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Sick: Ace Combat 8 has online airbase lobbies where you can bum around as your own bespoke pilotsona
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will feature online airbase lobbies where players can customize and interact as their pilotsonas. The game includes co-op assault and co-op warfare modes, along with special missions and battle passes. The author expresses excitement for the multiplayer features but disappointment regarding the inclusion of microtransactions and battle passes.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a busy month for Xbox and Game Pass players, with a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, Capcom's return to the samurai genre with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the survival-crafting spin-off RuneScape: Dragonwilds launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles include the horror game Halloween, the racing title Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, and Remedy's Control Resonant.
‘Your Next Gaming Obsession’: Ambitious PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Impressive Reviews
The upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is receiving highly positive reviews ahead of its September 3, 2026 release. Critics praise its compelling writing, unique mechanics, and immersive combat, with some calling it their "next gaming obsession," despite minor animation issues.
The Metroidvania Genre Owes Credit To Much More Than Castlevania And Metroid
This article explores the origins of the Metroidvania genre, arguing that its roots extend beyond Metroid and Castlevania. It highlights early exploration platformers and RPGs like Aztec and Xanadu: Dragon Slayer 2, as well as Sega's Wonder Boy series, as crucial precursors that introduced key mechanics.
Recension – The Blood of Dawnwalker
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a strong debut action RPG from Rebel Wolves, featuring vampires, difficult choices, and a ticking clock, despite a shaky start and technical issues. The game draws comparisons to The Witcher 3 due to its developers' backgrounds and its dark, Eastern European folklore-inspired setting.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – In the right vein
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a debut action RPG from Rebel Wolves that offers a compelling narrative and characters, but suffers from uneven gameplay mechanics and performance issues. The game features a unique time-tracking system and a focus on combat, but struggles with enemy variety and questline connectivity. Despite its flaws, the strong story and world-building make it a promising start for a potential new saga.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker review - witcher by day and vampire by night
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a spirited action RPG that blends vampire lore with medieval European history, featuring an impressive and original combat system. Developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt Red staff, the game offers a challenging yet rewarding experience with a flexible upgrade system and a sandbox approach to quests. While it suffers from some technical rough edges and occasional repetition, its unique mechanics and well-written characters make it a standout title.
The Blood of Dawnwalker review
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a grim horror RPG from Rebel Wolves that offers compelling ideas but doesn't always fully realize them. While its combat and world-building are praised, drawing comparisons to Elden Ring and The Witcher 3, the game's unrelenting bleakness and some design choices, like the time management system, are noted as drawbacks. Despite its flaws, the game is considered an effective piece of storytelling with a strong atmosphere.
The Blood of Dawnwalker review - A bold debut that meets the bar of The Witcher 3 while rethinking what an RPG can be
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a debut RPG from former CD Projekt Red developers at Rebel Wolves, successfully meets the high bar set by The Witcher 3 while introducing innovative mechanics. The game features a dual-form system (human/vampire) and a unique time-management system that adds depth to its dark fantasy setting. Despite some minor repetition and combat slog, the game is praised for its bold ideas, strong voice acting, and engaging quests, making it an exciting debut for the studio.
The Blood of Dawnwalker review: "Despite clear Witcher 3 DNA, I wish this vampire RPG was messier"
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a freeform vampire RPG that attempts to streamline its time-based questing, but ultimately results in a less engaging experience. Despite its folklore-rich world and some interesting combat mechanics, the game suffers from pacing issues, underdeveloped vampire powers, and repetitive activities, leading to a lack of immersion.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution
Bandai Namco Entertainment has detailed the performance specifications for My Hero Academia: All's Justice on Nintendo Switch, confirming a 1080p resolution in both docked and handheld modes, with a maximum frame rate of 30 FPS. This frame rate is lower than the 60 FPS offered on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, though resolution remains consistent across all platforms.
Echoes of Aincrad Review – A Beautiful World Wasted | Invision Game Community
Echoes of Aincrad, a new Sword Art Online VRMMORPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment and Game Studio Inc, offers a visually stunning world but suffers from repetitive gameplay, artificial time inflation, and a lack of life. Despite enjoyable combat mechanics and good graphics, soundtrack, and voice acting, the game's core loop, limited exploration, and abrupt story ending make it a mediocre experience, particularly for fans of the franchise.
Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Ace Combat 7, Tales of Arise, and more at new low prices
Bandai Namco is holding a publisher sale on the Nintendo eShop, featuring significant discounts on various Nintendo Switch games. Titles like Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Tales of Arise, and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero are available at their lowest prices. The sale includes games from franchises such as Digimon, Pac-Man, and Gundam and will run until September 10, 2026.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters launch trailer – “super action soccer game” hits Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released the launch trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a "super action soccer game" now available on Nintendo Switch. The sequel features over 110 playable characters, new super moves, 22 national teams, and expanded storylines based on the World Youth arc, with music by Tadayoshi Makino.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS Takes Football to Ridiculous New Heights
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The anime football action game features over 22 national teams, more than 110 playable characters, and over 150 cutscenes. Various editions are available, including Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate, with additional DLC packs offering cosmetic items and characters.
Limbic Entertainment on life after Bandai Namco
Limbic Entertainment's communications manager Christopher Grünewald discussed the studio's successful transition to independence after being sold by Bandai Namco Entertainment. He highlighted the success of their pirate city builder Corsair Cove, which has sold over 200,000 units and maintained positive reviews on Steam, contrasting it with the challenges faced by their previous title, Park Beyond. Grünewald emphasized the importance of targeting a specific niche and delivering a polished product at launch.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's open beta, Control Ultimate Edition, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs from August 28 to September 1, with a level cap of 30 and earnable rewards.
Possibly the last major Elden Ring patch buffs a ton of weapons and seems to fix one of the biggest complaints since…
Elden Ring patch 1.17 is set to release on August 28th, bringing significant weapon, spell, and shield buffs, alongside the paid Tarnished Pack DLC. The DLC includes new starting classes, cosmetic items for Torrent, NPC events, and purchasable items. While the patch is free for all players, the DLC adds new content and potentially addresses player complaints about item drops. FromSoftware has also indicated ongoing improvements for Elden Ring and mentioned other projects in development.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Review – Burning hot soccer games
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is a soccer game that delivers a heartwarming and motivational youth story with fast-paced action. While the gameplay mechanics make every player useful and the narrative is engaging, the story contains predictable tropes and there's a steep learning curve due to the number of techniques. The game is best suited for fans of the Captain Tsubasa franchise and young soccer enthusiasts.
Elden Ring On Switch 2 Is A Compromise, But It’s A Surprisingly Good One
Elden Ring on the Nintendo Switch 2 offers a surprisingly good experience despite compromises in performance, running at a consistent 30fps in docked mode. While frame rate drops are present and noticeable compared to PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 versions, the game remains playable and includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Bandai Namco has delayed the launch to August 28, 2026, to refine the experience.
