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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Is Getting a Fan-Requested Hard Mode

Capcom has confirmed that Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, the expanded edition of the 2024 action RPG, will be receiving a hard mode update in response to fan requests. The news comes alongside a new developer Q&A that shed additional light on the upcoming features planned for the expanded release, signaling that Capcom is actively listening to its community and pushing the experience further for dedicated players.

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Sony Confirms Plan to End PS5 Physical Game Discs Despite Fan Pushback

Sony is not backing down from its plan to halt production of physical PS5 game discs, even as fans continue to push back against the decision. Following the company's Q1 FY2026 earnings call, CFO Lin Tao confirmed that Sony is "cautiously moving forward" with its disc-free future, citing the broader trend of digitalization across all media. The company's Games and Network Services segment reported flat sales for the quarter, though operating income rose 37%, a result attributed primarily to US tariff adjustments rather than organic growth.

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI-Generated K-Pop Music Video Sparks Fan Backlash

Shift Up, the developer behind the upcoming action game Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, has ignited a wave of fan frustration after releasing a fully AI-generated K-pop music video starring the game's protagonist, Evie. The promotional video, intended to build hype ahead of the game's release, has instead been widely condemned across social media and gaming outlets, with fans and critics alike labeling it "AI slop" and questioning the studio's decision to lean on generative AI for official marketing material. Reactions ranged from disappointment to outright mockery, with one fan's response of "Are we deadass?" quickly circulating as a rallying cry for the backlash.

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Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer and Horde Siege Mode Revealed

The Coalition has pulled back the curtain on Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer suite, giving select press roughly 10 hours with a network test build and formally unveiling Horde Siege, a reworked take on the beloved cooperative mode that supports up to 12 players simultaneously. Horde Siege appears to build on the franchise's classic wave-defense formula with smarter design decisions and a larger player count, though early hands-on impressions suggest the mode still raises questions about its long-term depth. Competitive multiplayer, meanwhile, is drawing comparisons to the Xbox 360 era of the series, with outlets like IGN and CGMagazine noting that The Coalition has made several smart gameplay changes that help the experience feel like a genuine return to form.

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Kingdom Hearts Collection Art Was "Human Error," Not AI, Says Square Enix

Square Enix has responded to the controversy surrounding the key art for Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3, clarifying that the image did not contain any AI-generated materials. The publisher attributed the problematic artwork to "human error," pushing back against widespread speculation that generative AI tools had been used in its creation.

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