In a conversation with IGN, writer Matt Kolstad explained that while it was important to pay respect to the original *Splinter Cell* games, a direct adaptation wouldn’t work. He said you need to fundamentally change the source material – essentially, keep the core ideas and spirit, but rebuild it into something that stands on its own and truly works as a new experience.
Keith Habersberger, one of the founding members of the Try Guys, frequently spoke about his wife, Ariel, which led fans to affectionately nickname him ‘the wife guy’.
The open beta for *Fellowship* begins tomorrow, Thursday, September 18th, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time and will last until Tuesday, September 23rd, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. This gives players almost a week to try the game before it officially launches into Early Access on October 16th, 2025. If you want to participate in the beta, go to the *Fellowship* Steam page and request access to the playtest. The team will email you if your request is approved.
The remake of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter successfully updates the game to meet modern Trails standards while staying true to the original story. It avoids unnecessary additions – the Trails series is already known for its extensive dialogue – and focuses on faithfully recreating the plot. The localization has also been revised to more closely reflect the Japanese version, and includes some new lines to enhance exploration. This remake didn’t require a completely new script translation, which has been a major factor in delays for previous Trails games to be released in the West.
Mirak Valley is the largest map available at the launch of Battlefield 6, and it feels incredibly expansive. Located in Tajikistan, the map combines wide-open areas with tighter, more confined spaces for varied combat. Because it’s so large, players can utilize a range of vehicles to get around and engage in battles.
In a statement, Representative Comer said the government needs to monitor social media platforms because extremist groups have used them to promote violence. He added that the platforms’ CEOs need to detail the steps they’ll take to prevent their sites from being used for harmful activities.
Sloclap, the developer of the game, announced on September 17th that its Season One update, called Rematch (Patch 1.201.000), would begin a beta test immediately. They are planning a full release on September 23rd. The update includes highly requested features like cross-platform play and a 3v3 ranked mode, as well as new cosmetic items, ways to customize your experience, and general improvements to the game.
Lily Gao Hauser will appear alongside Austin Abrams-known from his role in *Weapons*-in the upcoming *Resident Evil* movie. Deadline was the first to announce Hauser’s casting.
The problems players experienced in the main game continue in the ‘Claws of Awaji’ expansion for Shadows. While the gameplay is a bit more fun thanks to some improvements in how you hunt and eliminate targets, the story still falls short, especially when it comes to the conclusion and the character arc of Naoe, leaving it feeling incomplete.
Battlefield Studios explained to IGN that players can choose to limit cross-play to only consoles. When this option is enabled, the game won’t include players on PCs.