🔥 **DOOM Goes Medieval**
After success with sci-fi, DOOM takes a bold medieval turn with dragons and mech combat. The Dark Ages launches May 15, bringing strafe-heavy combat and powerful melee weapons. No multiplayer - just pure demon-slaying action.

 ⚔️ **Ninja Gaiden's Surprise Return**
After 16 years of silence, Team Ninja partners with PlatinumGames for Ninja Gaiden 4. New protagonist Yakumo leads the charge in Fall 2025. Plus, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black available now.

 🌙 **South of Midnight Emerges**
Disney meets Southern Gothic in this April 8 release. Play as Hazel, a witch helping magical creatures in a mystical American South. Features memory recovery mechanics and unique folklore-inspired world.

 🎴 **Clair Obscur: French RPG Innovation**
Belle Epoque France meets turn-based RPG on April 24. Features transforming characters, real-time combat elements, and Game Pass day-one release. Collector's Edition includes Monolith music box.

 🦔 **Sonic Speeds Past Sales Records**
Sonic X Shadow Generations hits 2M sales worldwide, with 1M in first day. Success attributed to classic gameplay mixed with Shadow's storyline, backed by $425M movie performance.

 🎯 **Dishonored 2's Development Revelation**
Former Arkane designer reveals Dishonored 2's budget exceeded Skyrim's. Despite missing sales targets, game's quality reputation saved studio. Shows impact of artistic excellence over commercial success.

 📉 **Apex Legends' Player Decline**
Battle royale giant loses 70% of Steam players in 2024. Player count drops from 470K to 140K. EA acknowledges need for "large systematic change" amid concerns over monetization and content updates.