Meta has shut down three of Oculus Studios' internal developers, new reporting has revealed. Twisted Pixel Games, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio have all been impacted.

Outlets suchs as The New York Times indicated that cuts were coming to Meta's Reality Labs business, which encompasses first-party VR game development. On Tuesday, developers from the three aforementioned studios posted on X and other social media websites, indicating that they had lost their jobs.

UploadVR confirmed that the entirety of Twisted Pixel Games, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studios were impacted as part of this round of Meta layoffs. In a statement to Polygon, Meta's Tracy Clayton says these cuts were made so the company could focus on Wearables like its Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.

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So much time has passed between Fallout games that modern players may believe the lighthearted comedic tone of Fallout 4, Fallout '76, and Prime Video's Fallout series were the way the franchise has always been portrayed. But Chris Avellone--one of the designers of Fallout 2 and a writer for Fallout: New Vegas--believes that Bethesda has lost sight of the way that the games were originally intended to be received.

When asked on X whether Bethesda hates the franchise, Avellone responded, "They just don't fully understand its roots and arguably, don't care--they own the franchise, and they just want to do their spin on Fallout and make that the norm. This usually translates into a colorful, shallow theme park (with some interesting DLC exceptions, like Far Harbor, Point Lookout--and I was one of the ones who liked The Pitt)--still, theme parks are fun for some folks, so if people enjoy it, that's fine with me."

This usually translates into a colorful, shallow theme park (with some interesting DLC exceptions, like Far Harbor, Point Lookout - and I was one of the ones who liked The Pitt) – still, theme parks are fun for some folks, so if people enjoy it, that’s fine with me.

— Chris Avellone (@ChrisAvellone) January 9, 2026

Avellone went on to explain that he doesn't hate Bethesda, and he praised the publisher's open-world games before calling out its weaknesses regarding its linear stories and "their inability to understand how to use the Speech skill. But every developer has their pros and cons."

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Bluey: The Videogame - Gnome Plush Bundle

$27 (was $50) | Amazon Exclusive

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Bluey fans can save big on an adorable Amazon-exclusive edition of the official video game based on the animated series. Bluey: The Videogame - Gnome Plush Bundle for Nintendo Switch is on sale for only $27 (was $50). The bundle launched October 17, so it's probably not surprising that Amazon's current price is the best yet. The standard physical edition of Bluey: The Videogame for Switch is on sale for $18 (was $40) at Amazon, so you're only paying $9 more for the bundle edition.

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The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Manga Box Set

$119 (was $140) | Releases February 17

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Ghost in the Shell is widely considered one of the greatest cyberpunk anime movies of all time, but before its big screen debut, it was a hit manga series. Created by Masamune Shirow, the manga has been around since 1989, and in 2026, the ultimate edition of it will be released. Available to preorder for $112 (was $140) ahead of its release on February 17, The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Box Set brings the original Japanese manga to the West in a high-quality and uncensored package.

The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Manga Box Set $119 (was $140) | Releases February 17

The new Legacy Edition is a deluxe hardcover box set of the Ghost in the Shell manga and its sequels, The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processor and The Ghost in the Shell 2.0: Man-Machine Interface. This reprint includes the original Japanese version of the manga, with restored scenes and artwork that Shirow himself edited out of the western release. Each book comes in a premium slipcase featuring brand-new illustrations by Shirow.

The box set also includes a collection of multicolored Fuchikoma robot stickers, a double-sided poster with Shirow explaining his artistic process, and 10 posters from the rare, limited-edition 1997 Cyberdelics release. Each poster is 10 inches wide and features etched metallic paper, vinyl stock, and holographic spot gloss. They come rolled and packed inside a protective box.

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If you don't feel like waiting for this collector's edition, you can pick up the Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled hardcover set for $31.71 (was $55). While this is the censored version, it's still a hard-hitting collection of manga with plenty of graphic violence and mature themes at its core. The hardcover is over 800 pages in size, and it includes all the manga series, the "lost" stories from Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface, notes on the series, all of the original cover pages, and cover art that Shirow illustrated specially for it.

Set in a not-so-distant future, Ghost in the Shell follows the cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and other members of the counter-terrorist group Section 9. The cyberpunk manga examines how crime has evolved in this new age of brain jacks, neural chips, military drones, and optical camo. The manga was adapted into a film in 1995, which remains a landmark piece of animation that influenced a generation of anime and Western filmmakers alike, including the Matrix trilogy. If you're interested in checking out the Ghost in the Shell film, it made the leap to 4K a few years ago. This version includes an audio commentary, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and the original theatrical trailer. The film spawned its own unique sequels, spin-offs, and reboots, including Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and the acclaimed Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime series. The series even got a live action adaptation of the original film in 2017 starring Scarlet Johansen. While the film received middling reviews, it at least captured some of the anime and manga's signature visuals.

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The Boy and the Beast Limited-Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray

$37 | Releases March 17

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The Boy and the Beast (Blu-ray)

$27 | Releases March 17

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Anime fans looking to complete their collection of Mamoru Hosoda-directed steelbooks are in luck, as The Boy and the Beast is getting a new 4K Blu-ray release later this year. Priced at $37 ahead of its March 17 release--and $27 for the standard Blu-ray version-- the film tells a touching story about a master and his student as they learn from each other and join forces to repel a sinister threat. This version of the film will be sold exclusively through Amazon.

The Boy and the Beast Limited-Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray $37 | Releases March 17

This new Blu-ray edition of The Boy and the Beast features artwork of the protagonists as they train on a rooftop during a Shibuya sunset. Bonus materials for this release include a "Making of The Boy and the Beast" featurette, promotional videos, cast and crew commentary tracks, and a collection of trailers.

The Boy and the Beast special features

• Making of The Boy and the Beast
• Promotional video collection
• Cast commentary
• Key staff commentary
• Teasers and trailers

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The Boy and the Beast will also be available as a new standard Blu-ray release. This version includes all of the extras above, and a different cover that features the protagonists Kyuta and Kumatetsu training together.

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Released in 2015, The Boy and the Beast tells the story of Kyuta, a young boy living on the streets of Shibuya, after he is taken in by Kumatetsu, a rough-around-the-edges warrior from the Beast Kingdom who has been searching for an apprentice. Despite their differences and bickering, the duo quickly bonds during their training sessions and learn from each other. When an evil force arises, the pair's bond is put to the ultimate test as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

The movie was a box-office hit and the second film produced by Hosoda's fledgling animation company, Studio Chizu. Almost all of Hosoda's other films have gotten 4K steelbook releases recently, so if you're looking to dive into expertly crafted anime movies that blend emotional storytelling with fantasy, you can pick these up for a pretty good price currently. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time put Hosoda on the map with its powerful story of time travel and teenage drama, and you can pick it up for just $34 (was $37).

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Hellblade developer Ninja Theory announced Project Mara in 2020, but it may not be going forward--and that might not be a very surprising thing. The game was described as an "experimental title that explores new ways of storytelling." Now, reporter Jez Corden has said the game was "only ever a concept" and was not guaranteed to be seen through to release anyway.

He added: "It could be developed into a game some day, or evolve into something else."

In 2020, Ninja Theory said Project Mara would be a "real-world and grounded representation of mental terror." The description continued: "Based on real lived experience accounts and in-depth research, our aim is to recreate the horrors of the mind as accurately and realistically as possible."

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After announcing a showcase for early 2026 last year, Capcom has now confirmed exactly when the event event will take place--January 15 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

The Resident Evil Showcase will include "brand-new gameplay and news" for Resident Evil Requiem, the newest entry in the series that's due for release on February 27. That's all that Capcom has confirmed thus far, so it remains to be seen what else the company may have on tap.

In addition to the new game, Sony is producing a new Resident Evil movie, with Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger directing. The movie is coming this October.

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In 2025, Microsoft paved the way for the top Xbox franchises to make the leap to Sony's PlayStation 5. Now, a report suggests that there was clear winner among the Xbox ports: Forza Horizon 5, which hit PS5 four years after its debut. Despite that gap, it reportedly outsold the next four Xbox on PS5 games even when their sales totals were combined.

Alinea Analytics has shared its breakdown of the top 5 best-selling Xbox games for PS5 in 2025. Forza Horizon 5 led the list with 5.1 million, followed by Gears of War Reloaded in a distant second place with 572,000 copies. Coming in third with 491,000 copies was Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Flight Simulator came for a landing at fourth with 166,000 copies. Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 rounded out the top five with 50,000 in sales. According to Alinea, there was only a single PS5 console-exclusive game that outsold Forza Horizon 5 in 2025. That title was Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which moved 5.2 million copies on PlayStation 5 last year.

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We're a couple of weeks into 2026, but Nintendo is already looking back at last year, releasing its annual year-in-review wrap-up for 2025. While Nintendo (and most companies and services) traditionally releases these summaries in December of each year, it pushed back its Switch wrap-up to January for reasons unstated.

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While it missed the usual wave of yearly wrap-ups, the plus side is that Nintendo's 2025 summary includes your December play time, so your many hours of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond just might eke out on your list of most-played games.

The personalized wrap-up sums up how many games you played on Switch and Switch 2 and how many hours you played, showing a month-by-month breakdown and evaluating your favorite game genres. Additionally, you can choose a favorite game you played this year and share a graphic that summarizes the data, and you can download a free 2026 calendar at the end to print out.

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Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals alongside Season 6 on January 16, and in a first for the hero shooter, he will be able to play any role he chooses--Duelist, Vanguard, or Strategist.

As explained by Deadpool himself in the Marvel Rivals Dev Vision video, he's heard the community's "non-stop complaining online about how the game needs more Vanguards and Strategists," so he decided to do the NetEase development team a favor and just be all three roles.

That's far from the only unique part of Deadpool. In another meta move, Deadpool actually earns XP over the course of the match based on how "stylish" his actions are. That XP can then be used to upgrade his abilities via a comic book depending on what role he's playing until he's a self-described "server admin."

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A small update has arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on January 13, and the patch notes reveal a focus on weapon balancing for Season 1 Reloaded. This includes a nerf for the akimbo variant of the Velox 5.7 pistol in Warzone, and the Maddox RFB assault rifle now has decreased damage ranges in multiplayer and Zombies.

For multiplayer and Zombies, the patch notes detail major adjustments for the Maddox RFB assault rifle. This includes a reduction to movement speed, added recoil, and significant decreases to the gun's damage range. The developer says the Maddox RFB has been very strong because of its quick time-to-kill in close quarters, but the controllable recoil let it stretch its effectiveness out to longer ranges than intended.

"We'd like to keep the close-range damage high, as that was core to the weapon's identity in Black Ops 4," Treyarch says. "It has received significant range and recoil nerfs to reduce its versatility."

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Snakes on a Plane Limited Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$25 (was $50) | Releases January 20

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Snakes on a Plane is one of the strangest movies ever made, holding onto a cult following for two decades. Starring Samuel L. Jackson as an FBI agent moving a witness from Hawaii to Los Angeles, his job becomes a bit more complicated when someone releases a horde of venomous snakes upon the passengers. What follows is a hilarious, over-the-top action thriller that'd gross around $62 million during its box office run. And if you're looking for a fun way to commemorate its 20th anniversary, the Snakes on a Plane Limited Edition is now up for preorder ahead of its January 20 release. Better yet, it's currently available for $25 (was $50) as part of Arrow Video's 50% off sale.

Snakes on a Plane Limited Edition (4K Blu-ray) $25 (was $50) | Releases January 20

This Limited Edition bundle gets you a brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films--a company known for high-quality remasters of iconic movies. It also comes with a 1080p Blu-ray copy as well. Dolby Vision is supported, though it opts for the original DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio (meaning no Dolby Atmos).

Beyond the new 4K version of the film and a bunch of bonus features, the Limited Edition comes with a few collectible goodies. This includes a South Pacific Airlines safety instruction card, a reversible sleeve featuring two artwork options, and a collector's booklet with new writing from Daniel Burnett and Charlie Brigden.

Preorder at Amazon Snakes on a Plane Limited Edition (4K Blu-ray)Snakes on a Plane Limited Edition Bonus Features

As expected, this Limited Edition is packed with bonus features. From commentaries and a gag reel to featurettes and even a music video, here's a look at everything included:

• Brand new audio commentary by critics Max Evry and Bryan Reesman
• Archival cast and crew audio commentary, featuring director David R. Ellis, actor Samuel L. Jackson, producer Craig Berenson, associate producer Tawny Ellis, VFX supervisor Eric Henry, and second unit director Freddie Hice
• Snakes on a Page: a brand new mini-documentary exploring the movie tie-in novelization phenomenon, featuring publisher Mark Miller, historian David Spencer, and Christa Faust, author of the Snakes on a Plane novelization
• Pure Venom: an archival feature on the making of the film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew
• Meet the Reptiles: an archival featurette on the work of snake wrangler Jules Sylvester and the various snakes featured in the film
• VFX: an archival featurette on the use of CGI to bring the snakes to life
• Snakes on a Blog: an archival featurette on the online hype surrounding the film prior to its release
• Snakes on a Plane music video
• Making of the music video
• Gag reel
• Trailers and TV Spots
• Image gallery
• Easter eggs

Arrow Video is releasing several other new Limited Edition 4K Blu-rays in the coming weeks, including horror classics like Friday the 13th (2009) and Salem's Lot, action flicks like Double Impact, and 1980s sword and sorcery epics like Excalibur and Red Sonja. You can check out a list of all the upcoming Arrow video releases below. Many of these preorders are part of the Amazon's 50%-off sale on Arrow Video Blu-rays, which also included dozens of the distributor's previous releases like David Lynch's Dune Special Edition for $25 (was $50), The Warriors Special Edition for $35 (was $50), and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Limited Edition for $25 (was $50). You can check out the full sale at Amazon.

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Collaborative challenges aren't a brand-new concept for Games Done Quick--the twice-yearly speedrunning charity event--but KingJO444 took things just a little bit further for Awesome Games Done Quick 2026. On January 10 in Pittsburgh, he gathered a group of 70 players together to attempt an absurdly chaotic challenge: Collect 70 stars in Super Mario 64 with 70 different players. Somehow, he and the community were successful, completing the challenge in under two hours.

It wasn't an easy feat to come up with an estimated time for the run, at all, because of the 70 people who participated--each getting exactly one star before passing off the controller--only between 15-20 had any serious experience running the game. Of the remaining players, some had not played Super Mario 64 since childhood, and others had never played the game at all.

"You never know how much someone's going to practice, or what's going to happen on stage," KingJ told us in a post-run interview. He set the estimated time to complete the run at an hour and 40 minutes, but this was only slightly longer than the current world record.

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After seven years of development, Hytale has officially launched in early access. While the game is just a barebones version of what it could eventually be, there are still dozens of hours of content currently available to players. This doesn't even include all of the Hytale mods, which are officially supported by the game at launch.

The developers at Hypixel estimate that over a million players will hop into the early access version of Hytale. However, the game isn't available on Steam or consoles, so how can you start playing?

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How to download Hytale

Similar to Minecraft on PC, Hytale is available to play through its own dedicated game launcher. You can download the game launcher by going to Hytale's website. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Sophie Turner will play Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series on Prime Video, and now the Game of Thrones star has further discussed the series, including how she's preparing.

Appearing on SiriusXM, Turner started off by confirming she's never met Angelina Jolie, who played Croft in a pair of Tomb Raider movies in the early 2000s. "No. Never. I would love to meet her," she said.

As for her preparation for the series, Turner said she's playing the video games and reading the comics, but she is purposefully avoiding the Jolie movies. "I don't want to imitate. I've got to create my own thing. So as much as I love those movies, I can't watch them right now," she said.

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God of War composer Bear McCreary has said he would consider returning to the series, following his previous comments about how his work on the Sony series was "complete."

IGN asked McCreary if he might be interested in returning, and he replied, "If there were an opportunity to expand upon it, I would be open to that."

There is a new God of War TV show in the works for Prime Video, while the God of War game series is expected to continue, so there could indeed be an opportunity for McCreary to work more in the franchise, if he was asked back.

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After teasing it last week, Razer has officially revealed its line of PC gaming hardware and accessories inspired by the hit anime IP Neon Genesis Evangelion. Taking several design cues from the red armor of EVA Unit 02--the mech piloted by Asuka Langley--fans of the anime can grab a Razer mouse, keyboard, mouse pad, headset, and even a slick gaming chair that looks like it was pulled straight out of the Evangelion universe. Pricing and an exact release date for these items have not yet been revealed, but we'll update the post as soon as Razer confirms them.

Razer Viper V3 Pro: Evangelion (EVA-02) Edition

One of Razer's popular gaming mice, the Viper V3 Pro, is an ultralight esports model. It features pronounced finger grooves for a better grip, a 35K optical sensor, and high-speed low-latency responsiveness in wireless mode when connected to its dongle. The mouse features an illustration of EVA-02 on the right mouse button, along with several other distinctive elements across the body.

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The keyboard inspired by EVA-02 goes all in on that design, mixing various symbols, images, and texts across a TKL space. Anchored by a red base and black keycaps, you'll find references to the NERV organization, the show's signature graphic design, and more spread throughout this keyboard. The Razer BlackWidow V4 is another popular device in the esports scene, offering low-latency wireless connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and streamlined control features.

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Anyone looking to listen to the Neon Genesis Evangelion soundtrack in style can pick up this headset, which keeps the mecha theme going with EVA-02 aesthetics. The wireless gaming headset also features earcup lighting, three connectivity modes, and 40mm drivers that deliver high-quality 3D and spatial audio. You can also optimize the sound design for over 60 supported titles, and there's a retractable microphone.

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You can tie everything on your desktop together with this gigantic gaming mouse mat. The red design has a tasteful collection of EVA-02 illustrations and Evangelion symbols, and the micro-weave material mat is an impressive 37 inches wide.

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Finally, the popular Razer Iskur V2 X has also gotten an EVA-02 upgrade. The chair is decked out to look like an EVA pilot seat, mixing black, red, and yellow elements to create a striking impression. This model is designed to be a budget-friendly gaming chair, and it features integrated lumbar support, a wide seat base, high-density foam cushioning, an adjustable recline of up to 152 degrees, and armrests.

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If you're looking to rewatch the Evangelion anime series and the Rebuild of Evangelion movies, you can get the entire animated franchise on Blu-ray. The original series still holds up well as a cult-classic '90s anime series full of cool giant robot designs, fights, and several existential crises, and you can get the full series on Blu-ray for $42. This edition includes all 26 episodes with English audio, the original Japanese audio with subtitles, hours of bonus features, and two films. The first Evangelion film, Death (True), is essentially a clip show that recaps the series, and The End of Evangelion is a retelling of the final two episodes.

Anyone who's familiar with the series will want to check out the four Rebuild of Evangelion movies. Released in four parts from 2007 to 2021, the project began as an almost shot-for-shot remake of the early episodes before introducing major changes to the established story, introducing new plotlines and characters. Shout Factory has released all of them to date, both as standard and limited-edition Blu-rays.

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Electronic Arts has never been a particularly popular company in the eyes of consumers, but Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares, who collaborated on three titles with the publisher, was willing to go up to bat for it during a recent interview.

Speaking to The Game Business, the Split Fiction director said that there are "a lot of great people at EA" who "respect" Hazelight's work and "leave [them] be." Then, in classic Josef Fares fashion, he argued that "there’s not a publisher in the world that hasn’t f****d up now and then."

While EA has an infamous reputation, "earning" the title of "Worst Company in America" from the website Consumerist in 2012 and 2013, Fares still believed that "EA is getting more sh*t than they deserve."

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Tom Clancy's The Division is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but The Division 2 players are the ones who are getting a gift. An update coming this March will add a Realism Mode to The Division 2, giving fans a new way to experience the game.

Realism Mode is only available for players who purchased the Warlords of New York expansion. The mode itself is a stripped down version of the game that drops or modifies some of the series' traditional elements, like the HUD, the map, and hitmarkers, as well as XP and leveling progression. Instead, players will have to adjust to a completely rebalanced arsenal and a reality where shooting a foe in an arm or a leg isn't very effective anymore. But headshots still work, which is good news considering that ammo will be much harder to find in this mode.

The Division 2 Realism Mode announced for March 2026 for their 10 anniversary celebration
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In the announcement video above, the Ubisoft team revealed that the upcoming anniversary season will feature a collaboration with another Tom Clancy creation, but further details about that particular collaboration weren't shared. However, it sounds like outfits and gear from Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Siege, and Ghost Recon will be added to the game.

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Okami: Official Complete Works (Softcover)

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Every game has a rich visual language at its core, but few can compare to the elegance of Okami. Capcom's 2006 action-adventure game features a unique art style inspired by Japanese Sumi-e ink illustrations, even incorporating brush strokes and caligraphy into the gameplay mechanics. If you want to explore the game's artistic design, Amazon recently restocked the Okami: Official Complete Works art book, and you can snag a copy for $35.65 (was $40). This sought-after art book has been out of print for almost a year, so its worth picking it up now that it's available, as it's possible it could sell out again.

Okami: Official Complete Works (Softcover) $35.65 (was $40)

First released in 2008, this 288-page book showcases the artwork from the video game, inspired by classic Japanese Sumi-e ink paintings. The book is full of character and location designs, concept sketches, and production notes from the creators, offering fans of Okami more insight into how the game was made. This is a great way for fans to see how the beloved action-adventure game was made ahead of its upcoming sequel.

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Okami isn't the only Capcom-published game to have received an art book, as several of the company's biggest franchises have also shown how they were developed from an artistic foundation. Mega Man, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter have all received multiple art books over the years, and last year saw the release of two notable Complete Works books: Rival Schools and an updated Marvel Vs Capcom art book.

The Rival Schools: Complete Works book collects artwork from all three Rival Schools games--including key art, character illustrations, development sketches, unused character concepts, and more--while the 2025 Marvel Vs Capcom featured an additional 140 pages of new character designs, game covers, promotional art, rare concept sketches, and tribute illustrations.

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