Feature 20 PS5 Predictions for State of Play February 2026
The future of play
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Review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PS5) - Colossal, Confident Remake Makes Controversial Changes
Black Monday blues
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- SEGA
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- Yakuza 3 Kiwami & Dark Ties
News Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
PlayStation Studios included
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- State of Play
Game of the Month Trails beyond the Horizon (January 2026)
As voted by you
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Guide When Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2026?
Dates, times, and what to expect
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News It's Not Looking Good for Fighting Game 2XKO, Just Weeks After PS5 Debut
Dev team reduced
- Riot Games
- PS5
- 2XKO
Latest News
TodayMon, 9th Feb 2026
News It's Not Looking Good for Fighting Game 2XKO, Just Weeks After PS5 Debut
Dev team reduced
Despite launching on consoles just a few weeks back on the 20th January, it sounds like 2XKO is struggling to attract enough players. The free-to-play fighting game, which is based on the eternally popular League of Legends, enjoyed a positive reception on PC before its move to PS5 and Xbox Series. However, a statement from the...
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- 2XKO
Feature 20 PS5 Predictions for State of Play February 2026
The future of play
As had been rumoured weeks in advance, Sony is set to host its first State of Play presentation of 2026 very soon. That means that, rather than trying to figure out if an event is actually happening, the conversation now moves on to what's gonna be there. It's always good fun speculating about a showcase like State of Play;...
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- PS5
- State of Play
- Features
News God of War TV Series Has Found Its Atreus
Boy!
Amazon and PlayStation Productions have now cast Atreus in the upcoming TV adaptation of God of War. The character will be portrayed by Callum Vinson, a young actor best known for his roles in Long Bright River and the Chucky TV series. Callum Vinson The God of War show will cover the story told in the Norse mythology games, where Atreus is...
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- TV
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Game of the Month Trails beyond the Horizon (January 2026)
As voted by you
A new year, a new official Push Square Game of the Month campaign in which you — yes, you! — will help us decide the standout games of 2026. There are (hopefully) exciting times ahead... So, let's get things started with January, which was, in all fairness, a somewhat quiet opening month. Still, a handful of highly rated titles...
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Time Extension Update: MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 chipset is calling the shots
AYANEO, which is famous for its handheld gaming devices built around Windows and Android, has revealed that it's putting its considerable talents into making a smartphone. The silhouette of the AYANEO Phone has been shown on social media, along with some fairly lofty claims...
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- Emulation
- Smartphones
News Rumoured Rayman PS5 Remaster Is Real, Says Series Creator
Just like that
Just a couple of weeks ago, an age rating for some kind of Rayman re-release was spotted — and now, what is supposedly that same project has been outed by original series creator Michel Ancel. In the latest issue of Retro Gamer magazine (as highlighted by @AlfredNewStart and
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Review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PS5) - Colossal, Confident Remake Makes Controversial Changes
Black Monday blues
For many fans, Yakuza 3 would have been their gateway to the series when it first released back in 2010 for the PS3 — but returning to it now, or even booting up the PS4 remaster, highlights loads of older design elements that have aged rather poorly. And so this classic Yakuza experience has been handed the Kiwami treatment;...
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News CyberConnect 2 Teases 'Completely New Game' Announcement for Dev's 30th Anniversary
Fresh connection
We knew CyberConnect 2 had been around for a while, but we didn't realise the talented Japanese developer was hurtling towards its 30th anniversary. But apparently it's true, and the studio's got a big announcement up its sleeve to celebrate. The secret project will be officially announced next week, on the 16th February...
- CyberConnect 2
News Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
PlayStation Studios included
PlayStation has finally confirmed that it'll be hosting 2026's first State of Play broadcast later this week, on Thursday the 12th February. Excitingly, this sounds like it's going to be a big deal. The show's set to last over an hour, and will feature "news and updates from developers across the globe". This includes...
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
News Nioh 3's Bosses Took a Lot of Inspiration from Lies of P, Says Director
No lies detected
Team Ninja's Masaki Fujita, director of the recently released Nioh 3, has shared his thoughts on another Souls-like action RPG that was a source of inspiration for the game. In an interview with PC Gamer, Fujita cites Lies of P as having inspired him with regards to the bosses in particular. He says Team Ninja's other games since...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Nioh
Feature 70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Critics' Choice Sale (North America/Europe)
Top PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
Sony has introduced its latest offer to the PS Store, and this time it's the Critics' Choice sale. It runs from now until 25th February 2026, and as always, it contains thousands of digital goodies to browse through. To make that experience a little easier to manage, we've put together a shorter list of games we...
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- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
News Magical Girls Action RPG Kernel Hearts Conjures a PS5 Version
Sail away
Roguelike action RPG Kernel Hearts will now launch on PS5 when it releases later this year. The title was previously only planned for PC, but has officially tacked on console versions, alongside a collaboration with Fortnite. If the latter sounds strange, then it’s worth noting that Epic has been partnering with a bunch of game...
- Ephemera
- PS5
- Kernel Hearts
- Announcements
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every game coming from PS Studios
Sony's first-party developers are known collectively as PlayStation Studios, and it's these teams that make all the games published by the company. Whether it's PS5, PC, or beyond, there are always new games in the works. While we don't always know everything about what's in development, we've done our best to...
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- First-Party
- Exclusives
- PS5
- PS4
Guide When Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2026?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony's first State of Play of 2026 has been announced, and it sounds like this could be a pretty beefy one. It should provide some exciting announcements and updates on what's to come on PS5. But what are all the details? On this page, we've outlined everything you need to know about the upcoming State of Play...
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News PS5's First State of Play of 2026 Tipped for Later This Week
Keep an eye out for confirmation
As we reported previously, a February State of Play is imminent, and it’s tipped for later this week. Reliable rumourmongers Nate the Hate and Jeff Grubb have both teased a 12th February livestream from Sony, and while plans can always adjust internally, these are two of the industry’s top snoops. Obviously,
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News Honkai: Star Rail's Humongous Sequel-Sized PS5 Update Embraces Otaku Culture
Aha
Those of you who play live service gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves will know the “point zero” updates are among the most important in each title’s lifecycle. Turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail, now well-established for a few years, will reach v4.0 on 13th February, taking the Astral Express to an all-new location: the...
- HoYoverse
- PS5
- Honkai: Star Rail
- Updates
Guide These 11+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (9th-15th February)
Yakuza! Reanimal! High on Life 2!
It took 2026 a month to get going, but we are now starting to see this year's heavier hitters launch on PS5. The calendar gets busy now, and we've got a packed week of launches coming up. The ones to look forward to the most are Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Reanimal. Here are all the new PS5, PS4 games coming out this week...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Release Dates
- Features
YesterdaySun, 8th Feb 2026
Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (February 8th 2026)
Time Extension Rave Racer! Nobuo Uematsu! Top Speed! Space Station Silicon Valley!
Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. Final Fantasy Legend Nobuo Uematsu's Reaction To Yuzo Koshiro's SNES Debut: An old interview with Final Fantasy...
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Saturday7th Feb 2026
News Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Guerrilla's Next Big PS5 Game, Horizon 3 Still Years Away
Waiting for Aloy
Most of Guerrilla Games is currently working on its newly announced co-op game Horizon Hunters Gathering instead of Horizon 3, according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. It is the Dutch studio's next big project in terms of development times, and the next single player entry in the series shall come after it, meaning it's...
- Sony
- PS5
- Horizon
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Permanently Cheaper on PS5 from Next Week
All versions are $20 cheaper
Following this week's confirmation of Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 ports for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth coming in June, Square Enix has shared the PS5 version will receive a permanent price drop to line up with the new editions. From 9th February 2026, here are the permanent price drops for every version of the...
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- PS5
- Final Fantasy
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
Brought to you by Rey Mysterio
It's now February, and big AAA releases are finally starting to emerge. With Nioh 3 and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined out now, you could be tempted by a new game or still clearing your backlog. Here's what we've got to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: This weekend, I'm planning to wrap up SOMA. Somehow, it's completely...
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- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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Feature Going Platinum #11: Spyro the Dragon
Reignited childhood
Platinum Trophy #11: Spyro the Dragon (Reignited Trilogy) Date Earned: 18th November 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a child, I was very lucky to grow up with access to an original PlayStation, but the library of games we accrued was entirely down to the discernment of my parents. That meant our collection was a proper mixed...
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- Going Platinum
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Friday6th Feb 2026
News The Original Hollow Knight Now Available for PS5, Free Upgrade from PS4 Version
Back to Hallownest
It looks like Hollow Knight will soon receive a native port to PS5. Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, to give it its full title, first arrived on PS4 back in 2018, and now, a Trophy list has popped up online for a PS5 version, practically confirming a current-gen edition is coming soon. This follows news that the original game...
- Team Cherry
- PS5
- Hollow Knight
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's New Cheats Revealed, Should Come to PS5
Boost features return for Xbox, Switch 2 port
As was the case when Final Fantasy VII Remake was ported to Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 just a few weeks ago, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will also make the jump with some additional cheats and modifiers. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi showed off the bonus settings menu on social media,...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Final Fantasy
News The Arcade-Only Rave Racer Drifts onto PS5 This Month, Console Archives Also Coming Soon
Retro wave
If Bandai Namco won't make a new Ridge Racer, we might as well have as many of the old games on modern systems as possible. Hamster Corporation is making it happen thanks to its Arcade Archives series; last year saw the arrival of the Ridge Racer, the arcade original, on PS5 and PS4, and soon its sequel, Rave Racer, is to follow. This...
- Hamster
- PS5
- PS4
- Arcade Archives
- Console Archives
News Planet of Lana 2 Launches in March on PS5, PS4, and It Looks Gorgeous
Children of the Leaf coming soon
Publisher Thunderful and developer Wishfully have announced a release date for their sci-fi adventure sequel, Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf. As stated in the below trailer, the game hits PS5 and PS4 very soon, on 5th March, 2026. Planet of Lana 2 follows on from the original game, telling a story about a...
- Thunderful
- PS5
- PS4
- Planet of Lana 2
- Release Dates
News Baldur's Gate 3 Story Will Continue in New HBO TV Show
But dev Larian Studios isn't involved
The story and characters featured in Baldur's Gate 3 will return in a TV series from HBO that continues the plot after the events of the game's ending, the company has announced. The live-action TV show deals with the "ramifications" of the events in the third game and features current characters as well as...
- HBO
- TV
- Baldur's Gate
- Announcements
News The Team Behind Train Sim World Is Making a Full Thomas and Friends Game for PS5, PS4
A really useful developer
People always talk about how IO Interactive and the James Bond licence are a match made in heaven, but we think there's a new pairing that takes the biscuit. Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor has just been announced, and it comes from Dovetail Games, the studio behind Train Sim World. Here's the debut trailer, which is...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Thomas and Friends
- Announcements
Guide Nioh 3 Guide: 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
The ultimate Nioh 3 collectibles resource
In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to reveal a 100% collectibles walkthrough. We have broken down all the collectibles by both all the Maps in the game and then all Collectibles types. Nioh 3 Guide: Maps:
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Thursday5th Feb 2026
Time Extension "I was telling [the Xenogears team], 'Please tone down some of this stuff.'"
Last week, we published the first half of our conversation with the localisation legend Richard Honeywood. In that previous article, we covered the surprisingly eventful journey of how the Australian game developer originally moved to Japan, his
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- Interviews
- Final Fantasy
- Dragon Quest
Poll What's Your Reaction to Horizon Hunters Gathering?
On the hunt
Thanks to years of leaks and rumours, we knew it was coming — but Horizon Hunters Gathering still feels like a surprise now that it's been made official. This is Sony's co-op spin on the Horizon franchise, plopping up to three players in the shoes of premade hunters, each with their own weapons and abilities. It goes without saying...
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- PS5
- PC
- Horizon
- Polls
News Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
The one made by Guerrilla Games
We've known for years now that two Horizon co-op titles are in development, one from NCSoft and another being made internally at Guerrilla Games. Now, the latter has finally been unveiled as Horizon Hunters Gathering. It's coming to PS5 and PC, and you can get an extended look in the trailer above. Horizon Hunters...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Horizon
- Announcements
News Microsoft Targeting Halo PS5 Release in the Summer
Gears of War: E-Day in second half of 2026
Microsoft is planning to put out Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 during the summer months, according to a new report from The Verge covering Xbox's plans for 2026. Sources speaking to the outlet claim Microsoft is "tentatively targeting release over the summer". It then has Fable in autumn, and Gears of...
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Halo
- Rumours
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Massively Expands the PS5 Action RPG in July
Existing players can upgrade
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, we had foolishly assumed that Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok was just a Switch 2 re-release of the 2024 action RPG — but it's actually a significantly expanded version of the game that's also coming to PS5 and PS4. It's set to launch on the 9th July. So,...
- Cygames
- PS5
- PS4
- Granblue Fantasy
- Release Dates
News PS5 Officially Outsells PS3, Now at 92.2 Million Units
Sells nearly five million more consoles
With the data from its latest quarterly earnings call taken into account, it's now official: the PS5 has outsold the PS3. Sony sold eight million PS5 consoles in Q3 of fiscal year 2025 to bring the PS5's overall total to 92.2 million units, as of 31st December 2025. This sees the system outsell PS3, which...
- Sony
- PS5
- Sales
Rumour Starfield PS5 Release Date Is Set for 7th April
So says Polish leaker
It's basically a case of when, not if, Starfield is ported to PS5. And, according to Polish retail leaker Graczdari, the "when" is 7th April 2026. A new report from the leaker claims Starfield will get its PS5 version on that date, with a standard and Premium Edition on offer. The elephant in the room is this is the same...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- Starfield
- Rumours
News Try Pragmata's Hack-and-Shoot Action in Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5
High five
Capcom has announced the playable demo for its sci-fi shooter Pragmata arrives today on PS5. It's live right now on PS Store; the demo is about 6 GB in size. Called Sketchbook, the demo allows you to sample the game's much talked about action, which combines third-person shooting with a simple hacking minigame, which you must complete on...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Pragmata
- Demos
News An Obscure Telltale Game Comes to PlayStation for the First Time Ever Next Month
Poker Night at the Inventory returns
Developer Skunkape Games has announced a remaster of a unique, long lost Telltale Games adventure: Poker Night at the Inventory. Better yet, it's set to release on PlayStation for the first time ever, coming to PS4 on 5th March, 2026. Originally released in 2010 for PC and Mac, Poker Night at the Inventory is...
- Skunkape Games
- PS4
- Poker Night at the Inventory
- Announcements
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Confirms 60FPS Performance Mode Coming to PS5
All in good time
We're four months removed from the initial release of Digimon Story Time Stranger, but the RPG will finally be getting a 60 frames-per-second performance setting in the relatively near future. Better late than never, we suppose! You may have caught that a Switch 2 port of Time Stranger was announced earlier today during Nintendo's...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Digimon
News Launch-Aligned, Ghost of Yotei PS5 Is Selling Better Than Tsushima
It's "exceeded" the sales in the "same period of time"
In the four months since its release, Ghost of Yotei has outsold Ghost of Tsushima when comparing the numbers to its own launch period. On a better sales trajectory than the original 2020 game, Sony said (via VGC) that Ghost of Yotei "exceeded the sales of the previous title in the same period...
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- PS5
- Ghost of Yotei
- Sales
News Morrowind-Inspired Open World RPG Dread Delusion Adventures to PS5 This Spring
That feeling of dread
Weird and wonderful RPG Dread Delusion is making its way to PS5 and PS4 this spring, publisher DreadXP and UK-based developer Lovely Hellplace have revealed. This is a title that we've had our eye on since it arrived on PC back in 2024. It's a first-person, open world adventure inspired by the likes of The Elder Scrolls 3:...
- DreadXP
- PS5
- PS4
- Dread Delusion
- Trailers
News Super Bomberman Collection Available Now on PS5, Includes 7 Classic Games
Boom
Surprise! Out of pretty much nowhere, Konami has announced and simultaneously released Super Bomberman Collection. It's available to purchase right now on PS5, going for $19.99/£15.99. Here's a trailer, showing off all the games in this retro collection: Super Bomberman Collection includes the following seven titles: Super Bomberman...
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- Announcements
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News Trails, Ys Dev's New Action RPG Kyoto Xanadu Slashes to PS5 This Summer
From Tokyo to Kyoto
Falcom has finally announced its sequel to Tokyo Xanadu, which it's been working on for at least the last couple of years. It's called Kyoto Xanadu, and it's headed to PS5 this summer. You'll have to bear with the Nintendo Direct trailer for now, though. Like its predecessor, it's an action-based RPG centred around a colourful...
- Falcom
- PS5
- Kyoto Xanadu
- Trailers
News If Crimson Desert Wasn't Ambitious Enough, It Also Has a Mech and Two More Playable Characters
Second deep dive video talks combat and progression
For the vast majority of its Crimson Desert marketing up until now, developer Pearl Abyss has focused on pitching the bearded Kliff as the protagonist. However, did you know there are actually two more playable characters? Oh, and you can control a mech? The second of three deep dive videos...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Trailers
News Pure Pool Pro Brings the Glossiest Balls You've Ever Seen to PS5 Next Week
Polished to perfection
Ripstone has announced the release date for Pure Pool Pro, its latest pool simulation game, and it's very close indeed. The title arrives on PS5 next week, on 12th February 2026, priced at $24.99/£19.99/€24.99. When it does turn up, it'll do so with some of the most polished-up visuals you'll find on Sony's current-gen...
- Ripstone
- PS5
- Pure Pool Pro
- Release Dates
- Trailers
News The Adventures of Elliot Release Date Locked in for 18th June on PS5
Your summer RPG has arrived
The Adventures of Elliot might be closely linked to Nintendo Direct livestreams, but it's still a multi-platform release with a PS5 version on the way. Therefore, as a result of today's showcase, we know the HD-2D action title will launch on 18th June 2026. Catch the latest trailer above. The summer release brings with...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- The Adventures of Elliot
- Release Dates
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo Out Now on PS5, with Saves Carrying Over to the Full RPG
Rath's more like it
Ahead of its release next month on the 13th March, a demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has dropped on PS5. It's a meaty 13GB on Sony's system. Download it, and you'll be able to play through the RPG's opening hours, which'll introduce you to its core mechanics and systems across exploration, turn-based...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
News Want a Head Start on Forza Horizon 6 PS5? Cross-Save Lets You Begin on PC and Xbox
New feature across PS5, Xbox, and PC
If Forza Horizon 5 is anything to go by, then this year's Forza Horizon 6 could well be a racing game worth playing in the years to come. Playground Games has proven it supports its titles well after launch, but with the delay to the PS5 version pushing it out of the initial May 2026 release window, you'll be...
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Forza Horizon
News Culinary Adventure Dosa Divas Brings a Unique Flavour of RPG to PS5 This April
Food for thought
Outerloop Games, the dev team behind the highly acclaimed Thirsty Suitors, returns with its next game, Dosa Divas, and it won't be long before you can play it. Dosa Divas, announced back in June 2025, launches on PS5 on 14th April, 2026. Here's a new trailer to go with the release date: The game is a turn-based RPG inspired by...
- Outerloop
- PS5
- Dosa Divas
- Trailers
- Release Dates
Wednesday4th Feb 2026
Review Nioh 3 (PS5) - Superb Action Fronts a New Team Ninja Gem
Ninja in more than name
If FromSoftware can do it, then Team Ninja believes it can too. Having established one of the best Dark Souls copycats in the Nioh series, the Japanese developer is chasing its own Elden Ring moment. Nioh 3 isn’t quite that, but it still marks a new highlight for the franchise. This is all the best bits of the...
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