Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi seems to have an affinity for guiding players with yellow paint, as he expressed in a recent interview that this style of environmental markings is necessary.

Speaking to GamesRadar, Hamaguchi explained that there is "definitely a need" for environmental guidance in video games. Whether that be yellow paint or not isn't really the point for him; sometimes, you just need a little assistance to figure out where to go or what to do next.

"I get there is a debate about that, whether that fits with that world or not, whether some people want it, some people don't," Hamaguchi said via a translator. "I think as a game, there is definitely a need for that kind of thing in a lot of ways. I think obviously different developers experiment, try different things about what works best, what fits best, the right way of doing that in their game."

Releasing a video game in the middle of new Battlefield and Call of Duty titles probably brings back memories of Titanfall 2. But Arc Raiders is threading that needle this week when it arrives tomorrow, October 30. Battlefield 6 came out earlier this month--including the free-to-play Battlefield RedSec dropping this week, too--while Black Ops 7 is just weeks away on November 14. But leadership behind Arc Raiders seems undeterred.

Speaking with The Game Business, Embark Studios co-founder Patrick Soderlund was questioned about launching Arc Raiders between two of the biggest shooters of the year. "I know. The insanity," Soderlund said in jest. "People may look at that and say, 'What the hell are they doing?' We have spent a lot of time looking at this from multiple angles, and you know, for right or wrong, we believe that the game can launch there. This is the start of a long journey. It needs to start somewhere."

Arc Raiders has already seen some success in the wake of Battlefield 6. Earlier this month, the extraction shooter saw huge player numbers on Steam for the game's "server slam" play test. Embark Studios has also looked at the early reception to Arc Raiders versus Marathon, an extraction shooter in development at Bungie.

Hideo Kojima has responded to reports that The Matrix’s creators, Lilly and Lana Wachowski, once pitched a game idea to Konami while he worked there. On his X account, Kojima posted that he was unaware that the conversation had taken place, and he was surprised to read stories suggesting that they wanted him to work on a Matrix video game adaptation.

"I was surprised to see on social media that the Wachowski sisters had 'offered me a Matrix game project' back in 1999," Kojima wrote. "In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place. At the time, we were mutual fans and exchanged emails. The Matrix hadn’t been released in Japan yet, but I had already seen it in theaters in the US and at a preview screening. When the Wachowskis came to Japan for promotion, I believe I met them three times."

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Kojima explained that there was no mention of an offer to develop a Matrix video game, and back then, he was busy working on Metal Gear Solid 2. "If someone had told me, maybe there could've been a way to make it work," Kojima added. In the original interview on Time Extension, Bergstresser recalled a meeting with the Wachowskis and former CEO of Konami Digital Entertainment, Kazumi Kitaue, but Kojima says he wasn't present for it, and he arrived back at Konami headquarters after the discussion had wrapped up.

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise is back. Ninja Gaiden 4, launched October 21, has ushered in a new era of dynamic combat, stylish gameplay, and unforgettable Ninja storytelling.

Available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, this latest installment is shaping up to be the must-play action title of the year.

At the heart of Ninja Gaiden 4 is a thrilling fusion of Team Ninja’s classic combat philosophy with PlatinumGames’ signature, high-intensity gameplay. The result? A game that feels both familiar to longtime fans and refreshingly bold for newcomers.

The legendary ninja action-adventure series is back with Ninja Gaiden 4, and it’s available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Combining dynamic combat, fluid movement and intense encounters, the game is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling and action-packed releases of the year. Every moment challenges players to master their skills -- like lightning-fast combos or wall-running through neon-lit Tokyo streets — and adapt to ever-changing combat scenarios.

At the heart of Ninja Gaiden 4 is a combat system that rewards precision, timing and creativity. Players can chain together fast, satisfying combos, executing parries and counterattacks that feel deadly and rewarding. Each encounter is an opportunity to test reflexes, whether slicing through hordes of enemies or taking on towering bosses that demand perfect execution.

After years of waiting, Ninja Gaiden has finally returned. Ninja Gaiden 4 brings one of gaming’s most iconic action franchises back into the spotlight, combining the precision and challenge of the originals with some clever modern twists. And you’ll be able to jump in right now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, whether you’re on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or cloud.

Tokyo is on the edge of collapse. A deadly miasma blankets the city after the resurrection of an ancient enemy, and its fate now rests in the hands of Yakumo, a young ninja prodigy stepping out of the shadows. Alongside the legendary Ryu Hayabusa, players get to explore two intertwined stories that honour the franchise’s past while offering a fresh perspective on its dark, dangerous world.

This isn’t just another sequel. It’s a full-on revival.