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Code Vein’s Best Strengths, And Why They Still Hold Up

Code Vein’s Best Strengths, And Why They Still Hold Up

Code Vein’s flexible builds, partner assists, and punchy combat keep every run fresh, even in 2026.

Code Vein 2 Details Its Vast, Secret-Filled World and Combat in New Overview Trailer

Code Vein 2 Details Its Vast, Secret-Filled World and Combat in New Overview Trailer

The nine-minute overview for the action RPG also showcases Bequeathed Formae, which take time to manifest but hit incredibly hard.

Code Vein 2’s Story Length is “About the Same, Perhaps A Little Bit Longer,” Says Producer

Code Vein 2’s Story Length is “About the Same, Perhaps A Little Bit Longer,” Says Producer

Keita Iizuka also confirms that generative AI wasn't used for development "largely because we do value art style and how it looks."

Code Vein 2 Has a Great Katana Wielding Boss That Commits Seppuku to Power Up

Code Vein 2 Has a Great Katana Wielding Boss That Commits Seppuku to Power Up

Whether it's the quick-draw slashes or exploding globules, this boss is absolutely relentless, even for seasoned players.

Code Vein 2’s Time Travel Mechanic Means Multiple Endings, But Required “Extensive” Story Rewrites

Code Vein 2’s Time Travel Mechanic Means Multiple Endings, But Required “Extensive” Story Rewrites

Mess about in the past and "relationships with characters or the world itself will change" in the present, says producer Keita Iizuka.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Director Says “Our Vampires Are Different” From Other Depictions

The Blood of Dawnwalker Director Says “Our Vampires Are Different” From Other Depictions

Traditional aspects of vampire lore like silver, sunlight, and garlic will "work in different ways," said director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz.

Code Vein 2 – Everything You Need to Know

Code Vein 2 – Everything You Need to Know

Bandai Namco's follow-up to its highly successful RPG is hitting a lot of the right notes as a sequel worthy of the surprisingly strong legacy its predecessor left behind.

Code Vein 2 Gameplay Reveals the Sunken Pylon Dungeon, Character Creator Demo Coming January 23rd

Code Vein 2 Gameplay Reveals the Sunken Pylon Dungeon, Character Creator Demo Coming January 23rd

Learn more about the different Forma and Jails along with the benefits of Assimilation ahead of the Souls-like's launch this month.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reaffirms 2026 Release, Teases New Friends, Foes, and Ominous Locations

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reaffirms 2026 Release, Teases New Friends, Foes, and Ominous Locations

Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz promises to reveal more "gameplay features, locations, and characters" over the coming months.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Uses Custom In-House Engine to Generate Layered Clouds in the Sky

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Uses Custom In-House Engine to Generate Layered Clouds in the Sky

The engine, according to director Kazutoki Kono and producer Manabu Shimomoto, will work in tandem with Unreal Engine 5 for development.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Finally Revealed, Launches in 2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Finally Revealed, Launches in 2026

As a hero meant to carry on the title, "Wings of Theve," you fight alongside the Endurance to take back the FCU from the Republic of Sotoa.

Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows Review – The Dreg Heap

Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows Review – The Dreg Heap

New Nightfarers, Day 3 bosses and a new map make this an essential buy for the hardcore, but it still stumbles in baffling ways.

Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Announces Departure from Bandai Namco This Month

Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Announces Departure from Bandai Namco This Month

Harada reminisced about his time working with Bandai Namco, and released a new Tekken-themed DJ mix celebrating the franchise.

Elden Ring Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows Sells Over 2 Million Units in 2 Days

Elden Ring Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows Sells Over 2 Million Units in 2 Days

Despite mixed user reviews on Steam, the paid DLC has sold well, though how much the Deluxe Edition contributed is unknown.

Elden Ring Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows Gets “Mixed” Steam Rating, Fans Bemoan Lack of Content

Elden Ring Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows Gets “Mixed” Steam Rating, Fans Bemoan Lack of Content

Some fans are left wondering why FromSoftware didn't add any weapons, spells or Ashes of War from Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows: 10 Crucial Details Before You Dive In

Elden Ring: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows: 10 Crucial Details Before You Dive In

Venture forth to fight the Night once more when FromSoftware's latest DLC launches on December 4th for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Elden Ring: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows Director Acknowledges Studio’s Swamp Obsession

Elden Ring: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows Director Acknowledges Studio’s Swamp Obsession

"[It] always just seems like [our game] ends up with a swamp," said Junya Ishizaki who noted that FromSoftware doesn't have a rule about it.

Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Adds Buffs Passive and Relic Effects Ahead of The Forsaken Hollows

Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Adds Buffs Passive and Relic Effects Ahead of The Forsaken Hollows

Several damage resistance effects that trigger at low HP now have "broadened" conditions but are less effective overall.

Elden Ring Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows is “Definitely A Little Bit Harder,” Says Director

Elden Ring Nightreign’s The Forsaken Hollows is “Definitely A Little Bit Harder,” Says Director

However, Junya Ishizaki maintains that it won't be "ridiculous or anything like that," aiming for more of a "fair challenge."

Elden Ring Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows’ Scholar Can Enhance Items and Debuff Enemies

Elden Ring Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows’ Scholar Can Enhance Items and Debuff Enemies

By using Analyze, the newest Nightfarer can significantly debuff enemies, granting an advantage to his allies in multi-threat fights.