Games

Okami Sequel – Capcom Shares Message from Director Hideki Kamiya

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For nearly twenty years, fans have frequently requested a follow-up to the game Okami. Over time, it seemed less and less likely that this sequel would become reality. However, at The Game Awards last week, Capcom stunned attendees by announcing that they were commencing work on Okami 2, and even more excitingly, the original game’s director, Hideki Kamiya, will be back to oversee the project.

Turok: Origins Will be a “Respectful” Revival of the Franchise, Director Says

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For more than 15 years, we’ve eagerly awaited a resurrection of the Turok franchise, but when Saber Interactive unveiled a fresh installment at The Game Awards last week titled Turok: Origins, it caught many off guard. This is because not only is it a new addition to the dinosaur-hunting series, but also because it will be a third-person shooter – a departure from the first-person perspective that has characterized the franchise in previous iterations.

Mafia: The Old Country Setting is More Rural Compared to Predecessors, Developer Says

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Mafia: The Old Country intends to revert to the original style of the first two Mafia games, with a notable exception being its locations. Previously, the Mafia series has transported players to various urban cityscapes throughout American history. However, in Mafia: The Old Country, the adventure will take you to Sicily and set the scene during the 1920s, offering a historical backdrop different from all its predecessors.

Mafia: The Old Country Developer Says Switching to Unreal Engine 5 “Opens up a Lot of New Possibilities”

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For decades, the Mafia series has relied on its unique proprietary engine. However, when Mafia: The Old Country is released in 2025, it will transition to Unreal Engine 5. In a recent conversation with VGC, developer Hangar 13 explained their reasons for this change, and as one would expect, a significant factor was the desire to take advantage of the enhanced capabilities offered by the Epic toolset.