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Palworld to launch on PS5 but with a catch

28-Sept-2024, 7:26 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Palworld has launched on PS5 in 68 countries, but its release in Japan is delayed due to potential legal action from Nintendo.

Sony's recent State of Play event has just concluded, and among the surprises was the announcement of Ghost of Yotei. One notable reveal was that Palworld will be coming to PlayStation 5 — though this announcement left out an important detail. While Palworld has officially launched on the PS5 in 68 countries and regions worldwide,...

Black Myth: Wukong confirmed to sold 20 million units in its first month

28-Sept-2024, 7:10 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Black Myth: Wukong has sold 20 million copies within its first month, becoming one of the best-selling games ever.

It has already been a month since the release of Black Myth: Wukong, and by now, many players have likely completed the game. Numerous players have discovered many secrets behind Black Myth: Wukong's story after unlocking the game's New Game+ mode. Despite this, Black Myth: Wukong's popularity remains strong. During the Tokyo Game Show, it was revealed that Black Myth: Wukong sold an impressive 20 million copies within the first month of its launch. At the event, Ken Kutaragi presented a slide showing that...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will perform better than ever on PS5 Pro

27-Sept-2024, 9:39 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will offer improved performance and graphics with the PS5 Pro's new Versatility Mode.

The PS5 Pro has officially been announced along with its hefty price tag, making the PS5 the most expensive console ever from Sony. Many are curious about what Sony has in store and which games will fully leverage the capabilities of the PS5 Pro. In the demonstration video for the PS5 Pro, Sony placed a lot of emphasis on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. From the showcase, it appears that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will fully capitalize on the power of the...

Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata crossover annouced

27-Sept-2024, 9:24 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Stellar Blade and NieR: Automata are set to collaborate with a crossover and a customizable photo mode likely launching before the year ends.

The success of Stellar Blade surprised many, with an estimated over 1 million copies sold in the first two months since its release, and the game's appeal shows no signs of slowing down. Developer Shift Up still has many plans for Stellar Blade, including a PC port and a DLC or a sequel, which is still under consideration. We already knew that Stellar Blade would eventually crossover with other IPs, but the details were unclear. During PlayStation's State of...

God of War developer is hiring for a new game

27-Sept-2024, 9:09 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Santa Monica Studio is working on a new IP for next-generation platforms, while also hinting at a potential new installment for the God of War series.

Many may think that Santa Monica Studio, the company behind the God of War name, after the success of their two latest titles, is developing a new God of War installment for Sony. However, recent information indicates that Santa Monica’s newest title will be a completely new IP. A recent job listing from Santa Monica hints at this new project. This...

Metaphor: ReFantazio is playable via a demo already

27-Sept-2024, 4:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

With a different setting than Persona, Atlus' new RPG promises to be as exciting as the games in the popular series.

Developer Atlus has a long history of creating exciting RPGs. The most popular of its creations is probably the Persona series, whose latest main installment, Persona 5, debuted with great success on consoles to be followed later by the release of Persona 5 Royal, an enhanced version that would allow players to join the Phantom Thieves in their latest adventure across all platforms. However, Atlus is now focused on the upcoming release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, a new RPG...

Assassin's Creed Shadows gets delayed causing controversy

27-Sept-2024, 1:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

There are doubts about the game and Ubisoft has opted to delay its release to polish it.

Assassin's Creed has many fans that have supported the series throughout the years. Even the latest instalment, Assassin's Creed Mirage, which was significantly different than its predecessors, had positive results. However, Ubisoft doesn't seem to go through its best moments, and this is having consequences that directly impact the developer's future releases. Last year, Ubisoft already cancelled some projects to focus on its flagship franchises, mainly due to the bad results attained by some of its games, like Mario...

Monster Hunter Wilds PC system requirements revealed

26-Sept-2024, 4:22 pm Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

Following the announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds' release date, Capcom revealed the PC system requirements for its upcoming action RPG.

As excitement heightens for the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has unveiled the essential PC system requirements that gamers need in order to embark on thrilling hunting adventures when the game launches in February 2025. This information is pivotal for fans eager to ensure their setups can handle the new title, which promises to elevate the series to new heights. The Monster Hunter franchise has captivated gamers globally with its immersive gameplay, vast environments, and intricate ecosystems. Following the...

Final Fantasy XVI producer asks modders not to create 'offensive or inappropriate" content for the PC version

25-Sept-2024, 6:51 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Producer Naoki Yoshida requests that modders refrain from creating any "offensive or inappropriate" content now that Final Fantasy XVI has been released on PC.

Final Fantasy XVI finally launched on PC on September 17, after being a PlayStation 5 exclusive for a year. And like with any other game, the modding community is excited to "tinker" with Final Fantasy XVI. However, the producer of Final Fantasy XVI, Naoki Yoshida, has a request for PC players. When asked by PC...

Blasphemous 2 announces 'Mea Culpa' DLC

25-Sept-2024, 6:38 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

On the upcoming October 31, a paid DLC named 'Mea Culpa' along with a free update will be added to Blasphemous 2 on all platforms.

Blasphemous 2 is a 2D action-platformer in the Metroidvania genre, heavily influenced by Dark Souls-like gameplay and featuring a Gothic religious theme. Released in August 2023, the game was very well-received by the community. About a month ago, nearly exactly one year after its launch, publisher Team 17 revealed a short teaser trailer introducing a mysterious DLC set to release in Fall 2024. And now, we finally know the contents of this mysterious DLC. Blasphemous 2 will receive...

Metaphor: ReFantazio will be as long as Persona 5

25-Sept-2024, 6:27 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The director of Metaphor: ReFantazio confirmed the game will be as long as Persona 5.

The director of Metaphor: ReFantazio recently confirmed in an interview that the length of the game will be on par with Persona 5, one of the latest entries in the Persona series. Studio Zero, made up of designers and artists behind the recent Persona games, has been working on the Metaphor: ReFantazio project since 2016 and is preparing to launch their first original title on October 11. Katsura Hashino, the director of Metaphor: ReFantazio, also worked on the Persona series, so it’s...

Fantasian Neo Dimension announces release date

25-Sept-2024, 4:00 pm Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

Fantasian is the latest RPG released by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy franchise.

The father of Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, appeared at PlayStation's State of Play to discuss his latest release, Fantasian Neo Dimension, and announced a release date. The RPG from Mistwalker was initially released on Apple Arcade in 2021, but now it's being published for consoles and PC by Square Enix and is set to release on December 5, 2024. During his presentation, Sakaguchi praised the legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu, creator of some of Final Fantasy's most iconic tracks like Prelude...