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Bandai Namco's Bonus Level Event Proves Curiosity is King — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bandai Namco Entertainment's 'Bonus Level' pop-up event in the Philippines is highlighted as an effective model for engaging the public with video games. The event featured playable demos and interactive booths for various titles, aiming to spark curiosity rather than hard-selling, and has been replicated across Southeast Asia.
Echoes of Aincrad Review – Sword Art Offline
Echoes of Aincrad, an action-RPG developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is a disappointing experience that fails to live up to its potential. Despite a serviceable combat and progression system and a strong anime art style, the game suffers from atrocious pacing, weak narrative, bland level design, and frustrating design choices, making it difficult to recommend even to fans of Sword Art Online.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets huge list of new features and improvements
Bandai Namco has detailed numerous new features and improvements for Tales of Eternia Remastered, including optional speed increases for field and battle, autosaves, a skit player, and a sound player. Players can also switch between remastered and original graphics and sound effects. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2026, with added quality-of-life features like destination icons, autosave, and quick recovery.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Will Have a Physical Disc Containing The Full Game
Rebel Wolves game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker's physical release will contain the full game on disc, with Bandai Namco Entertainment clarifying that a day-one patch is recommended but not mandatory. The upcoming role-playing game, directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, who previously helmed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is set to launch on September 3rd and features a time-limited narrative where players control Coen, a character who gains vampirism.
The full Blood of Dawnwalker game will be released on disc, Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves confirm
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco have confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will be released on disc with the full game data included. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz stated the game will come to disc, and publisher Bandai Namco clarified that the entire game will be present, with a day-one patch recommended. This confirmation comes amid discussions about the future of physical media in gaming, particularly following Sony's plans to cease PlayStation disc production by 2028.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
It'd be an exhausting lie to pretend I don't like SNK, so I won't
The author expresses concern over Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's acquisition of SNK and its influence on games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, citing the controversial inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo. While acknowledging the necessity of funding in game development and the broad reach of Saudi investments across the industry, the author advocates for holding companies accountable for problematic decisions rather than boycotting entire entities.
Free Play Days – GTA Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including Grand Theft Auto Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo: Console Edition, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Some titles are available for all Xbox members, while others require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership.
ONCE UPON A KATAMARI ROLLS ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 WITH THE NEW ROLLING LIVE HIGHLIGHTS DLC IN OCTOBER
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Once Upon A Katamari will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, alongside the Rolling LIVE Highlights DLC. This DLC introduces quests and music from the mobile game Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will feature exclusive mouse controls, enhanced graphics, and a smoother framerate.
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Season 3 Begins! The new class “Twin Striker” has arrived!
HaoPlay has announced that Blue Protocol: Star Resonance will launch its "Echoes of Ember" Season 3 update on July 16, 2026. This update introduces the new "Twin Striker" class, new dungeons, raid battles, and a "Musician" system for playing music. The season aims to provide a smooth experience for both new and returning players with level boosts and equipment rewards.
Once Upon a Katamari is coming to Switch 2 in October with new DLC for all versions
Once Upon a Katamari is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 26, 2026. A paid DLC, Rolling LIVE Highlights, will also be available for all versions of the game, featuring new levels and characters inspired by the mobile title Katamari Rolling LIVE. Bandai Namco announced these details alongside a new trailer, also revealing a bundle option for the base game and DLC.
Tales of producer confirms new game is in development, apologizes for long wait
Tales of series producer Yusuke Tomizawa confirmed that a new game in the franchise is in development and apologized for the long wait. He stated that the team is working hard to meet fan expectations, with the last new entry being Tales of Arise in 2021. The interview also touched upon the 30th anniversary of both the Tales of and Persona series.
Digimon UP Codes – Are There Any Codes Yet?
This guide for Digimon UP explains how to use promo codes for free rewards, although no working codes have been found yet. It details the process of linking a Bandai Namco account to the game's webstore to redeem any future codes.
Once Upon A Katamari coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Rolling Live Highlights DLC revealed
Bandai Namco announced that Once Upon A Katamari will be released on October 8, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring improved visuals and frame rate. A new paid DLC, Rolling Live Highlights, will also launch on the same day, adding new quests, songs, cousins, and accessories. The game will include a new four-player competitive multiplayer mode called KatamariBall.
Tales of series lead apologizes for the long wait as the JRPG series approaches its largest gulf between mainline…
Yusuke Tomizawa, the lead for Bandai Namco's Tales series, has apologized for the extended wait for a new mainline entry. He cited increasing development times and the need for new games to meet high expectations as reasons for the delay. Tomizawa also mentioned the ongoing remaster project as a way to help players engage with older titles.
19 unmissable PS5 games still releasing in 2026
This article highlights 19 upcoming PlayStation 5 games scheduled for release in 2026, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel's Wolverine, and Grand Theft Auto VI. It details various genres and features, from action RPGs and stealth games to fighting and flight simulations, providing a glimpse into the future of PS5 gaming.
Grand Alfheim codes (July 2026)
This guide provides information on obtaining and redeeming codes for the Roblox game Grand Alfheim. Currently, there are no active codes, with the last one, GlobalArena!, having expired. The article details how to redeem codes within the game and suggests joining the Grand Alfheim Discord server for future code updates.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026 – physical Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026, shows Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuting at #7. The physical version's sales were primarily on PlayStation 5, followed by Nintendo Switch. Nintendo titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Mario Kart World also performed well, appearing high on the chart.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition with a 43% discount. Other titles like Unboxathon and He is Coming also have significant price reductions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs were told that "no one" would like one of the RPG's best systems before it launched, lead says: "We didn't care"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's creative director Guillaume Broche revealed that developers at Sandfall Interactive were told their game's unique blend of action and turn-based combat would be disliked by players. Despite these warnings, the team proceeded with their vision, which has since been praised, even winning multiple Game of the Year awards. Broche also commented on the charm of imperfections in games, contrasting them with overly polished but ultimately boring titles.
