Games

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a refreshed version of a 2014 action game originally released for PlayStation 3 and 4. It became available on current consoles in 2023, and later on other platforms, bringing the experience to a wider audience. Set in 19th-century Japan during the late Edo period, the game puts you in the role of Sakamoto Ryōma, a historical samurai who helped shape the country. The story revolves around a plot to overthrow the government, and you’ll need to track down a mysterious assassin. It’s a beautifully crafted and detailed game that authentically captures the era with respect and artistry.

The video doesn’t show much of the gameplay, but it does offer a glimpse of the team at Grit Games who are developing WRC 2027. We see 12 team members excited to start a new night race.

Nintendo announced price increases for several of its products and services on May 8th, citing changing market conditions. This includes a price hike for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, as well as for the original Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online in some areas. While no one likes price increases, they’re relatively modest compared to the rising costs of other modern gaming consoles. Here’s a breakdown of the changes.

We’ll have a more detailed look later, but you can get a first impression of it in the video below.

Outbound was originally supposed to come out last month, but the release was delayed after players had a lukewarm reaction to a preview version. I’ve played the game both before and after the delay, and it feels like it’s unsure of its own identity. While the basic elements are intriguing and the game looks beautiful, the main gameplay doesn’t successfully blend relaxing and challenging survival elements, and doesn’t fully satisfy fans of either type of game.

So, I was listening to The Ringer-Verse podcast, and Sam Witwer, who played Darth Maul in Solo: A Star Wars Story and Obi-Wan Kenobi, was talking about why Vader always had the upper hand against Maul. He basically laid out his thoughts on how the fight always went Vader’s way, and here’s what he said:

We share the same enthusiasm for seeing anime brought to life in new ways. With many live-action adaptations already announced, the future looks bright! We’re also eager to see some of our favorite anime classics get the live-action treatment, as we believe they have the potential to be truly powerful and moving adaptations.

The popular NBA 2K series is still going strong, with NBA 2K26 being the latest installment as of late 2025. It all started in 1999 with the first NBA 2K game for the Sega Dreamcast, which featured Allen Iverson on the cover. Critics and players alike praised the game’s various modes, customization options, and smooth gameplay. It was a commercial success, laying the foundation for the long-running franchise that continues to release new versions on different gaming consoles. To date, the series has sold over 1.028 million copies.

Both The Rise of Skywalker and Return of the Jedi show Palpatine being defeated. Interestingly, across all three Star Wars trilogies – including the prequels – Palpatine is consistently vulnerable to the same weakness, a flaw he never addressed. This ultimately led to his destruction.

Hideaki Nishino, head of Sony Interactive Entertainment, recently shared how PlayStation is using artificial intelligence (AI). They’re focusing on using AI to speed up tasks that are done repeatedly, like quality assurance, creating 3D models, and making animations. Specifically, a tool called Mockingbird is being used to create realistic facial animations from performance capture data. Both Naughty Dog, the studio behind games like The Last of Us and Uncharted, and San Diego Studio, known for MLB: The Show, are already using this technology.