For North American RPG enthusiasts, Terranigma has been a white whale when it comes to getting an official release in the region. The 1995 JRPG was released only on the Super Nintendo in Japan and PAL territories, but it is finally making its way to North American shores next year.Terranigma is being ported and enhanced for modern consoles in early 2027. The game, originally developed by Quintet and published by Enix (in Japan) and Nintendo (PAL), is an action RPG and the third entry in the developer’s unofficial “Soul Blazer trilogy”, following 1992’s Soul Blazer and 1993’s Illusion of Gaia. The story centers on a boy named Ark, and follows his generations-spanning quest to resurrect life on Earth after the planet’s decimation in an apocalyptic battle between divine forces. Terranigma is often acclaimed as a masterpiece for its storytelling, soundtrack, and fast-paced gameplay. Developer Clear River Games helms this modern release and states ... Continue Reading »
A lot can change in 35 years. In 1991, the Cold War was ending, Nirvana was rolling out Nevermind, the first website was launched, and Nintendo was introducing the SNES across North America. Around the same time, a small gaming magazine called Game Informer rolled out its debut issue, with a picture of Sonic the Hedgehog gracing its cover.While the world has shifted a lot over those decades, I hope our magazine has remained a trusted and entertaining place to stay connected and engaged with your gaming. Game Informer has been along for the ride of gaming’s rise to prominence, celebrating the hobby of play and the industry of making interactive entertainment. I’d like to believe Game Informer played some small role in shaping that same hobby over the decades. Throughout its many years of publication and across dozens of unique editorial voices, we’ve continually striven to highlight some of the most important games that were defining ... Continue Reading »
Since we returned after a short… let’s call it a sabbatical in 2025, the most frequent question we've received from readers is, “Can I get the magazine outside of the United States?” Today, we are happy to announce that the answer is finally yes!Game Informer print subscriptions are now available outside of the United States! The much-requested expansion is finally here. We’ve wanted this for a long time, and we can’t wait to get the magazine in the hands of more readers across the globe. Here is the full list of countries that can now order print subscriptions:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCanadaCroatiaCyprusCzechiaDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHong KongHungaryIcelandIrelandItalyJapanLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSaudi ArabiaSlovakiaSloveniaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesWe highly suggest you subscribe right away, because the next issue is our 35th anniversary issue. We have a feature highlighting many of our favorite covers from the years, with notes from the people who created the games, artists who drew the covers, and editors past and present ... Continue Reading »
The Witcher 4 is officially launching in 2028. The news comes via a video posted to the official Witcher social media accounts, wherein CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski gives an update on the gaming series ahead of Gamescom. The Witcher IV will not be present during Opening Night Live, nor will the RPG be playable on the show floor, but understanding fans' hunger for an update on the highly-anticipated sequel, Nowakowski confirmed the launch window."While we're not showing the Witcher 4 at the event, and we're not ready to share an exact date, I can tell you this: The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window," Nowakowski says. "I know it's a bit of a wait, and you'd love to play it sooner, but let the team cook. It will be worth the wait." The reveal in the video is preceded by CD Projekt Red's Gamescom plans, which center around showing ... Continue Reading »
Gamescom kicks off this week at the Koelnmesse convention center in Cologne, Germany, with its annual stage show, Opening Night Live. Taking place Tuesday, August 25, and hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event is the second of the three annual Keighley showcases (along with Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards) that will feature two hours of video game trailers. Expect to watch world premieres of new titles and updates for previously announced games. Here's where and when to catch the event.Opening Night Live kicks off at 8:00 p.m. CEST. For viewers watching from here in the U.S., that's a start time of 11:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. ET. A 30-minute pre-show will air before the main show. You can catch the event streaming live on YouTube and Twitch. While the majority of the show's line-up of games is a mystery, Geoff Keighley has confirmed that these eight titles will make an ... Continue Reading »
Rebel Wolves, developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker, put out a trailer last week showing off console gameplay of their upcoming action role-playing adventure, but the new footage ended up backfiring. The video revealed that PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game would not be able to run at 60 frames per second, instead targeting 40, which frustrated many, as 60 frames is considered the standard for action games like this. Today, developer Rebel Wolves issued a new announcement: The Blood of Dawnwalker will run at 60 fps after all, thanks to a day one patch coming to consoles."Performance Mode was already in the works, but it was still being tested," a post on the official Dawnwalker social media pages reads. "We simply weren’t ready to promise it yet. We heard your feedback. It was clear how much this mattered to many of you, so we focused on finishing the ... Continue Reading »
It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a new FromSoftware game to sink our teeth into. The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive from the makers of the Souls series, and Marcus has some hands-on impressions to share on its elaborate multi-phase multiplayer mayhem.Then, we dig into The Sinking City 2, another Lovecraftian mystery from Frogwares, and check in with Fields of Mistria's 1.0 launch. Then, the trio answer some of our listeners' most burning and pertinent questions. Grab a beverage and settle in.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Watch or listen here: Listen to "The Duskbloods Preview, Plus The Sinking City 2" on ... Continue Reading »
Happy weekend to you! Look – usually I try to have some kind of relevant detail in this opening paragraph related to what happened this week, or what to look forward to this weekend, but there is simply no time today. Have some links. Have some recommendations. My brevity today and the clear need to leave and prep other things will make sense next week, I promise. We have a busy (but exciting) one ... Continue Reading »
The freshly independent Double Fine Productions has announced a new Amnesia Fortnight, a game jam that will be livestreamed to Kickstarter backers to decide which of its game ideas will be made into its next title. The event will also be filmed as part of a new documentary on the studio behind Psychonauts, Keeper, and Brütal Legend. Amnesia Fortnight 2026 - Indie Reboot: A Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary and Kickstarter Campaign begins on August 31 and runs through “most of September,” according to Double Fine. The studio’s Kickstarter post reads, “We're going to do a Game Jam, live on the internet, in which our backers will get to choose which of our myriad of ideas get made into four new prototypes-- and which of those final four will become a real (small) game. You may even snag some sweet merchables and rarities along the way.”Double Fine adds that 2 Player Productions, ... Continue Reading »
James Turner is back after leaving Game Freak in 2022 Continue Reading »
The premium PC gaming handheld just got more premium Continue Reading »
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From classic rock to recent pop hits and some oddball choices like a foreign cover of "Heart of Glass," here's all the music (so far) Continue Reading »
The unnamed game will have a Steam page later this week Continue Reading »
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Nvidia has rounded out the DLSS 4.5 stack… now where's DLSS 5?
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Microsoft says the government "shall remain nameless for obvious reasons". Continue Reading »
"I need to constantly scrutinize how I use my time and how I live my life."
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It will reportedly operate at more than 5.7 GHz.
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Up close and personal.
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"We'll evaluate the validity and scope before responding."
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A very welcome TKL update that didn't quite leave me speechless.
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They call it the 9600X ghost edition.
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It's not just you, the Pufferfish boss is a major spike in difficulty.
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Happy Mask Hour.We love a good themed recipe book, and A Drink to the Past looks like it could be a great addition to your kitchen shelf or cupboard.Created by Aaron Sensebé, the book is currently live on Kickstarter with 15 days to go until the campaign ends. Funding is currently sitting at $3,516 against its $10,000 goal with a total of 50 backers so far. Now, we don't normally showcase every Kickstarter campaign willy-nilly, but this one looks really cool and could potentially be worth your time and money.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Plus, the MKW bundle returns.The first-party releases keep coming thick and fast for Switch 2, so it was only a matter of time before we heard about another console bundle.That's exactly what's happened today, as Nintendo has announced that it'll be offering a Switch 2 bundle with a digital code for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and a three-month NSO membership for $529.99 (that's a sweet $27.98 saving).Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Two games, one cartridge.The Case of the Golden Idol and Rise of the Golden Idol, widely regarded as two of the finest detective games in recent memory, are being bundled together in one swanky physical package from Super Rare Games.Both titles will be included in one cartridge for Switch, and buyers have the choice between a standard version (3,500 copies available) and a deluxe edition (1,500 copies available). Standard is priced at £37.20 while the deluxe is naturally a bit more costly at £69.60. That said, you do get some sweet extra goodies in the deluxe version, including the following...Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Maximum Geoffert.Today's the day! Gamescom Opening Night Live is right around the corner, so make sure you're up to date on the following facts, and let's get ready for the show.Gamescom 2026 is almost upon us, and that can only mean one thing...Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Are you ready?Sega recently revealed it would be adding additional free characters to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and following the release of "Classic Sonic" the next one is fast approaching.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Two recording performances have also been shared.In a new Nintendo Music app update this week, Nintendo has released the "final addition" of Free Roam Mario Kart World songs. To celebrate this special occasion, it has also shared video performances of "Title Theme" and "Crown City" straight from the recording studio.This latest update includes a total of 26 tracks, with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes. It also adds the bonus tracks "Title Theme" and "Crown City". Nintendo notes how players can now cruise along to a whopping 348 tracks from the Mario Kart World game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
He's now "Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design".The Pokémon artist James Turner, who previously worked at Game Freak and also released The Plucky Squire, has announced he's now in a new role at The Pokémon Company International.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Launching on Switch this October.Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is coming to Switch this October, and ahead of the release, Konami has released a new trailer for the title revealing the English voice cast.It introduces Abby Trott as the game's protagonist Rose Belmont, and Graham McTavish as the iconic Dracula. It also includes another look at the game's gothic environments, exploration and "nightmarish" boss encounters.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Sandy-eyed.It’s easy to think there are as many cosy farm/life sims as grains of sand on a beach. Yet we cosy fans continually desire more: more land to till, more animals to raise, more money to make. Now Starsand Island has cropped up among the clutter.Chinese developer Seed Sparkle Lab released it on Early Access in February 2026, and has now launched it on consoles. And although the gameplay loop is perfectly pleasant, it’s currently filled with bugs and performance issues that sandbagged my experience.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Still hanging on.The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and Oblivion Remastered has taken a bit of a tumble after its strong debut, falling from the top spot all the way down to number 20.It's still not bad, and a drop in sales is always to be expected after launch, but we do wonder whether the title can remain in the charts for much longer after such a drastic fall. It's worth considering that many folks who will have been keen to play Oblivion probably did so upon when it launched last year, which included a release on Xbox Game Pass.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Discounted gamescom'ing at you fast!Gamescom 2026 kicks off tonight, and we've noticed almost 500 games receiving rather hefty discounts. Oh, who doesn't love a good and proper price drop, eh?! As usual, we've been busy rummaging through Xbox's Gamescom sale to find the best deals worth picking up.We've yanked a handful of titles reduced to their lowest price ever, such as Crimson Desert and Ninja Gaiden 4, which have even got me pondering a purchase or two. So, if you fancied buying 'em, best nab them whilst they're cheap!Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
The new OLED handheld from ASUS.If you've been interested in picking up the ROG Xbox Ally X20, today's the day for pre-orders! ASUS has announced that the system will become available to purchase "later today" ahead of its official release date of October 15th, 2026.As previously confirmed, you'll be able to buy the ROG Xbox Ally X20 either standalone or as part of an "Ultimate Bundle" that includes ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses along with a dbrand Killswitch and custom Pelican Case.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Must be blood, must be Xbox Game Pass.It's been five whole days since Xbox Game Pass did something, but now I can lay down my poking stick as two games are available across various tiers of the service today, including a day one release.With only a few more games to come this month, today's offering begins with Blood Dungeon, an all-new goofy killing game from the minds behind Nidhogg. It looks chaotic and could be a decent pickup for the Ultimate and PC crowd. Then, rounding us off is Aerial_Knight's DropShot, now available for Premium subscribers to have a crack at.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
"Bringing retro titans together for an unforgettable show".While we didn't include it on our big list of Gamescom showcases to keep an eye on this week, the Pixel Arcadia showcase for 2026 has just come and gone, and it actually included a few games that are also coming to Xbox!You can watch it in full up above if you want to see everything, but we've just decided to focus on the actual Xbox announcements here, including for games such as Terranigma, Alien Breed and a new window for the highly-anticipated He-Man title.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Based around three collections, with more to come.Anyone up for some new Xbox merch?Microsoft has announced a new range of t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies and hats today that are "inspired by the history, creativity, and community that have helped shape XBOX over the past 25 years", from 2001 all the way up to 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Bringing the cost down with Microsoft Rewards, one day at a time!Let's talk about Microsoft Rewards, eh? Back in June, we published an article about how you could use Microsoft Rewards to "reduce the price" of GTA 6, and that's exactly what I've been trying to do ever since on my Xbox account.We're two months on from that article, and I'm now halfway towards getting GTA 6 for free on Xbox. I already had a £20 Xbox Gift Card sitting on my account from a gift earlier in the year, and I've just redeemed another £25 Xbox GIft Card from the Microsoft Rewards points I've managed to accumulate in recent weeks. The Ultimate Edition is what I'm going for at £89.99, so I'm at the exact midpoint for what I need as things stand.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
They'll be at Gamescom with Witcher 3's new DLC as well.We've got our first release window for The Witcher 4! It's been announced today that the next entry in the beloved series is targeting a launch at some point in 2028, and that possibly means it could be arriving on the next Xbox console.The news was announced as part of a Gamescom update by the Witcher team earlier today, promising that it will be "worth the wait" despite being multiple years away from release.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
"We get the publishing rights back to all our games".It's been a while now since Xbox announced that it was saying goodbye to four studios in Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs back in July, and now two of them have confirmed they've completed the split.Double Fine's Tim Schafer appeared on a recent episode of the Kinda Funny Games podcast to explain that "buying any of our games helps support the studio" from this point onwards (rather than Microsoft specifically), but you might still see Xbox Game Studios as the publisher for some time yet as it "just takes a while for it to all process".Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Everyone gets access this weekend.So, we're just about to finish the first weekend of the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, and as we've mentioned already, this one has only been available to those who have pre-ordered the game (or obtained a code via other means).As we look ahead to everyone getting access on August 28th, we thought we'd request some thoughts from those who have been lucky enough to get hands-on over the past few days with it.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
One of the highest-rated games of 2026.If you've been keeping up with the PC scene over the past few months, you may have come across a game called Mewgenics that proved extremely popular back in February, and now it's coming to Xbox Series X and S as well.This isn't just a rumour - there's literally an Xbox Store page for Mewgenics that you can go and check out right now. It doesn't show a release date on there yet, but the folks at True Achievements reckon it's releasing on September 8th.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »