Nintendo Direct News on Capcom's Resident Evil, Monster Hunter & More

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Capcom surprised viewers with the announcement that Resident Evil™ Requiem will launch on Nintendo Switch™ 2 alongside Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard, and Resident Evil™ Village on February 27, 2026. Monster Hunter Stories™ 3: Twisted Reflection soared in with a stirring new trailer and the reveal of the highly anticipated title’s March 13, 2026 launch date for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Separately, Capcom also announced Mega Man Star Force™ Legacy Collection coming to Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in 2026.

First "Play Acclaim Showcase" to Take Place Tomorrow - September 10

Tomorrow, Acclaim is back. Not as a reboot, but a rebirth for the iconic publisher that dominated players’ living rooms for more than two decades. Acclaim's first “Play Acclaim” showcase will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT.

STREET FIGHTER Movie Set for Release on October 16, 2026

Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment today announced a new multi-year worldwide film distribution deal. Under the deal, Paramount will market and distribute Legendary-developed and produced theatrical films globally, excluding China, where Legendary East handles all marketing and distribution activities.  Legendary’s first film within the distribution deal will be Street Fighter, co-produced by Capcom. The film is currently in production and is based on the hugely popular and successful video game franchise. Filmed for IMAX®, Street Fighter will be released in theaters on October 16, 2026. 

Acclaim Announces First “Play Acclaim” Showcase for September 10

Acclaim is back. Not as a reboot, but a rebirth for the iconic publisher that dominated players’ living rooms for more than two decades.

Acclaim today announced the first Play Acclaim showcase and released a new teaser video for the first-ever Play Acclaim showcase, which will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT. Coming hot on the heels of last week's social media reveal, it hints at what's next for the brand, which saw its long-awaited return on March 4th, 2025.

IllFonic Reveals ‘Halloween’, New Asymmetric Horror Experience

Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front will stalk its way to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Stores in 2026, as revealed today on Future Game Show Live from gamescom.

Step into the chilling world of John Carpenter’s genre-defining film, now transformed into a suspenseful one-versus-many stealth horror experience. Put on the iconic mask to become the ultimate slasher, Michael Myers, stalking and executing the citizens of Haddonfield one by one, or striving to thwart Michael Myers’ plans as Civilians determined to save the unaware townsfolk before it’s too late. 

The House of the Dead 2: Remake Launching in Physical Edition on Nintendo Switch

Microids and Forever Entertainment are delighted to announce that The House of the Dead 2: Remake will be available in its limited edition on Nintendo Switch on October 31, 2025 and is now available for preorder!

Developed by MegaPixel Studio, The House of the Dead 2: Remake allows players worldwide to (re)discover the legendary zombies from The House of the Dead 2, an iconic game released in 1998.

Super Villains Go On Work Release in DISPATCH Video Game

Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy set in modern-day Los Angeles. Players step into the boots of Robert Robertson (AKA Mecha Man), a former superhero who is forced to manage a dysfunctional crew of flawed ex-villains from behind a desk. While the main goal is to strategically send the team on epic missions, players must also navigate messy relationships, office politics, and life-or-death decisions. Every choice matters and affects the game’s narrative.

Dispatch’s misfits are brought to life by a stunning cast which includes Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Laura Bailey (The Last of Us II), Erin Yvette (The Wolf Among Us), Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), Alanah Pearce (Cyberpunk 2077), Matthew Mercer (Critical Role), MoistCr1TiKaL, Jacksepticeye, Lance Cantstopolis, Joel Haver, THOT SQUAD, and other talents from every corner of entertainment.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Officially Announced

At this year’s Anime Expo, taking place between July 2–6, CD PROJEKT RED invited attendees to the livestreamed panel “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — Behind the Scenes With its Creators” featuring story writer and producer Bartosz Sztybor and voice actors Emi Lo (Lucy Kushinada) and Zach Aguilar (David Martinez) with host Joey “The Anime Man” Bizinger and a special guest appearance by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners director Hiroyuki Imaishi.

Following a lively discussion about the critically acclaimed anime’s legacy, insights into its creation, and more behind-the-scenes tidbits, Sztybor announced the new collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and animation studio TRIGGER to create Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. Together with Imaishi, he shared an exclusive reveal of the anime’s official logo and its poster art.

Darling Doggos Make a Heckin’ Mess in “DORONKO WANKO”

DORONKO WANKO, the casual-yet-mischievous mess-making canine adventure game developed by Bandai Namco Studio and published by Phoenixx Inc., gets the zoomies on Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, July 23rd, 202!

SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Interactive Media Agreement

Today, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) National Board approved the tentative agreement with the video game bargaining group on terms for the Interactive Media Agreement. The contract will now be submitted to the membership for ratification.

The Last of Us: Season 2 Coming to 4K Ultra HD Steelbook, BD and DVD 9/23

Following the Emmy® Award-winning debut season, Season Two of the HBO® Original Series The Last of Us, continues the emotionally charged journey of survival, loss, and humanity in a post-pandemic world. Based on the famed video game of the same name, The Last of Us continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and stunning performances. Now, fans can own all seven episodes of the critically acclaimed second season along with nearly two hours of special features including two never-before-been-seen featurettes, when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment releases The Last of Us: The Complete Second Season on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 23, 2025.  Pre-order your copy today!

Blood Strike Celebrates 100 Million Downloads Since Launch

Developer and publisher NetEase Games is thrilled to share a huge milestone for Blood Strike: 100 million people have downloaded the battle royale shooter since its launch! To celebrate this, various gifts are waiting for players on login, incl. legendary Striker and weapon skins, stash vouchers and more. Additionally, a big update releasing today introduces the new game mode Hot Zone Showdown as well as advanced missions!

Try to Survive “UNTIL DAWN” At Home

One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. Trapped in the valley, they’re forced to relive the night again and again - only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last. Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL MAY 23 ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ & DVD JULY 8 

Controversial Game 'POSTAL' Gets a Documentary

GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLD, a feature-length doc about one of the most scandalized, contested video games in history, is dropping on Apple and Amazon on Friday, May 30. The provocative game by the equally provocative company, Running With Scissors (RWS), remains the most controversial and most banned/blacklisted series of all-time. The new doc is the untamed story of an industry maverick, a divisive cultural icon, and an unwavering dedication to fans.  

In addition, the doc will also be available on Blu-ray on May 30; a release on Google and Fandango will follow at a later date.

PAX East: Particle Hearts Shares Developer Walkthrough Video

First Break Labs, a collective of video game industry veterans dedicated to bringing a bright future to the indie scene by empowering developers, and developer Underwater Fire Games revealed a new developer walkthrough video of the upcoming puzzle game Particle Hearts at PAX East. Today's video shows the vibrant particle art style, reveals the sinister and beautiful world, unlocks challenging puzzles, and hints at the game's lore and mysteries.  

NetEase Games Reveals “Planet Party Time”

NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), is proud to announce Planet Party Time, the free-to-play interstellar social simulation/party game that’s coming to PC in 2025. The game has also revealed its first gameplay test on Steam that will give players around the world their first chance to experience it from May 15-19 (PT). 

FALLOUT: SEASON ONE Coming to Blu-ray & DVD on July 8

Based on the best-selling global video game franchise, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings you the most bombastic and delightful post-apocalyptic action mission to ensure the survival of humanity with the release of Fallout: Season One on Blu-ray & DVD on July 8. A limited edition 4K UHD Steelbook will also be available exclusively at Amazon. The 4K UHD Steelbook and Blu-ray sets will both include a set of 6 Collectible Art Cards (available while supplies last). Get ready to binge all 8 episodes of the phenomenal series, plus go behind the scenes with over an hour of bonus content. Pre-order your copy today!

The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners. 

Tactics RPG Demonschool Begins its Island Investigation Q3 2025

Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), kicks off the first day of class on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Q3 2025, as seen during today’s Galaxies Gaming Showcase.

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the side-scrolling zombie survival game from developer and publisher PikPok with more than 450,000 wishlists, arrives on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 

Set against the backdrop of a scorching Texas summer in 1980, Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days challenges survivors with taking on scavenging missions for valuable resources, scouring for potential escape routes out of the city, and staying alive one more day in a world overrun with zombies. 

UDON Announces New Book Market Distribution Deal with Simon & Schuster

Today UDON Entertainment announces that it has entered into a new book market distribution agreement with Simon & Schuster, one of the world’s premier publishers and distributors of books. This deal is effective April 1st, 2025, and marks UDON’s departure from its previous book market distribution arrangement with Diamond Book Distributors.

UDON Entertainment is one of the world’s leading publishers of officially licensed art books, manga, and comic books, specializing in video game and anime materials and classic and unique manga titles.

“We’re delighted to be working with UDON Entertainment to expand their reach and connect with more consumers around the world,” said Michael Perlman, Senior Vice President of Simon & Schuster Publishing Services.