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Sword Art Online Action RPG Echoes of Aincrad Launching July 10
Game Studio Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that the action RPG Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad will launch on July 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game features real-time combat, character customization, and equipment upgrades within the world of Aincrad.
Echoes of Aincrad Announced | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Echoes of Aincrad, a new action RPG set within the Sword Art Online universe. Players will create a customizable character experiencing the virtual world. The game features real-time combat with upgradeable equipment and attributes, launching July 10 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Echoes of Aincrad Announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Echoes of Aincrad, an action RPG set within the Sword Art Online universe. Preorders are now available for the game, which is scheduled to launch on PC and consoles on July 10th.
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Bandai Namco and Game Studio have announced the upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
New Bandai Namco RPG Is Sword Art Online Echoes of Aincrad
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, set to launch on July 10, 2026. The game aims to replicate the experience of living through the SAO Aincrad VR MMORPG, featuring character customization and survival elements. Deluxe and Ultimate Editions will be available with additional in-game items and content.
Preview: Sword Art Online Returns to PS5 as a Darker Open World Action RPG This Summer
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad is set to launch on PlayStation 5 this summer, offering a darker, open-world action RPG experience. Players will create their own characters and engage in methodical combat with an emphasis on counterattacks and a partner system. The game features exploration, optional bosses, and loot, aiming for a July 10th release date.
Capcom Celebrates Resident Evil 30th Anniversary With Multiple Announcements
Capcom celebrated the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil with several new announcements. These include a collaboration with Universal Studios Japan for a new immersive experience in 2026, a Resident Evil 2 arcade light gun game from Bandai Namco, and a "Symphony of Legacy" concert tour. A reminder was also given about the Resident Evil Generation Pack availability.
PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store's top downloads for February 2026 show Resident Evil Requiem leading sales on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The article also details hardware sales figures for various consoles, with the Nintendo Switch family of consoles dominating overall unit sales.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Players Are Begging For Another Major Update... or Just Everdark Heolstor - IGN
Players of Elden Ring: Nightreign are expressing frustration over the lack of new content updates since the Forsaken Hollows DLC three months ago. Fans are particularly eager for the addition of an "Everdark" variant of the boss Heolstor and are hoping for confirmation from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment about future updates, though recent patch notes only promise continued balance adjustments.
Code Vein 2 Just Got a Lot Easier with Patch 1.0.5
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released patch 1.05 for Code Vein 2 on PlayStation 5, significantly adjusting combat mechanics to make the game easier. The update buffs core player actions like dodging and guarding, nerfs enemy attack frequency and stagger resistance, and adds more resurrection monuments. These changes aim to address player feedback and lukewarm reviews since the game's launch.
Esoteric Ebb Review - Chaotic Good
Esoteric Ebb is a "Disco-like" CRPG that offers a colorful world, a unique sense of humor, and engaging political intrigue. Inspired by games like Disco Elysium, it features isometric gameplay, text-based combat, and deep dialogue choices that shape the player character. Despite its inspirations, the game carves out its own identity with a quirky fantasy setting and thought-provoking themes.
Bandai Namco Teases "New RPG" Reveal, Taking Place This Week
Bandai Namco Entertainment is set to reveal a new RPG this week, with a special event scheduled for March 5th or 6th. A teaser trailer hints at a fantasy setting with a character wielding a sword and shield. The company is known for franchises like Sword Art Online and Tales Of, and has published titles such as Elden Ring.
Every Video Game Showcase To Watch In 2026
This guide lists upcoming video game showcases and digital events scheduled for 2026, including major publisher presentations and indie-focused livestreams. It provides dates, times, and platforms for events like Summer Game Fest, The Game Awards, and various developer directs from companies such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.
Announcement Announcements
Bandai Namco Entertainment is scheduled to announce a new role-playing game on March 5. Further details regarding the title have not yet been revealed.
Bandai Namco Teases A New RPG Reveal This Week | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced a new role-playing game will be revealed on March 5, 2026. The company, known for series like Tales of, Code Vein, and Scarlet Nexus, shared a cryptic teaser hinting at a disturbance to serenity.
Apex Legends Gundam Gunpla Kits on the Way
Respawn Entertainment and Bandai Namco are collaborating on an Apex Legends and Gundam crossover event starting March 10, 2026, featuring new in-game abilities, cosmetics, and a map update. The collaboration will also include three Gunpla model kits inspired by Apex Legends characters, with pre-orders beginning March 18, 2026. Apex Legends is available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Bandai Namco Will Reveal a New RPG This Week
Bandai Namco Entertainment will reveal a new RPG on March 5, 2026, with a video presentation airing at 3pm PT/6pm ET. The company is known for various RPGs, including the Tales series, and its work with FromSoftware on titles like Elden Ring and Dark Souls. The announcement will occur on the same day as a Capcom Spotlight presentation.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Review [Capsule Computers]
Bandai Namco has released a remastered version of Tales of Berseria, making the game available on more platforms with some improvements. This follows previous remasters of older titles in the series, though Berseria is the most recent game to receive this treatment, already being available on PlayStation 4.
Mega Man Grandista Figures Debut This Week
Bandai Namco will release two new Mega Man figures in Japan on March 5, 2026, as prize figures. One is a Capcom exclusive with a metallic finish, while the standard model has a matte look. Both figures stand over eight and a half inches tall and depict Mega Man in his iconic blue suit with his Mega Buster ready. A MegaMan.EXE figure is also planned for May 2026.
Bandai Namco Teases 'New RPG', to Be Revealed This Week
Bandai Namco Entertainment has teased the upcoming reveal of a new RPG, scheduled for this Thursday or Friday. A short description hints at a "serenity soon to be disturbed," and social media teasers show an environment and a character with a sword and shield.
