Gaming

State of Play 2024: Death Stranding 2, Judas, Rise of the Ronin

And a lot more!

Published

February 1, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

Right as January ends, Sony has hosted its first State of Play for the year. As always, the PlayStation has a lot teases for its upcoming games. If you missed the showcase, here’s a quick rundown of the biggest trailers from the event.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Though the new title was the last one announced during the event, it took center stage, taking up 10 minutes of the approximately 45-minute event. The long trailer gave the most comprehensive look at the upcoming sequel.

Humanity is still in danger. Sam (Norman Reedus) is back to undertake a new expedition beyond the United Cities of America. With him are new companions, starring Léa Seydoux, Elle Fanning, and Troy Baker.

There’s not much else to say about the game. As always, Death Stranding 2 is… unusual, to say the least. The trailer features another baby, a talking doll, new enemies, and the wackiest battle scene featuring a Joker-like enemy with an electric guitar as a weapon.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to launch in 2025.

Silent Hill: The Short Message

Surprise, surprise. As soon as State of Play ended, Konami released a new Silent Hill game absolutely free to play. The short-form title, Silent Hill: The Short Message features a new protagonist navigating through a terrifying building. A beacon in the light in the darkness, she has a phone which constantly buzzes her with text messages.

Again, it’s free and available now. Besides the new title, Konami also teased new footage for the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake.

Until Dawn Remake

Horror seems like the main focus of this January’s State of Play. Sony announced that it is developing a remake of the popular horror title Until Dawn. Featuring branching choices and multiple endings, players are faced with tough decisions on who gets to live or die.

A bright spot in 2015, the original title had stellar performances from Rami Malek and Hayden Panettiere. It will be rebuilt for the PlayStation 5 and PC later this year.

Metro Awakening

Capping off the event’s horror section, Metro Awakening brings players back to post-apocalyptic Moscow. Featuring a new story set before the events of Metro 2033, Awakening will set players into the shoes of Serdar, a doctor in search of his missing wife.

As usual, the title will have human and otherworldly enemies. Adding to the horror, the game will be available through PS VR2. It’s coming later this year.

Judas

It’s been a while since the Bioshock series. Though Irrational Games has since been rebranded to Ghost Story Games, the studio has not forgotten its roots. In Judas, players are once again trapped in an experimental city. This time, it’s the Mayflower, a seafaring city where social boundaries are frayed by constant snooping on one another.

Plus, rather than focus on plain shoot-em-ups, Judas will feature more character work. Through their actions, players can influence whom they get close to. It also has a similar power system like the Bioshock series.

Judas is scheduled to launch in 2025.

Rise of the Ronin

Sekiro, Nioh, Ghost of Tsushima. These three games brought medieval Japan to life on modern systems. Now, the creators of Nioh, Team Ninja is back with Rise of the Ronin. The game is set in 19^th-century Japan, a time when the historically isolated country started opening its borders to Western trade.

As such, besides just the normal fare of Japanese tools, players will also have access to Western-influenced tools such as a flamethrower-esque Fire Pipe. Traversal is likewise augmented with a grappling rope and the Avicula, an air glider.

Rise of the Ronin launches on March 22.

Dave the Diver x Godzilla

Dave the Diver was one of the standout titles of 2023. The fishing-slash-restaurant simulator is back with a new partnership to add more content to the game. Coming in May, the game will host Japan’s favorite kaiju, Godzilla. The kaiju will join the forces from Dredge as welcome additions to the small title.

And one other thing…

Before the State of Play ended, Hideo Kojima appeared in the flesh to deliver exciting news from Kojima Productions. To celebrate the developer’s 40^th anniversary of his game production work, Kojima is returning to the action-espionage genre.

Sounds familiar? For the first time since Metal Gear Solid V, Kojima is revisiting the genre that earned him so much popularity. Naturally, Kojima can’t use the Metal Gear Solid franchise itself. As such, the upcoming game, currently named PHYSINT, will be an original IP.

Kojima also teases that the title will be a massive bridge between film and video games. He also says that it is the “culmination of my work.”

Related Topics:Death Stranding 2 Judas Rise of the Ronin Silent Hill

Gaming

Tides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026

First hands-on

Published

August 6, 2026

Leez

Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.

Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.

The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.

Demo offers more exploration and combat

The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.

“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.

“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”

Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.

Arthurian-inspired adventure

Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.

Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.

Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Gaming

Street Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster

Eskrima fighter joins battle

Published

August 6, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Street Fighter 6 has officially welcomed Yasmine, making history as the first Filipino martial artist to join the franchise’s playable roster. The new character is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Year 4 content.

Yasmine practices Eskrima, having learned the Filipino martial art alongside her older brother under their grandfather’s guidance. She wields Karambit knives in battle and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother.

Players can access Yasmine by purchasing the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Her default outfit features traditional Eskrima-inspired combat attire, while a school uniform serves as her second costume. In combat, she specializes in fast, aggressive attacks that build toward an enhanced Bayani Mode.

Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 fighters, followed by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also arrives alongside battle balance adjustments affecting the entire roster.

Onimusha crossover arrives this week

Capcom also announced a limited-time collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Onimusha. Running from August 7 to August 31, 2026, the event introduces Oni EX character colors, themed Battle Hub decorations, avatar items, and additional rewards for players who log in during the event.

The update also adds new Avatar Arcade courses, additional ending scenes, a Frame Meter option for Avatar Random Match, and refreshed Master ACT rewards.

Philippine launch event set for August 9

Capcom will celebrate Yasmine’s debut with an official Philippine community launch event on Sunday, August 9, at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a double-elimination tournament, gameplay showcases, giveaways, and community activities.

Attendees can also receive limited-edition Yasmine merchandise, including event T-shirts, lanyards, and collectible keychains while supplies last. Special guests and cosplayers are also scheduled to appear. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.

Gaming

Gangstar Mirage City launches on August 20 with SEA localization

Join a faction now for a chance to win rewards

Published

August 5, 2026

GadgetMatch

Gangstar Mirage City is set for a full regional launch on August 20, with localization for the Southeast Asia region.

Published by Level Infinite, the free-to-play multiplayer, urban, open-world action game is available for download on iOS and Android.

The full regional release features an expanded open world, a new PvP Arena mode, and local languages.

In Gangstar Mirage City, players can team up for up to 4-man co-op heists, drive powerful vehicles, customize their arsenal, build an empire, and fight for control of Rooklyn City.

Players can register on gangstarmiragecity.com for in-game rewards.

In Southeast Asia, players can also register as a member of their respective local faction and get an exclusive in-game Avatar to represent their loyalty:

Philippines: Manila Brigade
Indonesia: War Kanda
Malaysia: Taiko Tedung
Thailand: SIAM APEX

Factions will be ranked based on how many players join and support them. The winning faction will enable all members to get 300 Diamonds, sent directly to their accounts.

Meanwhile, all players, including those who already began their journey in Rooklyn City with the soft launch last July, are invited to join the Global Vault Heist.

Reaching the final Registration Milestone will unlock the Full Tilt Vehicle Pack. These are the rewards up for grabs per milestone: