Castlevania and Bloodstained Developer Shutaro Ida Dies at 52

Ida worked closely with Koji Igarashi throughout his career, playing a key role in shaping today’s action-adventure games that emphasize exploration. Sadly, he passed away as his last project, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, was nearing completion. Koji Igarashi has promised to finish the game to the level of quality Ida expected, as a tribute to his friend and colleague.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reveals When the Claws of Awaji Expansion is Coming to Switch 2

The newest installment in the popular Assassin’s Creed series continues the age-old battle between the Templars and Assassins, this time set throughout history. It first launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in March 2025, followed by the ‘Claws of Awaji’ expansion in September. Later that year, Assassin’s Creed Shadows also came to the Switch 2, though it didn’t include the expansion. Because the game has been so successful for Ubisoft, they’ve released a plan detailing upcoming support and content.

One Piece Chapter 1175 Gets A New Release Date Update

After Luffy and Loki rejoined the action in One Piece Chapter 1174, the series will pause briefly before continuing with the arc’s major conflicts. This means Chapter 1175 now has a new release date, and fans are anticipating its arrival.

Stellar Blade Devs Tease Potential Xbox and Switch Release

The action game Stellar Blade became available on PC via Steam last June, in addition to PlayStation. This release proved very successful, selling over a million copies in its first three days and bringing the game’s total sales to over three million. Stellar Blade also attracted more players on PC simultaneously than any other PlayStation game currently available on the platform, surpassing titles like Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Marvel’s Spider-Man.

You’re Not a True Naruto Fan Until You’ve Seen These 10/10 Episodes

Despite its length, the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden anime series have many outstanding episodes that fans consider to be truly exceptional. To pick the very best, viewers often focus on episodes that showcase everything that makes Naruto special – incredibly creative fight scenes, unforgettable moments, and deeply emotional character development. These episodes highlight what makes Naruto a brilliant and heartfelt action anime.

Dragon Ball Super: The Best Version of Every Saga (Anime vs Manga vs Movies)

The anime and manga versions of Dragon Ball Super have significant differences. Because of this, the new Dragon Ball Super anime remake (beginning with Dragon Ball Super: Beerus) will include scenes that originally appeared only in the manga, offering something new for viewers. Fans have long debated which version of each story arc is better, as both the anime and manga had their own strengths and weaknesses. This is largely due to different creative priorities between Toei Animation and the manga artist, Toyotarou.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick Event for February 2026 Adds New Promo Cards

Launched in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket has quickly become incredibly popular, attracting millions of players to collect virtual creature cards. As of today, over 2,000 cards are available in the app, and new card packs and special offers are added every month. Players can now trade cards with each other and even share some with friends, making it easier for fans to complete their collections.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Seems Obvious in Hindsight

February’s State of Play unexpectedly showcased 2D side-scrollers with games like God of War Sons of Sparta and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Looking back, the announcement of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse doesn’t seem so surprising. Now that some time has passed, it’s clear there were hints all along that a new Castlevania game was coming.