Featuring music by Limp Bizkit.
As you might have already seen, Netflix has a new Devil May Cry animated series premiering on 3rd April 2025.
This week fans of Dante have been given their first look at the series’ opening credits featuring the song Rollin’ by the artist Limp Bizkit. The animation in this shot is done by the South Korean team Studio Mir (X-Men ’97, The Legend of Korra), with the series led by Adi Shankar (Castlevania).
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This week, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Simu Liu got Sleeping Dogs fans excited when he tweeted to say he was working with the rights holders to bring the much-loved video game to the big screen.
It turns out things are a little further ahead than that. A source close to the project has told IGN that the Sleeping Dogs movie is in development, and we’re hearing Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is producing and set to play the lead role of Wei Shen.
IGN has asked Square Enix for comment.
Sleeping Dogs was first released in 2012 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC and tells the story of detective Wei Shen as he infiltrates one of Hong Kong’s notorious Triad crime syndicates. While it failed to meet publisher Square Enix’s lofty sales expectations, it is much-loved by fans and sequel hopes have followed it ever since.
The original adaptation was announced in 2017 with Donnie Yen set to star, but the film disappeared a year later and, just a few weeks ago, Yen himself confirmed it had been scrapped.
“I spent a lot of time and did a lot of work with these producers, and I even invested some of my own money into obtaining the drafts and some of the rights,” Yen told Polygon.
“I waited for years. Years. And I really want to do it. I have all these visions in my head, and unfortunately… I don’t know, you know how Hollywood goes, right? I spent many, many years on it. It was an unfortunate thing. Well, on to better things.”
So when Liu tweeted to say he was working to make the Sleeping Dogs movie a reality, there was a degree of confusion among fans. Liu himself followed up with another statement that added fuel to the fire, and even revealed his intention to help bring a Sleeping Dogs video game sequel to life.
“So few film projects make it from pitch phase to greenlight,” he said. “Pitching execs who don’t understand the game has been tiring. Everyone’s overwhelming love of Sleeping Dogs here has really given us life!
“First a movie, then a sequel game for everyone… that’s always been the dream.”
IGN can reveal that Story Kitchen is leading the Sleeping Dogs live action feature film project, with Square Enix the rights holder in question. Story Kitchen has form when it comes to video game adaptations, having worked on everything from the Sonic the Hedgehog films to Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series. It’s currently working on the upcoming Streets of Rage adaptation and an adaptation of It Takes Two for Amazon.
Last year, Story Kitchen announced a film adaptation of Square Enix’s Just Cause, with Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto signed on. IGN understands the Sleeping Dogs project has a writer and major filmmaker attached to the project, but there’s no release date or word on when production will begin just yet.
The movie marks a significant revival for Sleeping Dogs, which saw its video game sequel canceled in late 2013 before it entered production, and its original developer, United Front Games, shut down three years later. Now, over a decade later, Sleeping Dogs could finally be set for a wake-up call.
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.
The weekend is officially here, and we’ve rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, February 1, below:
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has hit a new all-time low at Woot, priced at just $39.99. The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder was one of the best games of 2023, with a diverse offering of levels and abilities to discover. The Wonder Flower defies all expectations throughout each level, allowing for a Mario experience like no other. In our 9/10 review, we stated that Wonder “looks and plays like the true next step for 2D Mario platformers.”
Persona 3 Reload was one of the best RPGs of 2024. This remake recreates one of the most praised Atlus titles ever, with loads of new quality-of-life and gameplay features. An all-new voice cast debuted with this release, and each cutscene was remade with new assets for higher quality. If you’ve never jumped into the world of Persona before, this is a great place to start, especially at this price.
Reynatis went under the radar for many this year, but it’s a game that is worth your time. Inspired by the iconic Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Reynatis pits Marin and Sari against one another in a major conflict over freedom. The game takes place in Shibuya, allowing you to explore Tokyo while listening to a soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura. This is the lowest we’ve seen Reynatis yet, so now is a great time to pick this one up.
Sonic X Shadow Generations for PS5 is $20 off at Woot right now. This package includes a remastered version of Sonic Generations and a brand-new campaign focused on Shadow. Both 2D and 3D levels are included, making for the ultimate package for any Sonic fan.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is the long-awaited remaster of the classic Wii game. Set at the beginning of the Zelda timeline, Skyward Sword takes Link to the skies as he traverses across the world to save his childhood friend Zelda. You’ll uncover the Master Sword was created as part of this journey, among other things. For $39.99, this is an excellent title to add to your Switch collection.
Today, you can score this 48″ LG B4 Series 4K OLED TV for only $549.99. This is a steal, especially considering you will be getting an OLED TV, which can be challenging to find for a solid price. Additionally, this 2024 model features a 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for gaming with PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, you can’t go wrong with this B4 Series TV.
Metroid Prime Remastered is one of the best adventure games available on Nintendo Switch, and you can pick up the physical copy from Walmart this weekend for only $30. Starring Samus Aran, you’ll take control of the feared bounty hunter and explore the planet Tallon IV. If you have yet to experience the Metroid Prime series, this is the perfect starting point, especially with Metroid Prime 4 on the way later this year.
Finally, if you’re looking for a new CPU for a budget build, the Ryzen 7 5800XT is a solid choice. You can save $100 off this processor today at Amazon, making this CPU available for just $149.99. When it comes to budget builds, every dollar matters, and this deal could be a great way to put more money elsewhere, such as a better GPU.
“Emotion takes up a big part of your life on a daily basis”.
Afterlove EP, a ‘mix-tape visual novel’ from the studio behind Coffee Talk, was announced back in 2021, but just one year after its reveal, the team went through something no developer should have to deal with: the sudden and unexpected death of studio founder Mohammad Fahmi.
Fahmi had assembled the team at Indonesian indie studio Pikselnesia with the sole intention of making Afterlove EP and so, after his passing, the team decided to complete development on the game and bring its creator’s vision to life.
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February is not typically a busy month for new game releases, but February 2025 is definitely an exception to that rule. Lots of big games are set to release this month for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. We’ll see new entries in franchises like Civilization, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and many more. Below, you’ll find release dates for all the biggest games and expansions that have been announced for the rest of the year and beyond. Let’s get right down to it.
If you’re someone who likes to preorder your games, you can click the links on the platform of your choice to make sure it arrives on launch day.
A bunch of big games are heading our way in February 2025. Kicking off the month on the fourth is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a sequel that continues the medieval action-RPG action started in the original game. Then there’s the world-conquering strategy game Civ 7, followed by a new first-person magic game Avowed, a new Like a Dragon entry, and then there’s Monster Hunter Wilds to close out the month. Surely one of those (or one of the others below) appeals?
For more release date fun, check out our ongoing list of 4K UHD and Blu-ray release dates.
Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN’s board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on (long inhale) Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, and the social network formerly known as Twitter.
They keep on coming.
We’re well and truly into 2025 now, and we’ve finally got official word that Switch 2 exists and is coming this year. So that means Switch 1 is dead, right?
Wrong! Looking at the schedule, the original Switch has plenty of life in it yet. We’ve rounded up our regular selection of games and accessories heading to shop shelves over the coming weeks.
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This is the latest in a series of guest columns from Pure Xbox, a loyal community dedicated to all things Team Green. We bring you all the biggest news from the world of Xbox, as well as features, polls, talking points, reviews and so much more!
Many Xbox fans have been wondering whether one of the ‘big three’ Xbox franchises – Halo, Gears or Forza – would eventually make their way over to PS5. It turns out Forza Horizon 5 is the first to make the jump, having been officially revealed for Sony’s current-gen system with a Spring 2025 release window. Unsurprisingly, fans have been very opinionated about the announcement ever since it dropped.
There’s even heartbreak over the decision to move such a treasured Xbox exclusive over to its rival console, but truthfully it’s something we’ve been expecting for a while now. If you read between the lines, Phil Spencer and the team at Xbox have subtly tried to inform us about the “no red lines” rule when it comes to exclusives these days, which most likely means that Halo, Gears, Starfield and many other Xbox franchises will be heading to PS5 and possibly even Nintendo Switch 2 sooner or later.
But why do this? Why risk alienating loyal fans who have aligned themselves with the Xbox brand because of its exclusives? The answer almost certainly lies in the numbers. We’ve seen time and again how hardware revenue has declined for Microsoft, while income from Xbox content and services has increased. It’s no wonder the company’s priorities have shifted. This change in strategy means Xbox can focus more on becoming a publishing behemoth while also making its games accessible to more players on all platforms.
Earlier this year Spencer talked about Xbox having “evolved” its identity in order to continue thriving amidst challenging times for the industry. Furthermore, he believes Xbox’s new approach would be best adopted by the masses, to allow major developers and publishers to keep making high-budget AAA games. Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler recently agreed with this idea, suggesting that, due to rising game development costs, the industry can only grow if it starts reducing its reliance on exclusives.
Of course, it helps when those former Xbox exclusives actually sell in big numbers. Back in February 2024, Xbox announced that Hi-Fi RUSH, Sea Of Thieves, Pentiment and Grounded would be heading to other systems, and we quickly discovered PlayStation and Nintendo owners had an appetite for games they previously couldn’t play. Sea of Thieves, in particular, has become a massive success on PS5, and Microsoft hasn’t been shy in highlighting that fact. That said, there was also criticism for suggesting only four titles would make the jump, which inevitably was never going to be the case once PlayStation owners started flocking to them in droves.
And that is the biggest issue I have with Xbox’s new strategy at this point. Xbox has embarked on a major marketing campaign claiming every device “is an Xbox”, and everyone seems to have understood that message by now. However, it’s never really explained what’s happening with games going to PS5 and Switch. Initially it was four games, followed by a couple more, and eventually it might (okay, probably will) be Xbox’s entire catalogue. Xbox fans still don’t have a truly clear picture of what to anticipate, aside from rumours and the occasional hint from Phil Spencer.
Forza Horizon 5’s debut on PS5 may feel like a new era or even the beginning of the end for some Xbox fans, but really it’s just the evolution of a strategy that’s been underway for some time – a strategy that’s set to be very profitable in 2025. The multiplatform push is in full swing, and even though Microsoft clearly doesn’t want to give us much of a roadmap, we’re bound to see more Xbox first-party titles on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms before the end of the year. It’ll be fantastic from a business and industry perspective, but obviously sad for those who’d prefer Xbox to keeps its games down as exclusives.
There’s also no telling how it’ll fare in the long run. What happens when the next Xbox console rolls around? What about the Xbox handheld? Will Microsoft be able to sell hardware without major exclusives as a sweetener, and can Xbox Game Pass shift enough systems on its own? I have no doubt Phil Spencer has thought about these questions and more and, hopefully, has answers to them. But there’s a feeling of unease throughout the Xbox community right now, and Xbox will have to work harder than ever to keep its loyal fans coming back in the future. I just hope that’s enough because Xbox is changing, forever.
Fraser Gilbert is the Editor of Pure Xbox.
Based on the pink puff’s 3DS adventure.
The pink puff Kirby has welcomed in the new year this week – with the ‘Good Smile Company’ announcing it’s reviving select Nendoroid Kirby figures.
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Watch your back.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble has this week rolled out its new DLC update adding the Among Us crewmate.
Yes, the game where you hold emergency meetings to work out who is sus has now arrived in Sega’s long-running Monkey Ball series. You can see the crewmate rolling about in the video above. This DLC will set you back $4.99 / £4.49 (or your regional equivalent).
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Download it now.
Following its launch last December, the Final Fantasy creator’s JRPG love letter FANTASIAN Neo Dimension has now received an update for the Switch and multiple other platforms.
Although there’s no new content, this latest patch does make some notable changes to provide a “smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience”. Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Square Enix’s official website:
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