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 Capcom has announced that both Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, the first two installments of this beloved action and horror saga with dinosaurs that debuted on the original PlayStation, are now available on Steam.

These PC versions arrived a few months ago on GOG with a good amount of improvements that adapted both classics to the needs of today's computers, such as new rendering options, graphical improvements, bug fixes (including one that could corrupt our save in the first game), and full compatibility with modern controllers. All these improvements are also present in the Steam versions.

In case you're interested in playing them on Steam Deck, the compatibility status of both games with this console-PC hybrid is currently "unknown."

Dino Crisis was a classic survival horror originally from the first PlayStation that closely followed the Resident Evil formula, but replaced the mutant monsters of that saga with dinosaurs. It offered much more complex puzzles, and the story delved into science fiction. Additionally, at certain points, we had to make decisions.

 Crunchyroll announces the arrival of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: The Reze Arc to its platform in spring, with a date yet to be confirmed. This highly anticipated continuation of the television series, based on the work of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto, was released in theaters in our country on October 24, 2025.

 Collaborations between different franchises and Magic: The Gathering continue to take place. After releases such as those with Junji Ito, Miku Hatsune, and the manga based on the game published by Panini Manga, last November a new Magic: The Gathering collection was released in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender.

For those who are already familiar with Avatar, it is a franchise in which the elements—air, water, earth, and fire—play a very important role. This has been very effectively translated into the game by using the colors of magic: white, red, blue, green, and black. Each of the Avatar elements has been associated with one of the colors of magic in the game, leaving black aside as a representation of corruption and evil.

 Last Thursday marked the launch of a new website to announce that the novels *Tsuihō Sareta Cheat Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimamana Second Life o Ōka Suru* will receive an adaptation as an animated series. For now, not many additional details about the project based on Asa Rokushima’s work have been revealed, except that the studio behind it is P.A. Works. Additionally, a small teaser was also presented, showing the first promotional image of the anime, which can also be seen below.

Likewise, Asa Rokushima made a comment on the occasion of the announcement in which they literally said the following: “I’m delighted that *Chi-Fuyo* is getting an anime adaptation. Congratulations to Gyomuyoumochi! I always eagerly look forward to each new chapter of the manga, and I’m excited to see Rein and the others come to life on screen. I truly hope this anime helps *Chi-Fuyo* reach both longtime readers and new fans. Once again, congratulations to everyone who made *Chi-Fuyo* a reality.”

 During the Nintendo Direct held on February 5, Nihon Falcom announced Kyoto Xanadu, a new action RPG that will arrive in summer 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Additionally, a new trailer has been shared, introducing the protagonists and showcasing the combat style and other game mechanics.

The story revolves around Rei Kamiya, who has stolen a large sum of money from the yakuza, but while escaping, he is absorbed by a portal that takes him to an alternate world where Japan's capital is Kyoto. In this new place, Rei awakens a power that creates two katanas and allows him to face creatures called Greed. After confronting these creatures, he is taken in by a mysterious masked woman, who proposes that he transfer to Hirasaka Academy. This is a special center only for the so-called Chosen. In this reality, Rei will have to face creatures and puzzles that emerge from a labyrinth known as Xanadu.

The Xanadu series is one of Nihon Falcom's oldest franchises. The first title in the saga was released in 1985 for the PC-88. In 2015, the company decided to revitalize the series with Tokyo Xanadu, setting the scenes in a more modern and urban Japan; additionally, social and school life elements were added. The latest title in the franchise was released in 2017 under the name Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which is available for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

 There was a time, before mass streaming, when a single girl with a yellow ribbon in her hair ruled the otaku world uncontested. However, the spectacular downfall of Haruhi Suzumiya is a brutal reminder that in this industry no one has a guaranteed throne. What in 2006 was a cultural phenomenon capable of surpassing giants like Dragon Ball and Naruto in popularity polls is today a franchise struggling not to be just a footnote in anime history.

Kyoto Animation’s adaptation not only gave us the legendary “Hare Hare Yukai” dance, but it defined the identity of the 2000s. But how did it go from being the undisputed “Goddess” to disappearing off the map for more than a decade? The answer is a mix of disastrous creative decisions and a community that did not forgive.

“The Endless August” and the public shaming of Aya Hirano

The first nail in the coffin was, ironically, overblown ambition. The second season brought with it the infamous “Endless August” arc (Endless Eight). The idea was to portray a two-week time loop repeated more than 15,000 times. The result? KyoAni animated and aired the same episode eight times in a row with minimal changes.

What was meant to be an immersive experience felt like the biggest “troll” in history, infuriating fans who were expecting new content. On top of that came a “stealth” broadcast that mixed old and new episodes without warning, confusing casual viewers.

But the coup de grâce came from the real world:

The Aya Hirano scandal: In 2011, the voice of Haruhi (and a superstar at the time) faced massive public shaming after details of her sexual and romantic life were revealed.

Toxic reaction: Fans, unable to separate the actress from the character, burned merchandise and boycotted the franchise, forcing Hirano to temporarily withdraw from the public eye.

 The Epic Games multiverse is about to become much more “stellar.” In a move that brings together two of the biggest titans in today’s industry, HoYoverse has confirmed that its hit space-fantasy RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, will cross paths with Fortnite. This is no minor collaboration. The legendary Stellaron Hunters, Kafka and Blade, will step away from chasing destiny aboard the Astral Express to leap from the Battle Bus instead. Starting on February 26, 2026, players will be able to experience the lethal elegance of these characters in an environment where firearms and building rule the game. 

The authority of this collaboration lies in the narrative importance of the chosen characters. Kafka and Blade are not just additional “skins”; they represent one of the most mysterious and beloved factions in Honkai: Star Rail.

Kafka is a woman who knows no fear, whose unsettling calm and mastery of weapons make her a perfect addition to the intensity of Fortnite. Blade, meanwhile, is an immortal swordsman whose constant regeneration and pain-forged past promise to deliver a visually striking style—especially with his signature crimson bandages.

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Both outfits have been recreated with meticulous respect for HoYoverse’s original art style, ensuring a flawless transition into Epic’s engine.

From a user-experience perspective, this collaboration aims to integrate both universes in a deep way, offering content across multiple game modes within the Fortnite platform.

How to get Blade for free?

To ensure the reliability of your progress in this event, it’s vital to pay close attention to the launch conditions on February 26. Epic Games and HoYoverse have prepared a special incentive for new players.

 An extraordinary series of concerts based on one of the most popular Japanese anime and manga franchises of all time will arrive in Mexico. This event is designed to immerse the audience in a musical celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which boasts an immense global fan base and has swept the world.

The iconic soundtrack of Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc will come to life on stage thanks to an impressive 18-piece live band, while the series’ most unforgettable scenes are projected on a full-size movie screen.

Presentations in Mexico:

Mexico City: National Auditorium | 8:30 p.m.

Zapopan, Jalisco: Telmex Auditorium | 6:30 p.m.

The sad news was first reported by Yahoo! Japan, who revealed that the mare died at Martha Farm, the stable located in Onjuku, Chiba, where she had lived since 2013, surrounded by the staff who cared for her until the end. The cause of death was equine colic, a condition that occurs when gas accumulates in the intestines due to poor digestion.

Born on February 27, 1996, in Hokkaido, Haru Urara—whose name means "Glorious Spring" or "Gentle Spring"—was a daughter of Nippo Teio, a top-class horse and winner of the Tenno Sho and Yasuda Kinen. However, despite her distinguished lineage, she never managed to cross the finish line in first place during her entire professional career.

Her debut took place on November 17, 1998, at the Kochi Racecourse, where she finished fifth and last among five runners. For the next four and a half years, she competed once or twice a month without a single victory, accumulating a record that would make her immortal: 113 consecutive losses.

The Japanese dubbed her "the shining star of all losers" (makegumi no hoshi), admiring her unbreakable spirit to continue racing with all her heart despite her seemingly endless losing streak. This phenomenon was dubbed "The Haru Urara Boom" and transcended Japanese borders, being reported in the United States, Canada, Germany, and other countries.

The peak of her fame came on March 22, 2004, when more than 13,000 spectators packed the Kochi racecourse. Three thousand people gathered before the gates even opened, forcing the facility to open 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. Fans bet a total of 121,751,200 yen on a Haru Urara victory, an impressive sum for a horse that hadn't won even once in over 100 attempts.

After officially retiring in August 2004 with a record of 0 wins and 113 losses, Haru Urara found a second life in 2021 when she became one of the characters in the popular anime and video game "Umamusume: Pretty Derby." Her anthropomorphized "horse girl" version introduced her story to a new generation of fans.

The game's global release in June 2025 sparked a renewed wave of affection for the royal mare. International fans began donating funds en masse through "Fresh Hay Bank," a crowdfunding website that allowed fresh grass to be sent to retired horses. Donations were so plentiful that the website crashed when more than 2,500 kilograms of rye grass were sent to Haru Urara.

Haru Urara's caretaker during her final years fondly remembered the mare's stubborn personality until the very end. "Even in her final moments, she maintained her stubborn character," Miyahara recounted through tears. "When we tried to get her to walk to relieve the colic, Haru Urara would simply stop as if to say, 'No, I don't want to walk.' But it is precisely because of that unique character that we have so many beautiful memories with her. I am filled with gratitude toward Haru Urara."

To avoid any suspicion of profiting from the mare's fame, Miyahara had strictly limited the membership of the "Haru Urara Association" to just 50 people. "We were very clear that we never wanted people to think we were getting rich off Haru Urara. The current membership fees are more than enough to take proper care of her," she explained.

Haru Urara's story transcends sports to become a lesson in the beauty of perseverance, dignity in defeat, and the power of touching hearts without needing to win. In a world obsessed with success, she proved that sometimes the most valuable thing is simply never giving up.

The website was released where it is confirmed that Komi Can't Communicate, Manga by Tomohito Oda, will receive an anime adaptation that is scheduled to premiere in October of this year, 2021!

Additionally, three cast members (and their character designs), the main technical team, a promo video, and a poster for the series were revealed.

The cast includes:

Aoi Koga as Shōko Komi
Gakuto Kajiwara as Hitohito Tadano
Rie Murakawa as Najimi Osana

Main technical team:

Studio: OLM
Director: Kazuki Kawagoe
Chief Director: Ayumu Watanabe
Series composition: Deko Akao
Character Design: Atsuko Nakajima

Sinopsis:

Komi-san's serene beauty which seems unattainable to all her classmates except one, Hitohito Tadano knows that Komi-san is not truly indifferent, she just lacks communication skills. Komi-san wants to be better at talking to others, so she enlists Hitohito's help to achieve her goal of making 100 friends!

Oda-sensei began serializing the manga in, Weekly Shonen Sunday in May 2016, after releasing a one-shot of the series in September 2015.

Currently, the work has a total of 20 volumes, the last being published on February 18, 2021, in Japan.

Child star Kim Kang-hoon is constantly establishing his name in the industry, and his new role in the upcoming drama Racket Boys adds a new range of acting to his portfolio.

The SBS sports drama Racket Boys follows Haenam High School students who are aspiring badminton stars. To pursue their dreams, they must constantly face challenges and persevere in the fiercely competitive youth athletic tournament. It stars Kim Sang-kyung (Miss Lee) and Oh Na-ra (Chip In) as coaches, and young stars Tang Jun-sang (Crash Landing on You), Son Sang-yeon (Failing in love), Choi. Hyun-wook. (Taxi Driver), Kim Kang-hoon (Mouse), Lee Jae-in (Undercover), and Lee Ji-won (The Uncanny Counter) as badminton players.

In the teaser, Kim Kang-hoon takes center stage as he transforms into his character Lee Yong-tae and hilariously answers some interview questions. The video begins with Yong-tae confidently walking into the auditorium in his sports outfit and his racket. When asked about his most hated words, he replied, "I hate hearing words" during my day "lately", and complains that he doesn't like hearing old people complain about how he was back in his day. When he is asked about new recruits, he says that they become ungrateful when they start doing well. When a group of students walks in and greets him, his face changes and he says, “Hey, freshmen! Don't even know how to say hello correctly? "He then proceeds to tease them and unconsciously uses the words that he hates the most to lecture them.

Racket Boys will air on SBS beginning May 31 at 10 p.m. KST.

After the success of their singles "Gurenge" and "homura", and which are the themes of the Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Series, LiSA will perform an acoustic concert. Under the title "LiVE is Smile Always ～ unlasting shadow ～", the concert will take place on February 22, 2021 (Sunday). The concert will also be broadcast online internationally.

Fans in Japan had the rare opportunity to see a more tender side to his performances when he announced a nationwide acoustic tour in early 2020. However, the tour was postponed and subsequently canceled, but replaced by a one-time limited tour. seating show, at Tokyo's Zepp Haneda with renewed repertoire and content.

Kuon

Long before the acclaimed "Souls" franchise, which brought FromSoftware worldwide recognition, it already had fantastic titles that distinguished itself from other games on the market. One of them is a forgotten pearl from the PlayStation 2, overshadowed by the release of Resident Evil 4 at the time. A Survival Horror title that was heavily criticized at the time for its slightly slow pace, excessive recoil, and heavy controls when it comes to movement and character combat. However, if all these details are not a problem for you, dear readers, we guarantee that you will find a phenomenal experience at: Kuon.

Kuon bases his narrative on well-known ancient horror tales like Kaidan. This is a game with a macabre and dark story and some chilling moments. The same thing happens during the Heian period, where the player controls three different characters who eventually cross paths while exploring the Fujiwara mansion, in which the game takes place. Mysterious creatures of evil rituals roam the site and will be the biggest challenge for anyone who has the courage to venture out to test the game.

 Corpse Party

Although not the scariest game on this list, Corpse Party can be considered a classic in Japanese horror games. It was originally released in 1996 and subsequently received a new version for various platforms.

Corpse Party presents several puzzles and mysteries to solve with a huge probability of taking a wrong step and being killed by the spirits of the Heavenly Lost school. Each chapter of the game also has several possible endings, offering the player a rich variety of exploration possibilities.

Deadly Premonition

What happens when you mix horror and comedy in a game with such poor mechanics that it even seems to have a purpose? They end up having one of the dumbest and most original horror games ever.

Deadly Premonition is a horror game in which an FBI agent travels to a city in search of a serial killer. The gameplay is pretty bad, but the story makes up for it by being incredibly good and fun, full of old movie references and cliché moments to enjoy at the right time.

A classic for several reasons, Deadly Premonition should be recommended to anyone looking for a different experience than what they expected.

 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

If you are looking for something different than what you are playing, Curse of the Moon is ideal for this moment! A clear homage to the classic NES Castlevania games, more specifically Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, with a dark theme full of demons and vampires, clunky controls, great pixel art, frenetic music, high difficulty and much more.

Please note that the game is extremely short.

Pearl Abyss provided an exclusive gameplay trailer for its newest intellectual property: Crimson Desert. The MMORPG from the creators of Black Desert which also announces that it would premiere in December 2021

Below, you can read a brief summary, as well as look at a small gallery of images, provided by Pearl Abyss.

Crimson Desert is a revolutionary open world action adventure game that combines elements of narrative single player games with online multiplayer features. The game takes place on the continent of Pywel, a war-torn world with many different territories, cities, cultures and religions. Pywel is a land full of confusion, with many areas, factions, and regions fighting for control. As players progress through the game, events unfold and shape the fates of everyone involved.

The Crimson Desert 4K trailer shows the story, the elements of the game, and offers a first look at what players can expect from the game. Revealed in the trailer, the main protagonist, Macduff, a downtrodden mercenary fighting to reclaim his lands.

The trailer also includes an excerpt of Macduff meeting the main members of his mercenary group, who will cross the continent of Pywel together as they work to overcome its great dangers. As the trailer progresses, we get a taste of Crimson Desert combat, which includes frantic battles and powerful boss fights.

Crimson Desert is the largest-scale Pearl Abyss game since Black Desert. During Black Desert's five years of service, the game gained more than 40 million players on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms and raised more than $ 2 billion in revenue. Crimson Desert will allow players to explore another of the captivating worlds of Pearl Abyss, filled with gameplay based on narrative themes, cinematic graphics and unparalleled combat mechanics.

Crimson Desert has been in production since 2018 and will be available for PC and consoles in winter 2021, with no specific release date yet.

The official website of the anime series "Shin Chūka Ichiban!", Already has a release date for its sequel, from the Etsushi Ogawa manga, began to transmit a promotional video that you can see below.

The video shows that the premiere date will be January 11, 2021, in Tokyo MX and MBS and even in BS-NTV on the 13th of the same month. Also in this video you can hear a little of the song “Tough Heart” by Aika Kobayashi. The end will be in charge of the musical group Humbreaders with the song "Colors". Shin Chūka Ichiban's First Half Team! will return for this sequel.

New cast elements were also revealed including:

Aya Endo as Mira

Daisuke Ono as Juchi

Kenjiro Tsuda as Ensei

Hiroki Yasumoto as Alkan

Daisuke Namikawa as Kaiyu

And a promotional poster:

The first season of Shin Chūka Ichiba (True Cooking Master Boy) debuted in Japan in October 2019, with 12 episodes.

Synopsis:

The manga takes place during fictional China in the 19th century, where chefs from across the country compete in culinary tests of skill, and being a master chef confers respect and authority. The story centers on Liu Mao Xing, a young chef from Szechuan province who learns to cook from his mother. After saving the restaurant from his mother, Mao embarks on a journey to become a Super Chef, battling other chefs with other styles of cooking along the way and battling the conspiracies of the Dark Cooking Society.

The premiere of One Piece Chapter 1000 will be published on January 4, 2021 in the combined issue numbers 5/6 of Weekly Shounen Jump. Everything indicates that the cover of this issue of the magazine will be One Piece and there will probably be color pages.

Chapter 998 has been postponed for a week and will return (most likely) on December 14, 2020, in the 2nd issue of the magazine. Or, online, the day before (December 13) on the MANGA Plus platform.

During the Annula award ceremony, “PlayStation Awards 2020 Japan Asia”, Persona 5 Royal received the “Partner Award” and thanks to that, the game development team sent a video as a thank you.

The video opens with director Kazuhisa Wada, where after celebrating that Persona 5 received a PlayStation award for 5 years in a row, it gives a small preview to the 25th anniversary of the Persona franchise that will take place in 2021.

In his speech, Wada says the following:

"As next year is the 25th anniversary of the Persona franchise, we have several exciting plans that we hope you will enjoy."

Interestingly, the director had already mentioned, in December 2019, that the team was cautiously planning the 25th anniversary of Persona in 2021.

Persona 5 was released for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Japan on September 15, 2016. In the rest of the world, the game was released on April 4, 2017, after a delay. The game features animation sequences from Production I.G.

An enhanced version of Persona 5, titled "Persona 5 Royal", was released on October 31, 2019 in Japan and on March 31, 2020 in the rest of the world.

He recently unveiled officially that the title Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantoms Strikers is coming to the West next year under the name Persona 5 Strikers.

The official website for the anime World’s End Harem, a sci-fi manga by Kotaro Shono, revealed the main cast and crew of the anime and a poster.

Cast:

Taichi Ichikawa as Reito Mizuhara

Haruka Shiraishi as Mira Suō

Yō Taichi as Akane Ryūzōji

Aya Yamane as Sui Yamada

Yuu Nobuta (High School Fleet, Maesetsu! Opening Act, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear) is in charge of the Anime series at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ. Tatsuya Takahashi (The IDOLM @ STER Cinderella Girls, Domestic Girlfriend, Val x Love) is in charge of the series scripts.

Masaru Koseki (Happiness !, Demon King Daimao) in charge of character design. Shigenobu Ookawa (Tayutama - Kiss on My Deity, Miss Monochrome) musical composer.

The series will premiere in 2021

Capcom announced at The Game Awards 2020 event the return to one of its oldest series with a new title called Ghosts' n Goblins Resurrection for Nintendo Switch.

Here is a brief summary of the game provided by Capcom.

"A beloved franchise is reborn again, with Ghosts' n Goblins Resurrection, marking the heroic return of the series, which debuted 35 years ago. Paying homage to Ghosts' n Goblins and Ghouls' n Ghosts, this game combines the action of the franchise and platformer, with storybook graphics as well as challenging new obstacles.

Ghosts' n Goblins Resurrection will once again follow the brave knight Arthur as he runs, jumps and fights through mysterious levels set in the Demon Realm, an evil fantasy world. Arthur must defeat countless ghoulish enemies in pursuit of him to rescue the princess from the treacherous clutches of the Demon Lord. Brave knights must proceed with extreme caution as terrifying dangers await, including enemies familiar with the Zombies, Assassin Skeleton, Pigman, and Red Arremer, as well as memorable bosses like Cyclops and Shielder.

The game includes familiar weapons from the Ghosts' n Goblins franchise, such as Spear and Dagger, as well as all-new weapons, such as Hammer and Ball with Spikes. Arthur's enhanced arsenal also includes various types of abilities and spells, allowing players to cast spells such as Firewall and Thunderstorm.

Whether he's a lifelong fan or a newcomer, players can decide how dangerous Arthur's journey will be by selecting one of three difficulty modes: Squire, Knight, and Legend. New to the game is Page mode, which allows apprentices to be reborn on the spot with unlimited lives. "