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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Aims to Be the "Pinnacle of Swordplay" After 20-Year Gap

After a 20-year absence from store shelves, Capcom is gearing up to bring the Onimusha series back in a major way with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. According to the developer, success for the long-dormant franchise isn't just a clean return — it means delivering what Capcom is calling the "pinnacle of swordplay action games." That's an ambitious target for a series whose last entry launched back in 2006, but the team appears fully committed to setting a new bar for the genre rather than simply coasting on nostalgia. In a deep-dive feature from Game Informer, which gave the game a full cover story treatment after visiting Capcom's headquarters in Osaka, Japan, several notable design details have emerged. The developers have confirmed that Way of the Sword will not feature any minigames, a departure from series tradition, while hinting strongly that the fan-favorite Phantom Realm mechanic is making a comeback. The Phantom Realm, a demon-world dimension central to the original games' combat and atmosphere, would be a welcome return for longtime fans eager to see classic elements alongside the modernized swordplay the studio is promising.

Jul 30, 2026

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Subnautica 2 Hits 5M Sales in 22 Days as Krafton Eyes Franchise Expansion

Subnautica 2 has surpassed five million copies sold in just 22 days, and publisher Krafton is wasting no time capitalizing on that momentum. The South Korean company has publicly pledged to transform Subnautica into a full "franchise IP," citing the sequel's once-controversial co-op mode as proof that the series has the potential to reach audiences well beyond its established fanbase. The rapid sales milestone is a remarkable turnaround for a release that arrived after more than a year of acrimonious legal disputes between Krafton and the ousted executives of developer Unknown Worlds, which ultimately ended in a settlement that required Krafton to pay out bonuses to Unknown Worlds staff.

Jul 30, 2026

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Xbox Revenue Drops Up to $1.7 Billion Year-over-Year in Worst Quarter in Years

Microsoft's gaming division has posted what is being described as its worst quarter in years, with Xbox revenue falling somewhere between $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion compared to the same period the previous year. The steep decline signals serious turbulence for the Xbox brand, coming at a time when the division has been under intense scrutiny over its long-term strategy, hardware sales, and the return on investment from its massive acquisitions in recent years.

Jul 30, 2026

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Switch 2 Port Is in the Works, But Faces "Big Technical Challenge"

Developer Sandfall Interactive has confirmed it is actively working on bringing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Nintendo Switch 2, responding to the flood of fan requests that have poured in since Nintendo's new console launched. The studio acknowledged the significant hurdles involved, describing the effort as a "big technical challenge," given the demands the visually ambitious RPG places on hardware. While the news will excite the many players eager to experience the breakout title on the go, Sandfall was careful to temper expectations on a timeline.

Jul 30, 2026

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The Simpsons Return to Fortnite Reload with a Surprise John Wick Crossover

The Simpsons are making their way back to Fortnite, and this time they are bringing an unexpected guest along for the ride. Epic Games announced that The Simpsons Reload event launches on July 30, 2026, featuring Springfield as a Reload map and a fresh batch of Simpsons-themed content. The new and improved collaboration promises a bigger, more refined experience compared to previous Simpsons appearances in the game.

Jul 30, 2026

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WoW Classic Hardcore Players Terrorized by Bugged Underground Enemy Spawns

World of Warcraft Classic's Hardcore servers have always been unforgiving, but a new bug introduced by a recent patch has made things dramatically worse. Players are now being ambushed by enemies spawning beneath the ground, invisible until they begin attacking, leaving unsuspecting adventurers with little to no chance to react. The problem appears to be particularly prevalent in Stonetalon Mountains, where piles of bugged enemies lurk just below the surface, waiting to burst out and end a Hardcore run in an instant. The root cause is believed to trace back to a decades-old quirk in Blizzard's programming, suggesting this isn't an entirely new gremlin in the code so much as an old one that a recent patch has accidentally reawakened. For Hardcore players, where a single death means permanent character deletion, the stakes could not be higher. The community has been vocal about the issue, and pressure is mounting on Blizzard to deploy a fix before more carefully leveled characters meet an unfair end.

Jul 30, 2026

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Dragon Age Trilogy Remaster Is "Pretty Much Impossible," Says Former BioWare Producer

Fans hoping for a Mass Effect Legendary Edition-style remaster of the original Dragon Age trilogy may want to temper their expectations. Former BioWare producer and longtime Dragon Age series boss Mark Darrah has gone on record saying such a project is highly unlikely, citing a critical and somewhat surprising reason: nobody currently employed at BioWare understands how the original games' engine works. With that institutional knowledge gone, the technical groundwork needed to faithfully remaster Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, and Dragon Age: Inquisition simply isn't there.

Jul 30, 2026

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Physical Release Is Still Up in the Air

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding chapter of Square Enix's ambitious remake trilogy, may end up as a digital-only release. Director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that a physical edition is not yet guaranteed, though he is actively pushing the publisher to make one happen. The uncertainty leaves fans of physical media in an uncomfortable position as they await the trilogy's 2027 finale.

Jul 30, 2026

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Innocent Man Jailed 18 Months After Police Misread His Skyrim Username

A man spent 18 months in prison after police misread his Skyrim username, mistakenly linking him to a crime he did not commit. The error, which went undetected for years, involved a discrepancy between two usernames that both referenced Bethesda's popular Elder Scrolls RPG. Investigators apparently confused the two accounts, leading to a wrongful arrest and conviction that upended an innocent person's life.

Jul 30, 2026

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced with Original Director at New Studio

A sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is officially in development, publisher 505 Games has confirmed, with original creative director Xia Siyuan returning to helm the project. The catch: Xia is leading the charge at an entirely new studio called Indolphinity, formed after the collapse of the original developer Leenzee. Earlier reports had indicated that Xia was fired from Leenzee before the studio's dissolution, making the sequel announcement a notable comeback for the director.

Jul 30, 2026

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EA CEO Pockets $38M Battlefield 6 Payday While Laid-Off Devs Watch from the Sidelines

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson received $38.6 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025, an $8 million raise over the prior year, largely driven by the record-breaking commercial success of Battlefield 6. The massive payday puts Wilson's earnings at 305 times the salary of an average EA employee, according to figures reported by GamesRadar. The irony is hard to ignore: the bonus arrived roughly four months after EA laid off approximately 400 developers, many of whom had worked directly on the game credited with fueling the reward.

Jul 30, 2026

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches on PS5 and Xbox While Modders Get Busy

Halo: Campaign Evolved officially launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on July 29, 2026, marking the first time PS5 players have been able to join the iconic franchise alongside their Xbox and PC counterparts. The game released in multiple editions, and a same-day patch accompanied the rollout. For those keeping score on performance, Eurogamer's analysis found that Microsoft's own tentpole title actually runs better on Sony's hardware, with the PS5 Pro delivering the best overall experience across all available platforms.

Jul 30, 2026