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While a release date for the new anime movie, *Death Stranding: Mosquito*, hasn’t been announced yet, we’re learning more about this first animated project from Hideo Kojima. The film is being produced by ABC Animation Studio, known for popular series like *Violet Evergarden*, *Darling in the FranXX*, and *Lycoris Recoil*. Hiroshi Miyamoto, who has worked on titles like *Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods* and *Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary*, is directing. Details about the story are still coming, but the movie’s main character certainly lives up to the “Mosquito” title with its unusual appearance, and Norman Reedus may be involved.

These four games all had rough starts, but eventually won over players and became beloved titles. They’re listed alphabetically, so the order doesn’t indicate a ranking.

PlayStation will host a new State of Play broadcast on Wednesday, September 24th at 5pm Eastern Time / 2pm Pacific Time. The stream, available on YouTube and Twitch, is expected to last about 35 minutes and will feature updates on upcoming third-party and indie games, as well as news from several PlayStation Studios teams.

The new game, currently known as Physint, is likely a PlayStation 6 title, as it’s still very early in development and doesn’t even have a cast chosen yet. Despite this, Hideo Kojima recently offered a small glimpse into the project during a celebration of his studio’s 10th anniversary.

The game *Girls Band Cry: First Riff* will be showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2025, held from September 25th to 28th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Attendees can watch the teaser trailer, play a demo of *Momoka o Washoi*, and collect promotional goodies at the booth.

In Tales of the Shire, a game set in the world of Lord of the Rings, sharing meals is a central part of how the game works. What led Weta Workshop to make meals such an important feature?

Despite the issues surrounding its release, *Borderlands 4* has actually done quite well. While official sales numbers haven’t been released, Alinea Analytics estimates over two million copies were sold in the first week, with over one million coming from Steam. This generated around $150 million in revenue. Player numbers are also strong – it’s by far the biggest launch on Steam this year, and daily player counts have been very high. Even with many reviews pointing out problems with performance, optimization, and the game’s development, some players are still enjoying it and recommend buying it when it’s on sale.

I’m really excited to see where the story is heading – it promises an endgame that could be one of the best in RPG history. But it’s also great to revisit a classic – one of the series’ highlights and where everything started. It’s a story about two young Bracers in the nation of Liberl who set out to prove their worth and ended up making a huge difference.

We might get a new trailer for Sucker Punch’s *Ghost of Tsushima: Legends* since the game is launching on PS5 on October 2nd. However, it’s less certain if we’ll see anything from Haven Studios’ *Fairgame*, particularly after founder Jade Raymond left the company. Recent updates also suggest the game’s director, Daniel Drapeau, has also departed the studio.

Nakanishi explained that katanas first emerged around 900 years ago, during the late Heian period. While samurai and ninjas both used them, they valued them differently. Samurai saw their katana as a reflection of their life and honor, emphasizing its beauty and artistry. Ninjas, however, prioritized practicality and function over symbolic meaning.