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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the latest game to grace the cover of Game Informer, and while the game has made quite a splash in the samurai-action scene, it’s easy to forget this is the first entry in the series in 20 years. Yes, we received remasters of the first and second games in recent years, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (the fourth mainline game) is coming to PlayStation Plus’ Classics lineup next month, but Way of the Sword is the first new entry in two decades. That’s why, when it was time to interview the game’s director, Satoru Nihei, and one…
Samsung wants a place in the humanoid race, but its new robotics push begins with machines built for factories rather than homes. The CEO-led RX robotics division will initially focus on manufacturing robots. Samsung has separately identified humanoids as a priority, although it hasn’t announced a commercial model or explained where one fits into the division’s immediate plans. Its ambitions clearly extend beyond conventional robot arms. The machines Samsung can deploy first, however, may look considerably less human. Why are factories coming first The division fits Samsung’s plan to transform its manufacturing operations into AI-driven factories by 2030. Its roadmap…
Apple’s App Store is in the middle of its steepest submission surge in years. Developers submitted nearly 600,000 new apps last year, marking a 30 percent jump over the previous year. That number has already doubled to roughly 560,000 new apps in just the first six months of this year, according to estimates from analytics firm Sensor Tower cited by the New York Times. The reason behind the spike is vibecoding, which allows people with no prior development experience to create new apps using AI tools. A familiar boom, with a twist The App Store has seen big submission numbers…
Since we first learned about it, Echo Weaver has been an indie Metroid-inspired game we’ve been keeping our eyes on it. Thanks to its persistent time-loop mechanic and unique approach to the Metroidvania genre (which developer Moonlight Kids calls “Metroidbrainia”), we’ve been eagerly anticipating getting out hands on it. Not only did we get our hands on it (you can read our preview in the new issue of Game Informer), but Game Informer can exclusively reveal that Echo Weaver arrives on consoles and PC on October 8.In Echo Weaver, you take control of the last Weaver in the ruins of…
Apple may be getting ready to let you pay off your next iPhone, iPad, or Mac in installments. The company is reportedly planning to introduce a new financing option called “Apple Upgrade” in the US on July 28 in partnership with Klarna, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Payment terms may vary by device Gurman says Apple could offer the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) program for most current iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, though the specific terms may vary depending on the product’s typical price and expected upgrade cycle. Buyers could get a 24-month payment plan for new iPhones and…
Miyamoto Musashi is Japan’s most famous samurai. Presumed to have been born around 1583 (though the history surrounding his origins are murky at best) Musashi is famous for an undefeated record of 62 duels, the birth of dual-wielding Japanese swords in the katana and wakizashi, and for being the legendary figure at the heart of various movies, manga, novels, and more. He is now also a protagonist in Capcom’s Onimusha series, finally returning after a 20-year hiatus, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which is the latest game to grace the cover of Game Informer.Game Informer video editor Eric Van Allen…
Fujifilm Instax mini 13 MSRP $93.95 “An affordable love letter to polaroids.” Pros Pleasing instant prints Accurate viewfinder framing Simple one-button control Retro color profile Easy power swap with AA cells Cons Not suited for landscape capture Can’t disable flash No tripod socket Blown out highlights Motion blur in handheld mode Quick review Months after switching to an iPhone 16 Pro, I pitted it against the “ancient” iPhone 6S. The comparison is almost laughable, but I wanted to see just how much algorithmic processing has changed the photos we click using modern-age phone cameras. The difference was stark, and in…
Though known primarily for its competitive multiplayer gameplay, Splatoon’s single-player content has been engaging and creative since the 2015 debut entry. This side of the series offers obstacle courses, shooting galleries, puzzles, and boss battles with continually novel gimmicks. Splatoon Raiders amps up the combat part of that equation, delivering a multitude of intense encounters. The result is a more focused PvE, looter-shooter-inspired Splatoon game that sunk its hooks into me until long after the credits rolled. Even though the competitive multiplayer element is absent from this package, Splatoon Raiders maintains the vibrant visuals and excellent gameplay feel that popularized the…
Flip phones are having a bit of a comeback. But most modern versions either feel cheaply made or swap one set of distractions for another. That’s exactly what Light says it wants to change with the Light Flip — its first-ever flip phone and the fourth phone the company has released in the past decade. Staying true to the philosophy behind previous Light Phones, the new device combines a classic clamshell design with a minimalist software experience that helps users stay connected without constantly competing for their attention. A classic flip phone with modern essentials Unlike many feature phones on…
In case you missed the announcement a few months ago – and there wasn’t much fanfare, so I couldn’t blame you – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a brand new expansion, over a decade after its release. Called Songs of the Past, we don’t know much about it yet, other than the fact that it’s being developed alongside Fools Theory, the team in charge of the Witcher 1 remake, and that it’s coming out in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. However, today CD Projekt Red shared that the game’s first look will debut at this…