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Former Doctor Who Writer Teases The Show Could Be “Dead”

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2025/10/15

Look, I haven’t been a Doctor Who fan for the longest time, pun intended. I came in during the Matt Smith era by accident, and then rewatched all of NuWho via a very epic Netflix binge, and was there to see the regenerations of The Doctor into Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, and Ncuti Gatwa. Oh, [...] The post Former Doctor Who Writer Teases The Show Could Be “Dead” first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Ys Vs. Trails In The Sky: Alternative Saga Review...

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2025/10/15

Nihon Falcom is a game developer that likes to have fun with its game ideas and concepts. About 15 years ago, as they were finishing Trails in the Sky the 3rd as well as Ys Seven, they decided to test their new Ys engine by making a game all about their most recent entries coming [...] The post Ys Vs. Trails In The Sky: Alternative Saga Review (Nintendo Switch) first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Octopath Traveler 0 Producer Explains Games “Parallel...

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2025/10/15

It’s always a tricky thing when adapting something from one specific medium to another. In the case of Octopath Traveler 0, the team is adapting what was strictly a mobile game, with many story and gameplay elements that were rooted in mobile-style gaming, to consoles and PC. To their credit, they’re not doing a straight [...] The post Octopath Traveler 0 Producer Explains Games “Parallel Story” And New Elements first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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MADO MONOGATARI: Fia And The Wondrous Academy Heading...

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2025/10/15

One of the best recent Idea Factory International games is MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. It was only released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Luckily, Idea Factory International has now announced that it will be heading to PC as well. Recent Idea Factory International games have been going to Steam [...] The post MADO MONOGATARI: Fia And The Wondrous Academy Heading To Steam 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Ize Press Licenses Solo Leveling: Ragnarok for June...

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2025/10/15

Fans of the global phenomenon Solo Leveling rejoiced at the news of the official English print release of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok during New York Comic Con 2025. As the current print publisher of the Solo Leveling comic, Ize Press will be publishing the long- awaited sequel to the New York Times bestselling series in June 2026. Set years after the epic [...] The post Ize Press Licenses Solo Leveling: Ragnarok for June 2026 Release first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Manga Mavericks Books Announces 2 New Manga Licenses...

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2025/10/15

Manga Mavericks announced 2 newly licensed titles during its panel at New York Comic Con that will be added to its print and digital catalog in 2026. The latest releases include the fantasy adventure series, HORON OF THE CLOSED COUNTRY by indie manga creator Sen, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in Early Winter [...] The post Manga Mavericks Books Announces 2 New Manga Licenses at New York Comic Con 2025 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Aria the Animation Celebrates 20 Years! Original...

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2025/10/15

In celebration of Aria celebrating 20 years since its anime adaptation this year, the original soundtrack from Aria The Animation will be released on 2-disc vinyl set, making it the first vinyl soundtrack of the series. The record will feature the same jacket artwork by manga-ka Kozue Amano that was first used on the original CD soundtrack. In addition, [...] The post Aria the Animation Celebrates 20 Years! Original Soundtrack to be Released on Vinyl first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Final Fantasy Dissidia Once Again Returns As A Mobile...

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2025/10/15

Square Enix has announced a brand new title for Final Fantasy Dissidia fans. It is once again on mobile phones but as Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy. This looks to be a lot different than the last game they had in the series known as Final Fantasy Dissidia Opera Omnia. To get a better view of [...] The post Final Fantasy Dissidia Once Again Returns As A Mobile Game With Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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NYCC 2025: Metal Gear Solid Voice Cast Chats All...

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2025/10/14

“Kept you waiting, huh?” David Hayter said upon taking the stage at New York Comic Con this weekend. The panel got off to a slightly late start, but host Trent Cannon had a number of people to wrangle. The panel, entitled “Beyond the Codec: The Voice Cast of Metal Gear Solid,” had a host of [...] The post NYCC 2025: Metal Gear Solid Voice Cast Chats All Things Snake And The Game Due For a Remake first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Octopath Traveler 0 Drops New Character Art and...

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2025/10/14

Square Enix is dropping some big RPGs this year for its fanbase, and one of those titles is Octopath Traveler 0, an upgraded/expanded version of the mobile title the publisher released a while back. To be clear, the new version has not only more characters but a much deeper story, village-building elements, and more. Given [...] The post Octopath Traveler 0 Drops New Character Art and Screenshots first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Lands Positive Metacritic Score

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2025/10/14

We’re now just two days away from the arrival of Pokemon Legends Z-A, and I’m personally very excited for it. I think it’ll be a fun Poke-adventure that’ll differ heavily from past titles, including the one featuring Arceus, which I absolutely adored. While we here at The Outerhaven haven’t gotten the title just yet, others [...] The post Pokemon Legends Z-A Lands Positive Metacritic Score first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Monster Hunter Stories 3 Drops New Story Trailer

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2025/10/14

Many were surprised when Capcom dropped the first trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Yet, as the team behind it revealed not too long ago, they wanted to continue this spinoff series because they wanted to keep pushing it into the RPG genre. Today, we learned of the story for the game, and [...] The post Monster Hunter Stories 3 Drops New Story Trailer first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 Edition...

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2025/10/14

As we’ve covered, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a big deal, and will continue to be a big deal in the days, weeks, and months to come. However, one thing it must do to continue its success is get big 3rd-party titles, especially if they can be launched on the Switch 2 alongside other consoles. [...] The post Assassin’s Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leaked For December first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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How to Find Alberich the Winged Doom in Absolum

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2025/10/14

Finding Alberich the Winged Doom in Absolum, is part of a larger questline involving Karl, and this marks just the first stage of that journey. To begin, you’ll need to have acquired Brome and likely completed the main story. Here’s How to Find Alberich the Winged Doom This is a random occurrence, but once you’re [...] The post How to Find Alberich the Winged Doom in Absolum first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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NYCC 2025: Pokémon Parody Balls the Musical Packs...

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2025/10/14

Plenty of Pokémon fans crammed into a panel at New York Comic Con this Friday. But they weren’t there for a Pokémon panel—at least not ostensibly. They were present for Balls: The Monster Catchin’ Musical Comedy. Definitely not licensed by Nintendo or the Pokémon Company, the show is a fair use spoof of the iconic [...] The post NYCC 2025: Pokémon Parody Balls the Musical Packs Panel at New York Comic Con first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Evo France 2025: Miary Zo Gameplay Trailer Revealed

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2025/10/14

Bandai Namco has released the gameplay trailer for Miary Zo – the newest character in the Tekken 8: King of the Iron Fist saga. Miary Zo was teased earlier at Evo USA 2025 this year, so it was fitting for Namco to bring about the next character to to make their move after Armor King [...] The post Evo France 2025: Miary Zo Gameplay Trailer Revealed first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Budget Allegedly Leaked

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2025/10/14

We are literally days away from the release of Pokemon Legends Z-A on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and just like so many other launches before it from The Pokemon Company…there have been leaks. Seriously, it’s like this company is cursed to have leaks no matter what they do. Just to be clear, we [...] The post Pokemon Legends Z-A Budget Allegedly Leaked first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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NASCAR 25 Review (XSX) – A Strong Start Stuck in the...

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2025/10/14

After years of underwhelming attempts, NASCAR 25 arrives as the franchise’s supposed rebirth, a next-gen overhaul built to reignite console stock-car racing. On paper, it ticks all the right boxes with refined physics, beautiful visuals, and the inclusion of every major NASCAR series. In The Outerhaven’s review of NASCAR 25, we found that while the [...] The post NASCAR 25 Review (XSX) – A Strong Start Stuck in the Pits first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Evo France 2025: Daima SS4 Goku Storms Into Dragon...

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2025/10/14

Dragon Ball FighterZ seems to have found the 7th Dragon Ball to get itself back to updates. The game had already made itself a good part of the first ever Evo France major, but its tag fighting reign is far from over. Super Saiyan 4 Goku has entered the fray. At first, this version of Goku [...] The post Evo France 2025: Daima SS4 Goku Storms Into Dragon Ball FighterZ in 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Simon The Sorcerer Origins Debuts A Brand New Steam...

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2025/10/14

Point and Click adventure game fans unite for a demo of the upcoming Simon the Sorcerer Origins has been released on Steam for the Steam Next Fest. The demo is only available for a limited time. The Steam Next Fest demo showcases a segment of chapter 3 from the main game. Simon the Sorcerer Origins [...] The post Simon The Sorcerer Origins Debuts A Brand New Steam Next Fest Demo first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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