Gaming
God of War Greek trilogy remake in development, Sons of Sparta out now
Major surprise for the series’ 20th anniversary.
Sony Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that a remake of the original God of War Greek trilogy is officially in development. The announcement was made during State of Play as part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
The studio revealed the project with the return of TC Carson, who originally voiced Kratos in the Greek-era games. Development is still in its early stages. The team says it will be some time before more details are shared.
Santa Monica Studio acknowledged that remaking the Greek saga has been one of the most frequent fan requests over the years.
The remake is positioned as a way to honor the series’ roots while looking ahead to its future.
— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Sons of Sparta (@SonySantaMonica) February 12, 2026
God of War Sons of Sparta launches today
Alongside the remake announcement, Sony also revealed God of War: Sons of Sparta, a brand-new spin-off developed in partnership with Mega Cat Studios.
The game is a 2D action platformer with a canon story set during Kratos’ youth. It follows his brutal training at the Agoge alongside his brother Deimos.
The story was written by the same Santa Monica Studio team behind God of War and God of War Ragnarök.
TC Carson returns once again, narrating the story as an older Kratos. This marks his first time reprising the role in over a decade.
Combat has been redesigned for the 2D format. Kratos uses a spear, shield, and divine artifacts called the Gifts of Olympus. Enemies include both classic foes reimagined in pixel art and new creatures inspired by lesser-explored Greek mythology.
Pricing and availability
God of War: Sons of Sparta is available now on PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store.
- Standard Edition: USD 29.99 / EUR 29.99 / GBP 24.99 / JPY 3,480
- Digital Deluxe Edition: USD 39.99 / EUR 39.99 / GBP 32.99 / JPY 4,480
Looking back to move forward
Santa Monica Studio closed the announcement by thanking fans for two decades of support.
The team said the series has evolved through bold creative shifts, made possible by the community’s continued passion.
With the Greek trilogy remake now in development, the studio says it is committed to preserving the legacy that started Kratos’ journey while continuing to explore new ideas like Sons of Sparta.
Gaming
Nintendo might be working on an Ocarina of Time remake
It will reportedly launch in the second half of 2026.
What is the greatest game of all time? There’s a substantial chance that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be on the board. Even beside the Switch’s critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild duology, the Nintendo 64 title is one of the most quintessential games you can ever play. That said, it’s pretty dated. But maybe, not for long.
According to Nintendo insider NatetheHate, the company is working on a rerelease of Ocarina of Time. The title is scheduled for launch within the second half of 2026.
The wording is important here. “Rerelease” can mean anything. To be fair, NatetheHate, through his latest podcast, says that it’s likely we’ll get either a like-for-like remake or a full reimagining of the essential game. However, he does not discount the possibility that it’s just an HD remaster for the new consoles. Either way, Ocarina of Time is coming back this year.
If you can’t wait, the title isn’t exactly missing from the shelves. You can play the original from the list of available games through Nintendo Switch Online. The game also got a remaster for the 3DS.
There is no shortage of Zelda-related news lately. The franchise is getting a live-action adaptation next year, which now becomes a worthy follow-up to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming early next month.
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Gaming
Life is Strange: Reunion now available on consoles and PC
Max and Chloe return for an emotional finale
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and Square Enix have officially launched Life is Strange: Reunion, the latest entry in the narrative adventure series. Developed by Deck Nine Games, the title is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. A physical PlayStation 5 edition is also available across Southeast Asia.
The launch comes with an official trailer, marking the return of one of the franchise’s most beloved storylines.
A long-awaited reunion
Set 11 years after the original events, Life is Strange: Reunion brings back Max Caulfield and Chloe Price as they reunite to solve a new timeline-spanning mystery. This time, the stakes center on a devastating inferno threatening Caledon University–Max’s workplace as a photography teacher.
Returning from a trip, Max discovers the campus engulfed in flames, with lives lost across the university. She survives only by using her Rewind ability, a power that allows her to reverse time.
The situation takes an unexpected turn with Chloe’s sudden arrival–an outcome tied to the timeline-merging events of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Now dealing with fractured memories and an unstable sense of reality, Chloe once again finds herself relying on Max.
Dual perspectives, new gameplay dynamics
For the first time in the series, players can take control of both Max and Chloe, switching perspectives as the story unfolds.
Max’s Rewind power lets players revisit decisions, reshape conversations, and manipulate environments to solve complex, time-based puzzles. Meanwhile, Chloe brings her signature Backtalk ability, allowing her to push conversations in her favor and access situations Max cannot.
This dual-character approach expands both narrative depth and gameplay variety, offering different ways to uncover clues and influence outcomes.
A character-driven finale
Life is Strange: Reunion continues the series’ focus on grounded, emotional storytelling, with choices that carry meaningful consequences. The game builds toward a dramatic climax that aims to close out Max and Chloe’s journey.
As the final chapter in their story, Reunion positions itself as both a continuation and a conclusion–tying together years of narrative threads while delivering a new mystery shaped by time, loss, and choice.
Gaming
Nintendo will make it cheaper to buy digital games than physical
Physical releases will have the same price.
The days of lining up for a newly released game are well and truly over. Though some games still experience shortages in brick-and-mortar stores, such as the widely successful Pokémon Pokopia, gamers can get their titles digitally. Now, Nintendo is making digital releases more enticing by offering a tempting discount on the eShop.
Starting in May, Nintendo will start charging different prices for the physical and digital releases of first-party games. While physical releases will still have the same prices going forward, digital releases via the eShop will enjoy a discount.
The discount, of course, will likely depend on the title itself. Nintendo has already given the upcoming Yoshi and the Mysterious Book as the first example. The new platformer will cost US$ 70 from retailers. However, it will cost only US$ 60 on the digital eShop.
The company says that the new pricing scheme “simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format.” With the prices of chips skyrocketing, it’s no surprise that the physical release is more expensive than the digital one.
To be more technical about it, Nintendo has started skipping a physical game card for a while now. The physical release of Pokémon Pokopia, for example, has only a game-key card or a code to download the game. In this format, physical releases are just pretty cases you can display on your shelf.
Also, digital releases do carry the added risk of getting delisted on the whims of the developers, the publishers, or Nintendo itself. It is, however, still a cheaper option, especially in a world where getting any discount is a welcome thought.
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