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Yakuza: Like A Dragon Studio Announces RGG Summit And Direct For Next Month
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Yakuza: Like A Dragon Studio Announces RGG Summit And Direct For Next Month

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the team behind the Yakuza/Like A Dragon franchise, has announced it will hold an RGG Summit next month, immediately followed by an RGG Direct. The summit will bring “the latest info directly from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio,” on Wednesday, September 24, at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET, and the RGG Direct following it will give “a closer look at some of the studio’s latest announcements.” 

As for what to expect at the Summit and Direct, RGG doesn’t tease anything, though it has various projects in the works like Stranger Than Heaven, a new Virtua Fighter, and almost assuredly, a new Like A Dragon project. The studio also recently released Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, which features new cutscenes and more, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, and fans are hoping the team might bring it to other platforms. 

If you’re looking to set your expectations, last year’s summit included the reveal of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Who knows what we might see at this year’s event, but it’s less than a month away, so we don’t have to wait too long. 

In the meantime, read Game Informer’s Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii review, and then read our Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth review after that. 

What do you hope to see at this year’s RGG Summit and Direct? Let us know in the comments below!



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Acclaim returns, announces "Play Acclaim" Showcase on September 10th
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Acclaim returns, announces “Play Acclaim” Showcase on September 10th

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Yesterday, publisher Acclaim came back from the dead and announced that their first “Play Acclaim” Showcase will take place on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT.

Acclaim is back. Not as a reboot, but a rebirth for the iconic publisher that dominated players’ living rooms for more than two decades. Acclaim today announced the first “Play Acclaim” showcase and released a new teaser video.  The Showcase will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT. Coming hot on the heels of last week’s social media reveal, it hints at what’s next for the brand, which saw its long-awaited return on March 4th, 2025.  This tantalizing tease offers a fleeting glimpse of Acclaim’s upcoming lineup of titles while celebrating the brand’s unforgettable legacy. Blink and you might miss it. Hidden in the static, behind the glow of CRT screens, are the titles that will lay the foundation for this exciting new chapter for Acclaim. 

This isn’t nostalgia for its own sake. It’s something else: a kind of retrofuturenostalgia, paying homage to and embracing the brand’s unmistakable DNA and history while charting a bold new course into the future. 

“We’re not here to chase ghosts,” said Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim. “We’re here to take the energy and chaos that made Acclaim unforgettable and channel it into something new. The old screens are cracking, and what’s coming through is something exciting and different.” “You can’t rewrite the past,” Josef added. “But you can build upon it. This is about owning our story and moving it into a future that feels bold, energetic, and completely fresh.”

For more on Acclaim, stay tuned to GamingTrend.


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Samsung announces the Tab S10 Lite, a $349 tablet with an S Pen

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This week, Samsung introduced a new addition to its tablet lineup with the Tab S10 Lite. It will be available on September 4 and will cost $349. The Lite will be the least expensive of Samsung’s current tablet generation; the S10 FE has a starting cost of $500 while costs go as high as $980 for the S10 Ultra.

The Tab S10 Lite is 10.9 inches, and it comes in gray, silver or a coral red. Its screen has a 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. Models can have 6GB memory with 128GB of storage or 8GB and 256GB of memory and storage, respectively. The tablet comes with a 8MP camera in the rear and a 5MP one in front. It will be sold with the S Pen, which we enjoyed in our review of the Tab S9 Ultra. And of course, AI will be front and center in the tablet experience, with a dedicated Galaxy AI button and software features like Circle to Search and Handwriting Assist.

The Tab S9 remains our favorite Android tablet, so we’ll have to see how well the S10 Lite stacks up against the A16 iPad, which is our current budget pick for tablets.



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Bambu Lab Vortek H2C
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Hot on the heels of the H2S, Bambu Lab announces the seven-color, wireless nozzle-swapping Vortek H2C

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Bambu Lab dropped a bombshell announcement just one hour after the release of its newest 3D printer, the H2S. The company revealed the H2C, a tool changer-like system that it says will hit the shelves before Christmas.

The H2C promises to tackle the problem that plagues every Bambu Lab 3D printer with an AMS: printer poop. This “poop” is the waste purged from the nozzle as it is cleaned between color changes. Most color systems for 3D printers have multiple spools connected to one tool head, with one shared nozzle. Because it’s impossible to remove all the melted plastic from a hot nozzle, a certain amount is pushed through the nozzle as waste.

Prusa Research’s MMU system minimizes waste by yanking back the majority of the old color. The other option is a tool changer, like Prusa Research’s XL or the Snapmaker U1. Tool changers solve the problem by having multiple tool heads, with one for every color.


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Snapmaker U1 solves the poop problem with a multiple tool heads. (Image credit: SnapMaker)

Bambu Lab proposes a new system, similar to a tool changer, that swaps only the nozzle. This system builds on the easily swappable nozzle design introduced with the A1 and carried over to the H2D and H2S. These machines use nozzles that are attached magnetically, and already uses thermal induction to heat up. All that was left was figuring out how to remove the wires needed for the thermistor, which regulates the temperature.

This is where Bambu Lab’s research gets truly innovative: Engineers have added a chip to the nozzle to transmit all the data the printer needs wirelessly. This allows the 3D printer to change its own nozzle robotically.

Bambu Lab illustrates the wireless connection of its new H2C nozzle. (Image credit: Bambu Lab)

This approach allows the printer to swap the critical part of the hotend (the nozzle) without needing to flush out every bit of plastic, like a painter using a separate brush for every color of paint. Letting the nozzles stay “dirty” eliminates the need for purge waste, much like the H2D can do with two colors and it’s dual nozzle system. It would also allow Bambu to continue to use its AMS box to hold multiple spools safe and dry.

Dr. Ye Tao, Bambu Lab’s CEO, writing as the Spaghetti Monster, said in a blog post that the decision to make this announcement was difficult, as it could cut into sales of the H2D and H2S. He wanted customers to know that a new machine is on the horizon so they do not regret their purchasing choice. He also said the H2D and H2S could be upgraded to an H2C with “some skill, patience, a willingness to carefully follow instructions, and a few hours of your time.”

The price of the H2C wasn’t revealed, but it’s likely to be significantly more than the H2D, as it requires more moving parts, a new hotend assembly, and a bank of wireless nozzles.

Tom’s Hardware is already on the list to review the H2C, so stay tuned, and we will let you know if wireless tool changers are the next great invention or a flash in the pan.

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Ubisoft announces two updates for Division games
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Ubisoft announces two updates for Division games

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If you somehow haven’t gotten enough Division content this year, Ubisoft wants to make sure you have plenty to look forward to. First, The Division 2: Survivors will bring it’s take to the extraction genre. Second, a beta test is coming in September. Check out more details below!

The Division 2: Survivors

The Division 2: Survivors will bring an updated take on the survival extraction experience to The Division 2!

Development of The Division 2: Survivors is currently in the early stages, under the leadership of Magnus Jansén as Creative Director – a veteran of the Division from the early days of the original game.

“The Division 2: Survivors is as much your baby as it is ours, and we strive for transparency during its development. Clear communication and community involvement are a focus as we build the new experience, and we will be closely involving you as we move forward on the development journey,” said Julian Gerighty, Executive Producer. 

The Division Resurgence

We also shared details on the upcoming the Division Resurgence: a free-to-play mobile RPG shooter MMO, offering the same gameplay experience as the Division games adapted to mobile gaming. 

The Division Resurgence takes players back to the streets of Manhattan, set several months after the conclusion of the Division 1. With a familiar map updated to reflect the passage of time, the Division Resurgence will bridge the narrative gap between the Division 1 and 2, adding to the existing lore with additional story beats over time. 

Community is key, and so we will be firing up our testing phases in September. A closed test on both iOS and Android will allow us to gather your feedback and insights, with further test sessions to follow. Head to the Division Resurgence webpage for more info on how to join in.

Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more The Division 2 and The Division Resurgence news and info!


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Ricoh GR IV
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Ricoh Announces Updated Version of My Favorite Travel Camera

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With pocket camera popularity on the rise, Ricoh has announced the GR IV, an updated version of its excellent, diminutive (and quite old) GR III. It’s a fixed-lens camera that can easily fit in a pocket, but inside is a big APS-C image sensor — far larger than what you can get in a phone. Larger image sensors typically mean better image quality compared to smaller sensors.

I really liked the GR III and picked it as the best point-and-shoot camera for travel. The images it captured were better, especially in low light, than most of the other small cameras I tested. However, it felt quite dated. The new GR IV, on paper at least, seems to improve on many of the GR III’s more aged aspects but keeps the vast majority of the camera the same. That’s generally a good thing.

Big sensor, little camera 

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  • 25.7-megapixel images (6,192×4,128)
  • 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm in 35mm equivalent)
  • 1080p/60 video
  • 5-axis image stabilization
  • Faster startup compared to previous GR cameras (claimed to be 0.6 seconds)
  • Built-in ND filter (2 stops)
  • 53GB internal storage (also microSD)
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3

The two benefits of the GR III and its predecessors carry over to the GR IV: It’s an extremely small camera with a big image sensor. The body is 4.3 by 2.4 by 1.3 inches, which is roughly the same width as a smartphone, thicker but shorter. It should fit easily in most pockets. The IV is very slightly smaller than the GR III. 

Again, inside is a new APS-C-sized image sensor, though it’s the same size used in the GR III and basically the same resolution. Ricoh says it has “higher sensitivity and reduced noise” compared to the sensor in the GR III. It would have been great to see a higher-resolution sensor, allowing for more detail when cropping in on an image, considering the GR IV has a fixed, wide-angle lens. 

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That lens is an all-new design, with an 18.3mm focal length (equivalent to 28mm). That matches the GR III, as does its f2.8 aperture. This is on the narrow end of what’s typically considered a wide-angle lens, but it’s similar to the field of view of the main cameras on most smartphones. Ricoh says the lens’s glass elements allow for “edge-to-edge sharpness.”

The GR IV has 5-axis shake reduction, up from 3-axis on the GR III, to help reduce blurriness during longer shutter speeds. Ricoh says this offers up to six stops of stabilization. This, along with the higher sensitivity of the image sensor, could mean the GR IV does really well in low light.

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Along with the launch of the GR IV, Ricoh has announced several accessories, most notably a compact flash that connects via the hot shoe on top of the camera. After years of cameras trying to reduce the need for flashes, the resurgence of retro digital cameras and their aesthetic is bringing them back. Additionally, there will be some cosmetic alternatives, including a metal hot shoe cover, plus a wrist strap (pictured in the top image) and a lens adapter to fit the GW-4 wide conversion lens that’s currently available for the GR III.

Should you wait for the GR IV?

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On paper, the updates to the GR IV seem fairly mild. Same overall design, same resolution, same focal length. However, there’s definitely an “if ain’t broke, don’t fix it” aspect to all of that. The GR III worked great, creating high-quality images in a pocket-size camera. It’s often said the best camera is the one you have with you, and it was very easy to have the GR III with you.

The new lens, image sensor and stabilization could be solid upgrades. I won’t know until I test the GR IV (likely next month when it launches). I’m a little disappointed it’s not higher resolution. That’s not a huge deal, but I’ve been using a fixed-lens camera for several months now as my main camera, and being able to crop in on the 40MP images has come in handy. Then again, if I were in a situation where I wanted to capture something in the distance, I’d usually just use the telephoto on my Pixel 9 Pro. 

If you’re interested in a GR camera, I’d recommend waiting a few weeks if you can. Either the GR IV will be a worthy upgrade and worth getting, or it will just be a minor improvement and the older, and likely cheaper, GR III will be the better option. The Ricoh GR IV will be available in mid-September for $1,500.

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Marvel Crisis Protocol Announces Web Slinging Heroes!
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Marvel Crisis Protocol Announces Web Slinging Heroes!

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Atomic Mass Games hits us with another big announcement, this time pulling a ton of characters from the Spiderverse! And if you’re into more of the street level defenders, a pack featuring Echo, Tigra, and the ninja Ronin are also available. You can preorder all 4 packs on Asmodee starting today. Here’s the details of each pack:

Painting Echo’s face paint is definitely going to be a challenge!

Superpowers aren’t the only toolset heroes can use. Indeed, heroes like Echo and Ronin use their superb agility and martial skills to defeat even the most formidable of foes. However, when a challenge at hand surpasses their martial mastery, it always helps to have a mystical-powered friend like Tigra around to assist. This character pack adds three new characters to Marvel: Crisis Protocol. Echo excels at hit-and-run tactics, being able to launch surprise attacks and slip away. Ronin’s
powerful martial skills makes him a great up-close and personal fighter. Tigra uses her mystical feline reflexes and strength to take down her foes. This pack is great for players looking to add characters that close the distance and bring the fight to enemies.

  • ADD AGILITY AND MYSTICAL POWER TO YOUR TEAM: This pack introduces Echo, Ronin, and Tigra—heroes who combine martial mastery, hit-and-run tactics, and mystical feline strength.
  • VERSATILE CLOSE-COMBAT FIGHTERS: Echo excels in surprise attacks and mobility, Ronin dominates with powerful martial arts skills, and Tigra brings ferocious strength and reflexes to overpower enemies.
  • EXPAND YOUR MARVEL: CRISIS PROTOCOL ROSTER: Perfect for players who want to add dynamic, close-range combatants that excel at controlling the battlefield.
  • INCLUDES HIGHLY DETAILED MINIATURES AND CARDS: Comes with three detailed character miniatures, unit cards, and tactical cards for seamless gameplay integration.
  • ENHANCE YOUR STRATEGIC OPTIONS: These characters provide new tactical playstyles focused on mobility, melee combat, and mystical abilities, adding depth to your battles.

Spider-Man 2099 is a big must buy for us 90s kids.

Aaron Davis never shook his criminal past and donned a mask to become The Prowler. While his allegiances are unclear, his combat prowess in close quarters is certain. Miguel O’Hara, the time-traveling Spider-Man 2099, leverages superior tech and abilities to dominate anyone that crosses his path. With years of crime fighting in his webs, Miles Morales swings through New York as Ultimate Spider-Man, becoming a powerful leader in the Web Warriors.

  • JOIN THE WEB WARRIORS: Command the dynamic trio of The Prowler, Spider-Man 2099, and Ultimate Spider-Man (Miles Morales) in exciting Marvel: Crisis Protocol battles.
  • CLOSE-QUARTERS COMBAT & HIGH-TECH ABILITIES: The Prowler excels in stealthy melee combat, Spider-Man 2099 uses advanced technology, and Ultimate Spider-Man leads with agility and leadership skills.
  • 3 HIGHLY DETAILED MINIATURES: This pack includes three intricately sculpted miniatures, perfect for both gameplay and collectors looking to expand their Marvel miniatures collection.
  • EXPAND YOUR WEB WARRIORS AFFILIATION: Enhance your team with unique powers and synergy, adding new tactical depth and gameplay options to your Marvel: Crisis Protocol roster.
  • IDEAL FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS: Perfect for players building Web Warriors teams, offering a fresh set of heroes to lead your battles against evil forces.

Spider-Ham is definitely the greatest model and character to exist in the game, hands down.

his Character Pack adds 3 new Spider-Verse Affiliation characters to Marvel: Crisis Protocol. Silk uses her Spider-powers and heightened agility to strike fast and escape quickly. She is an excellent hit-and-run fighter. Spider-Ham uses his cartoon-like powers to take down foes, bringing hilarity and justice to the battlefield.Stalking the criminal underworld of 1930s New York, Spider-Man Noir packs a pistol that he uses for ranged attacks but has the durability of a street brawler.
This pack is a must-have for Spider-Verse fans and players building out a Spider-Verse roster.

  • EXPAND YOUR SPIDER-VERSE TEAM: Add Silk, Spider-Ham, and Spider-Man Noir to your Marvel: Crisis Protocol roster with this exciting new character pack.
  • DIVERSE FIGHTING STYLES: Silk excels at hit-and-run tactics with her agility, Spider-Ham brings cartoonish powers and humor, and Spider-Man Noir combines ranged pistol attacks with brawler durability.
  • HIGHLY DETAILED MINIATURES: Includes 3 intricately sculpted miniatures, perfect for painting and tabletop gameplay.
  • ENHANCED TACTICAL OPTIONS: Featuring unit and tactical cards that provide unique abilities, offering new strategies for Spider-Verse enthusiasts.
  • IDEAL FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS: A must-have pack for players who want to build or expand their Spider-Verse affiliation teams in Marvel: Crisis Protocol.

A classic affiliation pack.

Spider-Man and his trusty allies have teamed up to face down countless threats from super-powered foes to earth-shattering catastrophes. As the Web Warriors, the Amazing Spider-Man is joined by Black Cat, Spider-Woman, and Agent Venom. While their power sets are diverse, the synergy between their abilities makes these heroes a squad that’s ready to face any challenge that gets caught in their web. This affiliation pack is perfect for players who want to expand their Web Warriors
Affiliation roster or to jumpstart building a Web Warriors Affiliation roster. It collects 2 previously released SKUs: CP100 – Agent Venom & Spider-Woman and CP37 – Amazing Spider-Man & Black Cat into a single new product. Cards in this pack are updated to the current Marvel: Crisis Protocol visual style and are multilingual (EFGS).

  • TEAM UP WITH THE WEB WARRIORS: Join Spider-Man, Black Cat, Spider-Woman, and Agent Venom in an exciting new affiliation pack for Marvel: Crisis Protocol.
  • DIVERSE ABILITIES, POWERFUL SYNERGY: Each hero brings unique powers, and their combined synergy makes this squad ready to take on any super-powered threat or catastrophic event.
  • ALL-IN-ONE AFFILIATION PACK: Combines two previously released sets (CP100 and CP37) into one convenient product for easy roster expansion or fresh team building.
  • UPDATED TO CURRENT VISUAL STYLE: Features newly designed cards in the latest Marvel: Crisis Protocol visual format, ensuring consistency with your collection.
  • MULTILINGUAL CARDS: Includes cards in English, French, German, and Spanish, making this pack accessible to players worldwide.

As always, stick with Gaming Trend on all things Marvel Crisis Protocol, and look to find some tutorials in the future on these models and more!


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Team behind BAFTA-award winning Endling - Extinction is Forever announces next game
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Team behind BAFTA-award winning Endling – Extinction is Forever announces next game

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Developer Herobeat has announced its next game, Rewilders: The Lost Spring, which has been inspired by the works of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli films.

The developer is known for its debut game Endling – Extinction is Forever, which was released back in 2022 and went on to score itself not only a BAFTA win, but a nomination at the Game Awards as well. Rewilders: The Lost Spring is a follow up to Endling – Extinction is Forever, though not a sequel. That said, the developer has promised “echoes” of its predecessor’s storytelling, as well as its aesthetics and score.

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Rewilders is described as an open-world action roguelite, which will come with creature collection and metroidvania-like progression. Players will take on the role of Abi, who returns to “the poisoned surface of the world” to both rescue her family and restore the wild. “Discover corrupted biomes and face off against twisted creatures born from a failed society,” reads the official blurb.

You can check out a trailer for Rewilders: The Lost Spring below.

Rewilders: The Lost Spring – Reveal Trailer. Watch on YouTube

Here is what you can expect on Rewilders: The Lost Spring’s release:

  • Creature collecting: — collect Hântu, native creatures with active abilities, status effects, and passive bonuses.
  • Fast-paced third-person combat: combining melee, ranged, and Hântu skills.
  • Roguelite elements: with randomised rewards, enemies, and starting points plus a forgiving death and respawn systems.
  • Interconnected world with metroidvania-style progression: using gliders, wall runs, grapples and more.
  • Base-building system: grow plants and fruits to level up your Hântu and unlock permanent buffs.
  • Narrative progression: choose between Memory or Hatred to shape your build and gameplay path.

Rewilders: The Lost Spring is in development for PC and consoles. It currently does not have a release date, but its website is now live.

This is a news-in-brief story. This is part of our vision to bring you all the big news as part of a daily live report.



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Google announces first nuclear site to power its data centers

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Big Tech’s foray into nuclear power continues as Google announced the site of its first nuclear reactor today, as part of its 2024 deal with startup Kairos Power. Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will be home to the Hermes 2 plant, which will supply Google with 50 megawatts of power under a long-term purchase agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

The Oak Ridge plant is the first in a 500-megawatt deal that comprises multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide power for Google’s data centers in Montgomery County, Tennessee, and Jackson County, Alabama. The Hermes 2 is scheduled to begin operations in 2030.

In a statement, TVA CEO Don Moul said, “Nuclear is the bedrock of the future of energy security. Google stepping in and helping shoulder the burden of the cost and risk for first-of-a-kind nuclear projects not only helps Google get to those solutions, but it keeps us from having to burden our customers with development of that technology.”

Google’s deal with Kairos Power is expected to reach its full 500 MW potential by 2035 and was the first-ever corporate deal to buy nuclear power from SMRs. The financial specifics of the deal have not been released.



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