Fresh off a stellar 2025 filled with award-winning titles, the world of games is now going through a calm before another inevitable storm. We’re still some ways away from the next explosion of amazing titles. For now, however, an upcoming major title is looking to kick off 2026 with a huge bang. Coming very soon, Resident Evil Requiem just got another trailer, and yes, there’s more Leon to go around.

Late last year, Capcom revealed a bombshell announcement it’s been saving up since the title’s big reveal. Resident Evil Requiem will feature the return of the franchise’s most iconic protagonist, Leon Kennedy. The suave agent will play alongside FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who heads to Raccoon City to investigate a series of strange deaths.

Since the two characters clearly have opposing personalities, fans have speculated that they will have opposing playstyles. Now, through a new trailer, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will mix the two genres that the franchise is known for.

Ashcroft, unused to fighting, will have portions more tailored for survival horror, akin to the more recent titles in the series. Meanwhile, Kennedy is back to his gun-toting ways, featuring the same action he’s known for in Resident Evil 4.

Beside the playstyles, there are few Easter eggs for the upcoming title. For example, Sherry makes a very subtle appearance. Also, and this is the kicker, Leon is coming back to Raccoon Police Department in the trailer’s final moments.

Resident Evil Requiem is now available for preorders. The title will officially launch on February 27 for all major platforms.

SEE ALSO: Resident Evil Requiem unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2025

PlayStation’s State of Play is about games. However, there are a few times when the semi-regular event can spawn hype for something outside the realm of gaming. Today is one of those times. Sony Pictures and PlayStation have released more information about the upcoming Helldivers movie adaptation.

Early last year, Sony teased a variety of upcoming adaptations for its tentpole franchises. This announcement included Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, and Helldivers.

Today, as reported by Variety, the Helldivers film finally has a leading man. Jason Momoa, who starred in the Minecraft adaptation previously, will star in the film.

Since the franchise isn’t really known for a specific main character, it’s unknown who the star will play. We also don’t know his co-stars yet.

Alongside Momoa, Justin Lin will direct the film. The director is known for his work with the Fast and Furious franchise.

Plot-wise, the Helldivers franchise seems tailor-made for the movies. It’s not a supremely story-driven game, but its premise is endlessly adaptable. The games always revolve around a group of soldiers called Helldivers, who protect Super Earth from a host of alien threats. These threats include rogue robots and bug-like creatures.

The film, whatever it might tackle, will premiere on November 10, 2027.

Helldivers 2 launched back in 2024. At the time, the game was exclusive for the PlayStation and PC. However, it recently launched on the Xbox, too.

SEE ALSO: Helldivers 2 review: SIP ON SOME LIBER-TEA!

Konami has announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 during the latest State of Play. The collection launches on August 27, 2026 for PS5 and is now available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store.

The package bundles three titles from the iconic stealth-action franchise: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel.

Each game includes a digital scenario book with full script text and a master book with detailed story and character insights. The digital edition also adds Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack Vol.2, featuring background music and vocal tracks from across Snake’s missions.

Three missions, one legacy

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots brings Solid Snake’s final chapter to PS5. Originally released on PS3, the game explores a world where private military companies dominate global conflict under Liquid Ocelot’s control. The PS5 version features improved internal resolution, higher maximum frame rates, and customizable button controls.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker follows Big Boss in 1974 as he leads an independent army in Costa Rica. The HD Collection version supports customizable controls, online co-op for two to four players, and Versus Ops for up to six players.

Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, the series’ first handheld title, joins the collection as part of the Bonus Content section. The Game Boy Color classic includes new features such as screen filters, pixel-perfect display options, a rewind function, and customizable controls.

Pre-order and save data bonuses

Players who pre-order will receive in-game bonuses for both MGS4 and Peace Walker. These include Cardboard Camouflage for MGS4 and the LOVE BOX uniform for Peace Walker.

Those with save data from the first collection will unlock additional items. Save data from Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 grants Gold Camouflage for MGS4 and the GOLD uniform for Peace Walker.

Konami also confirmed a final post-launch update for Vol.1, adding new visual improvements. Meanwhile, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Vol.1 are currently discounted on the PlayStation Store for a limited time.

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