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Metro
30-07-2025
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- Metro
The best-selling game of 2025 outsold by Devil May Cry games from decades ago
Capcom's latest financial report has shown a severe drop in sales for the supposed biggest game of the year, as Devil May Cry and Resident Evil sales spike. Monster Hunter Wilds is the best-selling game of the year so far, with over 10 million sales worldwide, but its success has sharply declined over the last financial quarter. While it's normal for sales of games to drop after their initial launch, Monster Hunter Wilds, which launched February 28, has seen a dramatic decline during the period from April to June 30, 2025. As highlighted in Capcom's financial report for Q1 2025, the sequel sold 477,000 units and was their ninth best-selling game overall. This is only just above its four-year old predecessor Monster Hunter Rise, which sold 389,000 within the same period. While this alone is surprising, the steep drop is even more noticeable when you see what's above it. The best-selling Capcom game of Q1 was 2019's Devil May Cry 5 at 1.7 million, while Devil May Cry HD Collection and Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition (games with roots as far back as 2001) both topped it too with 594,000 and 495,000 sales, respectively. The reason for this bump is Netflix's Devil May Cry series, which came out on April 3, 2025 and has generally been well received. It was renewed for a second season a week after the first season came out, so it's clearly done well ratings wise – not that Netflix ever provides figures. This boom in popularity for the Devil May Cry games is reminiscent of the Fallout TV show's success, which also lifted sales of the games, some of them extremely old. It's unclear when the second season of Devil May Cry will come out, but based on these figures, Capcom would be wise to coincide its release with the long overdue, yet still unannounced, Devil May Cry 6. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Devil May Cry 5 – 1.7 million Resident Evil Village – 923,000 Resident Evil 4 remake – 706,000 Resident Evil 7 – 635,000 Devil May Cry HD Collection – 594,000 Street Fighter 6 – 538,000 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition – 495,000 Resident Evil 2 remake – 482,000 Monster Hunter Wilds – 477,000 Monster Hunter Rise – 389,000 Beyond Dante's boost, Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil 2 remake all outsold Monster Hunter Wilds too – something Capcom attributes to the announcement of Resident Evil Requiem in early June. In the report, Capcom acknowledged sales for Monster Hunter Wilds 'were soft', but highlighted how Monster Hunter Rise 'continued to see sales growth'. The big question is, why has Monster Hunter Wilds sales dropped off a cliff? On Steam, the game carries an 'overwhelmingly negative' rating due to its poor performance on PC, which still hasn't been properly addressed since launch. A more general complaint across platforms is the lack of endgame content, which is vital to any online game's longevity. Like past titles in the series, there will likely be an expansion in the future to rectify this issue, but at the moment (for some players at least) it's lacking in both difficulty and reasons to return. An update on release date and content of update Ver.1.021The expansion of endgame content which was originally planned as part of Title Update 3 in late September will now be released ahead of schedule as part of the Ver.1.021 update. To accommodate this change, this update… — Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) July 29, 2025 This sales downturn might be why Capcom is pushing forward the release date of extra endgame content for Monster Hunter Wilds. More Trending As announced on X this week, endgame additions which were planned as part of the Title 3 update in late September will now be released 'ahead of schedule', as part of the Ver.1.021 update on August 13, 2025. Along with expanded weapon balance adjustments, this update will now contain a new level of quest difficulty and a new rewards system for certain quests. Beyond this update, an additional monster is set to be added in September as part of the Title Update 3, while Title Update 4, planned for 'winter', will come with another new monster and 'more challenging hunts'. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: GTA 6 in danger of being delayed to September 2026 claims insider MORE: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review – don't rage against the machine MORE: Nintendo Direct announced for Thursday but don't expect Metroid Prime 4
Geek Culture
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Netflix's 'Devil May Cry' Series Creator Adi Shankar Teases A "Very Different" Season 2
Hot off announcing his plans for a Duke Nukem adaptation, Adi Shankar, showrunner of the Netflix animated series Devil May Cry , has revealed that Season 2 will be a whole new beast compared to its predecessor, embodying more of the video game's feel that fans expect. 'Season 2 is a vvvvveryyyyy different show.' Shankar wrote on X\Twitter in response to a fan question, 'Yes, Dante levels up. His skills improve and you'll see him embrace more of the iconic badassery fans of the game expect.' 'That said, I'm still telling a story, and great characters don't just win — they grow,' he continued, 'What makes Dante compelling isn't that he's unstoppable — it's that he learns and keeps getting stronger.' Still, some fans took to the platform to express their disappointment in the series, especially regarding its portrayal of the well-known franchise side-character Lady and the changes made to its overall plot. To this end, Shankar was quick to clarify that his version of the story wasn't set up to be canon. 'Each franchise is a different beast,' he told another fan on the platform, 'It really depends on the IP. With Devil May Cry , there was already a deep and conflicting continuity across games/manga/etc — so going non-canon and creating my own AU gave me room to honour the spirit without getting trapped in the timeline gymnastics.' With his comments, Devil May Cry's Season 2 is shaping up to be quite different from the first, but it remains to be seen if this change will fall in line with what fans of the games are expecting. The series was renewed in April this year, although it has yet to secure a release date. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Adi Shankar Devil May Cry Netflix
Geek Tyrant
23-06-2025
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- Geek Tyrant
CASTLEVANIA Producer Adi Shankar Acquires DUKE NUKEM Rights, Promises No-Nonsense Adaptation — GeekTyrant
After turning Castlevania into one of Netflix's most acclaimed animated series and landing a second season for his upcoming Devil May Cry adaptation, renegade producer Adi Shankar has now set his sights on another iconic piece of gaming history with Duke Nukem . In a recent interview with Esquire, Shankar casually dropped the news. 'I bought the rights to Duke Nukem . Not the gaming rights, but I bought it from Gearbox.' No big studio fanfare, no corporate announcement—just classic Shankar style. Of course, Duke Nukem has had a rough ride trying to leap into Hollywood. Several failed attempts have been made over the years, but Shankar thinks he knows why it never worked, and why it will now. 'Duke Nukem can't be made by a corporation because the moment a corporation makes Duke Nukem, it's no longer Duke Nukem. I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one.' That kind of creative independence is what's made Shankar's work stand out. He doesn't aim to sanitize or rebrand Duke. He wants to embrace the chaos of it: 'It's a middle finger to everybody. When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it's just a middle finger.' A bombastic, politically incorrect anti-hero paired with a filmmaker who thrives on subverting expectations. With Shankar at the helm under his Bootleg Universe banner, it sounds like we'll be getting something that doesn't pull punches or cater to safe studio notes. His has a passion for pushing boundaries in adult animation. Beyond Castlevania and Devil May Cry , Shankar's fingerprints are on Netflix's The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!) and Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix . What ties all of these projects together is a commitment to reclaiming American animation's wild side. 'I grew up on action-heavy Saturday cartoons. American Saturday morning cartoons were f—ing sick. I didn't even live in America and I watched them! 'They made me want to be here. But they were boxed in by broadcast standards, and I wondered what these stories would become if they weren't held back.' Now, he's answering that question himself, describing his creative mission as '[building] something new rooted in American action storytelling.' He adds: 'This genre needs a name, because it's not anime. It's something that lives between Saturday morning cartoons, prestige television, and R-rated cinema.' Whatever name that genre eventually earns, there's no doubt who's leading the charge. With Duke Nukem locked and loaded in his arsenal, Shankar's universe just got a little more unhinged, and I'm excited to see what he does with this. There was a Duke Nukem movie that was announced three years ago from Legendary Entertainment and the the Cobra Kai series team, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, but I guess that's not happening anymore?
Geek Culture
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Duke Nukem' Adaptation Set By 'Devil May Cry' & ‘Castlevania' Showrunner Adi Shanker
Legendary gaming icon Duke Nukem is back, just not in a way most are expecting, as Adi Shankar, showrunner of Netflix's Devil May Cry and Castlevania animated series, has acquired the screen rights to the classic shooter franchise for his next game-to-screen adaptation. Speaking to Esqurie, Shankar spoke on his future plans, which, apart from season two of Devil May Cry , included a Duke Nukem show. 'I'm being approached with different IPs and companies that want to work with me,' he explained, 'I bought the rights to Duke Nukem. Not the gaming rights, but I bought it from Gearbox.' Duke Nukem 3D (1996) Even though the project is still in its infancy, Shankar already has plans for his take on the iconic '90s video game franchise. 'It's a middle finger to everybody,' he described when asked about his vision for the show, 'When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it's just a middle finger. Duke Nukem can't be made by a corporation, because the moment a corporation makes Duke Nukem , it's no longer Duke Nukem . I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one.' From his comments alone, it seems like his adaptation will be as unapologetic and no-holds-barred as its gaming source material, which was made famous by its tongue-in-cheek nature, violence and self-aware immaturity. Duke Nukem Forever (2011) Duke Nukem entered the video game scene in 1991 as a series of 2D platformers created by Apogee Software Ltd. (now 3D Realms). The franchise would rise to fame in 1996 with Duke Nukem 3D , which transformed it into the FPS icon many know today. The series would go on to receive numerous sequels and spin-offs over 15 years, culminating in 2011's infamous Duke Nukem Forever , which was heavily criticised by critics and fans alike, effectively killing the series… until now, that is. Still, it's unclear what form the project will eventually take, be it an animated series like his previous works, a live-action TV show, or a movie. It's also unknown how his acquisition of the franchise's screen rights will affect Legendary Entertainment's Duke Nukem movie by Cobra Kai creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Adi Shankar Devil May Cry adaptation duke nukem
Business Upturn
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Devil May Cry Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
Netflix's Devil May Cry animated series has taken the anime world by storm, bringing Capcom's iconic video game franchise to life with slick animation, intense action, and a rebellious punk vibe. After the explosive first season premiered on April 3, 2025, fans were left buzzing with excitement over a major cliffhanger and the official confirmation of Devil May Cry Season 2. If you're eager to know more about the upcoming season, including release date predictions, cast details, and potential plot points, here's everything we know so far about Dante's next demon-slaying adventure. When Can We Expect Devil May Cry Season 2? So, Netflix gave the green light for Season 2 on April 10, 2025, like a week after Season 1 exploded onto our screens. That's a good sign—they know this show's a banger. But here's the kicker: no official release date yet. Bummer, right? Still, we can play detective and piece together a rough timeline. The show's big shot, Adi Shankar, worked on Castlevania , which usually took about 15 months between seasons. If Devil May Cry follows that pattern, and word on the street is production kicked off around summer 2025, we're probably looking at late 2026 for Season 2. Expected Cast for Devil May Cry Season 2 The voice cast in Season 1 was straight-up fire, and most of 'em are probably back to bring the noise in Season 2. Here's the lowdown on who we expect to hear in the new season. Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady (Mary) Robbie Daymond as Vergil Chris Coppola as Enzo Ferino Hoon Lee as White Rabbit Kevin Conroy as Vice President Baines The Japanese dub is stacked too, with Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dante, Fumiko Orikasa as Mary, and Hiroaki Hirata as Vergil. Plot Details and Expectations for Season 2 Devil May Cry Season 1 ended on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger: Dante, betrayed by Lady, was placed in cryostasis by DARKCOM, a government organization aiming to control his power. Meanwhile, Vergil, revealed as 'The Knight' of the demon realm, declared war on humanity, setting the stage for an epic sibling showdown. Here's what we can expect from Season 2's plot based on the finale and the game's lore: Dante and Vergil's Beef: These twins are always at each other's throats, and Season 2's probably gonna lean hard into that. Vergil's demon alliance and war talk scream bad blood. The show's in its own timeline, but it might pull from Devil May Cry 3 's brotherly feud, with some fresh spins. Their mom's death messed 'em both up, so expect some emotional gut-punches. Busting Out of DARKCOM: Dante's not staying frozen forever, right? Season 2's gotta show how he breaks free. Maybe Lady flips sides and helps him, or Vergil's demon squad crashes the party. DARKCOM's up to no good—probably experimenting with demon juice—so figuring out their deal will be a big plot chunk. New Faces, Game Nods: If Trish or Nero pop up, it'll tie the show closer to the Devil May Cry universe. That mystery client from the finale could be a game character or someone new. Shankar's 'Bootleg Multiverse' thing might sneak in Castlevania Easter eggs, but don't expect Alucard to crash the pizza party. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
