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Bluepoint Games is best known for its stunning remakes of Shadow of the Colossus (2018) and Demon’s Souls (2020), both of which received widespread critical and player acclaim. The studio also created several popular HD collections, including God of War Collection, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and Gravity Rush Remastered. The recent news of Sony closing Bluepoint Games came as a surprise, and game developer David Jaffe has expressed hope that Xbox will acquire the studio.

Years after the acquisitions, the outcome has been harsh for everyone involved. Microsoft has made significant layoffs at Activision Blizzard King and within its Xbox game studios, and Sony is facing similar challenges. The recent closure of Bluepoint Games came as a surprise to many. Looking at Sony’s studio purchases since 2019, it’s apparent that most haven’t thrived – around 60% have either had major layoffs or been shut down completely.

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One particularly dangerous technique is called Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation. It allows a ninja to temporarily revive the deceased by possessing a living body – essentially requiring a sacrifice. There’s a lot to understand about this jutsu, including how it works and what happens when someone uses it.

A new indie game called Free as Birds: UAZO is taking inspiration from Valheim, but with a twist – you play as a bird! While still in development, it’s now available to wishlist on Steam and looks like it will offer a fresh and engaging experience. Details are limited for now, but the developer has hinted at some exciting features players can look forward to when the game launches.

Ubisoft, a major video game company, has faced some challenges recently. They’ve cancelled several eagerly awaited games and reduced their workforce across multiple studios, along with making significant changes to how they run things. In January, news surfaced that Ubisoft had cancelled the planned remake of Prince of Persia, as well as several other projects. While two of the cancelled games were new Assassin’s Creed titles, the company seems to be focusing more on its most popular franchises like Rainbow Six, Far Cry, and Assassin’s Creed.

Collectors are always on the hunt for hidden gems, rare titles, and older games that never received follow-ups. This list highlights some of the best Square Enix games that unfortunately didn’t get a sequel.

Pokemon Presents are special events where the creators of the Pokemon games share news about upcoming titles, shows, updates, and merchandise. These showcases happen several times a year, and one is almost always held on February 27th – known as Pokemon Day by fans, as it marks the anniversary of the first Pokemon games’ release in Japan in 1996. This year’s event is particularly exciting because it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, so fans can expect even more announcements and celebrations.

The highly anticipated remake of the original God of War trilogy – which revisits the Greek mythology stories and features the return of voice actor Terrence C. Carson as Kratos – is currently being developed by Santa Monica Studio. While a leak suggested we might get updates around late summer, any involvement from composer Bear McCreary (referred to as ‘Judge’) seems unlikely, as he’s stated he’s currently working on other projects and isn’t involved in the remake.