Ubisoft Cancels Animal Crossing Competitor After 3 Years in Development

According to a report from Insider Gaming on April 21st, Ubisoft has cancelled the game Alterra. This is the seventh game Ubisoft has cancelled this year, following an earlier announcement in January that six projects were scrapped. The reason for the cancellation isn’t currently known, but it means one fewer game like Animal Crossing will be released.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Teased by Capcom

Capcom recently announced it’s turning its attention to Onimusha: Way of the Sword. After launching three major games this year – Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Pragmata – Capcom confirmed it still has more planned for 2026, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword being the next big release.

Live-Action Chainsaw Man Adaptation Shares Major Update With New Trailer

Later this year, from July to August, Japan will host a live-action stage play called Chainsaw Man The Stage: Reze Arc. The play follows the story of Reze, the Bomb Devil, as she tries to steal the powers of the Chainsaw Devil, all while a tragic romance unfolds. Yui Soma will play Reze, and several actors from the first Chainsaw Man stage production are reprising their roles, including Naotake Tsuchiya as Denji, Mizuki Umezu as Aki Hayakawa, Mahiru Koda as Power, and Aya Hirano as Makima. You can watch the trailer below.

Pokemon Winds and Waves Should End a Decade Old Tradition

Starting with Pokemon X and Y, each new game has focused on introducing a unique, temporary feature. However, I think it’s time to move away from that pattern. The series already has many solid gameplay mechanics that could be expanded and improved upon. Instead of creating another system that’s abandoned in the next game, Game Freak could focus on refining what’s already successful, adding real depth and longevity. This would allow them to improve the overall game experience instead of constantly adapting to a brand new mechanic.