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Dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets a release date and an autumn showdown with Fable
The dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to release on September 3, 2026, as announced by publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz expressed confidence in the game's quality despite potential competition from titles like Fable and Grand Theft Auto 6. The game features a hybrid human/vampire protagonist with distinct day and night abilities and a flexible RPG structure.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches on September 3 | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker will be released on September 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game is set in 14th-century Europe amidst war and the Black Death, where players control Coen, a dawnwalker, on a quest to save his family from a vampire lord.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches on September 3 | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker will be released on September 3, 2026. The game is set in 14th-century Europe during a time of chaos and plague, where players control Coen, a dawnwalker caught between human and vampire. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition gets Alphen character trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new character trailer for Alphen, the protagonist of Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, ahead of its Nintendo Switch release on May 22nd. This edition includes the base game and the Beyond the Dawn expansion, marking the RPG's debut on a Nintendo platform.
Nintendo has discounted a bunch of its Switch games in new rare sale
Amazon is currently offering a rare sale on digital Nintendo Switch games, featuring discounts on titles like Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Bayonetta 2, and Metroid Dread. Many games are priced at $40, with select titles available for $30. The sale's end date is not specified, and other publishers like Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo are also running significant discounts on the Nintendo eShop.
Games Inbox: What new characters will be in the next Smash Bros.?
Readers discuss potential new characters for a future Super Smash Bros. installment, suggesting characters from Resident Evil and other franchises. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's upcoming Direct presentations and the potential for lower-budget sequels for lapsed franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026 – Pragmata and Tomodachi Life in the top 3
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026, shows Pragmata taking the top spot, pushing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream to third place. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Resident Evil Requiem also feature in the top 5, with Elden Ring and Tekken 8 following closely.
"More charities than ever are looking at games": Meet Cause+Select, the platform linking the games industry to top charities
Ctrl+Impact founder Wayne Emanuel has launched Cause+Select, a platform designed to connect charities with the video games industry for mutually beneficial partnerships. The platform aims to streamline collaborations, offering charities a way to navigate the gaming space and for developers and publishers to find strategic charitable initiatives. Cause+Select is currently in beta and free for game companies, with charities paying a nominal fee.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Gets Four Major Content Drops Including Red Zone | HappyGamer
Bandai Namco Entertainment is releasing four major content updates for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, including challenging 'Red Zone' events, new stages for Supreme Kai Of Time, a 'Bust Mode' for Ultra Supervillain God Vegeta, and new Battlefield content. This ongoing support for the nearly decade-old fighting game aims to keep both veteran and new players engaged with fresh challenges and progression mechanics.
Bandai Namco Reveals Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Performance And Resolution
Bandai Namco has revealed the performance specifications for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch version will run at 1080p docked and 720p handheld at up to 30fps, while the Switch 2 will offer both quality and performance modes, with the latter targeting up to 60fps. Owners of the Switch version will receive a free graphical upgrade when playing on the Switch 2.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch comparison, more frame rate and resolution details
Digimon Story: Time Stranger will feature different performance modes on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, offering up to 4K resolution at 30 FPS or 1080p at 60 FPS, with HDR support in Quality Mode. The original Nintendo Switch version will run at 1080p docked/720p handheld at 30 FPS without 4K or HDR support. The game is set to release on July 10, 2026.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 539: Mice and Men
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 539 covers upcoming game releases like Saros and Neverness to Everness, along with details on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and updates for Helldivers 2 and Gran Turismo 7. The hosts also discuss the cartoon world of Mouse: P.I. for Hire and convenience store snacks.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Now Available
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a standalone VR experience from ICONIK and Bandai Namco, is now available for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. This new entry expands the series' lore by delving into Dark Six's perspective, introducing new threats, puzzles, and characters. The game aims to provide the most immersive entry in the Little Nightmares series to date.
Tekken players have spent years asking for FF7's Tifa only for rumours to suggest she's been poached by the…
Rumors suggest that Tifa Lockhart, a popular character from Final Fantasy 7, may be added to Street Fighter 6 instead of Tekken 8. Tekken players have long requested Tifa as a playable character, and the appearance of Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield in Tekken 8 has fueled speculation. While unconfirmed, the possibility of Tifa joining Capcom's fighting game has caused a stir in the fighting game community.
You Can Wear a Tales of Vesperia Yuri Lowell Blastia Replica
Bandai Namco Entertainment has opened pre-orders for a replica of Yuri Lowell's Bodhi Blastia accessory from Tales of Vesperia. The metal bangle, priced at 13,200 JPY, features an exact recreation of the in-game design with a red stone and stainless steel construction. It is designed for wearing or display and will release in late July 2026.
Famously streaming-averse Nintendo has finally added the Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 OST to Spotify, but the big picture makes it look like a very weird move
Nintendo has made a surprising move by adding a limited selection of Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 soundtracks to Spotify, marking its first venture onto a major music streaming service. This decision is unusual given Nintendo's history of promoting its own Nintendo Music app and comes shortly after the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, suggesting a potential marketing tie-in.
Here’s your first look at the Elden Ring movie
Filming has begun for Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie, with leaked set videos showing a Dung Eater character. The film, a collaboration between Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24, is set for a March 3, 2028 release and boasts a budget exceeding $100 million. The cast includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, and Nick Offerman, among others, with Garland also serving as director and writer.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Promotion Streams Zestiria the X Episodes 6 and 7 (Haha) for Limited Time
Bandai Namco is promoting the upcoming release of Tales of Berseria Remastered by streaming episodes 6 and 7 of the anime series Tales of Zestiria the X on YouTube for a limited time. These episodes focus on Tales of Berseria's opening scenes and characters. Tales of Berseria Remastered features quality-of-life improvements and is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
As filming of the Elden Ring movie continues, here's an on-set leak of some lettuce being hurled at one of the game's most infamous characters
Filming is underway for the A24-backed Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland. Leaked on-set footage reveals a scene from the game's opening, featuring the Loathsome Dung Eater character being pelted with vegetables, including a prominent lettuce. The film adaptation, described as A24's largest project, has a reported budget exceeding $100 million USD and is slated for a March 3, 2028 release.
Control got ported to iPhone, and it’s so good I think it heralds a new era of mobile gaming
Remedy Entertainment's Control: Ultimate Edition has been successfully ported to iPhone and iPad, offering a full AAA experience with impressive performance and even ray tracing support for $4.99. This port, requiring an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, suggests a new era for mobile gaming, potentially positioning iPhones alongside traditional consoles and PCs as viable gaming platforms.