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Phantom Blade Zero will allow players to unlock every achievement and earn the Platinum Trophy in a single playthrough, even on the easiest difficulty. The game will still include a far more demanding New Game Plus mode called Sixty Six Days for players who want a much harsher challenge. Director Soulframe Liang explained that the original concept for Phantom Blade Zero was much more

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will make major changes to character customization, including armor that can link three Materia slots together for the first time in the remake trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the feature while discussing how Revelation expands the systems introduced in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth. Previous games generally used linked pairs of Materia slots, but some armor in Revelation will

Hideo Kojima's upcoming action espionage game Physint has found a new home at Xbox after Sony ended its involvement with the project. Sony confirmed that it had decided to step away from its collaboration with Kojima Productions. The decision reportedly came as a surprise to Kojima, who said it then took around three months of discussions and negotiations to secure another publishing partner. That

Nvidia has expanded GeForce NOW again with a new September update that adds support for several recent PC releases, including Wardogs, Bus Simulator 27 and the 1.0 version of Valheim. Valheim is not a new addition in the traditional sense, but the game's full 1.0 release is now supported through GeForce NOW. Players who own either the Steam or Xbox version can access it

Microsoft is testing a new group of Xbox console features that includes 1440p Remote Play, higher streaming bitrates, customizable startup animations, microphone noise suppression and several profile improvements. The changes are rolling out through the Xbox Insider Program, with some features limited to specific testing rings. Microsoft has not yet announced when all of them will reach the wider Xbox console audience. One of

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is adding another digital preorder bonus, with Xbox players getting a special version of the new Inner Circuit M4 Weapon Blueprint. The bonus is available across all digital editions, but its appearance changes depending on the platform. Xbox Series X and Series S players will see a translucent green version inspired by classic Xbox hardware, while players on

Remedy Entertainment has revealed the PC system requirements for Control Resonant ahead of its September 24 release, with separate hardware targets for standard rendering and ray tracing. The requirements cover resolutions from 1080p to 4K and frame rates from 30 FPS to 60 FPS. Players who do not plan to use ray tracing can run the game on considerably older hardware, while the highest

A new Steam data leak appears to have exposed achievement lists for dozens of unreleased games, including several titles that have not yet been officially announced. The issue reportedly surfaced after Steam achievement tracking services suddenly gained access to data that should have remained private. Because achievements often contain descriptions tied to missions, characters, locations, and story events, some of the leaked information may

NVIDIA has released its GeForce Game Ready 616.92 driver with support for three upcoming games, new DLSS features for 007 First Light and PUBG: Battlegrounds, and several fixes carried over from a recent hotfix release. The driver adds Game Ready support for WARDOGS, Active Matter, and Aniimo. All three games are expected to launch with DLSS 4.5 support, while the update also prepares GeForce

Hello Games has released the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, adding player owned space stations, new deep space exploration systems, alliances, Space Hulks, and a six week Expedition marking the game's 10th anniversary. The update focuses heavily on activities beyond planetary surfaces, giving players more reasons to explore solar systems, scan deep space, and build a presence in orbit. One of the biggest

Apple's new iPhone Duo appears to borrow one of the most distinctive ideas from Microsoft's discontinued Surface Duo: treating both halves of a foldable device as separate workspaces that can also operate together. The similarity goes beyond the product name. Apple's software allows apps to sit independently on either side of the folding display, links can open beside the current app instead of replacing

Ubisoft is testing a major change for its PC games on Steam by removing the need to install and launch Ubisoft Connect before playing. The rollout begins with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Ubisoft says a new tool will keep key game features working without requiring the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher to be installed or opened separately. If the test works as planned,

Apple's new iPhone Duo has renewed attention on Microsoft's Surface strategy, particularly the company's decision to abandon the Surface Duo line after only two generations. The comparison is not simply about which company reached foldable phones first. Microsoft launched Surface Duo in 2020 and followed it with Surface Duo 2, but the company eventually ended the product line and never released the planned Surface

ASUS has added a Snapdragon X version of its ZenBook 14, targeting the growing group of premium Windows laptops priced below $1,000. Starting at $799, the ZenBook 14 UX3480 combines a metal chassis, 14 inch OLED display, Qualcomm's eight core Snapdragon X processor, a relatively light 2.87 pound design, and a broad selection of ports. The review unit was also praised for its keyboard,

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has received a new multiplayer gameplay showcase ahead of its December 3, 2026 release, giving a closer look at how the upcoming real time strategy game handles faction balance, match customization, and competitive play. The first battlefield report features a 15 minute 1v1 Annihilation match between the Necrons and Orks. The footage highlights the contrasting strengths of both

Microsoft will hold its Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast on September 17, with Minecraft Dungeons II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 already confirmed for the showcase. The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm JST, which corresponds to 3:00 am PT, 6:00 am ET, and 11:00 am BST. Microsoft plans to stream the event through its Xbox and Xbox Japan channels on

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has returned to attention after joining Xbox Game Pass, giving subscribers a chance to revisit the 2020 shooter while waiting for Modern Warfare 4. Six years after release, the game stands out partly because of how different its multiplayer feels compared with newer Call of Duty entries. The pace is slower, movement is simpler, and positioning plays

Toys for Bob has shared a new look at Spyro: A Realm Beyond as part of celebrations for Spyro the Dragon's 27th anniversary. The preview focuses on Arcadian Vale, one of the first locations players will visit in the upcoming game. The area appears designed around colorful environments, vertical exploration, and Spyro's expanded flight abilities. Spyro: A Realm Beyond is planned for release in

A fan made project called 360sona has recreated the classic Xbox 360 avatar editor in a web browser, complete with thousands of clothing items, props, animations, and customization options from Microsoft's original avatar system. The project was built by developer Ezra Kruger and is designed to reproduce the look and behavior of Xbox 360 avatars as closely as possible. According to the project creator,

Capcom has revealed the Gunlance changes coming to Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and the weapon is receiving one of its most significant upgrades in years. The latest weapon showcase introduces Elemental Shelling, faster attacks, new movement options, stronger guarding, aerial follow ups, and new Boost Bracer techniques. The expansion is scheduled to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5,