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Draft mode will return to Marvel Snap sooner than expected, along with a unique twist

  • Marvel Snap's Draft mode returns 28th September, three weeks after going offline
  • New version uses Sanctum Showdown-style scoring, first to 16 points wins
  • Draft will now display players' starred card variants instead of defaults

Marvel Snap's Draft mode will return on 28th September, just three weeks after the current run ends and goes offline, with developer Second Dinner confirming the revival exclusively to Destructoid. The relaunch will introduce a notable twist: a scoring system borrowed from the game's Sanctum Showdown mode, replacing…

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Is the Most Freeing RPG I’ve Ever Played

  • Polygon previews Rebel Wolves' RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker ahead of release
  • Praised for freedom, non-linear quests and Witcher 3-level immersion
  • Protagonist Coen must save his kidnapped family within 30 days

Polygon's early hands-on impressions of *The Blood of Dawnwalker*, an upcoming dark fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves (a studio staffed by former CD Projekt Red developers), describe it as an unusually open and non-linear experience that rivals *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt*. The game follows Coen, a…

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Capcom’s Samurai Epic Overstays Its Welcome

  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword reboots the PS2 series as a modern action RPG
  • Praised for intense, parry-focused samurai duels and strong themes
  • Marred by repetitive boss fights and a bloated back half

Polygon's review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword finds Capcom's revival of the PS2-era samurai franchise delivers thrilling, demanding swordplay but undermines it with repetitive boss encounters that overstay their welcome. The game abandons the fixed-camera, Resident Evil-style exploration of the original 2001–2006 series in favour of a…

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‘Resident Evil’ Officially Returns With a Terrifying New First Look [Exclusive]

  • Cregger's "Resident Evil" film opens in cinemas on 18 September
  • New exclusive image shows star Austin Abrams in a tense scene
  • Story is original, not based on a specific game, within series canon

Director Zach Cregger's new "Resident Evil" film has been confirmed for a theatrical release on 18 September, alongside an exclusive first-look image of star Austin Abrams. The project marks a major step for Cregger, who has built a strong reputation with the low-budget hit "Barbarian" and 2025's acclaimed…

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – The best game of 2026

  • Destructoid calls The Blood of Dawnwalker a strong contender for game of the year 2026.
  • Made by Rebel Wolves, led by ex-Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz.
  • Features a 30-day in-game timer forcing tough choices and high replayability.

Destructoid's review of The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves and led by former Witcher 3 game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, praises the vampire-themed action RPG as a potential game of the year for 2026. The reviewer highlights strong combat, storytelling, characters and setting, set in a fictional…

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Review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) – Capcom Delivers a Masterclass in Samurai Action

  • Push Square's review praises Onimusha: Way of the Sword as a triumphant series revival
  • Reviewer highlights its refined, sword-focused combat system as a standout
  • Boss battles and cinematic set pieces named among the game's best features

Push Square's review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PS5 concludes that Capcom has delivered a triumphant revival of its long-dormant demon-slaying series, calling it one of the best combat-focused games in years. The review credits the studio with building the entire experience around a refined, sword-centred…

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Review: Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2) – Capcom Delivers A Superb Samurai Revival

  • Nintendo Life reviews Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Switch 2 positively.
  • Combat borrows Sekiro-style posture and deflection mechanics.
  • Reviewer recommends Japanese audio over the English voiceover.

Nintendo Life's review of "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" for Switch 2 finds Capcom's revival of its long-dormant samurai action series to be a strong success, two decades after the franchise's last mainline entry. The reviewer praises the game's pacing, blending horror, action, exploration and comedy, and singles…

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The Blood of Dawnwalker review

  • Eurogamer reviews The Blood of Dawnwalker, a Witcher 3-esque RPG from ex-CDPR staff.
  • The game largely succeeds despite heavy comparisons to The Witcher 3.
  • Hero Coen switches between human and vampire forms by day and night.

Eurogamer's review finds The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy RPG from Rebel Wolves, deliberately and heavily reminiscent of The Witcher 3, which is unsurprising given it is directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and made largely by former CD Projekt Red staff. The review judges the game largely successful…

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Pokemon Champions Adding Z Evolutions and Bringing Back a Fan Favorite

  • Pokémon Champions adds Z Mega Evolutions for Lucario, Absol and Garchomp on 9 September.
  • New abilities include Sharpness, Wave Shield and Levitate for each Mega form.
  • Mega Heatran teased, possibly the game's first legendary, expected around December.

The Pokémon Company used the Pokémon World Championships to unveil upcoming additions to Pokémon Champions, its competitive turn-based game, ahead of the new Regulation Set M-C launching on 9 September. The headline reveal is the introduction of Z Mega Evolutions, previously exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, marking their…

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Grand Blue Trello, Wiki and Discord

  • Grand Blue's official Trello and Wiki are still in development
  • Unofficial BloxInformer Wiki currently fills the information gap
  • Discord hosts patch notes, updates and redeemable codes

Grand Blue, a One Piece-themed Roblox RPG, is noted for its immersive gameplay and extensive combat movesets, and players are seeking out community hubs for guides, tracking and updates. The developers have confirmed an official Trello board and Wiki are in development, though these have not yet launched,…

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