Topic: franchise future
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Destiny 3 Reportedly in "Extremely Early Development" at Bungie
Destiny 3 is reportedly in extremely early development at Bungie, according to a reliable leaker, though it remains unconfirmed and could be years away from release. The Destiny community has expressed concern over the franchise's future, with player counts at record lows and mixed reactions to t...
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BlazBlue Expands to PS5, Xbox & Switch, But There's a Catch
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelike action game set to release on modern consoles in early 2026, diverging from the series' traditional fighting game format. The game will feature 14 iconic characters from the BlazBlue universe, with standard and deluxe editions available, including physical...
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Bethesda Reveals Fallout's Future & Key Lessons
Bethesda has confirmed **Fallout 5** as its next major project after **The Elder Scrolls VI**, with early conceptual work likely already underway. The studio views its work on **Fallout 76** and **Starfield** as essential growth, having improved its skills and design philosophy for future project...
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Shenmue 4 Fan Video Prompts Legal Threat from Ys Net
A sophisticated AI-generated fake video claiming to be a *Shenmue 4* leak has circulated online, prompting developer Ys Net to issue a legal threat over trademark infringement and false affiliation. Ys Net has unequivocally denied any connection to the video, confirming no promotional materials f...
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Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle Revealed
Bethesda announced a 15th anniversary bundle for *Fallout: New Vegas*, featuring physical and digital collectibles like a Victor statue and game codes, with pre-orders starting October 23rd. No new *Fallout* games or remasters were announced, despite fan interest and rumors, with *Fallout 5* plan...
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Mass Effect TV Series Moves Beyond Shepard's Story
The Mass Effect TV series on Amazon will feature an original story set after the original game trilogy, avoiding Commander Shepard's narrative to respect players' personal choices and experiences. Production is slated to begin in late 2026, with the creative team led by writer Daniel Casey and sh...
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Final Fantasy Artist Toshiyuki Itahana Departs Square Enix
Veteran Final Fantasy character artist Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix to become an independent freelance illustrator and designer. His departure coincides with a period of strategic reflection for the Final Fantasy franchise, including shareholder pressure and direct fan feedback. Itahana...
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Leaked Screenshots Reveal Avalanche's Canceled "Contraband" Game
Xbox and Avalanche Studios' co-op smuggling game "Contraband," announced in 2021 with a 1970s setting, was canceled after generating initial excitement but receiving few official updates. Recently revealed screenshots showcased a stylized UI and art direction, indicating a four-player co-op desig...
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Destiny 2's 'Renegades' Launches a Bizarre Star Wars Crossover
Destiny 2's 'Renegades' expansion is an officially licensed crossover with Star Wars, integrating its themes and iconography into the game's own canonical universe rather than directly importing characters or locations. The expansion is filled with meticulous visual and auditory parallels, includ...
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Mass Effect TV Show to Explore Post-Trilogy Events
The Amazon Mass Effect TV series will be set after the original trilogy, avoiding a direct adaptation of Commander Shepard's story and focusing on an original narrative. The show must establish one of Mass Effect 3's controversial endings as canonical, addressing the aftermath and potentially spa...
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Grab the Second-Best Deus Ex Game Cheap & DRM-Free, Act Fast!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is currently available for under $5 DRM-free on GOG, with the deal ending on July 17, 2025. The 2011 prequel features Adam Jensen in a cyberpunk world, blending immersive sim mechanics, RPG elements, and a unique "cyber-renaissance" aesthetic. Praised for its dee...
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Clair Obscur Player Beats Boss With 10,545 Perfect Parries, No Dodges
A player named Recordbreaks defeated a challenging boss in *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* using only perfect parries, requiring over 10,000 successful maneuvers across an eight-hour session. The achievement is notable for the player's deliberate avoidance of dodging and use of an under-leveled tea...
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Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Leaves Bandai Namco After 30 Years
Katsuhiro Harada, the iconic director of the **Tekken** series, will leave Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, ending a three-decade tenure, citing personal reflection and advice from industry veteran Ken Kutaragi. Harada has been openly critical of Bandai Namco's corporate structure, particularly i...
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Tomb Raider Devs Detail Timeline, New Lara Voice, and Game Connections
The new game Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set years after Underworld, and the modern reboot trilogy serves as Lara Croft's origin story, chronologically preceding both the original 1996 game and the newly announced Legacy of Atlantis remake. Lara Croft is being recast, with Alix Wilton Regan re...
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Cities: Skylines Developer and Publisher Part Ways
The Cities: Skylines franchise is moving from Colossal Order to Iceflake Studios, ending their partnership and marking a new chapter for the series. Colossal Order will focus on new projects, while Iceflake Studios, known for Surviving the Aftermath, takes over development of the Cities universe....
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