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Update, 10/21/22: Bayonetta 3 developer Platinum Games, the studio former Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor accused of low-balling with "immoral" compensation (which has since been disputed by Bloomberg reporting – see original story below), has responded to the ongoing voice actor controversy surrounding its game. The studio does not directly address any claims made by Taylor, instead opting to voice its support of new Bayonetta voice actor and Taylor's replacement, Jennifer Hale.  Here is Platinum Games' statement, in full:  A Message from PlatinumGames pic.twitter.com/5ym1JxtBBn — PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) October 21, 2022 The original story continues below... Original Story, 10/19/22: Over the past weekend, former Bayonetta voice actor, Hellena Taylor, released a Twitter thread of videos explaining why she did not return to voice the titular character, saying she was only offered $4,000 to perform in the game.  Taylor was replaced by famed voice actor...

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Wouldn't you know it, after remaking Resident Evil 1, 2, and even 3, Capcom is also remaking Resident Evil 4. So, let's look at it!  We're streaming our live reactions to tonight's Resident Evil Showcase, which alongside a look at Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, will premier new information about the new old game. If you missed us live, check out the archived stream below! "They told me that the classics never go out of style but, they do, they do. Somehow baby, I never thought that we do too."...

Square Enix and developer Creative Business Unit III have released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI called “Ambition,” and it features plenty of details about the realm of Valisthea, its multiple kingdoms, Eikons, and much more.  Since its reveal in 2020, Square Enix has been slowly doling out information about this hotly-anticipated RPG. With beloved Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki Yoshida in the producer seat for this title, many are excited to see what a single-player mainline Final Fantasy looks like from him and his team. A few trailers have been released, further detailing this medieval fantasy adventure, and now, Square Enix has released a new four-and-a-half-minute video to showcase even more of what to expect.  Check out the new Final Fantasy XVI Ambition trailer for yourself below:  As you can see, we get new looks...

Konami shared a number of Silent Hill announcements today as part of its Silent Hill Transmission presentation confirming many longstanding rumors, as well as putting others to bed. Arguably the biggest news from the presentation is that Bloober Team, the developer behind The Medium and other horror games, is remaking Silent Hill 2. The trailer for the game showed scenes from the iconic game with all-new visuals. The Silent Hill 2 remake is coming to PC via Steam and will be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive for at least a year after launch. Konami followed up with Silent Hill Townfall, a new game from developer No Code, the creators of Observation and Stories Untold. The teaser shared for the game offered little in the way of game details, but the implication is that it will be something different...

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a lot like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but with more nostalgia to hold your attention....

Over the past weekend, former Bayonetta voice actor, Hellena Taylor, released a Twitter thread of videos explaining why she did not return to voice the titular character, saying she was only offered $4,000 to perform in the game.  Taylor was replaced by famed voice actor Jennifer Hale, best known for roles such as female Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series and hero Ashe in the Overwatch franchise. Bayonetta developer Platinum Games told Game Informer in our cover story coverage this change happened due to “various overlapping circumstances.” Taylor was quiet on the issue, and many presumed this was due to non-disclosure agreements common in the video game industry. However, on October 15, she released multiple videos explaining that she was offered “immoral” compensation, whipping the internet and Bayonetta fandom into a flurry of anger toward Platinum.  However, a new Bloomberg story,...

Xbox has announced the next line-up of games coming to Game Pass later this month, which includes the highly anticipated Persona 5 Royal. Accompanying the beloved JRPG are Amnesia: Collection, Amnesia: Rebirth, Signalis, and Soma, four horror games just in time for the Halloween season. Xbox has also announced the departure of a few games, including Sniper Elite 4 and The Forgotten City. Take a look at the full list of titles coming to and leaving Game Pass this month: What's Coming to Game Pass A Plague Tale: Requiem (Xbox Series X/S, Cloud, PC) - Today | Our Review Amnesia: Collection (Console, Cloud, PC) - October 20 Amnesia: Rebirth (Console, Cloud, PC) - October 20 | Our Review Phantom Abyss (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X/S, Cloud, PC) - October 20 Soma (Console, Cloud, PC) - October 20 | Our Review Persona 5 Royal (Console, Cloud, PC) - October 21 Frog Detective: The...

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Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy arrive on PC this week and we're putting the Legacy of Thieves Collection through its paces. This is the first time we have seen the Naughty Dog engine outside of PlayStation hardware. With 120fps+ options, improved visuals, ultra-wide display, and much more, there's lots to test....