Kagi News - Gaming

Take-Two CEO says 'nothing to announce' on L.A. Noire sequel

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:46:03 +0000

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said there is “nothing to announce” about an L.A. Noire sequel and that Take-Two’s teams are “always looking at what we have” across the company’s intellectual property portfolio. The comments came after Take-Two acquired the studio connected to the game’s creator, prompting questions about whether Rockstar’s detective series could return. Zelnick did not describe a sequel, production plan or release window.

Highlights:

Catalog reference: Gameranx’s description joked, “Warriors of Ravenloft Remaster anyone?” while covering the L.A. Noire comments.
Legacy interest: Push Square described the original detective adventure as still “beloved and popular” as sequel questions continue.
Switch release: My Nintendo News said L.A. Noire “graced” Nintendo Switch and was an “immersive and exciting adventure” on the platform.

There's nothing to announce - Strauss Zelnick

Sources:

Take-Two CEO talks about the possibility of a new LA Noire game - mynintendonews.com
Take-Two Looking At Doing Something “With All Our Intellectual Property,” Like L.A. Noire - gameranx.com
Take-Two CEO says "there's nothing to announce" about an LA Noire sequel after acquiring its creator's studio, but "the teams are always looking at what we have" - eurogamer.net
'You Never Know': Take-Two Boss Offers a Glimmer of Hope for LA Noire 2 - pushsquare.com

Ubisoft sets Star Wars Monopoly game for June

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Ubisoft plans to release Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains in June for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with recent reports citing new videos and purchase details. Ubisoft shared a gameplay trailer, and other videos include world premiere and gameplay overview clips for the digital board-game adaptation.

Highlights:

Trailer detail: The world premiere trailer opens with Darth Vader appearing on an electronic card and using the Force to float dice.
Developer role: DTF reported that Behaviour Interactive is working on the game alongside Ubisoft.

Perspectives:

Nintendo Insider: Nintendo Insider reported that Ubisoft shared a gameplay trailer, with Alex Seedhouse credited as the writer of the post. (Nintendo Insider)
Gematsu: Gematsu reported that pre-orders are open at $29.99 / £24.99. (Gematsu)
Nintendo Life: Nintendo Life reported that the Ubisoft-published title is coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2 in June. (Nintendo Life)

Sources:

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June - nintendolife.com
Monopoly: Star Wars™ Heroes vs. Villains Takes Flight On June 11th - mxdwn.com
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains pre-orders now available - gematsu.com
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Receives Gameplay Trailer - nintendo-insider.com
Check out the debut trailers for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains - gonintendo.com
Ubisoft announces Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch [update: first proper trailers] - nintendonews.com
Цифровая «Монополия» по «Звёздным войнам» выйдет 11 июня — трейлер и детали - dtf.ru

Square Enix says Final Fantasy VII finale stays on schedule

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0000

Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi says the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is “on time and on schedule”. The update came in recent interviews with the Remake development team, not as a trailer, release date or full announcement.

Highlights:

Reveal plans: Square Enix has not announced a reveal date, but Hamaguchi said preparations for the unveiling are already moving forward.
Story approach: Hamaguchi said he has “no intention” of changing the original writer’s overarching story, while noting that smaller adjustments can help keep players engaged.
Fan wait: Nintendo Life reported that Hamaguchi framed the update around fans who are “eagerly waiting” for the trilogy’s closing chapter.

Unable to share concrete details at this time - Naoki Hamaguchi

Perspectives:

Naoki Hamaguchi: The coverage presents Hamaguchi’s remarks as a developer update rather than a trailer, release-date announcement or feature reveal. (ComicBook via Nintendo Wire)
Push Square: Push Square said the Part 3 comments came during a broader round of interviews by the Remake development team as Square Enix readies Rebirth for more platforms. (Push Square)
Kotaku: Kotaku emphasized Hamaguchi’s long view of a project he has worked on for roughly a decade, including the absence of negativity in his comments. (Kotaku)

Sources:

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three is “on time and on schedule” - mynintendonews.com
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Promises Part 3 Is ‘On Schedule’ And More Than Just A Way To Wrap Up The Story - kotaku.com
'Please Look Forward to It Just a Little Longer' — Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 'Proceeding on Time and on Schedule,' Director Says - IGN - google.com
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Reveal Being Prepared, Says Square Enix - pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 development is ‘on schedule,’ director says - nintendowire.com
Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule" - nintendolife.com

Play by Play sets June launch for NBA The Run

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:09 +0000

Play by Play Studios said NBA The Run will launch in June for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, and released the game’s first official gameplay trailer. The studio describes the title as a three-versus-three street basketball game built around quick, competitive arcade action. The gameplay reveal showed an above-the-rim style focused on highlight plays, tight defense and flashy moves, according to Operation Sports. Push Square described the project as an NBA Street-style revival from indie developer Play by Play Studios, led by EA Big veteran Mike Young.

Highlights:

Online play: Push Square said rollback netcode is a confirmed feature for NBA The Run’s competitive play.
Streetball gap: Athlon Sports said NBA The Run follows a long drought for streetball video-game fans.

Perspectives:

Play by Play Studios: The studio addressed PlayStation fans through the PlayStation Blog and said it wanted to discuss parts of the game fans had been asking about. (PlayStation Blog)
Push Square: Push Square focused its coverage on the return of arcade basketball to PS5 and players who miss that subgenre. (Push Square)
Operation Sports: Operation Sports emphasized pre-release information for players, including how to get hands-on access. (Operation Sports)

Sources:

NBA The Run comes to PS5 this June - playstation.com
Arcade Basketball Is Back on PS5 with NBA Street-Style Revival, Featuring Rollback Netcode - pushsquare.com
NBA THE RUN launches in June - gematsu.com
NBA The Run Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Closed Beta Friday - operationsports.com
NBA The Run: Release Window, Modes, and Gameplay Trailer - athlonsports.com

Monument Valley studio Ustwo shifts toward contractors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:57:19 +0000

Ustwo Games, the studio behind Monument Valley, is moving toward greater use of contractors, CEO Maria Sayans said, citing growing difficulty in offering full-time stability in game development. Sayans described long-term job security as an idea the studio had been “a little bit too romantic” about, while Wccftech’s headline says she also “hates” the contractor shift. Rock Paper Shotgun says the rethink follows Monument Valley 3 being pulled from Netflix in 2025 and Ustwo’s move to prioritize PC development, a change from the first two games, which came to PC only after mobile releases. Wccftech said pandemic-era investment has dried up and layoffs have continued to damage job security for game developers.

Highlights:

Generational contrast: Rock Paper Shotgun quotes Sayans saying people who joined the industry in the early 2000s “had it very good,” contrasting that period with current staffing conditions.
Media pickup: Google News lists Game Developer, Kotaku, Video Games Chronicle, Wccftech and Rock Paper Shotgun coverage in the same story cluster.
Social pickup: A Reddit r/gaming submission also circulated the quote, with the source listing a link and comments thread.

We’ve Been A Little Bit Too Romantic About The Idea That We Should Have Employees And Give People Long-Term Job Security - Maria Sayans

Perspectives:

Maria Sayans, Ustwo Games: Sayans presented the move as an unwanted compromise, saying she dislikes relying more on contractors even as Ustwo reassesses what it can promise permanent staff. (Wccftech)
Rock Paper Shotgun: The site described Monument Valley 3’s Netflix removal as “unceremonious” and said the change appears to have pushed Sayans to review the studio’s finances. (Rock Paper Shotgun)
Wccftech: The outlet said the lack of job security has already driven some developers away from games, framing the issue as a talent-retention problem as well as a cost problem. (Wccftech)

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OtherSide sets $5 price for Thick As Thieves

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

OtherSide Entertainment will release Warren Spector’s stealth-action heist game Thick As Thieves on May 20 at $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.99, calling the release an “introductory campaign” rather than a full-length traditional campaign. The game has moved away from its earlier PvPvE direction and now focuses on solo play and co-op PvE sneaking. At launch, players get an alternate-1900s stealth game built around heists, with OtherSide saying the initial release should offer at least four hours of play. Several previews noted the low price for a new game from a studio tied to designers behind Thief and Deus Ex, while also saying the launch version will be short.

Highlights:

Launch content: The initial package includes 16 missions, six unlockable gear pieces and two dynamic replayable maps.
Future content: OtherSide says the introductory campaign is intended to expand the setting and its stories across later content, and GameSpot said the studio will use player feedback.
Game setting: Thick As Thieves takes place in Kilcairn, an alternate-timeline city built around stealthy theft.
Announcement materials: The pricing news came with a new trailer/gameplay deep-dive explaining the basics of sneaking and heist play.

Perspectives:

Wccftech: The site contrasted the $4.99 price with uncertainty around GTA 6’s eventual price. (Wccftech)
ComputerBase: The German coverage focused on the premise of roaming alone or as a duo to steal valuables without violence. (ComputerBase)
GameSpot: The site positioned Thick As Thieves as an option for stealth fans while the main Thief series appears largely dormant outside a recent VR release. (GameSpot)

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PEGI listing points to Tales of Eternia remaster

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:25:00 +0000

A Pan European Game Information listing for the unannounced Tales of Eternia Remastered appeared, pointing to a Nintendo Switch version of Bandai Namco’s classic JRPG. Nintendo Life described the rating as a temporary appearance on PEGI’s classification website, while Gematsu called the game unannounced. Reports treated the entry as a leak rather than a formal Bandai Namco reveal. Game Rant said the listing suggests an official announcement may be on the way soon.

Highlights:

Official announcement: Game Rant said the rating suggests an official announcement may be on the way soon.
Anniversary timing: Game Rant said the rating arrived during the Tales franchise’s 30th anniversary period.
Community pickup: A Reddit r/nintendo submission also circulated the PEGI rating.

Perspectives:

My Nintendo News: The site said Bandai Namco has handled recent classic Tales remasters well and that Eternia appears to be next after the PEGI rating. (My Nintendo News)
TheGamer: The writer framed the PEGI entry as personally surprising, saying they had not dared hope for an Eternia remaster but now considered it distinctly likely. (TheGamer)
Push Square: Push Square focused on the platform question, noting that a remaster of a PlayStation-origin game may appear to be Switch-only because the PEGI listing names no PlayStation version. (Push Square)

Sources:

Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online - nintendolife.com
Looks like the next Tales of remaster is Tales of Eternia - mynintendonews.com
Tales Of Eternia Remastered Likely Leaked By PEGI Rating Site - thegamer.com
Classic PS1, PSP Tales Remaster Leaks, But It Might Be a Nintendo Switch Exclusive - pushsquare.com
Tales of Eternia Remastered rated in Europe - gematsu.com
Unexpected Tales of Game May Be Getting a Remaster - gamerant.com
Tales of Eternia Remastered seemingly leaked for Nintendo Switch - nintendonews.com
Tales of Eternia Remastered rated for Switch - gonintendo.com
PEGI Rates Tales of Eternia Remastered For Nintendo Switch - nintendo-insider.com
Tales of Eternia Remastered rated by PEGI - reddit.com

Take-Two keeps GTA 6 launch price undisclosed

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:57 +0000

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick again declined to name a launch price for Grand Theft Auto 6, saying the company wants players to see the price as fair for the value delivered. His comments followed renewed speculation that Rockstar’s next open-world game could cost more than the current $70 standard for many big-budget console releases, including fan concerns about a possible $100 price. Zelnick also said Rockstar will begin marketing GTA 6 “soon,” while Take-Two continues to list the game for a November 19, 2026, launch. At an industry event, he joked that “a lot of people will be calling in sick on November 19,” a remark that gaming sites cited in reports that Take-Two still expects the release date to hold.

Highlights:

Price ceiling: Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Zelnick pushed back on a simple inflation-based case for moving past $70, saying that approach “doesn’t make a whole lot of sense”.
Corporate link: GameSpot framed Zelnick’s remarks as comments from the chief executive of Rockstar’s parent company, not an official storefront announcement.
Predecessor scale: Push Square noted that GTA 5 has sold 225 million copies since its 2013 launch, making GTA 6’s pricing decision unusually visible across the console market.

Consumers pay for the value that you bring to them, and our job is to charge way, way, way less of the value delivery - Strauss Zelnick

Perspectives:

Strauss Zelnick: Zelnick did not provide a price and said Take-Two is focused on making “the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth, in history.” (Destructoid)
Kotaku: Kotaku described the answer as another non-answer, joking that the only confirmed detail is that GTA 6 will “cost an amount of money.” (Kotaku)
Players waiting for marketing: GamesRadar noted that the wait for a third GTA 6 trailer was approaching a year, making Zelnick’s rollout comment notable for fans tracking Rockstar’s campaign. (GamesRadar+)

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French RPG studio Spiders shuts down in liquidation

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0000

Spiders, the Paris-based developer best known for GreedFall, has confirmed it is being liquidated and is ceasing operations immediately. The studio said it had received confirmation that “the company as a whole no longer exists,” and apologized to fans after what it described as a long period without clear answers. The closure follows financial trouble at parent company Nacon and its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive. Eurogamer and Wccftech reported that Nacon had failed to find a buyer for Spiders before liquidation.

Highlights:

Release timing: Eurogamer said the shutdown came less than two months after GreedFall: The Dying World left early access.
Legal process: Le Monde said Spiders was subject to a judicial liquidation procedure.
Studio catalog: Gematsu identified Spiders as the Nacon-owned, Paris-based studio behind GreedFall: The Dying World, Steelrising and the original GreedFall.

Perspectives:

Spiders: The studio said its Discord channel would be handed over to the community, giving fans a non-studio space to keep gathering after Spiders stops operating. (GameSpot)

Sources:

After Almost 20 Years, This Prolific RPG Studio Is Shutting Down - gamespot.com
Greedfall developer Spiders set to close - GamesIndustry.biz - google.com
GreedFall: The Dying World studio Spiders is reportedly closing its doors after parent company Nacon failed to find a buyer - eurogamer.net
Greedfall developer Spiders set to close - gamesindustry.biz
Steelrising, GreedFall PS5 Dev Spiders Confirms It's Closing Its Doors - pushsquare.com
GreedFall developer Spiders shuts down - gematsu.com
Nacon’s Collapse Claims First Casualty as Greedfall Makers Spiders Shut Down, and its Other Insolvent Studios Could Be Next - wccftech.com
Le studio français de jeux vidéo Spiders va fermer ses portes - lemonde.fr
'Franse gamestudio achter GreedFall sluit zijn deuren na 18 jaar' - tweakers.net
Nacon’s collapse claims first closure as RPG studio confirms it ‘no longer exists’ - nintendonews.com

WB Games artist listing points to Injustice 3

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:43:37 +0000

An unofficial artist-profile listing referenced Injustice 3, a potential new DC Comics fighting game from NetherRealm Studios. My Nintendo News said MP1st found the reference on a résumé or LinkedIn profile for an undisclosed Warner Bros. Games artist, while Insider Gaming separately described the game as reportedly in development at NetherRealm Studios. The profile mention followed months of unofficial reports about NetherRealm’s next project, with coverage treating it as another clue rather than a formal reveal.

Highlights:

Profile detail: My Nintendo News said the artist’s profile also named Hogwarts-related work.
Leak framing: Wccftech described the profile reference as a possible accidental disclosure by a WB Games artist rather than a planned reveal.
Community pickup: A Reddit gaming thread also circulated the “reportedly in development” claim.

Perspectives:

My Nintendo News: The site said the active-development claim matched what many fans already assumed about NetherRealm’s next project. (My Nintendo News)
EventHubs: The fighting-game-focused site cited the timing, saying it had been about a year since Mortal Kombat 1 stopped receiving new content and that the picture of NetherRealm’s next project looked clearer. (EventHubs)
TheGamer: TheGamer contrasted the report with the Mortal Kombat 2 movie’s release window, noting that fans might expect NetherRealm to capitalize on Mortal Kombat even as evidence pointed toward Injustice 3. (TheGamer)

Sources:

Injustice 3 is apparently in active development - mynintendonews.com
Injustice 3 May Have Been Leaked By A NetherRealm Dev - thegamer.com
Injustice 3 Reportedly in Development at NetherRealm Studios - reddit.com
Injustice 3 in the Works at NetherRealm Studios, It’s Claimed - insider-gaming.com
Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios - MP1st - google.com
Injustice 3 is looking more real than ever with new reported leak - eventhubs.com
WB Games Artist Might Have Just Accidentally Provided the Latest Unofficial Confirmation That Injustice 3 is in Development - wccftech.com

Sony sets May PlayStation Plus lineup with three games

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:35:04 +0000

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the May 2026 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols. The three titles will be available to all PlayStation Plus members starting Tuesday, May 5. The lineup includes football and action games: EA Sports FC 26 features real teams, leagues and players; Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is set during the final years of China’s Ming Dynasty; and Nine Sols is a 2D action-platformer. Subscribers can add the games to their libraries until June 1, and Dot Esports said they remain playable while the account keeps an active PlayStation Plus subscription.

Highlights:

Console versions: Push Square listed EA Sports FC 26 for PS5 and PS4, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PS5, and Nine Sols for PS5 and PS4.
EA Sports FC feel: GameSpot said EA Sports FC 26 looks and feels great to play.
Wuchang style: GameSpot described Wuchang: Fallen Feathers as Wuxia-flavored, with wire-fu and graceful swordplay in a souls-like frame.
Genre context: Wccftech said April’s PS Plus Essential headliner was Lords of the Fallen, and that May adds two Soulslike titles alongside EA Sports FC 26.

Perspectives:

Sony Interactive Entertainment: Sony described the month as a three-game lineup focused on skills on the pitch, monster battles and combat through a 2D world. (PlayStation Blog)
Kotaku: Kotaku singled out Nine Sols in its headline as a must-play sidescrolling Soulslike, putting the indie action-platformer at the center of its coverage. (Kotaku)
Operation Sports: Operation Sports led with EA Sports FC 26 for sports-game players and treated Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols as secondary additions outside its sports focus. (Operation Sports)

Sources:

PlayStation Plus Games For May Include A Must-Play Sidescrolling Soulslike - kotaku.com
Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols - playstation.com
PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 2026 Revealed - gamespot.com
PlayStation plus may monthly game - reddit.com
PlayStation Plus May games include EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols - dotesports.com
PlayStation Plus May 2026 games announced with one of 2025's best Soulslike RPGs - Polygon.com - google.com
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for May - eurogamer.net
PS Plus Essential Games for May 2026 Announced - pushsquare.com
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for May 2026 announced - gematsu.com
FC 26 Included with PlayStation Plus Starting May 5 - operationsports.com
PlayStation Stacks PS Plus Essential for May 2026 with Two Soulslikes and EA Sports FC 26 - wccftech.com
PlayStation Plus May 2026 Games Include EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols - ghacks.net
Her er PlayStation Plus-spillene for mai - gamer.no
May's PlayStation Plus lineup includes Nine Sols, EA FC 26, Wuchang - engadget.com
FC 26, Wuchang and Nine Sols Are Up for Grabs in May for PS Plus Subscribers - cnet.com
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers и Nine Sols раздадут подписчикам PS Plus в начале мая - dtf.ru

Update: Sony says PlayStation DRM needs one online check

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:03:40 +0000

Sony Interactive Entertainment sought to reassure PlayStation players after fears spread that PS5 and PS4 digital purchases would need recurring online validation. An SIE spokesperson told GameSpot that players can continue to access and play purchased games as usual, with only a one-time online check needed to confirm a game license. The concern started after players noticed countdown-style license information and license-verification errors on some digital games, prompting speculation that Sony had quietly added a monthly DRM requirement. Community testing and analysis cited by gaming sites suggested the behavior was narrower, tied to license status for newly bought or recently redeemed digital games rather than every existing purchase. Sony did not publish a detailed account of the licensing process. Community explanations described edge cases involving refund timing, local clocks and offline play as more complicated than the initial rumor suggested.

Highlights:

Limited scope: Early reports focused on digital games bought after a March 2026 PlayStation system update, while earlier purchases were described as unaffected in some player accounts.
Player testing: A Spawn Wave test cited by Huxiu removed a PS5 CMOS battery, reset the system date to 2011, and saw some digital games fail license verification while another game still launched.
Reporting caveat: Push Square cautioned before Sony’s statement that coverage was inconsistent, the company had not yet commented, and some signs suggested the issue might already have been resolved.
Support confusion: Eurogamer and Huxiu described conflicting or confusing PlayStation support responses before Sony’s later clarification reached gaming press.

Perspectives:

Sony Interactive Entertainment: SIE gave GameSpot a short statement to reassure buyers, but did not publish a step-by-step explanation of the license-state changes that players had been trying to reverse-engineer. (Kotaku)
Community investigators: ResetEra user Andshrew and other players were credited with narrowing the issue to particular entitlement states while players waited for clearer documentation. (Destructoid)
PlayStation subreddit moderators: Moderators’ April 29 post said Sony had not addressed the issue at that moment and that new threads would be locked so discussion could be centralized in the megathread. (Reddit)
Destructoid: Destructoid said digital buyers hold licenses, not the software itself, and that even physical ownership can be complicated by modern DRM. (Destructoid)