[Exclusive] Sephiroth's theme in Final Fantasy VII is the way it is because of Jimi Hendrix, says Nobuo Uematsu
We chatted with the composer at SDCCM and he revealed that two artists were influential in creating the music for arguably the greatest villain in video game history.
Face endless hordes for the Emperor in Warhammer Survivors
Auroch Digital has secured the support of Games Workshop to license the IP and Poncle to lend its graphics engine, and the results are encouraging.
T-Minus Zero Entertainment, the studio NetEase shut down in August, resurfaces thanks to funding from industry veterans
They have a new vision for the future.
Donkey Kong Bananza sells 3.5 million units in three months
A good start that keeps the company optimistic.
Switch 1 is still a few hundred short of overtaking Nintendo DS to become the company's best-selling console ever
There is no doubt that it will do so in the next financial report.
MOB Entertaiment presents Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 and a first look at The Prototype, the big villain
The Prototype is on the loose, and after the events of Chapter 4, we are closer to the conclusion of the episodic horror.
Get ready for an amazing doggy driving Christmas with PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship
The racing game featuring the beloved Paw Patrol characters is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Echoes of the End returns rebuilt in an Enhanced Edition
After a lukewarm launch earlier this year, Myrkur Games' ARPG gets a big update in this package, free for those who already own the game.
Microsoft notes shift to software, cloud gaming, and subscription services in latest financial report
Xbox hardware sales fell 29% year-on-year, while third-parties software performed "ahead of expectations".
Pokrovsk becomes the new front line in Ukraine as Russia intensifies drone and infantry attacks
The Donetsk region holds as the Russian army tries to take the city, a strategic enclave to secure control of the area.
Mango Protocol reveals its next title Angie Magica, an ambitious 'Zeldalike' set in the studio's Psychotic Universe
We chat with creative director Mariona Valls during the BCN Game Fest and she gives us the keys to this adventure in which food and cooking play a leading role.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 15 January along with the free 3.0 Update for both versions
The native version for the new console will take advantage of new social features like GameChat and webcam, and expand multiplayer to 12 simultaneous players, and more.
[Exclusive] Nobuo Uematsu: "Final Fantasy IX Remake? Ask Square Enix!"
The legendary Japanese composer is happy with the remake trend and chooses FFIX as his "most balanced" soundtrack despite the different musical genres.
Sir Ian Livingstone on the beginnings of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks: "It never entered our heads not to have dice"
We chatted to the writer about his multi-faceted career and his upcoming book during SDCCM.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Square Enix returns a year later to complete its first Dragon Quest trilogy, and it looks like it has another Christmas blockbuster on its hands.
For the performance director of Baldur's Gate III, Larian's inclusion of neutral pronouns was "a game-changer"
All the actors were delighted to return to the recording room when the decision was made, and it's proof of a commitment to inclusion and equality for all players.
US and South Korea reach trade deal, and Trump sees possible rapprochement with China
After his tariff deal with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump will arrive strengthened for his meeting with Xi Jinping.

Simon the Sorcerer Origins
Adventure Soft brings back its famous adventure game series with a very worthy prequel for fans, but perhaps a little lacking for the rest.
Neil Newbon joins Starfinder: Afterlight cast as Preach
The actor, known for Dead Take, Resident Evil Village, and his role as Astarion in Baldur's Gate III, directs and is now involved in this upcoming cRPG from Epictellers Entertainment.
Solasta II presents new scenes and more gameplay before taking us on its grand adventure in early 2026
Tactical Adventures has slightly postponed its initial plan to release Early Access this year, but it looks like it will be worth it.
Manage your own animal rock band with Rockbeasts
It's got a bit of role-playing, a bit of management, a dash of rhythm and, above all, lots of furry characters and adult humour.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 delayed to 2026
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco need more time to improve the performance of the massive title to condense it into an optimal version for the hybrid console.

The Lonesome Guild
Tiny Bull Studios open their hearts to us with a puzzle adventure about adventurous animals that has nothing to envy about Zelda or Tunic.
Pikmin 4 gets a big update in November: New Pikmin type, photo mode, and peaceful mode for enemies
Nintendo brings the title into bloom after a long hibernation on Nintendo Switch.
Today is Anime Day, how are you going to celebrate it?
Millions of fans of this Japanese-born form of animation are enjoying their hobby in a special way today.
Prime Video cancels Australian version of The Office after first season
The news comes just a year after its premiere.
Warner Bros. Discovery officially acknowledges it is open for purchase
Although earlier today it rejected a $60 billion offer from Paramount Skydance for it.

Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2
Atlus definitely knows how to port their genius anywhere, including Nintendo's recently released console.
BOOX introduces its two new models of colour e-ink devices, and they are on sale now
Note Air5 C and Palma 2 Pro are an important evolution of the previous models, both as digital notebooks and as support for office work or study.
Breaking: Amazon Web Services are down globally: Roblox and Fornite are not working right now
A global outage that also affects other services such as Prime Video, Snapchat, Airtable, or Crunchyroll.
Stitching memories with Toymaker: Threads of Joy
We talked to the developers of this cozy title at BCN Game Fest that mixes the mystery of a local legend told as a visual novel with a really interesting sewing mechanic.
Silent Hill 2 Remake surpasses 2.5 million copies sold
This takes the Silent Hill franchise past the 10 million mark.
Tekken boss deeply mourns the loss of his friend, Tomonobu Itagaki
Katsuhiro Harada has posted an emotional farewell to his former senior and game design rival, but above all his "comrade-in-arms".
Taz Skylar on the new Straw Hats in One Piece Season 2: "It was a fun experience, it definitely became exponential"
The Spanish actor can't give specifics, but does describe the atmosphere on set as "wilder"
Disney Lorcana TCG turns us into detectives with Whispers in the Well
With a set featuring Zootropolis stars Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
This is what the next Magic: The Gathering set with the Ninja Turtles looks like
It was unveiled at NYCC and will arrive in our hands on March 6, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 now has native version of ARK: Ultimate Survival Evolved
ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition adds fluidity and graphical enhancements and offers survival and dinosaurs with a 60% off offer until November.
Chun-Li can be tried as a guest fighter in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in November
The first to try her out will be the participants of the SNK World Championship 2025, which will be held in person in Atlanta.
BCN Game Fest consolidates its position as the biggest event in Southern Europe in its first edition
17,000 attendees, 200 games presented, and top-level speakers from all over the world raise the Catalan event to the category of "not to be missed".
Disney Dreamlight Valley announces special stream tomorrow to showcase upcoming expansion, Wishblossom Ranch
The new content will arrive in November, but we already know that the most beloved mounts from the Disney classics will play a prominent role in it.
Everything we know about Teraleak: The biggest leak in Nintendo and Pokémon's history
Last year's leak has resurfaced with a wealth of new information on design, new game engines, storytelling, and planning for the Pokémon IP over the next few years.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle breaks record as the highest-grossing foreign film in U.S. history
It has broken Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon's record, which had been unbeaten for 25 years.
Taz Skylar: The key to One Piece live action's success is "a combination of fandom and irreverence" to the original
The actor who plays Sanji in the Netflix live action show believes the showrunner of the first season hit upon the key to successfully bringing the cartoon to "flesh and blood".
Celebrate today's release of Tron: Ares with a special behind-the-scenes video and new footage
The third instalment of the long-running sci-fi series starring Jared Leto is now in cinemas.
Bye Sweet Carole mixes the aesthetics of a Disney classic with horrors out of your worst nightmare
Little Sewing Machine's game is now available on PC and consoles, with a handcrafted aesthetic somewhere between classic Walt Disney cartoons and American McGee-esque horror.
All reunited at last to make the worst decisions... together: The Mighty Nein premieres trailer on Prime Video
A new group of unlikely heroes emerge to save the world of Exandria on Prime Video on 19 November.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era demo now available
The great franchise returns to its turn-based strategy roots in celebration of its 30th anniversary.
Jorge Jiménez: "If I'm here drawing Superman and Batman, it's thanks to Naruto"
(Exclusive) The Spanish cartoonist who is redefining the new era of DC's greats confesses how he regained his enthusiasm for drawing.
Nintendo lifts the curtain on the Close to You short film... but only halfway
It turns out they were indeed invisible Pikmin the first time around. Now we have a new trailer with the montage of the charming plant creatures.
Critical Role members explain the main differences between the campaign and The Mighty Nein animated series
With just over a month to go until the Prime Video premiere, directors and co-stars Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham also explain how they've been more ambitious than with The Legend of Vox Machina.