Gaming

One of the Most Intriguing RPGs of 2027 Plays With Time Brilliantly

• *Eternal Anima* makes turn-based combat revolve around a timeline.
• Wade can change the future by travelling into the past.
• It is scheduled for release on 4 March 2027.

Marvelous’ upcoming role-playing game *Eternal Anima* combines familiar Japanese RPG elements with battles that use a timeline to make turn-based combat more strategic. In a hands-on preview, the writer found its time-based mechanics compelling and said the game had become their most anticipated RPG of 2027. The story…

Stand Out Trello, Wiki and Discord

• Stand Out is a JoJo-inspired Roblox game.
• Trello and Wiki provide game information.
• Discord shares updates and hosts community polls.

Stand Out is a Roblox game inspired by JoJo, with a broad range of “stands”, including niche characters and non-canon movesets. The article points players to its Trello board, Wiki and Discord as ways to learn about the game and follow its development. The Trello and Wiki are…

Sony Has Caused ‘Friction’ Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator

• Sony plans to stop producing disc-based PlayStation games from January 2028.
• Ken Kutaragi says the decision has caused friction with long-time fans.
• He recognises discs’ symbolic value despite the shift towards digital games.

Ken Kutaragi, who oversaw the launch of PlayStation, PS2 and PS3, says Sony’s decision to stop producing disc-based PlayStation games from January 2028 has created “friction” with long-time fans. His comments highlight a wider dispute about whether digital purchases offer the same sense of ownership as physical games.…

School renames spark Christmas row as star cast joins Bad Fairies

Parents object to changes at a Launceston school, while Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Groff and Catherine Tate join Cynthia Erivo in a new animated musical. Rick Wakeman releases a Mars-inspired sequel, and Michael Caine’s influence on British cool is explored.

Sony’s Multi-Million Dollar GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Strategy Is Already Working

• Sony’s GTA 6 marketing links the game closely with PS5.
• IShowSpeed says the trailer persuaded him to choose PS5.
• The main consoles are expected to perform similarly.

Sony’s paid association of Grand Theft Auto 6 with PS5 appears to be influencing players before launch. In a reaction video, streamer IShowSpeed notices the trailer’s “Plays Best on PS5” slogan and says he will choose PS5 over Xbox, illustrating how the campaign could sway a large audience.…

‘Game First, Then Movie’: Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat Crossover Pitch

• Street Fighter actors welcome a crossover with Mortal Kombat.
• Ed Boon says a game should come before a film.
• Earlier crossover requests were blocked by Capcom.

Actor Noah Centineo, who plays Ken in the new live-action Street Fighter film, said he would welcome a crossover with Mortal Kombat, and Ryu actor Andrew Koji called the idea “sick”. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon responded that a game should come first, followed by a film, signalling…

Video: I Built the PS1 LEGO Set, and Nearly Lost My Mind

• A 1,911-piece LEGO set recreates the original PlayStation.
• The reviewer spent more than seven hours building it.
• The finished model impressed, but the process did not.

The article recounts a reviewer’s first attempt at a large LEGO build: a recreation of the original PlayStation. Although the finished model is praised for its detail, the seven-hour assembly proved uncomfortable and frustrating for the writer, highlighting that the hobby’s slow, methodical process does not appeal to…

Leaked footage appears to show cancelled Qin Dynasty Assassin’s Creed game

• Leaked footage reportedly shows a cancelled China-set Assassin’s Creed game.
• Destiny was reportedly planned for PC and consoles.
• Assassin’s Creed Jade still has no release date.

Leaked footage reportedly shows a cancelled Assassin’s Creed game set in ancient China, adding evidence that a second China-set project was planned alongside the mobile game Assassin’s Creed Jade. The project, apparently intended for PC and consoles, was called Assassin’s Creed Destiny during development. Reports say Tencent subsidiary…

I Never Played Ocarina of Time, But 2 Hours With the Remake Proves There’s So Much More to This Masterpiece Than Nostalgia

• A newcomer enjoyed two hours with the Switch 2 remake.
• The Forest Temple showcased the game’s puzzles and design.
• Ocarina of Time is due to launch in November 2026.

Writer Simon Cardy played a two-hour demo of the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, despite having barely tried the original. He found it enjoyable in its own right, suggesting the game’s appeal extends beyond nostalgia and that new players can still discover…

Poppy launches her own ‘Fortnite’ musical mini-game

• Poppy Secret Run launches in Fortnite on 23 October.
• Players choose between Light and Dark paths.
• The experience runs until 23 November.

Poppy has announced Poppy Secret Run, an interactive musical experience set in Fortnite, launching on 23 October. It lets fans explore a surreal version of her world and experience a performance of “Time Will Tell”, with choices shaping the route they take. Players can go solo or in…