It’s uncertain if we’ll get a Shenmue 4 anytime soon or even at all, but it appears that Shenmue 3, which finally released in 2019 on PS4 and PC after many years of uncertainty about its production, still has some potential for continuation. However, the sales performance of the title did not meet expectations, so a follow-up sequel may not be produced immediately.
The development team behind the “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” trilogy demonstrated earlier this year with “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” how consistency and stability over a long period can greatly benefit a development team working on multiple projects. The conclusion of the trilogy will be thrilling, but one wonders what lies beyond – according to director Naoki Hamaguchi, whatever comes next will be even more grand and impressive.
Hideo Kojima often incorporates various celebrity appearances into his games, ranging from significant roles to fleeting cameos. Notably, the game Death Stranding showcased many substantial roles, including comedian and TV host Conan O’Brien. Interestingly, it has been revealed that Conan O’Brien will appear in another upcoming title by Kojima Productions as well.
Square Enix has announced that due to the less-than-expected sales of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, they plan to distribute their games across multiple platforms in the future. While there’s a strong possibility that Final Fantasy 16 might appear on Xbox instead of being exclusively PlayStation, for now, both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth remain exclusive to PlayStation, with Rebirth not yet available on PC either.
Initially, upon its release earlier this month alongside other PS5 Pro-enhanced games, “Silent Hill 2” encountered numerous technical problems on the console. However, in response to these issues, Konami and the game’s developer, Bloober Team, have recently issued a patch to rectify the problems last week.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve always appreciated the significant role stealth has played in the Assassin’s Creed universe. Although the series has gradually shifted its emphasis towards action RPG elements, the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows promises to bring stealth back to the forefront, particularly with Naoe, one of the game’s two main characters.