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Code Vein II Showcase Set for Tokyo Game Show 2025

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2025/09/24

Bandai Namco has revealed that it will be showcasing Code Vein II during the Tokyo Game Show 2025 via a pre-recorded broadcast that will hopefully provide more information on the game. And honestly, it’s about time. This showcase is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at 7 PM PST / 10 PM EST, which is September [...] The post Code Vein II Showcase Set for Tokyo Game Show 2025 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy Is Getting A...

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2025/09/24

If you’re like me, you LOVE the Ace Attorney saga. Capcom may not have started off with the intention that it would become a fan-favorite series, but it definitely rose from the ashes to be that! During the most recent console generation, Capcom went full-tilt to bring EVERY title in the franchise to modern consoles [...] The post Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy Is Getting A Special Free Update first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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The Pokemon Company Responds To Controversial Video...

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2025/09/24

I don’t like getting political on this site. We here at The Outerhaven like to have fun, make podcasts with our friends, and inform you of when big things are happening in the gaming, comic, anime, TV, or movie space…among other things, of course. However, there are times when we need to acknowledge that the [...] The post The Pokemon Company Responds To Controversial Video Using Anime Theme first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Valor Mortis First-Person Soulslike Demo Lands in...

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2025/09/24

During Gamescom 2025, a first-person Soulslike called Valor Mortis was revealed. While I wasn’t able to make the trek to Germany, I did get the chance to play the game at PAX West 2025. Now, the developer One More Level is preparing to host a public demo running from October 6 through October 13, 2025. [...] The post Valor Mortis First-Person Soulslike Demo Lands in October first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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SEGA to Showcase Virtua Fighter and Stranger Than...

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2025/09/24

While we didn’t get any updates on either the Virtua Fighter project or Stranger Than Heaven (boo!) during the 2025 RGG Summit, we did see some exciting new reveals. As I suspected, though, both of those announcements were being held back for Tokyo Game Show 2025, and it looks like my assumption was right. SEGA [...] The post SEGA to Showcase Virtua Fighter and Stranger Than Heaven at Tokyo Game Show 2025 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles Review...

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2025/09/24

Final Fantasy Tactics is one of my most beloved SRPGs of all time. It featured a strong political story, a robust job system, and challenging tactical gameplay. After years of fans asking for a port, Square Enix has finally answered with a full remaster titled Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles. But does this [...] The post Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles Review (PC) – A Classic Strategy RPG Reborn first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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RGG Summit 2025 and RGG Direct Recap: Yakuza Kiwami...

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2025/09/24

The RGG Summit 2025 & RGG Direct has wrapped up, and there were a number of updates and surprises. If you’re a fan of the studio, then this event didn’t disappoint, not only was the reveal of Yakuza Kiwami 3 announced, several ports of the Yakuza Kiwami series, and more. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark [...] The post RGG Summit 2025 and RGG Direct Recap: Yakuza Kiwami 3, Ports, and More first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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The Adventures Of Elliot The Millennium Tales Drops...

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2025/09/24

There have been many surprises on the RPG front this year, and one of them came via a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, where Square Enix unveiled The Adventures Of Elliot The Millennium Tales. This game would continue their tradition of HD-2D titles, with this one embracing the Action-RPG stylings that many other popular games have [...] The post The Adventures Of Elliot The Millennium Tales Drops Second Trailer At Tokyo Game Show first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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TGS 2025: Square Enix Releases New Octopath Traveler...

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2025/09/24

Square Enix has been killing it with the HD-2D titles that have helped RPGs, both new and old, get a new look and expand upon what these games can truly be. Dragon Quest has gotten the tap quite a bit with this sub-genre, and it’s worked out well, but one franchise in particular is what [...] The post TGS 2025: Square Enix Releases New Octopath Traveler 0 Trailer first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Girls Band Cry Receives Sequel Anime Movie

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2025/09/24

Today, it was announced that the original anime series, Girls Band Cry, will receive an animated movie to serve as a sequel to the television anime series. There are no details as to when the sequel film will release; however, a compilation movie is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters on October 3. In addition [...] The post Girls Band Cry Receives Sequel Anime Movie first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My...

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2025/09/24

Details of Episode 24 of “I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability” Season 2 have been revealed. The episode airs tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, at 9:30 am Pacific Time on Crunchyroll with subtitles. This will be the final episode of the anime’s second season! Episode 24: [...] The post I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Reveals Episode 24 Synopsis first appeared on The

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AnimEigo Announces Episode 8 of The Anime Business

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2025/09/24

AnimEgo has released the eighth episode of their documentary series The Anime Business. In this episode, it features Kurt Hassler, Yen Press’ Publisher and Managing Director, as well as the CEO of KADOKAWA World Entertainment. In the episode, Hassler recalls being profoundly impacted by his early experiences with manga, most notably by Rumiko Takahashi (creator [...] The post AnimEigo Announces Episode 8 of The Anime Business first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Jane Doe by KENSHI YONEZU and HIKARU UTADA Officially...

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2025/09/24

Today, Jane Doe, the ending theme to Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc by KENSHI YONEZU and HIKARU UTADA, has officially launched across streaming services globally. Of the track, KENSHI YONEZU says, “I started working on the song without giving too much thought to who would sing it. However, as the song began to take shape, [...] The post Jane Doe by KENSHI YONEZU and HIKARU UTADA Officially Launches first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Kojima Productions Shows Off Xbox Published OD For...

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2025/09/24

If you’ve been following Hideo Kojima for as long as I have, you’ll remember that before going independent with Kojima Productions, he worked for Konami. Towards the end of his time there, he was set to develop Silent Hills, a horror game starring Norman Reedus. While this game never saw a full release, it did [...] The post Kojima Productions Shows Off Xbox Published OD For The First Time first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Baby Steps is Finally Out Today on PlayStation 5 and PC

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2025/09/23

After originally pushing Baby Steps out of 2024, and into a seemingly firm release date of September 8, 2025, the surprise of the small Goliath Hollow Knight Silksong forced another delay of a few weeks. Thankfully, the wait is finally over and Baby Steps has released today on PlayStation 5 and PC. Baby Steps is [...] The post Baby Steps is Finally Out Today on PlayStation 5 and PC first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Borderlands 4 On Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Delayed

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2025/09/23

The launch of Borderlands 4 was a long time coming, especially after the missteps in quality that happened with Borderlands 3 (you can blame The Embracer Group for that, mostly), and so, gamers were hoping that the 4th entry would change things. Sadly, for those who both have the game and were waiting to get [...] The post Borderlands 4 On Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Delayed first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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New Study Says Titles Like Breath of the Wild Can...

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2025/09/23

If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently, video games have once again come under attack by those who either don’t understand them or have a stigma of “what they do to kids and teens,” and thus are using them as a scapegoat for certain issues that are popping up today. In a word: [...] The post New Study Says Titles Like Breath of the Wild Can Improve Mental Health first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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EA Sports FC 26 Review (PC) – Ballon d’Or Worthy Winner

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2025/09/23

It’s that time of year again: EA SPORTS FC 26 is out (at least for Ultimate Edition owners), and I’ve been playing a lot of it. Prior to this year’s version, EA had promised many improvements in this latest entry in their long-running soccer (football) franchise. The question is, can they deliver where it matters [...] The post EA Sports FC 26 Review (PC) – Ballon d’Or Worthy Winner first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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PlayStation State of Play Returns Tomorrow with New...

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2025/09/23

PlayStation has announced that its next State of Play broadcast will air on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The presentation is set to run for more than 35 minutes and will feature new looks at anticipated third-party and indie titles, along with updates from several PlayStation Studios teams. The showcase will stream live at 2:00 PM [...] The post PlayStation State of Play Returns Tomorrow with New Reveals and Updates on Saros first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Gets Special “New...

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2025/09/23

One of the biggest releases still to come in 2025 is a set of classics from the past that are about to get some new life. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will release together in October, and not only will the original titles in the beloved JRPG series get a new coat of [...] The post Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Gets Special “New Content” Trailer first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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