A stained-glass window-style image showing a dragon and the hero in Dragon's Dogma 2, which has topped Circana's sales data for March 2024
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops Circana's US Sales Data for March 2024

Sales analysis group Circana has released its monthly gaming industry sales data, and Capcom's open-world RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 has done pretty well for itself. After Helldivers 2 topped February's…

May 1, 2024 | 10:44 EDT

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Rise of the Ronin Sales "Surpassing" Nioh Series, Koei Tecmo Reveals

Koei Tecmo has released its financial statement for the fiscal year ending in March 2024, and it contains an interesting nugget of information regarding recently-released open-world action RPG Rise…

April 30, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

Key art for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2, which depicts two of its new characters
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2 Release Date Revealed

HoYoverse has revealed the Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2 release date, and the new update will bring two brand new characters for your party, as well as a new location to explore and more. Arriving…

April 26, 2024 | 09:35 EDT

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Gothic 1 Remake Collector's Edition Revealed, Still No Release Date

THQ Nordic has announced the Gothic 1 Remake Collector's Edition, which lets you drop a princely $200 on a special version of the game with lots of extra bells and whistles. The catch? We still don't…

April 25, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

Rimuru Tempest, the main character of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles is a New Action RPG Coming in August

Bandai Namco has announced That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles, a new action RPG based on the popular manga and anime series. It's coming to PC and consoles in August. The new…

April 25, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

Rao holding his hat and looking stern in Sand Land
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Bandai Namco Shares Touching Statement from Akira Toriyama Ahead of Sand Land Release

Bandai Namco has released a touching statement made by Sand Land (as well as Dragon Ball) creator Akira Toriyama ahead of the game's release tomorrow. In the statement, which was made in January…

April 24, 2024 | 11:42 EDT

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Lords of the Fallen Update 1.5 Brings "Genre-Defining" Modifiers and More

Hexworks and CI Games have released what appears to be the final major Lords of the Fallen update, bringing a feature that the developers are calling "genre-defining" in the form of Modifiers. This…

April 24, 2024 | 11:17 EDT

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No Rest for the Wicked CEO Praises Early Access, Calls on Sony and Nintendo to Embrace It

Thomas Mahler, the CEO of No Rest for the Wicked developer Moon Studios, has come out swinging in favor of Early Access, describing it as "one of the best decisions" his studio ever made. In a…

April 24, 2024 | 09:58 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Will Nerf Dragonsplague and Make Pawns Smarter This Month

Capcom has announced a new Dragon's Dogma 2 update for later this month, and it's bringing what many would consider some much-needed relief for those suffering from Dragonsplague. If you're lucky…

April 19, 2024 | 10:48 EDT

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(UPDATED) Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced, Releasing This Year

Update April 19th 8:15AM: Warhorse Studios has officially announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The game will once again follow the story of Henry of Skalitz, who's caught up in another "epic…

April 18, 2024 | 10:28 EDT

Beelzebub grinning at the camera in Sand Land
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Sand Land Harnesses the Power of Darude's "Sandstorm" in New Trailer

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Sand Land, the upcoming action RPG based on Akira Toriyama's manga, and it features a very special song indeed. If you're a fan of 2000s dance music, or…

April 15, 2024 | 10:23 EDT

Eve, the main character of Shift Up game Stellar Blade, posing
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Stellar Blade Developer Shift Up Is Making a New Next-Gen Action-RPG

Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke studio Shift Up has already begun advertising for employees for a new project, and it sounds like an ambitious one. Per the official Shift Up website (…

April 3, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

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Dave the Diver PS5 Release Date and Day One PS Plus Launch Revealed

Mintrocket and Sony have announced the Dave the Diver PS5 release date, and there's an additional treat in store if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber. According to a new PlayStation Blog post, …

April 2, 2024 | 09:18 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Sales Top 2.5 Million, Series Sales Soar

Capcom has revealed that open-world RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 has crossed a major sales milestone in less than two weeks. In a press release, Capcom announces that Dragon's Dogma 2 sales have topped 2.5…

April 2, 2024 | 07:53 EDT

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Genshin Impact Competitor Wuthering Waves Shows its Characters, Passes 16 Million Pre-registrations

Today Kuro Games released a new trailer of its upcoming free-to-play action RPG Wuthering Waves, which is proving rather popular. The trailer focuses on showcasing some of the game's colorful cast…

March 30, 2024 | 03:12 EDT

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New Genshin Impact-Style Open-World Gacha RPG Wuthering Waves Gets Release Date

Kuro Games has announced the Wuthering Waves release date, and the open-world gacha RPG is heading your way in late spring. Per a new post on X (formerly Twitter), Wuthering Waves officially…

March 29, 2024 | 10:12 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Available Now on PS5 and Steam, Includes New Game Option and More

Today Capcom released a much-awaited update for its newest JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2, addressing some pain points present at release.  The caveat is that the update is available only for PS5 and Steam,…

March 29, 2024 | 01:46 EDT

Vegeta in the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga DLC
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga DLC Announced, Will Span Four Parts

Bandai Namco has announced that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is getting an ambitious new set of DLC packs based on Dragon Ball Super's Future Saga arc. In the DLC's first chapter, you'll get to take on a…

March 28, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

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Grand Theft Auto Publisher Take-Two to Acquire Gearbox from Embracer, New Borderlands in Development

Today Take-Two Interactive Software announced that it has reached a deal with Embracer to acquire the developer of the Borderlands franchise Gearbox Entertainment.  The announcement made via press…

March 28, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

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Honkai: Star Rail Introduces New Character Acheron, She Has Powerful Raiden Shogun Vibes [UPDATED]

Today Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse released a new trailer showing off the new 5-star character coming soon, Acheron.  Acheron is a Galaxy Ranger and a lightning character following the path…

March 27, 2024 | 02:25 EDT

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"Souls-Lite RPG" Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Gets Extensive Gameplay Reveal Showing its Mechanics

Today A44 Games released an extended gameplay showcase of its upcoming "Souls-Lite RPG" Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, showing off its mechanics.  Following a quick introduction on the story showing…

March 26, 2024 | 11:57 EDT

Skeletons and other beasties in the Hollow Halls dungeon, which is part of the new Enshrouded update
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First Major Enshrouded Update Aims To Test Your Mettle in the Hollow Halls

Keen Games has released the first major Enshrouded update, and it's bringing "daunting" new dungeons that offer fresh challenges and rewards, plus lots more. While Enshrouded has received a couple…

March 26, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

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Future Dragon's Dogma 2 Updates Include New Game Fix, Console Graphics Options, and More

Capcom has revealed some of the updates it's working on in order to address common player criticisms of recently-released RPG Dragon's Dogma 2. Dragon's Dogma 2 was released last week, and since its…

March 25, 2024 | 09:22 EDT

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Capcom Responds to Dragon's Dogma 2 Criticisms Including Paid DLC and Performance

Capcom has released a statement addressing some of Dragon's Dogma 2 players' most common criticisms of the game, including its abundance of paid DLC, poor performance, and more. In a post on the…

March 22, 2024 | 09:42 EDT

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Zenless Zone Zero by Genshin Impact Developer Showcases the Catgirl Nekomata [UPDATED]

Today HoYoverse released a new trailer of its upcoming action RPG Zenless Zone Zero, featuring one of its characters, Nekomata. As the name implies, Nekomata is a catgirl. Her real name is Nekomiya…

March 22, 2024 | 01:09 EDT

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"Souls-Lite RPG" Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Shows Combat Ahead of Next Week's Gameplay Reveal

Today A44 Games released a new trailer of its upcoming "Souls-Lite RPG" Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn focusing on combat.  The trailer, introduced by animation director Matthew Wood, provides a look…

March 21, 2024 | 09:20 EDT

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Akira Toriyama's Sand Land Shows that it Offers More than Desert and Reveals New Enemies

Today Bandai Namco revealed a new trailer of its upcoming JRPG Sand Land, inspired by a manga by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. While so far we've mostly seen the game's desert biome, today we…

March 21, 2024 | 06:48 EDT

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Path of Exile 2 Beta Delayed Again, Ranger Gameplay Revealed

Today Grinding Gear Games announced that the much-awaited beta test of Path of Exile 2 has been delayed once again. Previously, the game was supposed to start its beta testing on June 7, as…

March 21, 2024 | 05:44 EDT

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Rise of the Ronin Shows Off Painstaking Development Process in New Video

Team Ninja and Sony have released a brand new Rise of the Ronin deep dive video that goes into detail regarding the developer's painstaking process of bringing the game to life. In the video, game…

March 19, 2024 | 11:11 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Global Launch Times Revealed Ahead of This Week's Launch

Capcom has revealed the Dragon's Dogma 2 global launch timings ahead of the hotly-anticipated RPG's release later this week. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Capcom reveals the game's…

March 19, 2024 | 09:01 EDT

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Honkai: Star Rail Gets Gorgeous Anime Short Showing Dancing Acheron and Black Swan

Today Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse released a new trailer focusing on the upcoming update 2.1, titled "Into the Yawning Chasm."  On the surface, the trailer showcases an entrancing scene in…

March 19, 2024 | 03:11 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Director Hideaki Itsuno Presents New PS5 Gameplay Ahead of Release [UPDATED]

Today the Japanese arm of PlayStation and Capcom revealed some brand new gameplay of the upcoming JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2.  The gameplay is about 12 minutes-long, and was showcased on PS5 directly by…

March 19, 2024 | 02:44 EDT

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Sand Land Demo Available Now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC to Enjoy Akira Toriyama's Anime World

Bandai Namco just released a free demo of its upcoming anime JRPG Sand Land ahead of the game's release.  The demo can be downloaded right now on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft…

March 18, 2024 | 06:32 EDT

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Beloved Tales Of Character Designer Mutsumi Inomata Has Passed Away

Today we learn that the gaming and anime industry has lost another beloved artist and creator. Mutsumi Inomata has passed away.  The well-known character designer, illustrator, and animator was aged…

March 18, 2024 | 01:36 EDT

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Zenless Zone Zero by Genshin Impact Developer Reveals New Beta With New Content and Big Changes

HoYoverse announced a new closed beta test for its upcoming action RPG Zenless Zone Zero, with registrations available now.  The new testing phase will be titled "Amplifying Test" and you can…

March 17, 2024 | 01:06 EDT

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Honkai: Star Rail Reveas Version 2.1, New Characters, and Anniversary Celebration Rewards

Today HoYoverse fully revealed the upcoming version 2.1 of its popular free-to-play RPG Honkai: Star Rail, on top of the first-anniversary celebration.  The new version will launch on March 27, 2024…

March 16, 2024 | 06:42 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Shows Heroes, Setting, and Monsters, in Impressive Video Starring Ian McShane

Today Capcom released an extensive new video about its upcoming open-world JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2, which will be released soon.  The trailer, narrated by Lovejoy, Deadwood, and John Wick star Ian…

March 14, 2024 | 07:12 EDT

A dragon attacking adventurers in Dungeons & Dragons next to Mickey, Merlin, and the player character from Gameloft's Disney Dreamlight Valley
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New Dungeons & Dragons Life Sim RPG Announced by Disney Dreamlight Valley Studio Gameloft

Disney Dreamlight Valley studio Gameloft has announced a new project based on Wizards of the Coast's phenomenally popular tabletop IP Dungeons & Dragons. According to an official Gameloft press…

March 14, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

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Enshrouded Roadmap for 2024 Includes Steam Deck Support and Much More

Keen Games has revealed the Enshrouded roadmap for 2024, detailing what's coming to the ambitious voxel-based open-world survival game in its next few updates. The roadmap is a pretty ambitious one…

March 13, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

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Honkai: Star Rail Reveals New Characters Robin and Boothill, Version 2.1 Will Be Revealed this Week

HoYoverse revealed two new characters coming to its popular free-to-play gacha game Honkai: Star Rail, alongside the date for the reveal of the new version. We learn that version 2.1 will be titled…

March 13, 2024 | 06:36 EDT

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Rise of the Ronin Showcases Main Factions and Their Key Players in New Trailer

Sony and Team Ninja have released a new Rise of the Ronin story trailer, and it's showing off the game's three key factions, all of whom you'll be interacting with over the course of the narrative.…

March 12, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

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The new Anime-Inspired Danmachi Game is an Action JRPG for Nintendo Switch

Bushiroad has announced the first details of its upcoming Danmachi game, inspired by the popular anime, manga, and light novel series. The game, which was announced at an event in January in Japan,…

March 11, 2024 | 05:44 EDT

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Granblue Fantasy Relink Reveals Free Playable Sandalphon and New Roadmap for Updates and DLC

Today Cygames hosted the Granblue Fantasy 10th Anniversary livestream and had exciting news to share about its successful JRPG Granblue Fantasy Relink. First of all, we get a release date for the…

March 9, 2024 | 01:03 EST

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator Available Now for Free

Capcom announced during a showcase livestream that a Character Creator and Storage app for Dragon's Dogma 2 has just been released. The app is already available for free on all of the platforms that…

March 7, 2024 | 06:57 EST

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Vindictus: Defying Fate Public Pre-Alpha Playtest Announced

Today Nexon announced that its upcoming action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate is getting a public pre-alpha playtest soon, letting everyone try a build of the game freely.  Players will have access to…

March 7, 2024 | 11:54 EST

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Rise of the Ronin Showcases Dynamic Storytelling, Player Choices, and Bonds with Characters

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment and Koei Tecmo released a new behind-the-scenes video of the upcoming action RPG Rise of the Ronin.  In the video, we hear from director Fumihiko Yasuda and…

March 7, 2024 | 11:04 EST

A promotional artwork of the Mass Effect board game, featuring female Commander Shepard, Tali, Garrus, Wrex, and Liara standing in front of a vast horizon of stars and planets.
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Mass Effect Board Game Is Coming By Modiphius Entertainment

An official Mass Effect board game is coming. Modiphius Entertainment, the UK-based studio behind Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms, will be bringing part of Bioware's epic…

March 4, 2024 | 12:47 EST

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Rise of the Ronin Shows Off its Many Weapons and Their Gameplay

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan and Team Ninja released several videos focusing on the weapons included in Rise of the Ronin.  Each video focuses on a category of weapon, showing its…

March 1, 2024 | 11:04 EST