Capcom has officially floated the idea of sequels to Okami, Dead Rising, Mega Man, and other beloved franchises in a fan survey.
As reported by Nintendo Life, players can now vote in “Super Elections” on the Capcom website: a series of 10 questions surrounding myriad topics and game franchises.
One of the more interesting questions saw Capcom ask players which series they’d most like to see a sequel or spin-off to, with answers such as Dino Crisis, Okami, Onimusha, Dead Rising, Darkstalkers, Breath of Fire, Mega Man, Ghosts ‘n Goblins, and more, though it did include some ongoing franchises like Resident Evil and Monster Hunter too.
Beyond just a sequel or spin-off, Capcom is also considering which franchises are worth remaking completely, perhaps following the incredible success of the Resident Evil remakes. It again asked fans what they’d like to see, floating the likes of Mega Man, Onimusha, Commando, Rival Schools, Final Fight, Ace Attorney, and more.
These surveys aren’t especially unusual, with companies regularly using them to test the interest in various franchises. Embracer Group did the same with Legacy of Kain in late 2022, for example, asking fans if they’d be interested in a remake, remaster, or sequel.
It received over 100,000 responses to that survey though hasn’t said anything since, so even if fan interest in one of these Capcom franchises was especially high, it would likely be years before an official announcement was made.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
I completely forgot about Brotato in our 2023 game of the year voting because I had played so much, so intensely that I had to uninstall it for my own good and try to flush it out my brain. Brotato arrived on Game Pass today, so you too can enjoy creating problems in your life. I might try to pique your interest with caveated comparisons to Vampire Survivors (and previously have), but I’d rather tell you that what hooked me in the wave survival shmup is constant little opportunities to push your luck and skill trying to create advantages. Death or glory. Likely death. But what if glory?
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered does not feature a platinum trophy on PlayStation 5, developer Aspyr has confirmed to IGN.
However, the PlayStation 4 version does. That means the PS5 versions of Tomb Raider 1-3 only feature individual Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies.
In a statement issued to IGN, Aspyr, which has developed the remaster collection on behalf of principle Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics, said that the collection includes over 200 trophies to collect, but no platinum on PS5.
Here’s the statement in full:
“The PlayStation 4 version of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered features a platinum trophy, while the PS5 version does not. Players will receive both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 version of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered with their purchase. This collection includes over 200 trophies covering game completions, easter eggs, and new challenges.”
It’s a bizarre situation that has disappointed some PS5 owners who had planned to pick up Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered on their console, and rekindles memories of the PS5 version of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, which also launched without a platinum trophy.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered includes visually updated versions of Tomb Raider and The Unfinished Business Expansion, Tomb Raider 2 and The Gold Mask Expansion, and Tomb Raider 3 and The Lost Artifact Expansion. It comes out February 13 across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
As a monster-collecting, knowingly cynical, base-building survival game, Palworld is officially Not My Thing in at least three different ways. But I do like the Steam Deck, as well as feeling a sense of being vaguely useful. Thus, instead of moaning about holding down a button for 20 seconds to plant some berry seeds, I’ve tested how Palworld adapts to life on Valve’s handheld – and worked out which are the best settings to use with the Deck’s modest hardware.
You know those wee indie games about opening boxes and organising items and assembling furniture and they’re all very cute and colourful and fun and “wholesome”? Miniatures is not one of those games. Oh certainly you will open boxes and organise items and assemble furniture in its Steam Next Fest demo, but it’s not cute or colourful or wholesome. Miniatures is more of a psychological horror game, laden with tension and uncertainty. For such a short demo, it built a great mood, and I’m excited for the full game to come later this year.
After a puzzle adventure that’s going to bring some spooky chills? CLeM might just be the one for you.
Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Mango Protocol have today released this creepy ‘puzzlevania’ on the Switch eShop, with the above launch trailer giving us all a taste of what’s in store.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Madden NFL 24, Tales of Arise, PlateUp!, and More
Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass
Hi, your local game slinger here, back to add more to your “to be played” collection! Maybe you want to simulate some football before the big game; simulate running from horrors, or simulate moving things a little to the left without having to actually organize your things… we have some games for you. Claim your Perks, check out some updates, and get ready to pre-install some games!
Available Today
Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) The kingdom of Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the collapse, its surviving descendants have chosen you to become The Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former skyward glory!
Coming Soon
Train Sim World 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7 Hit high speeds, roam free along the tracks and get creative with a host of new tools and features in Train Sim World 4. Design your own liveries, plan Scenarios and capture railfan shots with the new Photo Mode across three detailed routes in the UK, Austria and USA.
Madden NFL 24 (Console and PC) – February 8
Get ready to light it up in Madden NFL 24 with EA Play. PC Game Pass or Ultimate members can start your season on February 8, 2024, when it joins The Play List, and from then until March 8, you’ll also score an Ultimate Team Supercharge Pack.
Resident Evil 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 13
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon; Nemesis! Playing as Jill, you must navigate through the chaotic, zombie infested streets of Raccoon City, stunningly re-built using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. Solve puzzles, encounter other gruesome creatures and try to escape the relentless Nemesis in this reimagining of the 1999 classic!
A Little To The Left (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14 A cozy puzzle game where every day messes become pleasing puzzle arrangements. Stack documents, sort postcards, and solve all kinds of puzzles across over 100 levels. But watch out for a playful cat who might stop by to swipe away all your hard work!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14 Returning to the Game Pass library, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG packing all the best features you’ve come to know and love from the metroidvania genre into a single, content-packed game.
PlateUp! (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 15
Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated layouts. Take on the challenge solo or hire up to 3 friends.
Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 20 A daring space archaeologist has just unearthed the ancient resting place of a long lost A.I. god known as Grace. Adventure with various fractured A.I. personalities as you uncover the great mystery of why she was shut down all those years ago in this first-person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world.
ICYMI
MLB The Show 24 is Coming to Game Pass
Coming to Game Pass on day one, MLB The Show 24 announced Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr will be the cover athlete of the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Editions will pay tribute to the legends of Negro Leagues –– Xbox Game Pass members can upgrade with the Digital Deluxe Add-On to get bonus items and play 4 days early. Learn more here.
DLC / Game Updates
Sea of Thieves: Season 11 – Available now New adventures are at your fingertips! Discover your next Voyage directly at your Quest Table, or choose a challenge that suits you and dive straight into the action. Gather fresh plunder for the Trading Companies as you rise to level 100 and beyond, earning new Distinctions and rich rewards.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Mighty Doom: Cacodemon Mini Slayer Cosmetic – Available now Wear this Cacodemon cosmetic on your Mini Slayer to show those demons you mean business! Comes with an Xbox cosmetic for the BFG, Cacodemon cosmetic for the Heavy Cannon and more. Download Mighty Doom on mobile, and log into the game with your associated Microsoft account to claim your Perk. You will need to play through the tutorial at first launch.
F1 23: Champions Upgrade – Available now Get the Champions Upgrade including 4 New My Team Racing Icons and more with your EA Play membership included with Game Pass Ultimate.
The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure Pack – Available now Help celebrate The Sims 4’s 24th birthday with us! As a gift to you, enjoy the Jungle Adventure Game Pack with your EA Play membership included with Game Pass Ultimate.
Smite: Year 11 Starter Pack – Available now
Celebrate Year 11 of Smite in style! The Year 11 Starter Pack includes Anubis and his Voice Pack, as well as two skins for Anubis, Gravehound and Cosmic Power, and a 3 Day Account Booster.
Leaving February 15
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so make sure to jump back in and take care of remaining Achievements before they leave. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.
Galactic Civilizations III (PC)
Opus: Echo of Starsong (Cloud, Console, and PC)
For more updates, stay tuned here on Xbox Wire or keep an eye on our socials over at @Xbox on WhatsApp, @XboxGamePassPC on X, or @XboxGamePass on Instagram. Catch you next time!
Before radios, television sets, and the internet, physical newspapers were the primary source of news and information. Black newspapers and the Black press not only documented Negro Leagues history, in addition, the newspapers were also a source of pride in the black community. (You can learn more here)
Without these newspapers and the pioneering baseball writers, the Negro Leagues wouldn’t have survived. They preserved this often overlooked chapter of American and baseball history. This year’s collector’s edition theme is a tribute to those who helped give a voice to the voiceless.
San Diego Studio x Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
We are also excited to announce our continued partnership with The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. MLB The Show will donate $1 for every Negro Leagues Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and MVP edition sold in the US until 12/31/24 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Donations will help the Museum continue its work, which is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America. Visit www.nlbm.com to learn more. This purchase is not tax deductible.
The Negro Leagues Edition (Retailers in the US and Canada)
The Negro Leagues Edition is $124.99 USD/$164.99 CAD and is available at retailers in the US and Canada. Stock is limited, so be sure to get yours while supplies last.
Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)
[1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack
[1] Legend Diamond Choice Pack
[5] Gold Choice Packs
[1] Equipment Pack
[1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin
[20] The Show Packs
[20,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 24
This year’s limited edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY hat and physical Steelbook are inspired by the newspapers and retro game posters of the 1930s and 1940s. Check out the pictures below.
Please note that The Negro Leagues Edition of MLB The Show 24 on PlayStation consoles includes a voucher code for the PS5 & PS4 versions of the game, the Digital Deluxe Edition content, as well as a physical Steelbook case and New Era hat.
Digital Deluxe Edition (Digital Platform Stores / PlayStation Store)
The Digital Deluxe Edition returns to the PlayStation Store for our digital fans. It is $99.99 USD/$129.99 CAD. For those of you who need packs, on packs, on packs, this is the edition for you.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
Full Game (Access to both PS4 and PS5*)
[4] Days Early Access – Begins March 15, 2024
Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)
[1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack
[1] Legend Diamond Choice Pack
[5] Gold Choice Packs
[1] Equipment Pack
[1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin
[20] The Show Packs
[20,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 24
MVP Edition (Digital Platform Stores / PlayStation Store)
The MVP Edition returns for MLB The Show 24. For those of you looking for a head-start on your first pitch, the MVP edition is for you. The MVP Edition is $84.99 USD / $109.99 CAD (MSRP).
The MVP Edition includes:
Full Game (Access to both PS4 and PS5*)
[4] Days Early Access – Begins March 15, 2024
Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)
[1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack
[1] Equipment Pack
[1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin
[10] The Show Packs
[10,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 24
We are excited about MLB The Show 24, which will be released soon on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles. Be sure to get your copy today, and gather your friends for a new class of Legends and new ways to play.
Pre-order now available for MLB The Show 24 at PS Store. Early access begins March 15, 2024.
For the latest updates about MLB The Show, check TheShow.com, sign up for The Scouting Report, and follow our X, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Additional detailed information on MLB The Show 24, including an important update on year-to-year savings and more, can be found on our announcement FAQ here.
*Includes PS4 & PS5 voucher code (no disc included). An internet connection is required to redeem download code.
Available today, February 6, is Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC). Here’s the official blurb: “The kingdom of Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the collapse, its surviving descendants have chosen you to become The Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former skyward glory!”
Tomorrow, February 7, sees the addition of Dovetail Games’ Train Sim World 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC): “Hit high speeds, roam free along the tracks and get creative with a host of new tools and features in Train Sim World 4. Design your own liveries, plan Scenarios and capture railfan shots with the new Photo Mode across three detailed routes in the UK, Austria and USA.”
Then, on February 8, courtesy of EA Play comes Madden NFL 24 (Console and PC). PC Game Pass or Ultimate members get access to EA Sports’ football game, just in time for the Super Bowl. IGN’s Madden NFL 24 review returned a 6/10. We said: “New animations and improved AI make Madden NFL 24’s on-field action the best it’s ever been, but everything that happens off the field is a slog of dated modes and laggy menus that brings everything around it down.”
Moving on, February 13 sees the addition of the Resident Evil 3 remake (Cloud, Console, and PC). “Another stellar remake of a classic survival horror from Capcom. Keep em’ coming,” we said in our Resident Evil 3 review, which scored the game 9/10.
Two games on February 14: cozy puzzle game A Little To The Left (Cloud, Console, and PC), and side-scroller action RPG Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC), which returns to Game Pass. “The wait was worth it,” we wrote in our Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night review. “Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a whole new castle to crash full of unexpected monsters and mysteries in the vein of classic Castlevania.”
February 15 sees PlateUp! (Cloud, Console, and PC) enter Game Pass. Here’s the description: “Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated layouts. Take on the challenge solo or hire up to three friends.”
And finally, Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass on February 20. “A daring space archaeologist has just unearthed the ancient resting place of a long lost A.I. god known as Grace,” reads the official blurb. “Adventure with various fractured A.I. personalities as you uncover the great mystery of why she was shut down all those years ago in this first-person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world.”
Here are the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2024:
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Many a Survivors-like has come and gone over the last couple of years, but Bore Blasters might be the first one that’s really struck a chord with me. Or maybe that should be struck gold, as this mining roguelike is all about collecting little gem-like nuggets while boring deep underground for treasure and fending off all manner of flying eyeballs, bats and other unmentionable horrors with wings. I’ve been playing its Steam Next Fest demo this morning, and my initial impression is that it’s a little bit Dome Keeper, a little bit SteamWorld Dig, and very, very good. Even better, developers 8BitSkull have just announced it’s coming out in full next month.
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