Dragon Quest I prologue comparisons between the original NES and HD-2D remake shown at TGS 2025

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I was really excited to check out this show – it’s part of Eiko Kano’s Critikano Hit series, which Square Enix has been using for their main TGS streams lately. The creator of Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii, even showed up and gave us a few teasers about the story and how the game will actually play. Before diving into the remake itself, the hosts did a quick recap of the original FC version’s opening – a nice touch for longtime fans like me!

How About Some Ale With Your Peaky Blinders?

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Steven Knight’s new show, *House of Guinness*, feels very much like the start of his popular series *Peaky Blinders*, but set in Dublin in the early 20th century. While brewing beer is a legal business, the show quickly reveals that the fight for control of the Guinness empire is just as cutthroat as any gang war. After the death of the family patriarch, his four children immediately begin battling for power, creating a dynamic reminiscent of *Succession* and classic stories like *King Lear*. Knight is a prolific writer – he’s currently working on a James Bond script – and efficiently sets up the central conflict. The story focuses on two Guinness brothers: the responsible Edward (Louis Partridge) and the flamboyant Arthur (Anthony Boyle). The question is, who will inherit the brewery? Both brothers, however, have secrets. Edward is involved with a woman campaigning for Irish independence, while Arthur is hiding his homosexuality, which complicates his ambitions to enter Parliament.

PlayStation Plus Premium Adding More PS1 And PS2 Classics Soon

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PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will soon have access to three classic games: Soul Calibur 3, Tekken 3, and Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Sony revealed this during their latest PlayStation State of Play event. These games will be available later this year as part of the Premium tier, which is the most expensive subscription level.

Marvel’s Wolverine – Gameplay, Release Date, And Everything We Know

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It’s been over a decade since Wolverine last starred in his own video game – X-Men Origins: Wolverine, released in 2009, was a violent, action-packed adventure. Now, Insomniac Games is creating a new Wolverine game that feels like a follow-up to that earlier title. Although still in development, some new details about Marvel’s Wolverine have recently been shared.

Hades II 1.0 is now available on Steam, Switch, and Switch 2

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If you own Hades II on Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to get the upgraded version for the new Nintendo Switch 2 for free through the eShop. I’ve also written a detailed comparison of how Hades II 1.0 performs on the original Switch, the new Switch 2, and PC, which you can read here. Plus, a physical copy of Hades II for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in November.