For the past year or so, the word surrounding Xbox’s future was ‘multiplatform’. Under the previous leadership’s “Project Latitude” mindset, Microsoft made the shocking announcement that heavy console exclusive hitters like Gears of War, Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones were heading over to the PlayStation 5. To many critics and fans, it looked like the first step toward Microsoft abandoning the console hardware race entirely to become a massive third-party publisher. However, last night’s Xbox Games Showcase at the Summer Games Fest completely derailed that narrative. Led by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty,…
Author: Matt Harris
Matt Harris
I am an ex Royal Navy sailor who loves all things geek. I have a strong admiration of anime as well as western television shows and movies. From a young age I was into video games as well as TV shows, often spotted in front of a screen somewhere. My goal is to become a screenwriter/director one day and left the Royal Navy after 9 years to better pursue that dream of mine.
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Capcom absolutely set the Summer Game Fest 2026 stage ablaze last weekend, unleashing an aggressive showcase of some of gaming’s biggest franchises. Resident Evil Veronica Announced Survival horror refuses to take a rest with Capcom finally announcing a remake of a fan favourite game Resident Evil Veronica, a ground-up remake of the beloved gothic classic Resident Evil Code: Veronica. Scheduled for an ambiguous 2027 release, the title marks the long-awaited return of fan-favourite heroine Claire Redfield. Built on Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, the remake promises to drag players into a desperate, claustrophobic escape through an isolated, zombie-infested prison complex. The…
During Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, Capcom revealed a huge wave of upcoming games being ported across to the successfully Nintendo Switch 2, closing the gap between home and portable gaming just that little bit more. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Unleashed In a announcement that stunned the RPG community, Capcom unveiled Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. The expansion summons the player back to the long-abandoned northern region of Norgan. Teaming up with an enigmatic new ally named Eir, the Arisen must unravel the grim secrets surrounding the undying Fallen Dragon. The journey will force players to unearth and appraise forgotten…
The cute creature-catching genre is getting a major shake-up later this year. During the Future Games Show, developer Pawprint Studio officially debuted a new gameplay trailer for Aniimo, their upcoming free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG. The studio confirmed a launch window of Q3 2026 for major consoles, PC, and mobile platforms, while also teasing an upcoming Global Closed Beta Test scheduled to kick off this summer. Set in the vast, uncharted landscapes of a world called Idyll, Aniimo gets points for originalliy by the use of it’s “Twining” mechanic. Rather than just directing monsters from the sidelines, players can physically merge…
Capcom joined a host of other game developers at this years Summer Game Fest 2026, dropping a massive double-dose of news for the monster hunter community. Series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Takuro Hiraoka took to the stage to officially reveal that Monster Hunter Wilds will be getting a massive, game-changing expansion titled Ascendance, slated for a 2027 release. If that wasn’t enough to cheer, the developers paired the reveal with the official confirmation that the base game of Monster Hunter Wilds is now in active development for the Nintendo Switch 2. While details regarding the Switch 2 port’s specific…
Publisher KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust dropped a big anniversary surprise for Atelier fans at Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct with the launch of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day, while simultaneously teasing a brand-new mainline entry, Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, slated for early 2027. To celebrate this massive double drop, Capcom and Gust have slashed the price of Atelier Yumia and its next-gen upgrade by 43% off on the Nintendo eShop, a limited-time launch promotion running from now until the…
Capcom has officially broken a two-decade silence for one of its most beloved cult-classic franchises. During PlayStation’s State of Play on the 2nd June, the publisher revealed that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first all-new entry in the series in 20 years, will officially launch on September 25, 2026. The dark fantasy action game is headed to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Windows. In a surprise twist that will surely delight fans eager to slice through demons, a free playable demo has been released on all platforms alongside the immediate…
KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force have officially announced that Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will launch worldwide later this year. Set for release on 1st October 2026, the remastered edition of the series classic is headed to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. To celebrate the announcement and the immediate opening of pre-orders, the publishers dropped an action-packed overview trailer detailing several brand-new mechanical overhauls coming to the classic title. This remastered package brings together all original content from Dynasty Warriors 3 alongside its definitive expansion, Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends.…
Universal Pictures has officially released a brand-new behind-the-scenes featurette titled “On the Set” for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, The Odyssey. Offering a rare glimpse into the production of the mythic action epic, the video gives a tease on the grand scale of the project, which was filmed entirely using brand-new, state-of-the-art IMAX® film technology. The blockbuster is scheduled to arrive across UK and Ireland cinemas on 17 July 2026. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey brings Homer’s ancient Greek saga to IMAX cinema screens for the very first time. The huge production was shot across various locations…
StudioCanal have released the red band trailer for Eli Roth’s latest horror flick Ice Cream Man, not to be confused for the 1995 film of the same name, this one promises for a much gorier experience typical from Eli Roth. Check out the trailer below, though be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart… Ice Cream Man follows a unassuming ice cream vendor during a sun-drenched summer in the town of Bayleen Bay. But the sinister treats soon trigger a wave of madness among the children, transforming them into ravenous, cold-blooded pint-sized killers. Under the influence of these corrupted…