For this year’s event, we have our traditional mix of a grand, high-profile live showcase and an invite-only sneak peek, as always. However, what’s different for 2025 is the introduction of a business-to-business conference. This gathering will bring together key figures in the gaming industry to discuss trends, share insights, and present their work.
January 29 saw the release of the Worlds Part 2 Update for No Man’s Sky, but upon launch, several problems arose. However, these difficulties were swiftly addressed by Hello Games with the immediate release of the 5.51 update on the very same day.
A post on the Star Wars subreddit extols the virtues of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” to no end. The entry starts by stating that despite having seen the movie multiple times, the final ten minutes still manage to stir deep emotions within the author’s hardened, world-weary heart. Key scenes mentioned include Krennic being slain by his own invention, Jyn and Cassian sharing a tender moment before a blast wave, Darth Vader’s terrifying portrayal in a hallway, the interior of the Tantive IV, and even the Princess character that falls into the uncanny valley. There’s an overwhelming amount of emotion crammed into such a brief period. Incredibly, I find myself deeply moved by this fantastic film.
The designs for the live-action characters Doma and Akaza have been unveiled, and fans’ enthusiasm has reached fever pitch. Japanese media company Oricon Group even published two articles on the passionate responses from fans. One fan described Upper Rank Two demon Doma’s portrayal (by Kenji Urai) as “his hands are too appealing.” Fortunately, many other fans managed to express their thoughts in a more composed manner online, with comments such as “The live-action version of Doma is exceptionally well-done” and “His visual impact is overwhelming; it’s fantastic!
It’s uncertain if “Insidious 6” has been prepared for filming as of now, making it challenging for the cast and crew to meet the 2025 release deadline. Given this situation, the postponement of “Insidious 6” is quite reasonable. Moreover, the possible cause for the one-year delay in “Insidious 6” might be connected to who will take charge as the director for the next installment of the “Insidious” series.
A standout title from the Assassin’s Creed series during this era is the 2014 release, Assassin’s Creed Rogue. This was the seventh primary game in the series, with its storyline bridging the gap between the events of Assassin’s Creed III (released in 2012) and Assassin’s Creed Unity (from 2013). Fans of Assassin’s Creed might recall that it was launched on the same day as another game in the series, Assassin’s Creed Unity. Rogue shares some connections with this latter game. Ubisoft Sofia developed Rogue, making it the final Assassin’s Creed game designed for the seventh generation of gaming consoles, which includes the PS3 and Xbox 360.