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Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Physical Release Still Unconfirmed as Sony Marketing Shows Digital Edition
Phantom Blade Zero has opened pre-orders for its upcoming PS5 release, but players looking for a physical copy have yet to see an official disc version. The situation was highlighted by X user Genki_JPN, who noted that there are currently “no signs of a physical disc release” and pointed to changes in Sony’s promotional material. “No signs of a physical disc release for Phantom Blade Zero so far. It is a self published game by S-GAME so maybe they haven’t…
Phantom Blade Zero Hits No. 1 on Steam Global Sales Chart One Day After Pre-Orders Open
Chinese-developed action games are continuing to make a major impact on Steam, with Phantom Blade Zero becoming the latest title to attract significant attention. S-GAME’s upcoming action RPG reached No. 1 on Steam’s global sales chart within a day of opening pre-orders, despite still being more than two months away from launch. The result comes after the developer released an approximately 11-minute gameplay trailer alongside the pre-order launch. The new footage highlighted the game’s fast-paced martial arts combat while also…
Black Myth: Wukong Became an “Inflection Point” for China’s AAA Games Industry, Says Transcend Fund Principal: “Investors who left video games are now coming back”
Black Myth: Wukong has become a turning point for China’s premium gaming industry, with industry experts saying its global success has changed how international publishers, investors, and developers view the country’s AAA game development scene. Speaking during a panel at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai, Transcend Fund principal Lirui Ding said the success of Game Science’s action RPG has reshaped perceptions of China’s gaming market. According to Ding, China has long been associated with free-to-play mobile games rather than premium…
God of War Laufey’s Kratos Voice Actor Says Kratos and Faye Found Love by Accepting Each Other’s Scars: “Their journeys mirror each other like their hearts and souls”
One of the biggest emotional takeaways from the God of War Laufey panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 wasn’t a new trailer or gameplay reveal. Instead, it came from the cast’s discussion about the relationship between Kratos and Faye, with actor Christopher Judge offering new insight into the couple’s emotional bond. While Sony Santa Monica confirmed that God of War Laufey launches on February 16, 2027, much of the panel focused on the game’s characters rather than major story reveals.…
Monster Hunter Rise Reaches 18.6 Million Sales as Capcom’s Monster Hunter Series Hits 131 Million Lifetime Copies
Capcom’s latest financial results show that Monster Hunter Rise continues to be one of the publisher’s strongest-selling titles, reinforcing the long-term popularity of the Monster Hunter franchise. According to Capcom’s first-quarter fiscal year 2026 report, the action RPG has now reached 18.6 million copies sold worldwide, extending its position among the company’s best-selling games. The updated sales figure comes as Capcom reported another strong quarter driven by both new releases and older catalog titles. While Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata…
Santa Monica Studio Confirms Next God of War Game Will Be Kratos-Led and Follow the Story Set Up by God of War Laufey
Santa Monica Studio has officially confirmed that the next Kratos-led God of War game will arrive after God of War: Laufey, with the studio revealing that the upcoming adventure will directly continue the events of Faye’s story. The announcement was made during the God of War Laufey panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, putting to rest concerns that Kratos would no longer be the franchise’s central figure. The confirmation follows the recent reveal of God of War Laufey, which stars…