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What it's like beating Elden Ring twice a week for 4 years: "I think it's the greatest game that's…
A streamer known as Bushy has completed Elden Ring over 400 times in four years, exploring numerous challenge runs and custom mods. Despite the game's difficulty and FromSoftware's focus on other titles like Armored Core 6, Bushy considers Elden Ring the greatest game ever made and continues to find new ways to play it, even looking forward to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
How Ninja Theory Paved A Way For The Elden Ring Movie
Despite potential closure, Ninja Theory's legacy in game development and its influence on filmmaking are highlighted, particularly its collaboration with Alex Garland on titles like Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and DmC: Devil May Cry. This experience is credited with Alex Garland's approach to writing and directing the upcoming Elden Ring movie adaptation.
Naruto Card Game TCG Trailer Appears Ahead of Gen Con 2026
Bandai Namco Entertainment will release the new trading card game, Naruto Card Game, worldwide in 2027. A first look and playtest opportunities will be available at Gen Con 2026 from July 30 to August 2. The game follows the existing Naruto: A New Chronicle CCG and will feature characters from Naruto Shippuden.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Getting Switch 2 Port
My Hero Academia: All's Justice is receiving a port for the Nintendo Switch, launching on September 4, 2026. This follows its release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 4, 2026. The Switch version will feature an exclusive GameChat online battle mode allowing play with a single game copy.
MY HERO ACADEMIA: ALL'S JUSTICE SMASHES ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 THIS SEPTEMBER
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that My Hero Academia: All's Justice, a 3D arena fighter based on the anime, will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. The game will also be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Switch 2 version includes exclusive features like "GameShare" and a "Minigame" mode, which notably features a collaboration with PAC-MAN.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Adds 60fps Option, Photo Mode, and More in Promised PS5 Patch
A new patch for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition on PlayStation 5, launching July 9th, will add a 60fps performance mode, a photo mode, and Terriermon Assistant as a playable character. The creature-taming RPG, which launched over eight months ago, was previously capped at 30fps.
The new RPG for Sword Art Online feels shockingly close to the legendary anime, and the demo is topping Steam Next Fest…
The Steam Next Fest demo for Echoes of Aincrad, an upcoming action RPG based on the Sword Art Online anime, is performing well, ranking third in popularity. While the game impressively captures the look and feel of a full-dive MMO, the demo's combat and world design show cracks, with attacks feeling staccato and enemies lacking depth.
Why one in three new games at SGF has got their launch wrong | Opinion
The article argues that many game developers and publishers fail to adequately support game announcements made at events like Summer Game Fest. It highlights that a significant portion of announced games lack essential post-announcement marketing infrastructure, such as dedicated websites, social media follow-ups with gameplay, and community Discord servers. The author emphasizes that these foundational steps are crucial for building player interest and ensuring a successful launch, rather than focusing solely on the initial trailer.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger free update launches July 9, adds Terriermon Assistant, Graphics Mode options, more
Bandai Namco and Media.Vision are releasing a free update for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and July 10 for Nintendo Switch. The update adds Terriermon Assistant as a playable character, a Photo Mode, and a Graphics Mode selection option, allowing for up to 60 frames per second on consoles.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced My Hero Academia: All's Justice for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on September 4, 2026. This 3D arena fighter will feature 3v3 battles based on the "Final War" arc of the anime, with a large roster of characters and various game modes including an original scenario-based "Team-Up Mission."
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice coming to Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan, September 4 worldwide
Bandai Namco and Byking announced that My Hero Academia: All's Justice will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan and September 4 worldwide. The game, which previously released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, will also receive free "Mini Game (All 10 Types)" content for all versions. The title is a 3v3 fighting game set during the final arc of the My Hero Academia manga.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Frontier Developments' upcoming management sim, Planet Zoo 2, with interviews and insights from seven key developers. The issue also includes features on the best PC first-person shooters, previews of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and reviews of Forza Horizon 6 and other titles.
G-MODE Archives+ PAC-MAN launches June 18 in Japan
The feature phone version of the classic arcade game PAC-MAN is launching for Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan on June 18 for 800 yen. Developed by G-MODE Corporation, this release is a port of the Japanese flip phone app and does not include new features like achievements or additional languages.
2001 flip-phone PAC-MAN gets re-release this week
G-MODE announced that the 2001 Japanese flip-phone version of PAC-MAN will be re-released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 18th. This version is a port of the classic arcade game originally released by Namco in 1980 and later by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
All 4 Kairosoft 30th Anniversary Game Bundles Now on Steam
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Kairosoft has released four game bundles on Steam for PC. Each bundle costs $7.20 and contains four titles from the developer's back catalog, available for approximately one month. Kairosoft is also collaborating with Bandai Namco on the upcoming restaurant management simulation, One Piece: Grand Gourmet.
Highly Anticipated Bandai Namco PS5 RPG Free to Try on PS Store
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a free demo for their upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG, Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad. The demo, available on the PlayStation Store, allows players to transfer their save data to the full game, which launches on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Multiple editions of the game are available for preorder, including Deluxe and Ultimate editions with additional content and DLC.
Why Virtual Reality Games Development Is Growing in the Global Gaming Industry - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The virtual reality gaming market is experiencing significant growth, projected to reach nearly $89 billion by 2031, driven by more accessible hardware and increasing player demand for immersive experiences. Companies like Kevuru Games are highlighted as leading full-cycle VR development studios, offering expertise in platforms such as Meta Quest, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR, and contributing to major titles and ecosystems.
8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAG
This guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters gets new overview trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Tamsoft have released a new overview trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a soccer game featuring over 110 playable characters and new super moves. The game will include storylines based on the World Youth Arc and will be released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on August 27th/28th.
Silent Hill 2 and f Characters Appear as Machiboke Still Waiting for You Figures
Konami and Bandai Namco are releasing new Machiboke 'Still Waiting for You' figures featuring characters from the Silent Hill 2 remake and the Silent Hill f spin-off. The collection includes James Sunderland, Pyramid Head, Hinako Shimizu, and Fox Mask, with pre-orders shipping in September 2026. This follows a similar Metal Gear figure collection released earlier.
