Awesome Radical Gaming

Gaming news that is both awesome AND radical.

  • Phantom Blade Zero has exploded out of the gate with one of the strongest launches of the year. In only 72 hours, the action RPG sold 4 million copies worldwide, giving developer S-Game an enormous early win and instantly placing the title among 2026’s biggest commercial success stories. The game’s debut has been powered by…

    Phantom Blade Zero Dominates Opening Weekend Sales
  • Toshiro Nagoshi, the veteran game creator best known for helping shape one of Japan’s most recognizable action series, has seen his independent studio come to an abrupt end before it could release its first project. The closure marks a surprising development for fans who had been watching the company with curiosity ever since Nagoshi left…

    Nagoshi Studio Closes Before Debut Release
  • Google has introduced a fun Easter egg inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and it delivers a nostalgic surprise for anyone who tries it. By searching for “Zelda,” users can trigger a playful effect that transforms the modern search page into a retro version of Google, echoing the look and feel of…

    Google’s Zelda Easter Egg Rewinds Search History
  • Pokemon Unite is officially heading toward the end of its run, with service scheduled to close on March 23, 2027. The multiplayer online battle arena spin-off, which brought Pokemon into team-based competitive matches on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, will remain playable until that date. However, major changes to the game’s monetization have already begun,…

    Pokemon Unite Shuts Down in 2027
  • Capcom has shared updated sales figures for two of its recent releases, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpassing 1.7 million units sold and Pragmata moving past 2.7 million units worldwide. The new totals show continued momentum for both games and highlight Capcom’s ability to generate strong interest across both established franchises and newer science-fiction…

    Capcom Sales Rise for Onimusha and Pragmata
  • With launch nearly here, Blizzard has rolled out another major balance update for World of Warcraft: Forever, focusing on racial abilities after extensive beta feedback. The latest pass appears aimed at sharpening the identity of each race while also reducing the chance that one or two options become mandatory picks for competitive players. It is…

    WoW Forever Racial Abilities Get Final Rebalance
  • Nintendo has shared another fresh look at the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, giving fans a new glimpse at its updated vision of Hyrule ahead of launch. The latest trailer puts the spotlight on the adventure’s grand scale, its refreshed environments, and the looming threat posed by Ganondorf. For longtime…

    Ocarina Of Time Remake Nears Release
  • Square Enix has offered another look at the next chapter in its Final Fantasy VII remake project, and the latest gameplay clip highlights one of the most eye-catching reveals yet: Cloud riding a flying pink Chocobo across the Midgar region. The short preview shows off a more open sense of movement than fans may expect…

  • Auroch Digital has confirmed that it is reducing its workforce by around 25% as part of a wider restructuring effort, delivering another difficult blow in a games industry that has seen wave after wave of job cuts. The announcement came shortly after the release of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 and just ahead of the planned…

    Auroch Digital Confirms Major Studio Layoffs
  • Cygnus Cross has announced a last-minute delay for Emberville’s Early Access debut, moving the launch to January 7, 2027. The decision came just one day before the game was originally scheduled to arrive, making it a frustrating update for players who had been preparing to jump in right away. Even so, the studio says the…

    Emberville Early Access Pushed to January 2027
  • Dotemu and Tribute Games have finally pulled back the curtain on the mysterious new mode coming with The Siege of Castle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. After earlier news confirmed that the expansion would launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on November 10, 2026, fans already knew two major additions were on…

    Marvel Cosmic Invasion Reveals Siege Gauge Mode
  • Fortnite’s latest Halloween crossover has ignited a heated debate, with many fans of the horror film Obsession divided over the addition of Nikki Freeman as a playable skin. The collaboration arrived as part of Fortnitemares, the game’s annual spooky-season event, and was meant to celebrate the movie’s unsettling tone and supernatural themes. Instead, it has…

    Fortnite’s Nikki Freeman Skin Sparks Fan Backlash