Chaos Zero Nightmare Brings Card-Based RPG Action
The second hands-on we played was another Smilegate title, the upcoming fantasy RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare, which is optimized for mobile platforms. Developed by Super Creative, the game is reminiscent of the popular RPG Darkest Dungeon with its branching level progression, turn-based combat, and small party focus. Where Chaos Zero Nightmare distinguishes itself and excels is its combat system, revolving around extensively developed card-based mechanics.
Slated for an Oct. 22 release on PC and mobile, Chaos Zero Nightmare was one of the most fun demos we played at TGS 2025. The card system was engrossing and intuitive, and the accompanying animation as attacks unfolded added to the overall appeal. For those looking for an anime-inspired twist on games like Darkest Dungeon or Slay the Spire, Chaos Zero Nightmare is ready to provide a fresh experience to the dark fantasy genre.
Street Fighter 6 Spotlights Its Newest Challenger
Over two years after its launch, Street Fighter 6 still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve as Capcom’s fighting game progresses through its third season of DLC. Capcom offered several different Street Fighter 6-centric demos at its TGS 2025 booth, which proved popular with gamers. But apart from sharing the Nintendo Switch 2 build of the game and its crossplay abilities, the real highlight was the first playable demo of new DLC character Crimson Viper.
Introduced in 2008’s Street Fighter IV, C. Viper hasn’t been a playable character in any Capcom title since 2011’s Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Capcom’s TGS presentation and demo revealed that the shadowy figure has since been working under an alias when she’s reintroduced in Street Fighter 6’s story mode to confront the player character. Crimson Viper will be available to play in Street Fighter 6 on Oct. 15, either as a standalone purchase or part of the Season 3 DLC pass.
Sega Brings Back a Yakuza Classic with a Twist
The Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise has become a cornerstone of Sega’s gaming properties over the past several years as it’s been embraced by global audiences. After remaking the first two games in the series using modern graphical and gameplay engines, Sega announced that the third game is finally getting its own remake. 2009’s Yakuza 3, originally released for the PlayStation 3, will be remade under the title Yakuza Kiwami 3 for the PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Set for release on Feb. 12, 2026, Yakuza Kiwami 3 will also come bundled with the brand-new spinoff game, Dark Ties. Focusing on Yakuza 3 antagonist Yoshitaka Mine, the full-length game is a more action-oriented experience, though with the usual minigames available during Mine’s side-story. As an added bonus, gamers who preorder Yakuza Kiwami 3 will be able to add fan-favorite Ichiban Kasuga to their biker gang.
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