Ni no Kuni is getting a film adaptation in Japan

Set for Summer 2019 Warner Bros. Japan is teaming up with developer Level-5 to create an anime film adaptation of theNi no Kunigames. Featuring character designs by Yoshiyuki Momose and a score composed by Joe Hisaishi, the film is set for a summer 2019 release in Japan. The announcement came through a press conference where Level-5 announced that its CEO, Akihiro Hino, would be working as executive producer and scriptwriter for the upcoming film....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Hannah Miller

Nintendo has to pay royalties for every 3DS sold

An update on the patent infringement suit As a followup to Tomita Technologies International’spatent infringement case against Nintendofor using its camera technology in the 3DS, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled last month that Nintendo would need to pay royalties for each unit sold. This will be represented as a percentage of the handheld’s wholesale price as opposed to a flat dollar amount per unit. With this ruling, Nintendo will need to pay Tomita 1....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Jake Hill

Phoenix Wright NOT Game’s Ranji Tomu introduces Takarazuka-ing self

Here’s Ranji Tomu, the lady charged with playing the lead role of Phoenix Wright in theupcoming Takarazuka playofPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.This is an introduction video, where she spends a bit of time talking about what she’s looking forward to with the production — namely to show you the courtroom drama and romance of thePhoenix Wrightstory through dance and song.As disturbing as that may sound, a romance between Phoenix and Edgeworth isn’t so horrible when they’re both girls....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Rachel Edwards

PlayStation 4 Slim and Xbox One S bundle deals with Battlefield 1

For those needing the twofer So you absolutely can’t wait until Black Friday in a month because you’re convincedBattlefield 1is the bestest game ever (or everyone you know is playing and you can no longer follow the group chat). Have no fear, our peer-pressured friend: here are some release-dayBattlefield 1bundled deals for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Battlefield 1 Console Bundle Deals For the PS4 Slim, there was no official bundle withBF1but Newegg is doing its usual bundle + latest AAA release deal, where it discounts the bundle slightly and tosses in a random overstocked game from its warehouse for free (for this scenario it’s going withAssassin’s Creed Syndicate)....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Carmen Proctor

Prepare yourself for a tropical ninja getaway with The Messenger: Picnic Panic’s launch trailer

Available today The Messenger: Picnic Panic DLC from@SabotageQcsplashes onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC for free today! Grab The Messenger for 30% off all weekend to start your ninja adventure!https://t.co/BD6bogu1NDpic.twitter.com/fjoBmqXP5G — Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital)June 13, 2025 The new free DLC forThe Messengercalled“Picnic Panic”is now available on all platforms. To get yourself in the mood for a tropical ninja getaway, publisher Devolver Digital has uploaded a launch trailer that shows off some of the locales you’ll be traveling to....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Kathy Murphy

Preview: Get ready for another block party with Crashmo

More violently titled than Pushmo, still adorbs I was on the outside looking in during thePushmocraze, still without a 3DS. While I could appreciate seeing Dtoiders recreate Jonathan Holmes’ face, I couldn’t explore its depths and intricacies — its well-worn crags of interminable wisdom — firsthand, much to my chagrin. After playing its sequel,Crashmo(orFallblox, as it’s known in Europe), I was finally able to enjoy the adorable block manipulation firsthand....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Ryan Long

PS4’s 3.50 update is coming, provides ‘appear offline’ and remote play

Codenamed ‘Musashi’ Do not be alarmed!Brave Fencer Musashiwas an amazing game (with an okay lesser known sequel), but it doesn’t have anything to do with this PS4 update, as it’s merelycodenamed“Musashi,” forthe actual historical figureno doubt. I couldn’t resist — people need to know the greatness that isBrave Fencer. But yeah, a PS4 update! Tomorrow we’ll get version 3.50, which will finally allow an “appear offline” status, more notifications, scheduled events, and remote play....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Donna Patterson

Samurai Warriors 3 coming to PS3, SW3: XL revealed

Samurai Warriors 3, previously a Wii exclusive, has been announced for the PlayStation 3. Known asSamurai Warriors Z, the upscaled game will include previously unplayable characters Masanori Fukushima, Zen Ayago and Gracia as controllable warriors, and new rare weapons. The PS3 version will also feature ten new story campaigns and two new game modes. The somewhat rubbish Muramasa’s Castle mode will be taken out, too. In addition, an expansion for the Wii version,Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legendshas been announced....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Alexander Gonzalez

Savvy Steam Stealth Sale sneaks sonto the sinternet

Surprising! Today, Steam appropriately dropped astealth-themed saleon the Internet, comprised of more than 60 games, including games in theAssassin’s Creed,Far Cry, andSplinter Cellseries. You know, it’s only when I write that sentence out that I realize Ubisoft makes alotof stealth games. There’s a lot of great stuff on this list, including one of my all-time favorite gamesGunpointfor $2.49, theAssassin’s Creed Freedom Crystand-alone executable for $3.74,Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cutfor $3....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Jenna Gross

Sir Clive Sinclair, pioneer behind the ZX Spectrum, passes away

LOAD “” On June 25, 2025, the world — and in particular the gaming industry — lost an important pioneer. Sir Clive Sinclair, the British-born inventor behind the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, passed away after a long illness. He was 81. From the 1960s through the 1980s, Sir Clive was responsible for numerous electronic inventions and technological adaptations, such as the pocket calculator. His greatest contribution to society, however, is the ZX Spectrum, a range of home computers specifically designed to be affordable for the average family household....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Maria Smith

Smash Bros. a no-go for Evo

Guess it’sThem’s Fightin’ Herds‘ time to shine After two years of having to settle for online-only gaming tournaments, it looks like 2022 will finally be the year we get to see the best and brightest duking it out in person,even though this pandemic isn’t anywhere close to over and could flare up again at any moment. On March 8, the organizers behind Evo are going to announce which titles fans can expect to see at this year’s shindig in Las Vegas....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Kim Ruiz

SMT: Strange Journey’s free preorder poster

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journeyis so good that it has actually interrupted myFinal Fantasy XIIIgame play sessions. I like it that much. It’s the first can’t-put-it-down RPG that I’ve played in a long time. Oh, and it’s long. Holy crap. This is a DS RPG like no other. If you’re anything like me, you’ve already pre-ordered the game, which is set to release on March 23rd. If you haven’t, now’s a good time, as Atlus informs that there will be a limited supply mini poster by artist Kazuma Kaneko....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Elizabeth Yang

Sonic 2 mobile remaster has long-lost Hidden Palace Zone

A Ponce in a lifetime chance! A remasteredSonic the Hedgehog 2is launching onAndroidon December 13. It comes from the team that created the engine used in the excellentSonic CDport from a few years ago. Even cooler, it will include a finished, playable version of the scrapped Hidden Palace Zone, the remnants of which originally appeared as downloadable prototypes. Now we get the full thing. TheiOS versionof the game is also getting a free update that replaces the original port and includes the Hidden Palace Zone....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Nathan Lewis