Wasbir Sadat

Kingdom Hearts fans have something big to look forward to on their calendars at long last. After weeks of speculation, Disney has confirmed that the long-running action RPG title will have its own dedicated panel at D23, a major occasion for the series as it approaches its 25th anniversary. This year’s D23 is different from prior visits, which were part of broader Disney gaming shows that included the franchise. This year, it’s all about the franchise.

The PlayStation discussion surrounding the company’s shift away from physical game releases is heating up. Still, recent events suggest the company’s strategy may be much more robust than many fans had thought. The online rage directed at Sony has been intense. Still, the enormous demand for the recently released editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 has shown a truth that many fans of tangible media may not want to confront.

The idea of a new Fallout game from Obsidian Entertainment has generated renewed buzz within the gaming community. Still, it has also sparked a much broader discussion about the future of Bethesda Game Studios. For many long-time followers, the rumored project is a dream come true. Fallout: New Vegas is still one of the most beloved entries in the series, and it’s been a long time coming for Obsidian to return to the franchise.