention for its sci-fi setting and its characters. The protagonist of Stellar Blade, Eve, has been a hot topic of discussion ever since the game's reveal.

The Good Smile Company has revealed a new set of Japanese figma toys based on characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Good Smile is well-known for its variety of collectible figures and statues based on popular anime and gaming characters. One of the most popular lines it has is the Figma line, which gives fans a chance to own a detailed and articulate full-body version of their favorite character. Nintendo has collaborated with Good Smile before, giving fans the chance to own figmas based on its Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, and Fire Emblem franchises, among others.

Pocketpair has acknowledged that it is short on staff, and is currently hiring to maintain the development of the virally successful Palworld. Palworld was released on Steam and Xbox early access on January 19, where it suddenly became a sensation almost overnight. This success even saw it outpacing Pokemon's latest release, Scarlet and Violet, in sales. Despite the controversies that Palworld has garnered since its launch, it has proven to be a monumental success for the small studio.

Persona 3 Reload's producer, Ryota Niitsuma, recently explained why the developers at Atlus decided to remake the original game. Persona 3 Reload launched on February 2 after much anticipation, with the title being a full recreation of the original 2006 JRPG that adds a number of quality-of-life improvements to bring it closer to games like Persona 5, while also adding extra material from past re-releases.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 announced that its first DLC character, Mr. Krabs, will be added to the game on February 15. Much like its predecessor, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's character roster is filled with iconic characters from popular Nickelodeon animated shows. It features a wide cast, with representation from nostalgic cartoons of the '90s to Nickelodeon's modern shows, like Hey Arnold, Danny Phantom, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and more.

According to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, The Super Mario Bros. Movie helped grow the Switch console's sales in new international markets. Nintendo recently released its third-quarter fiscal earnings, which cataloged a number of impressive milestones. Information contained in this report includes updated sales numbers for the best-selling Switch games, as well as other financial milestones. Investors also got the chance to ask about recent trends and how they affected Nintendo's sales, such as the 2023 The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

A recent financial report from Sega has indicated that its sales of new games during the Holidays were rather sluggish. Sega had an incredibly active 2023, publishing roughly 15 titles from its catalog of IPs. Some of these were re-releases and smaller-scale titles, like ports of Persona 4 Golden to other consoles, the Etrian Odyssey collection, and Samba de Amigo: Party Central.

In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Twitch Plays Pokemon social experiment will be making a comeback on February 12. Back in 2014, an anonymous programmer conducted an experiment on the live-streaming platform, where several users across the world would attempt to beat the original Pokemon Red together at the same time. This was done by users who would type into the stream's chatroom, with commands being read from these comments, which essentially led to several users fighting over who controlled the player character. This idea ended up becoming extremely popular, that it earned the Guinness World Record for «most participants in a single-player online video game.»

A new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero revealed some of the transformations that the iconic duo of Goku and Vegeta can use in the game, along with some of their attacks. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is one of the most anticipated games for Dragon Ball fans, as it is a continuation of the classic Budokai Tenkaichi fighting game series. While fans were treated to a brief teaser during Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2023, a full reveal trailer for Sparking Zero was shown off during The Game Awards 2023 in December.

According to the vice president of Asus India, Arnold Su, a second-generation successor of the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld is planned to be released sometime this year. The Asus ROG Ally is a handheld gaming console that is capable of providing a gaming experience on the go while also functioning as a Windows 11 PC. This allows it to play a variety of PC games, including both the Steam and Xbox Game Pass libraries.

Tekken 8 is off to a solid start on Steam, as it has surpassed the previous game's concurrent player count on the platform. Tekken 8 is the eighth mainline game in the long-running fighting game franchise, being touted as the grand finale of the Mishima Family storyline. A number of impressive fighting games were released in 2023, with major releases like Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 being praised by fans and critics alike. With that in mind, Tekken 8 had a lot to live up to, and fortunately it seems to be doing just that.

No More Heroes 3's director recently explained the backstory behind Travis Touchdown's disheveled appearance during the opening of the game. Originally released in 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, No More Heroes 3 sees Travis taking on the galactic superhero rankings, facing off against a number of super-powered alien and human assassins in order to become the top-ranked killer and save the world from Prince FU.

Fans of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth recently discovered a reference to Shenmue, with characters discussing an incident revolving around its protagonist, Ryo Suzuki. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launched earlier this week, featuring the same open-world exploration and turn-based RPG battle mechanics as its predecessor, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Prior to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the franchise was a beat-em-up action brawler that saw players exploring open-world cities. Many fans believe that a lot of Like a Dragon's mechanics can be traced back to fellow Sega IP, Shenmue.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's PS5 file size is 45 GB. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set within the same universe as the Batman: Arkham games, placing players in the shoes of Task Force X as they face off against some of the DC Universe's most powerful superheroes. Unlike Rocksteady's Batman games, Suicide Squad is a co-op multiplayer adventure that also features some live service elements.

A group of Super Mario Maker players are attempting to beat every level ever created by other users before the Wii U's online services shut down for good. With the Nintendo Switch currently being the Japanese game giant's focus, Nintendo has been phasing out the services of its previous consoles, the Wii U and 3DS. While fans knew that these were being shut down, Nintendo finally confirmed the exact date the Wii U and 3DS servers will go offline. This closure will affect all games released on these systems that have online play and communication, such as the first Splatoon, Mario Kart 8, and Super Mario Maker.

Due to an issue with its branding, the developers of the fan-made Bloodborne Kart announced that the demake-styled kart racer will be delayed to an unknown release date. Back in 2022, independent developer FanSoftware created a PS1-style demake of FromSoftware's Bloodborne. It had aimed to turn the gothic PS4 Soulslike adventure into a game that would fit the more limited capabilities of the original PlayStation. After this demake was released, the developers revealed they were working on a game that is usually considered a running joke in the fandom, Bloodborne Kart.

The release of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has made it one of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's biggest launches to date, surpassing the last peak record of concurrent players on the Steam platform. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the eighth mainline game in the long-running franchise, featuring the same turn-based RPG combat and open-world exploration as its predecessor, Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

Ahead of the launch of Atlus' upcoming Persona 3 Reload, a full list of trophies for the game has appeared online. Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the 2006 original, and players are tasked with defeating the Shadows that appear during a full moon. Atlus has been giving fans plenty of information before the game's release, such as details on Persona 3 Reload's day one DLC, gameplay trailers, and explanations of how some of the new mechanics work.

A producer from Capcom gave fans of the Ace Attorney franchise some good news, promising that the publisher isn't abandoning the series anytime soon. The first Ace Attorney game was released in 2001 on the Game Boy Advance. Ever since, it has spawned a trilogy on the handheld console, which was then ported to the Nintendo DS and brought over to the West. With its surprise popularity, Ace Attorney would help show the appeal of visual novel games in the West.

Details about four potential new Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO sets have been leaked online, which are slated to come out later this summer and fall. Sega and LEGO have partnered previously to create elaborate LEGO sets based on Sonic the Hedgehog, the first of these being released at the beginning of 2022. In addition, 2023 saw five new Sonic LEGO sets launched, which featured Sonic, Tails, and Amy.

Bandai Namco revealed the file size for Tekken 8's PS5 version, which will take up less space than the PC version will. Tekken 8 is one of the most anticipated games to launch in 2024, following Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, and other impressive fighting games that were released in 2023. Bandai Namco's eighth round of the King of Iron Fist tournament boasts an impressive 32-character roster, featuring returning characters like Jun Kazama and Leroy Smith, along with brand-new fighters like Azucena and Reina.

Evidence from an early Persona 5 build indicates that Atlus originally planned to incorporate cameos of characters from Persona 4. The original Persona 5 had a troubled development and was delayed multiple times before its eventual release in 2016. As a result of its development troubles, there were some things left on the cutting room floor.

Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideki Itsuno shared how the NPC system for the game has been upgraded. Dragon's Dogma 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024, and now the developers have revealed more of what fans can expect.

A notable Sega leaker has stated that the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is getting a spin-off game that is allegedly similar to Mediatonic's Fall Guys. The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise had an excellent 2023, between the release of Sonic Superstars, Sonic Frontiers' post-launch updates, and the launch of the Apple Arcade exclusive title, Sonic Dream Team. Expectations for Sonic's 2024 are set pretty high as well, with the premiere of various TV shows and the third theatrical live-action film. On top of Sonic's multimedia efforts, a new spin-off game could also be coming out this year too.

Dragon's Dogma 2's creator and director, Hideaki Itsuno, shared some of the inspirations behind the upcoming game's vast open-world map. A sequel to one of Capcom's most acclaimed titles, Dragon's Dogma 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024, with it aiming to be an experience that surpasses the first game. This can be seen with things like the size of its open world, which is going to be much bigger than the original.

Sega confirmed that the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's New Game Plus feature is only available through a DLC paywall, upsetting fans. There is a lot of anticipation behind the upcoming eighth mainline Like a Dragon game, as it features both Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu sharing the spotlight. It's also teasing how it will be the final chapter of Kiryu's story, such as with older characters and story threads from Kiryu's past being brought to the forefront. Despite the excitement behind this Hawaii-trotting adventure, one thing that had garnered controversy before Infinite Wealth's launch is its New Game Plus feature.

According to recent sales data from gaming industry analysts, 2023 saw 2360 games released on the Nintendo Switch, a record for the console. Nintendo's hybrid handheld console entered its sixth year in 2023, with plenty of fans having high expectations, and it seems like those expectations were met. While the system has had strong years before, 2023 might have been the strongest year for the Nintendo Switch.

According to some gaming industry insiders, a Gears of War collection could be in its testing phases right now. Gears of War is a classic Xbox third-person shooter franchise, though some of its games, like the second and third titles of the original trilogy, are trapped on the Xbox 360. As such, many fans of this franchise have been wanting a remastered collection for a long time, possibly something similar to Halo: The Master Chief Collection. There have been plenty of persistent rumors about a Gears of War collection in recent years.

With less than two weeks before Tekken 8's launch, Bandai Namco revealed its first DLC character, a returning Eddy Gordo. Tekken 8's base roster has a healthy mix of newcomers and returning fighters from across its history. Some of Tekken 8's new characters have been fairly popular thanks to their stylish looks or unique fighting styles. These include the series' first Peruvian fighter, Azucena, a weapon-wielding Frenchman named Victor Chevalier, and a mysterious illegitimate member of the Mishima bloodline, Reina.

A new trailer for Mario vs. Donkey Kong has revealed the game's level count, new worlds, and features that were added to the Nintendo Switch remake. Nintendo surprised a lot of fans when it revealed the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong GBA game was being remade. Much like the GBA original, Donkey Kong has stolen all the Mini-Mario toys, and the player must navigate Mario through a series of platforming puzzles to get them back.

One of the developers of Smite 2 has explained why there are no plans to bring the game to the Nintendo Switch console. The original Smite is a third-person MOBA that gives players the chance to play as a god from a wide variety of mythological pantheons. Smite 2's reveal trailer showed that it would be a huge upgrade compared to the first game, boasting upgraded visuals thanks to the game's upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.

A notable Persona leaker recently gave fans an update regarding a rumored spin-off game. This information comes from MbKKssTBhz5, or Midori, who has shared plenty of leaks regarding Atlus' projects. This includes a supposed release window for Persona 6, along with accurate leaks of Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload before their official announcements. One game that Midori also leaked was a spin-off codenamed «Asa.»

Bandai Namco has released two new Tekken 8 gameplay trailers for the returning characters Panda and Alisa Bosconovitch. Both Panda and Alisa will be available as playable characters in Tekken 8's launch roster. With a few weeks left before the fighting game's launch and the base game's roster completely revealed, fans have been given gameplay reveal trailers to show how some of these classic characters have changed from their previous incarnations.

Konami has announced two brand-new classic game collections, bringing Felix the Cat and Rocket Knight Adventures to new platforms. Konami has been doing a lot in recent years to preserve and re-introduce its older games to new audiences. This can be seen with the Castlevania and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles re-release collections, bringing plenty of these retro games from older legacy platforms to the current systems. Konami is once again porting some of its classic titles to modern platforms, collaborating with Limited Run Games to do so.

It’s rumored that Sega has planned three more revivals, specifically for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sakura Wars, and Panzer Dragoon. At The Game Awards 2023, Sega surprised fans with revivals of several classic IPs. These revivals are part of a new initiative by Sega to re-imagine these older properties and bring them to new audiences.