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"Every major publisher has approached us to review their old Kinect and Wii catalogue" - Nex Playground is spoilt for choice as its international rollout continues
Nex Playground, a family-friendly micro-console, is expanding globally, with Germany being its next major market. The company has sold over a million units and is seeing strong subscription attach rates. Nex Team is actively reviewing older Kinect and Wii titles for potential revival on its platform, alongside new partnerships with Sega and Bandai Namco for Pac-Man and Sonic Forces: Rival Rush.
Hit One Piece PS5 Action Game Gets Massive 75% Off on PlayStation Store
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $9.99 for a limited time. This action game, developed by Koei Tecmo's Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, originally launched in 2020 and has received a global player rating of 4.66 out of 5.
After 26 hours in The Blood of Dawnwalker, comparisons to The Witcher 3 feel less and less accurate
This article argues that comparisons between The Blood of Dawnwalker and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are becoming inaccurate as players spend more time with Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG. While both games share some DNA due to ex-CD Projekt Red developers, The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a distinct experience with its own mechanics, tone, and gameplay loop, particularly regarding its time-sensitive open world and melee-focused combat.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets Max character trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a new character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered, showcasing Max, leader of the Shileska Freedom Army. The game features two worlds, Inferia and Celestia, threatened by a "Great Fall," and utilizes the Aggressive Linear Motion Battle System. Quality-of-life improvements and graphical options are included. Tales of Eternia Remastered will launch for Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 12, 2026 – Onimusha: Way of the Sword doing well
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 12, 2026, shows Onimusha: Way of the Sword climbing to the number one spot. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World also saw significant movement, ranking third and sixth respectively.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Teases High Stakes, Drama, and Villains in New Story Trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a new story trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, showcasing high-stakes aerial combat and drama. The game, launching October 2nd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, features a conflict between the Republic of Sotoa and the Federation of Central Usea. A four-part live-action prequel series, HOUR ZERO, will debut on September 15th.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets Chat character trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a new character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered, showcasing Chat, the immature great-granddaughter of pirate Aifread. The trailer highlights her use of the ship Van Eltia and her role in the adventure to save the worlds of Inferia and Celestia from the 'Great Fall'. The game, featuring the Aggressive Linear Motion Battle System and quality-of-life improvements, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026.
Eat the Rich: Greed Games Is a Party Game About Billionaires Competing in a Survival Game Show
Eat the Rich: Greed Games is a social deduction party game where billionaires compete in a survival game show. Developed by Maccima Games and published by Monstronauts, the game features minigames, alliances, betrayals, and hidden wealth mechanics. It recently had its full release after entering Early Access in September 2025.
Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve – Official Story Overview Trailer
The official story overview trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Veve has been released, detailing the game's narrative of lies and conspiracies. The game is set to launch on October 2nd, 2026, with pre-orders unlocking the F-14A aircraft and exclusive access to Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. A Deluxe Edition will also be available, including three days of early access and a premium ace pass voucher.
MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Review | TheXboxHub
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an RPG from Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco, presents an ambitious world of vampires and human exploration but suffers from significant gameplay issues. While the presentation and story setup are promising, the combat is overly difficult and confusing, and traversal mechanics are buggy and frustrating, leading to a disappointing experience despite its potential.
The Idolmaster: SideM announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced The Idolmaster: SideM for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This idol production and scheduling adventure game will feature a new story and allow players to manage 49 idols across 16 units as they work towards a major live concert.
Slangbella, vampyrer och Blizzcon: Vi tar spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include playing a variety of titles such as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Other mentioned games include HumanitZ, Goemon, and Japanese Drift Master, alongside attending events like Blizzcon and a local video game festival.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's lack of stealth makes this Witcher 3-like feel incomplete
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG from Rebel Wolves, is praised for its dark fantasy atmosphere and similarities to The Witcher 3, but is criticized for its lack of a stealth system. This omission makes the game feel incomplete, especially given the protagonist's vampiric abilities, and creates a disconnect with the narrative's focus on subtle infiltration.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Review – Sophomore Slump
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters offers enjoyable, over-the-top arcade football action with some gameplay improvements over its predecessor, particularly in goalkeeping. However, the game is significantly hampered by its repetitive mechanics, a poorly written and intrusive story mode, and a general lack of content, leading to a "sophomore slump" for the series.
Bandai Namco Announces New Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series, Streaming First on IGN
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Hour Zero, a new four-part live-action prequel miniseries for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The series, starring Josh Holloway and Brandon Routh, will stream exclusively on IGN.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 749
The Stevetendo Show continues its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 749, with host Steve sharing his limited experience with the action RPG genre. The stream will also feature discussions on the recent Nintendo Direct presentation and upcoming playthroughs of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
4,000 hours into Elden Ring, streamer commissions a custom mod so he can beat FromSoftware's finest RPG another 726…
A dedicated Elden Ring streamer, Bushy, has embarked on an ambitious challenge to complete the game 726 times using every weapon, Ash of War, staff, seal, and spell. To expedite this massive undertaking, Bushy has commissioned a custom mod that streamlines the collection of items and progression, allowing him to focus on the boss encounters.
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale Serves Up A Rhythm-Powered Adventure In 2027
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale, a rhythm-puzzle action-adventure game from Metronomik set to release in 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring Southeast Asian cultural inspirations and music-driven gameplay mechanics.
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned release in 2027. Further details about the game are expected.
