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Mortal Shell II launch and physical media backlash

12 clusters · 62 sources · last updated

Latest: Mortal Shell 2 features dark atmosphere and unique shell-switching mechanics

Cold Symmetry and publisher PlayStack confirmed Mortal Shell II will launch worldwide on 20 August 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel features a redesigned combat system—notably the total removal of the st

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Elden Ring Switch 2 release and community reactions

9 clusters · 75 sources · last updated

Latest: Elden Ring receives patch to fix DLC item exploit

Following technical concerns regarding performance in handheld mode during Gamescom 2025, FromSoftware released new gameplay footage for Elden Ring on the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that development adjustments have i

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 release announcement

4 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Netflix announces October 2026 anime lineup including Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2

Netflix and CD Projekt RED have confirmed that the new anime series, ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’, is scheduled to premiere globally on October 20, 2026. Produced in collaboration with animation studio TRIGGER, the ten-ep

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Video game industry development and preservation trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Video game industry leaders discuss development philosophy and preservation

The video game industry is experiencing a dual focus on commercial development strategies and the long-term preservation of digital and physical media. Market trends show an increasing reliance on remakes and remasters.

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Sekiro: No Defeat anime production

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Sekiro: No Defeat director requests fans avoid new trailer

Studio Qzil is producing the anime adaptation of the video game ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’, titled ‘Sekiro: No Defeat’. Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the story follows the protagonist Wolf as he protects the Divine

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Japanese video game sales trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan video game sales: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads weekly charts

Weekly Japanese video game sales data for late August 2026 show fluctuations in both hardware and software performance. During the week of August 17 to August 23, hardware shipments saw a decline, with the Nintendo Swit

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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition released for Nintendo Switch 2

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: FromSoftware brings Elden Ring to Nintendo Switch 2

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 was officially released on August 28, 2026, following a delay from its original October 2025 target. The compilation includes the original 2022 game, the Shadow of

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HoYoverse Nodusfall announcement

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Hoyoverse announces Nodusfall dark fantasy action game

HoYoverse has announced Nodusfall, a new free-to-play, cooperative dark fantasy action RPG, during Gamescom 2026. The project marks a technical and stylistic departure for the studio, moving from the Unity Engine and bri

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FromSoftware The Duskbloods release preparations

6 clusters · 81 sources · last updated

Latest: FromSoftware's The Duskbloods sees high interest in Switch 2 network test

FromSoftware is preparing for a network test of its upcoming multiplayer title, The Duskbloods, scheduled for 21–24 August 2026. The test is reported to be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 and requires a Nintendo Switc

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Japanese game companies strategic diversification

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Konami and FromSoftware outline future strategies for major gaming franchises

Japanese video game companies Koei Tecmo and Konami are implementing strategies to diversify their development pipelines and mitigate financial risks associated with high development costs. Koei Tecmo has outlined a pla

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