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Dragon's Dogma 2 Strips Microtransactions Ahead of Dark Arisen Launch
Starting June 25, Capcom is removing the deluxe edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 along with most of its progression-accelerating microtransactions. The timing is deliberate: a Dark Arisen edition is on the horizon, and the publisher is wiping the slate clean on a commercial legacy that fractured the community at launch. This raises a straightforward question: Is Capcom correcting a mistake, or executing a calculated marketing operation?
God of War Laufey: The Greek Theory That's Captivating the Community
Revealed during the latest State of Play, God of War Laufey puts a woman at the center of the franchise for the first time. But behind this spin-off centered on Atreus's mother lies something bigger: a possible bridge back to the original Greek trilogy. Santa Monica Studio hasn't confirmed anything, but the visual and narrative clues from the trailer are fueling speculation that deserves serious consideration.
Crushed in Time: Draw Me A Pixel Sabotages Itself Again
Six years after There Is No Game, the French studio Draw Me A Pixel announces Crushed in Time, a new project that once again plays against the conventions of the medium. The previous game earned a Pegasus for its game design by challenging the very notion of what a video game is. This time there's an actual game — but the spirit remains the same: to question what the player thinks they're holding in their hands. A rare stance, and an editorial gamble worth examining.
FF7 Revelation and Advent Children: Hamaguchi on the Canon Connection
Revealed at Summer Game Fest, Final Fantasy VII Revelation closes the Remake trilogy launched in 2020. Director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed how the game relates to Advent Children, the 2005 animated film. His answer reshapes what Square Enix actually means by "conclusion"—not a simple adaptation, but a project that builds its own canonical legitimacy against the original work and its extensions.
Fan Remakes Medal of Honor 1999 From Scratch—EA Should Be Ashamed
An independent developer going by Elber88 just released a complete remake of the original Medal of Honor, which launched on PlayStation in 1999. Electronic Arts has let the franchise languish for years, Respawn Entertainment couldn't revive it, and now the community is stepping up. This volunteer project raises uncomfortable questions about how major publishers manage historic licenses.
Phantom Blade Zero launches October 29: S-Game takes on GTA VI head-to-head
S-Game pushed Phantom Blade Zero to October 29, just weeks before Grand Theft Auto VI's debut. Where any indie studio would have retreated, the Chinese developer is embracing the collision. This stance reveals something about the studio's confidence in its game—but it deserves sober examination.
Xbox Helix vs PS6: Is Microsoft Really Gearing Up for an Exclusivity War?
For months, Microsoft has thrown open the gates of its first-party portfolio to PS5—Halo, Forza Horizon, and more. Now the wind seems to be shifting. Asha Sharma recently acknowledged player demands for a return to Xbox exclusives, and the Xbox Helix is shaping up as a strategic pivot. A 180-degree turn that could reshape the competitive landscape against Sony's PS6.
Halo Studios Denies AI Voice Acting in French Campaign Evolved Localization
As audio samples from the French version of Halo: Campaign Evolved circulate online and raise questions about voice origin, Halo Studios speaks out to shut down speculation. The studio unequivocally affirms that the French voice localization is entirely performed by human actors, with no artificial intelligence voice synthesis involved. A clarification that comes at a tense moment for the industry.
Halo Campaign Evolved Introduces Third-Person Camera Option
Halo Studios has confirmed one of the most unexpected evolutions for Halo Campaign Evolved: the game will offer a third-person camera option, breaking with the first-person perspective that has defined the franchise since its 2001 debut. A decision that touches the very identity of the saga and deserves serious examination.
Halo Campaign Evolved: French Voice Cast Swap Raising Red Flags
The Halo Campaign Evolved remake launches July 28, but French-speaking fans have reason to worry: the iconic voice actors behind the franchise won't be returning for this new version. A decision that raises legitimate questions about the game's sonic identity just weeks before release.
Halo Campaign Evolved Preorders Live on PS5: Historic First
Halo Campaign Evolved marks a symbolic milestone: the remake of the franchise's first entry is now available for preorder on PS5, an unprecedented first for a license long confined to Xbox and PC ecosystems. With a new campaign gameplay segment revealed and new missions confirmed, Microsoft sends a strong signal to the PlayStation community. Here's what's launching on which platforms and what it means.
Halo: Campaign Evolved, Launchpad for the Future According to Halo Studios
Shown at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Halo: Campaign Evolved is far more than a nostalgic callback. Halo Studios has revealed new details on this project that reconnects the franchise's past with ambitions clearly aimed at the future. Here's what we now know about the studio's intentions, the game's scope, and what it signals for the franchise ahead.