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Sony bought a chunk of Bandai Namco to boost anime fan community engagement
Sony has entered into a "strategic business alliance" with Bandai Namco, acquiring about 2.5 percent of the Japanese media conglomerate.
The soulslike action RPG Code Vein is getting a sequel
Bandai Namco is making a sequel to the action RPG Code Vein. The appropriately-titled Code Vein II is coming in 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The new Tamagotchi game for Nintendo Switch will connect with Tamagotchi Uni
Tamagotchi Plaza, a new entry in the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series, will be available for Nintendo Switch on June 27.
Shadow Labyrinth, the edgy Pac-Man Metroidvania, arrives on July 18
Shadow Labyrinth, a bizarre mash-up of Pac-Man and Metroid, hits the Switch on July 18. It’s also coming to PC via Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The first new Katamari game in years is coming to Apple Arcade in April
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live is a new game in the franchise that’s coming to Apple Arcade in April. It’s the first original entry in eight years.
Nintendo buys remaining four percent of Monolith Soft, as a little treat
Nintendo has scooped up the remaining shares of Monolith Soft, after first buying 80 percent of the company back in 2007. The developer of Xenoblade Chronicles is now fully owned by Nintendo.
Elden Ring expansion 'Shadow of the Erdtree' arrives on June 21
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have revealed that Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree will arrive on June 21. A gameplay trailer shows new bosses, weapons, locations and more.
Sand Land, a game adaptation of Akira Toriyama's manga, drops on April 26
Bandai Namco’s Sand Land finally has a release date of April 26. This is a video game adaptation of a classic manga by artist Akira Toriyama.
A jarring Tekken 8 colorblind filter is concerning accessibility experts
The developers of Tekken 8 are boosting the upcoming game's accessibility with color blind options, but some experts and users say some of the settings may cause more harm than good.
Armored Core VI review: FromSoftware's latest challenge is surprisingly approachable
If you’re curious if there’s something here for you, the short answer is a resounding yes. However, as with almost all of From’s games, a little – okay, a lot – of patience goes a long way.
Little Nightmares III will let you drag a friend through The Nowhere in 2024
Not only does Little Nightmares III exist, but it's also bringing two-player co-op to the series for the first time. Little Nightmares III is due out in 2024.
‘Sand Land’ first impressions: An Akira Toriyama manga, brought to life
You may have never heard of Sand Land, but don’t let that put you off, because it’s a 2000s comic penned by legendary manga artist, Akira Toriyama. Yes, Dragon Ball creator, Akira Toriyama. The man who created the character designs for Chrono Trigger, Blue Dragon and the Dragon Quest series. And Toriyama’s creations have never looked better.
‘Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon’ first look: Fast battles with customizable mechs
Armored Core, one of the longest-running mech battle series ever, hasn’t been seen in over a decade. Now, developer FromSoftware, flying high from Elden Ring and Dark Souls glory, is returning to mechs, with what it says is a remastered, reimagined take on robot combat. It’s time for a mech gaming boom.
'Sand Land' is a new adventure game based on a manga by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama
Sand Land is a new adventure game from Bandai Namco, featuring character design from Akira Toriyama, the man who gave us Dragon Ball’s Goku, the art of the Dragon Quest series, the characters of Chrono Trigger, and countless manga creations.
Lego's new 2,650-piece Pac-Man arcade set includes a mechanical crank
Last year Lego released a set for the Atari 2600 console released in the 1970s, and now it's paying homage to the definitive '80s arcade game.
'Elden Ring' has sold more than 20 million copies
With approximately 20.5 million copies sold, Elden Ring is close to joining the list of the best-selling games of all time.
'Armored Core VI' won't be a Souls game with mechs
No, 'Armored Core VI' won't borrow gameplay from Souls titles — it's sticking to the series' roots.
FromSoftware's next game is 'Armored Core VI', arriving in 2023
You'll be able to create your own mech in the first mainline Armored Core game in over a decade.
Amazon Games will bring Bandai Namco’s ‘Blue Protocol’ to the west
Amazon Gaming announced it will be publishing Bandai Namco’s forthcoming free-to-play online RPG, Blue Protocol in the west. A new teaser trailer offer views of the game's beautiful cel-shaded world, multiple character classes and weapons. It's an action RPG, with the ability to play both solo and cooperatively. You’ll apparently be able to participate in raids with up to 30 other players.
Elden Ring's colosseums are opening up in a free multiplayer update
The multiplayer-focused Colosseum update will go live right before The Game Awards.

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