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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets New Update and Passes 100,000 Concurrent Users on Steam

Today Cygames released a new update for its JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, while the game appears to be very popular among the Steam crowd.  The update, numbered Ver 1.0.4 includes quite a lot of…

February 3, 2024 | 02:08 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review - A Grand Adventure

If you asked me what Granblue Fantasy was before December of last year, I wouldn't be able to tell you anything. It was after the release of the stellar Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising that I…

January 31, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Launch Trailer Marks the End of a Wait Lasted Nearly 8 Years

The early access of the action JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is about to start, and Cygames released the launch trailer of this long-awaited title.  The trailer provides a look at the story and…

January 28, 2024 | 08:48 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Early Access Times Revealed as Demo on PS5 and PS4 Passed 600,000 Downloads

With the long-awaited release of Granblue Fantasy: Relink just around the corner, Cygames is releasing more information and trailers, including the early access times.  If you pre-order the game you…

January 26, 2024 | 02:07 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Shows off Djeeta, Ferry, and Eugen in Spectacular Action

Cygames is continuing to release new trailers showcasing the cast of its upcoming action JRPG Granblue Fantasy Relink. This time around, we take a look at three more members of the playable cast on…

January 23, 2024 | 05:38 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Shows Awesome Gameplay For Charlotta, Lancelot, Ghandagoza, and Vaseraga

Cygames is continuing its quest to introduce the many playable characters of its upcoming and much-awaited JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink.  Today, we get four more character trailers shared on the…

January 20, 2024 | 12:17 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Shows Katalina, Zeta, and Yodarha in High-Octane Action

Cygames released three new trailers introducing three very different playable characters of its upcoming and highly-anticipated JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink.  Specifically, we get to see Zeta, …

January 17, 2024 | 01:54 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Introduces Narmaya, Io, and Siegfried With Gorgeous Action JRPG Gameplay

Cygames is continuing its quest to introduce the playable characters available in the upcoming JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Three new trailers have been released, introducing three characters,…

January 16, 2024 | 02:14 EST

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Granblue Fantasy Relink Demo for PS5 and PS4 Gets a Release Date, It's Not a Live Service Game

Today Cygames hosted a long livestream about its upcoming JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, including plenty of interesting information about what you can expect. First of all, we get a roadmap for the…

January 11, 2024 | 08:55 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Shows Gran and Rackam in Spectactual Action JRPG Gameplay

After many years in the making, the action JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is finally close to its release, and Cygames has started to showcase its individual characters. The developer has released…

January 10, 2024 | 12:35 EST

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Cygames Invites Fans to Get Ready for Granblue Fantasy: Relink by Watching the Anime for Free

Cygames announced via press release that it's making the first seven episodes of the Granblue Fantasy anime available for free to help fans get ready for Granblue Fantasy: Relink. While Relink is…

January 6, 2024 | 12:41 EST

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World of Demons To Be Delisted Later This Month, PlatinumGames Reveals

Apple Arcade-exclusive hack-and-slash game World of Demons is to be delisted later this month, developer PlatinumGames has revealed. No reason for the game's delisting was given. In a rather short…

January 5, 2024 | 08:44 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Getting Demo for PS5 and PS4, Playable Cagliostro, Seofon, and Tweyen

Today Cygames is hosting the first game of Granblue Fantasy Fes 2023, and the Shibuya-based developer shared news about the JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink. First of all, we got a new trailer, which…

December 22, 2023 | 11:34 EST

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New Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 Gameplay Looks Amazing and Reveals English Voice-overs

Today a large chunk of new gameplay of the upcoming action JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been shared, showing more of Cygames' magnum opus. The gameplay was shared by the YouTube channel Arekkz…

December 1, 2023 | 09:57 EST

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Hideki Kamiya Would Like to Make New Viewtiful Joe and Okami Games, Comments on Bayonetta's Future

Legendary Japanese developer Hideki Kamiya has been releasing some interesting videos following his departure from PlatinumGames, and today he shared a new one. During a ten-minute long video with…

November 23, 2023 | 03:43 EST

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Hideki Kamiya Explains Why He Quit PlatinumGames; Can't Work in Gaming Industry for a Year

Today former PlatinumGames executive vice president and chief game designer Hideki Kamiya provided more details about his departure (which was announced last month) and his future plans. Kamiya-san…

October 12, 2023 | 04:17 EDT

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Graphics Were a "Monumental Challenge" for Cygames

Granblue Fantasy Relink is finally releasing early next year, following a really long wait and several delays. Yet, such a long time in development isn't without motivation.  TechRaptor visited the…

October 3, 2023 | 03:30 EDT

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Granblue Fantasy Relink & Versus Rising Reveal New Characters, Tons of Gameplay, & Details

Today Cygames presented tons of gameplay, details, and even new characters for its upcoming games Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Granblue Fantasy Relink.  In the video that you can find below (…

September 16, 2023 | 11:29 EDT

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Granblue Fantasy Relink & Versus: Rising News Coming at Event in September

Today Cygames hosted its traditional Granblue Fantasy summer event and announced another event dedicated to Granblue Fantasy Relink and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.  During the livestream from…

August 5, 2023 | 09:42 EDT

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Granblue Fantasy Relink & Versus: Rising's New Characters Ferry & Nier Get First Teaser Trailers

Today, following the reveal of new characters and details for Granblue Fantasy Relink and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Cygames shared their teaser trailers and artwork.  We start with Relink,…

July 2, 2023 | 11:20 EDT

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Granblue Fantasy Relink & Versus: Rising Reveal New Characters & Details

Today Cygames hosted a panel about its upcoming JRPG Granblue Fantasy Relink and fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Starting with Relink, we learn that the…

July 2, 2023 | 07:13 EDT

Cereza and Cheshire in the new trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon Overview Trailer Sets The Stage

Nintendo and Platinum Games have released a new overview trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, which is out for Nintendo Switch today. The trailer gives you an idea of what you…

March 17, 2023 | 11:07 EDT

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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon Demo Released

If you've been hankering to try out Platinum Games' latest oddball Switch adventure, you'll be pleased to know that a Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon demo is now available to download on…

March 8, 2023 | 10:29 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets New Gameplay Trailers Showing Lancelot & Siegfried in Action

Cygames released another batch of gameplay videos showing off two of the playable characters of its JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink in action. Specifically, the gameplay focuses on two of…

February 24, 2023 | 10:42 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Spectacular Gameplay Videos Showing Characters in Action

Today Cygames released a bunch of gameplay videos showing off several of the playable characters of its JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink in action. We take a look at Gran, defined as an all-rounder who…

February 23, 2023 | 12:08 EST

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Granblue Fantasy Teases 9th Anniversary Event; Reveals New Jobs, Characters, & More

The second day of the Granblue Fantasy Fest 2022-2023 has concluded at the Tokyo Big Sight venue in Japan, and Cygames shared news and teases about the popular mobile game.  First of all, if you're…

January 22, 2023 | 11:43 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink & Versus: Rising Get New Screenshots & Details

Following today's reveals about Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Cygames sent press releases to provide new screenshots, artwork, and details. We start with Relink, for…

January 21, 2023 | 12:05 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Gorgeous New Gameplay; Assist Modes Revealed

Today, Cygames revealed brand new gameplay of the upcoming action JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink.  The gameplay showcases several of the playable characters in action, including, Charlotta, Yodarha (…

January 21, 2023 | 03:19 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Spectacular New Trailer; Release in 2023 Confirmed

Following many years in development, Cygames has released another trailer for its highly-anticipated action-JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink.  The reveal was just made on stage at Granblue Fantasy Fest…

January 21, 2023 | 02:14 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is the latest installment in the Granblue Fantasy franchise where players will explore the vast and beautiful world as one of the main characters.  There are several…

January 20, 2023 | 05:38 EST

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BABYLON'S FALL

BABYLON'S FALL was an action RPG developed by Platinum Games in collaboration with Square Enix. You were tasked with climbing The Ziggurat, a great tower filled with immeasurable wealth, as a…

January 1, 2023 | 10:45 EST

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Hideki Kamiya Says Bayonetta Series May Never Come To An End

In an interview with IGN, iconic and prolific game developer Hideki Kamiya says that the Bayonetta series is not only the longest IP he has ever worked on, but he cannot fathom the series ever…

December 13, 2022 | 02:46 EST

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Bayonetta 3 Review

Bayonetta’s back in action, and in Bayonetta 3, she has never been cooler. Over the past 13 years, the games have been loved for their high-octane, hack-and-slash combat just as much as they’re…

November 1, 2022 | 01:30 EDT

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Babylon's Fall Being Handed Out For Free Ahead Of Shutdown

How would you like to get your hands on a free copy of Babylon's Fall? No? Well, if you do feel like chancing your arm, then swinging by your local GameStop store might yield results, as the chain is…

September 21, 2022 | 09:53 EDT

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Babylon's Fall Shutting Down In February 2023

Given its low player count, Babylon's Fall shutting down was probably an inevitability, and that's exactly what's happening. Square Enix has announced that the live-service hack and slash RPG will…

September 13, 2022 | 08:22 EDT

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Bayonetta 3 Feels Bigger, Faster, and Better Than Ever

To this day, Bayonetta feels like the most out-of-place IP among Nintendo’s roster of exclusives. Place her next to the pantheon of mascots like Mario, Link, and Samus, and she’ll stand out like a…

September 14, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Platinum Games Expansion Aiming for 1k+ Employees Over Multiple Games

Platinum Games has revealed new details regarding what's next for the studio. According to a new interview, Platinum is working on multiple unannounced projects, and it's looking to expand its…

July 20, 2022 | 10:31 EDT

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Bayonetta 3 Release Date Revealed

Nintendo has revealed the Bayonetta 3 release date. The witchy character action game is launching for Nintendo Switch later this year, and it looks like exactly what you're expecting: more over-the-…

July 13, 2022 | 09:10 EDT

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Babylon's Fall Won't Add Content for 3 Months So Devs Can Fix It

Square Enix has announced that it is to extend Babylon's Fall season 2 by three months. The extra time will be used to take another look at the game's roadmap, which presumably means the devs are…

May 20, 2022 | 12:26 EDT

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Babylon's Fall Review

There are few Japanese developers as fascinating as Platinum Games. "Fascinating" is the choice word for the disparate spread of their quality instead of their consistency. One moment they're…

April 19, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Bayonetta 3

In the third game in the Bayonetta series, players will once again play as the Umbra Witch Bayonetta and fight in the streets of Tokyo against a foe that is determined to throw the world into chaos…

January 17, 2022 | 09:50 EST

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Babylon's Fall Reuses Some FFXIV Assets Confirms Producer

Babylon's Fall is one of the next highly anticipated games coming from PlatinumGames, and in its recent beta test, some testers noticed that armor in the game looked very familiar. Their keen eyes…

November 25, 2021 | 01:21 EST

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Kirby: Discovery, Bayonetta 3 Release Date Window Revealed on Nintendo's Japanese Website

A couple of nice surprises have popped up on Nintendo's Japanese website: a new game called Kirby: Discovery and the Bayonetta 3 release date window have been revealed. Let's kick things off with …

September 23, 2021 | 02:01 EDT

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PlatinumGames Wants to Show Bayonetta 3 Off

Bayonetta 3 has been long-awaited by fans, and they've been desperate to catch a glimpse of the latest Bayonetta title from PlatinumGames. It turns out that PlatinumGames is apparently just as…

September 10, 2021 | 10:59 EDT

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Babylon's Fall Closed Beta Test Launches Soon

The first closed beta test for Platinum Game's Babylon's Fall will begin in different times for each available server. Japan will launch on July 29, 2021 from 2:00-6:00 PDT, NA will launch on August…

July 26, 2021 | 10:15 EDT

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Bayonetta 2

Bayonetta returns in an all new adventure with Bayonetta 2.  Back and more powerful than ever, Bayonetta must use all of her skills at her disposal to wield deadly weapons, from pistols to whips to…

November 24, 2020 | 09:29 EST

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The 15 Best Games of 2013

2013 is the last year of the seventh generation, with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releasing during the holiday season. With that, we got the final games of that generation, attempting to push…

December 17, 2019 | 01:00 EST

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Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is Here

Two classic titles from Platinum Games have been united in one package — the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle has appeared with little fanfare on the Microsoft Store. If you're…

December 6, 2019 | 08:00 EST