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Gran Turismo 7 Celebrates Spec IV Update by Unveiling Limited Edition DualSense Controller
Studio CEO Kazunori Yamauchi has spoken about how the controller celebrates the shared history between Gran Turismo and PlayStation.
Akira Toriyama's Former Editor Criticizes Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
Following the premiere of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 1, Kazuhiko Torishima took to X to reveal that the first episode made him "grumpy."
Former PlayStation Head Reflects On His Time At The Company: ‘What Headquarters Says Isn’t Important. We’re PlayStation!’
Kaz Hirai was speaking in an interview about his management philosophy during his time heading the company’s gaming push
Former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai used to ignore orders from Sony bosses, he reveals
Kazuo "Kaz" Hirai, who was the president of PlayStation from 2007 to 2012, apparently didn't pay much attention to orders he received from Sony's top brass. Read more
Former PlayStation boss apparently had a bold strategy for handling Sony execs – he ignored them
Kaz Hirai knew how to move around management
Gran Turismo 7 is Still Getting Content Because “The User Base Continues to Grow,” Says Producer
Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi says the racing sim continues "to sell very well, but we had not expected this from the beginning."
Former PlayStation Boss Kaz Hirai Admits He Used To Ignore Orders From Sony HQ
Before leading Sony, Kaz Hirai was already something of a legend among PlayStation fans thanks to his more laid-back persona
'It's Kind Of A Game Changer' - Xbox's Banjo-Kazooie Is Getting Rave Reviews For The Evercade Nexus
Arguably the best way to play the game. We've talked quite a lot about Evercade in the past here at Pure Xbox, including how the company is releasing new versions of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie and DOOM around its launch of the Evercade Nexus console later this month. For those who aren't aware,...
Review: Evercade Nexus - a Commendable Upgrade, but Bundling Banjo-Kazooie Is the True Masterstroke
Evercade's next evolution is here. While the Evercade family has seen several hardware revisions and evolutions over the years – including a bartop arcade unit, a home console, and even a scaled-down Super Pocket sibling – the Evercade Nexus feels like the most significant step forward the brand...
Final Fantasy XVI’s Clive Joins Rain in New Final Fantasy Resonance Artwork Celebrating 16 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork from Final Fantasy XVI character designer Kazuya Takahashi, commemorating 16 days until the launch of Final Fantasy Resonance. This illustration features Final Fantasy XVI protagonist Clive and Final Fantasy Resonance protagonist Rain. You can view the new artwork...
Claims that genAI speeds up PC ports of classic games are either "false" or missing the point, says Banjo Kazooie: Recompiled developer
The software developer behind an unofficial PC version of N64 platformer Banjo-Kazooie has posted an impassioned screed about the usage of generative AI tools for rush-job PC ports of classic games. The dev in question is DarioSamo, a member of the modder group who released Banjo: Recompiled...
Banjo-Kazooie PC port ‘decomp’ developer says AI-generated PC ports are ‘a race to the bottom’ and ‘disrespectful’
DarioSamo says a recent AI-decompiled Banjo-Tooie port is nothing to do with him
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Rise Above Trailer
The launch of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE seemed like a good time to put Brand Director Kazutoki Kono-san in the seat of a real Mig21! Now available. RISE ABOVE. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/
A Certain Dark Side Item Volume 7 Cover Revealed Ahead of October 9 Release
Kadokawa has unveiled the official cover art for the upcoming seventh light novel volume of the ongoing A Certain Magical Index spinoff, A Certain Dark Side Item. The book will be released in Japan on October 9, 2026. Kazuma Kamachi wrote the volume, with Nilitsu and Kiyotaka Haimura credited for...
Psychological Horror Game ‘BrokenLore: MIKI-CHAN’ Launches in 2027
Serafini Productions has announced the first-person psychological horror game BrokenLore: MIKI-CHAN, launching in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game follows Kazuaki, a Japanese student preparing for the Teidai entrance exam while also hoping...
Witch on the Holy Night Final Novel Volume Releases November 10, Cover Revealed
The third and final volume of Kinoko Nasu’s Witch on the Holy Night novel adaptation will be released in Japan on November 10, 2026. Seikaisha has also revealed the cover artwork for the upcoming book. Kinoko Nasu is writing the novel adaptation, with Hirokazu Koyama as illustrator. The final...
MOGGED launches tonight, October 1!
LAUNCHING TONIGHT, OCTOBER 1ST. Planned launch: October 1 at 14:00 UTC / 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 3 PM BST / 4 PM CEST / 9 PM ICT (UTC+7). 15% off for the first seven days! Regular prices before the launch discount include: Russia: 335 ₽ | China: CN¥29 US: US$6.99 | Kazakhstan: 2,310 ₸ Ukraine: 170 ₴...
Harukaze Rom-Com Visual Novel ‘Monkeys!¡’ Gets November Release Date in the West
Shiravune has confirmed that Harukaze’s romantic comedy visual novel Monkeys!¡ will launch for PC via Steam on November 17, 2026. A demo is currently available on Steam. Monkeys!¡ comes from the creative team behind Marco and the Galaxy Dragon and The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the...
The Internet Reacts To Even More Xbox Layoffs And Studio Shakeups: ‘I Loathe Those Responsible’
'The next time you see Banjo Kazooie will be in heaven'
Banjo-Kazooie Developer Rare Is Now Reporting Directly To Activision
More big changes at Xbox. More big news is coming out of Xbox this week as the company looks to continue its reset. There are a few things to go through here, but the headline for us is that Xbox is looking to leverage its purchase of Activision and consolidate more power into the subsidiary. So...
"My Coworkers Really Looked After Me" - Sonic Team's Creative Director Got His Very Own Sega CD BIOS Back In The Day
"They even made this awesome version just for me". Sonic Team Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino might be most famous for guiding the Blue Blur's trajectory today, but he's been with Sega since 1991, and one of his first projects was working on the Mega CD / Sega CD add-on for the Mega Drive /...
A Certain Dark Side Item Volume 7 Releases October 9, New Anime Commercial Premieres
Dengeki Bunko has announced that Volume 7 of the A Certain Magical Index spin-off light novel series, Toaru Anbu no Item, will be released in Japan on October 9, 2026, comprising 296 pages. The volume is written by Kazuma Kamachi, with Nilitsu and Kiyotaka Haimura credited for illustrations. The...
Aero The Acro-Bat, Kamikaze Squirrel, And The Absurd Feudal Bros. Return For Physical Sunsoft Compilation
Sunsoft stars are back on the shelves. Do you miss Aero the Acro-Bat? How about Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel? Do you remember either? Do you even want to play as them again? Do you know what Meet the Lord! You Are Number One! is? Well, regardless of your answers to any of those questions, veteran...
20 Years Ago, Sega Introduced the World to Its Greatest Hero of All Time
September marks the 20th anniversary of the overseas launch of Yakuza, the unforgettable first adventure starring Kazuma Kiryu
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