Game Rant Review from September 11, 2023, to September 17, 2023

Players were blessed with both a Nintendo Direct and a PlayStation State of Play on the same day. An upcoming new iPhone offers impressive mobile gaming capabilities, and the Unity game engine made a highly controversial decision that has affected its reputation. In Game Rant's weekly recap, we take a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

Mortal Kombat 1 is available for those who have Early Access. Embracer appears to be ready to sell a major studio following recent losses, and Game Rant's first Game Rant Advance focuses on interviews and coverage of Lies of P. That and much more in this week's summary of gaming industry news.

iPhone 15 Pro Announced, Plays Assassin’s Creed Mirage and More

Assassin's Creed Mirage, Resident Evil Village, and the remake of Resident Evil 4 are among the AAA games that the newly revealed iPhone 15 Pro can play while users' phones are connected to their displays. This represents a significant advancement in smartphone technology for gamers.

Unity Game Engine’s New Install Fee Causes Mass Concern

Unity's absurd "runtime fee policy" for developers immediately faced criticism from developers and industry representatives alike, and Unity has closed its offices due to reports of death threats.

Resident Evil 4, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and More Arrive at PlayStation State of Play

The remake of Resident Evil 4 announced the long-awaited and long-rumored Separate Ways DLC, while the story trailer of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was followed by a detailed presentation of the open-world activities in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, as well as an overview of many suits that players can access. However, some of these will only be available for buyers of the Deluxe Edition.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered, and More Announced at Nintendo Direct

This week's Nintendo Direct brought a series of surprises, such as a remastered collection of the first three Tomb Raider games, as well as the unveiling of a Switch port for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Embracer Group Rumored to Be Selling Gearbox Software

In a potentially significant sale for Embracer following their extensive acquisitions, it is rumored that Gearbox, the developer of Borderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, is on the market to help Embracer cover its losses and regain stability.

Features

The Tokyo Game Show 2023 is approaching, and fans are hoping it will be a favorable opportunity for Capcom to present long-awaited revelations and updates. After the announcement of the Separate Ways DLC for the remake of Resident Evil 4 at the State of Play, there is a possibility that gameplay will be showcased at TGS. However, there are even more reasons to believe that TGS, in particular, will be a must-watch for an appearance by Capcom regarding Dragon's Dogma 2.

• Dragon’s Dogma 2 Could Have a Big Day on September 21

Movies & TV

The fifth episode of Ahsoka on Disney Plus reached its climax with all the Star Wars nostalgia factors expected by fans of the franchise. This time, an attempt was made to adapt the relationship between Ahsoka and Anakin in live-action, with Anakin's Hayden Christensen being the main focal point.

• Ahsoka Episode 5 Review

Guides

Starfield carries a prestigious lineage of Bethesda games as epic role-playing games, and with this rich history comes a proven muscle memory and knowledge of traditional features and mechanics that new players of Bethesda games may struggle to adapt to. Especially considering how little Starfield explains to players.

• Starfield: How to Grab, Rotate, and Throw Items

Game Rant Exclusives

Game Rant presents Game Rant Advance with its first initiative, a comprehensive investigation of Lies of P, including interviews with Neowiz about the Soulslike game, its narrative, and design approach.

• Lies of P: How Neowiz Crafted a Fairy Tale-Inspired Soulslike Game