Former Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma 2 director says he can’t make “the kind of games I’d most like to” as “they’d be too out there” and “probably wouldn’t sell”

In a recent interview with Famitsu (translated by Automaton), Itsuno, who has recently left Capcom to work on his own new AAA project after directing games like Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma 2, shared some details about the game he’s working on. Contrary to expectations, Itsuo mentioned that this upcoming title is not exactly the kind of game he’s always envisioned creating.

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5 Expansive Fantasy Games to Fill the Elden Ring Gap

In today’s contemporary gaming landscape, there’s a noticeable decrease in the prevalence of extensive open-world fantasy projects compared to the past. The period where gamers boasted about the expansive maps of fantasy games appears to have faded away, leaving fans of Elden Ring yearning for another game that captures its immersive world feel as effectively. Here are five games that can satisfy your craving for open-world fantasy adventures until the next FromSoftware masterpiece emerges, promising another engrossing experience.

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Atomfall ‘The Red Strain’ Story Expansion Releases on September 16

The detailed description of the trailer indicates that Rebellion plans to disclose additional information about the contents of “The Red Strain” as the game’s expansion release draws near. Take a look at the initial teaser trailer for the new story expansion for Atomfall, entitled “The Red Strain,” right here:

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The description in the trailer tells us that Rebellion will spill the beans on what’s inside “The Red Strain” as the expansion gets ready to hit shelves. Check out the debut teaser for the new story add-on of Atomfall, creatively named “The Red Strain,” here:

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RPG veteran behind Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma wants his next game to combine “the best of everything he’s worked on,” but does not want it to be a Soulslike

For fans of character action games, the past years have been especially tough. Exciting titles such as Stellar Blade and Black Myth: Wukong appear visually stunning, but their combat leans towards the challenging, soulslike style, lacking the fluid air combos often found in these types of games. Notably, apart from Bayonetta 3 (which fell short of expectations), the last substantial boost action games received was Devil May Cry 5 back in 2019.

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Titan Quest II’s Early Access launch is compact but promising

In Titan Quest II, you assume the role of a character pursued by Nemesis, a goddess who, after devastating Sparta decades ago, is on a mission to eliminate you, considering you as her only potential threat. Despite it being early access, the game offers around five hours of storyline, and this brief experience has left me eager for more. The narrative entices with several subplots, while also allowing you to flee the destruction of your homeland, engage in battles against deities, delve into celestial mysteries, and battle countless crustaceans – yes, plenty of crabs!

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