And just like a troupe accumulating applause, Bastion now flaunts over $40 million in its coffers. The usual suspects showed up at the party: Coinbase Ventures, the ever-watchful Sony Innovation Fund, Samsung’s Next big brainchild, a16z crypto, and a shadowy group called Hashed. A panel of financial sorcerers wagering on this new digital beast.
The *Monster Hunter Stories* series started as a different take on the popular *Monster Hunter* games, first appearing on the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. Unlike the main *Monster Hunter* games which focus on action, *Monster Hunter Stories* uses turn-based battles. The first game was so successful that it was later released on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile. This led to the release of *Monster Hunter Stories 2* in 2021, and just recently, in July, Capcom announced the next installment, *Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection*.
Even though *Borderlands 4* just came out, players are already discovering the most efficient ways to collect valuable loot. A lot of gamers have quickly completed most of the game and are now repeatedly battling bosses, hoping for rare items to drop. However, players have noticed something seems unbalanced when it comes to getting Legendary Class Mods.
With the recent release of the first part of ‘Infinity Castle, Akaza Returns’ in theaters, ‘Demon Slayer’ is currently a hugely popular anime. The movie has been a big hit, and fans are excited to see the beginning of the climactic battles between the demon slayers and the demons within Muzan Kibutsuji’s fortress.
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Okay, so Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition totally brings back the classic RTS game I used to love, but now it looks *amazing*. They’ve seriously upgraded the graphics to 4K and the music sounds fantastic. It includes everything – all the old expansions like ‘Lords of the West’, ‘Dynasties of India’, and ‘Dawn of the Dukes’ are all here. I’m going to break down how it plays, how well it runs, and whether it’s worth picking up – honestly, if you’re into RTS games, or even just curious, you *need* to check this out. It’s great for old fans like me, but also super accessible for anyone new to the genre.
The *Onimusha* series was most popular in the early 2000s, with four main games and several spin-offs released between 2001 and 2006. After that, it seemed like Capcom, the publisher and developer, had forgotten about it. However, a remastered version of *Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny* came out in May and excited fans, both old and new. This followed an announcement in 2024 that a new *Onimusha* game is in development and scheduled for release in 2026, signaling a major revival for the series.
Microsoft usually announces which games are leaving its subscription service every two weeks, along with the new games coming to the service. On September 16th, they announced that four games will be removed at the end of the month: *Ninja Gaiden: Sigma*, *Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2*, *Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge*, and *Terra Invicta*.
Any pirate story almost certainly includes Davy Jones, a famous and enigmatic figure from pirate lore. While long considered a legend, the manga *One Piece* recently confirmed that Davy Jones was actually a historical person. For some time, it was debated whether he was a real pirate or simply a myth that grew over the years.
It’s no surprise that Hideo Kojima’s new game, currently known as *Physint*, is generating a lot of excitement among gamers. Very little is known about the game itself, but a recent poster revealed at Kojima’s anniversary event offered a first glimpse. The poster shows a person in technical clothing holding a submachine gun, set in a city or industrial environment, with the tagline “Here Comes the Feeling.” It also confirmed that *Physint* is just a placeholder title and will likely be changed before the game is released. While the poster is visually striking and interesting, it hints at a deeper complexity than it initially appears.