Gearboxの開発チーフであるRandy Pitchfordは、協同組合の一人称シューティングゲームBorderlands 4のリリース日を前進させる決定は、他のゲームのリリーススケジュールの影響を受けないと固く述べています。もともと9月23日に予定されていたBorderlands 4は、PC、PlayStation 5、XboxシリーズXおよびS、およびNintendo Switch 2で入手可能な9月12日に棚に登場します。
この11日間のシフトは、Grand Theft Auto 6やMarathonなどの有名なタイトルとの競争を避けるための戦略的な動きである可能性があるという憶測を促進しました。 Rockstarによって開発され、Take-Two(GearboxとBorderlands IPを所有する同じ親会社)が発行したGrand Theft Auto 6は、2025年の秋に発売される予定です。一方、Bungieの重要なリリースであるMarathonは、元のBorderlands 4リリース日と同じ日に発売される予定です。
しかし、ピッチフォードはTwitterに行き、変化の背後にある理由を明確にし、ゲームの開発と進歩に対する自信によって純粋に駆動されたことを強調しました。 「Borderlands 4の早期配送は、実際のタスクとバグ検索/修正率に裏付けられたゲームと開発の軌跡に対する自信の結果100%です」と彼は他のゲームのリリース日からの影響を却下しました。
ゲームのリリース日を前進させる動きは、遅延がより一般的である業界では珍しいことです。ゲームビジネスの編集長であり共同設立者であるクリス・ドリングは、この決定について懐疑論を表明し、特に確立されたマーケティングと公表されたリリース日を考えると、その背後に強い商業的根拠がなければならないことを示唆しています。
ビデオメッセージで、ピッチフォードはニュースを明らかな興奮で共有し、前向きな発展の進歩とチームの熱意を強調しました。 「実際、すべてが順調に進んでいます。実際、すべてが最高のシナリオになっています。ゲームは素晴らしく、チームは料理です。したがって、Borderlands 4の発売日は変化しています。私たちはそれを前進させています。
Borderlands 4は、GearboxとThe Borderlandsフランチャイズを所有しているTake-Twoの子会社である2K Gamesによって公開されていることに注意することが重要です。 Take-TwoのCEOであるStrauss Zelnickは、リリースを避けてリリース日をずらして、消費者に各ゲームを楽しむための十分な時間を与えるという会社の戦略について以前に議論しました。 IGNとのインタビューで、Zelnickは、消費者の時間を尊重することの重要性と、次のタイトルに進む前に各タイトルに完全に関与したいという願望を強調しました。
これらの開発の中で、 Grand Theft Auto 6のリリースについて継続的な憶測があり、潜在的な遅延が初冬または2026年の第1四半期にさえ考慮されています。ゼルニックは遅延のリスクを認めましたが、2025年秋のリリースを満たすことについての楽観主義を表明しました。
Borderlands 4は、 4月30日午後2時Pt /午後5時午後11時までのPlayStation State of Play State of Play State Stateでも、ファンに熱心に予想されるゲームから何を期待するかを詳しく調べます。
Company of Heroes has officially introduced an online, cross-platform multiplayer mode in its latest update, marking a major milestone for the acclaimed World War II real-time strategy franchise. This new feature allows players on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch to seamlessly join the same matches, fostering a more connected and inclusive multiplayer experience.
The cross-platform functionality was developed in collaboration with the game’s publisher, Relic Entertainment, and developer Sega, leveraging advanced matchmaking and anti-cheat systems to ensure fair and smooth gameplay across all supported platforms. Players can now team up or compete against friends regardless of their chosen console or PC, breaking down traditional platform barriers.
Key features of the new online multiplayer mode include:
True Cross-Platform Play: Join matches with players on any supported platform using a unified account system.
Dynamic Matchmaking: Intelligent pairing based on skill level, platform preference, and region.
Enhanced Anti-Cheat Measures: Built-in protections to maintain a fair and enjoyable experience.
Cross-Progression and Leaderboards: Track achievements and progress across devices.
Regular Content Updates: New maps, factions, and gameplay modes are being rolled out seasonally.
The addition of cross-platform multiplayer has been warmly received by the Company of Heroes community, with many praising the move for revitalizing the franchise and expanding its competitive scene. Relic has also confirmed plans for future support of VR integration and expanded esports initiatives.
Whether you’re commanding Allied forces on the Western Front or leading German panzers through the Eastern Campaign, the new online mode ensures that every battle is now more accessible—and more intense—than ever before.
Company of Heroes: Cross-Platform Multiplayer Mode is now live on all supported platforms.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza — that title sounds like a wild, genre-bending crossover that blends the gritty, emotional storytelling of the Like a Dragon series with the swashbuckling chaos of pirate adventure. While it’s not an official game as of now (as of 2024), let’s imagine what this fictional fusion might look like in full detail:
🎮 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza
(An Imagined PlayStation 5 Exclusive)
Genre: Action-Adventure, RPG, Open World
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (later)
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (Sega)
Release Date: 2025 (Fictional)
🌟 The Premise:
After being betrayed and exiled from Kamurocho, Ichiban Kasuga—the heart of the Yakuza world—flees across the Pacific in a stolen cargo ship, only to crash on a mysterious island chain known as The Crimson Isles. There, he discovers a forgotten legend: a secret pirate clan, the Kurozame, who once served as the "spiritual guardians" of the Yakuza, protecting ancient codes of honor from foreign corruption.
But now, the Kurozame are hunted. Their leader, Captain Hekigan, has vanished. Their ships lie in ruins. And a sinister new power—the Black Galleon Syndicate—is enslaving islanders and siphoning the land's spiritual energy.
Ichiban, now a "pirate in spirit," must survive, fight, and reclaim his honor not with swords and fists alone—but with friendship, music, and the unbreakable will of a man who believes in second chances.
🔥 Key Features:
Dynamic Pirate Combat System:
Fight with a mix of traditional Like a Dragon brawler mechanics and nautical chaos—boarding enemy ships, swinging from rigging, using cannon fire, and even summoning sea monsters through ritual songs.
The "Soul of the Sea" Gauge:
A new meter that builds through storytelling, friendship, and musical performances. When full, Ichiban can unleash legendary "Spirit Raids"—epic, cinematic battles where he dances through waves and attacks like a storm.
The Crew System:
Recruit eccentric pirate crewmates with unique skills:
Kaito, a rogue samurai-turned-pirate who fights with dual katanas and a voice like a hurricane.
Miyako, a former geisha who uses fans to control wind and summon storms.
Captain Fudo, a grizzled veteran with a mechanical arm and a heart full of grudges.
Island Towns & Open World:
Explore lush jungle islands, underwater ruins, and floating bazaars. Every town has its own theme—hip-hop port cities, gothic pirate forts, and even a secret island where yakuza and pirates once held "brotherhood duels" in honor of peace.
Fishing, Cooking, and Music Minigames:
Yes, you can fish for mythical sea eels, cook seafood risotto on a beach, and perform live on the deck with a guitar made from a stolen violin.
The "Yakuza Code on the High Seas":
Moral choices affect your crew’s loyalty. Help a starving village? Gain honor. Betray a friend for treasure? Unlock dark "Pirate Ghost" forms.
🎵 Music & Tone:
The soundtrack blends traditional Japanese folk, pirate sea shanties, and jazzy saxophone riffs reminiscent of Yakuza 0.
Iconic theme: "The Wind That Carries the Name of a Man" — a haunting ballad sung by a mysterious woman who may be a spirit from Ichiban’s past.
🎮 Gameplay Moments:
Battle Scene: Ichiban fights a giant, cursed kraken made of yakuza swords and cursed pachinko machines, screaming, "I only fight for my friends!"
Emotional Climax: After losing his best crewmate, Ichiban sings a lullaby to a storm-ravaged village, calming the seas and awakening the island’s ancient guardian spirit—an enormous, glowing crane made of paper and light.
Final Boss: The Black Galleon’s leader isn’t a pirate at all—but a corrupted version of Daisuke Arakawa, a former yakuza councilman who believed honor was obsolete.
💬 Quote (Ichiban, in a pirate hat, grinning):
"I may not have a ship. I may not even know how to sail. But I’ve got heart, and a crew that’s more family than gold. And that… is the real treasure."
🚨 Why It Works:
Like a Dragon has always explored themes of redemption, loyalty, and found family. Pirates are the ultimate metaphor for outcasts and rebels—perfect for Ichiban’s journey.
The blend of Eastern honor and Western adventure creates a fresh, emotional, and wildly fun experience.
Fans of One Piece, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Yakuza would all feel at home.
🎮 Verdict (Fictional):
If Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza ever released, it would be a cultural phenomenon—more than a game, it’d be a legend in the making, with more heart than any ship ever built.
🏴☠️ “The sea doesn’t care about your past. But your crew does. And that’s enough.”
— Ichiban Kasuga, Captain of the Kurozame, 2025
Would you play it? 🏴☠️💥