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Pompompurin Tamagotchi Nano Virtual Pets Appear
New Pompompurin-themed Tamagotchi Nano virtual pets will be released in Japan on April 11, 2026, for approximately $18. These models feature the Sanrio mascot Pompompurin assisting the player in caring for a traditional Tamagotchi character, with Pompompurin and his friends appearing during events and special actions. Previous Sanrio Tamagotchi Nano models, such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, were released worldwide.
Tales, Elden Ring Publisher Bandai Namco Teases New RPG Reveal - IGN
Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher of Elden Ring and the Tales series, has announced a new role-playing game reveal scheduled for March 5. While speculation includes Elden Ring 2, it is more likely to be a new entry in the Tales series or potentially a Digimon or Dragon Ball game. The announcement will premiere on YouTube.
Bandai Namco set to announce new RPG this week
Bandai Namco Entertainment will reveal a new RPG this week on Thursday, March 5th, at 3 PM PT / 11 PM UK time. The announcement will be broadcast on YouTube, with a teaser text stating "A serenity soon to be disturbed."
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
New Pokemon Keychains Honor Each Games’ Starters
Bandai Namco has announced new Pokemon keychains featuring starter Pokemon from all nine mainline generations, starting with Pokemon Red, Blue, and Green, and ending with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. These acrylic charms will be available in Japanese capsule machines starting the week of March 8, 2026, for 300 yen each. It is currently unconfirmed if or when these will be released worldwide.
Nominees Announced for The Game Awards 2024 - NintendoFuse
The nominees for The Game Awards 2024 have been announced, featuring a strong presence from publishers like PlayStation, Square Enix, and Xbox. Nintendo has six nominated games, while the awards ceremony is scheduled for December 12, with public voting open until December 11. Winners will be decided by a jury vote and public fan vote.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
Tekken and Pac-Man owners Bandai Namco announce major restructure with investment from Sony
Bandai Namco Holdings is undergoing a significant company-wide restructuring effective April 1st, impacting its film, toy, arcade, and video game divisions. This comes as Sony invests approximately $464.5 million for a 2.5% stake and Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Studios Singapore. The company has also seen layoffs and game cancellations in the past year.
Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer Released
Grayson Wendell has released an open-source item randomizer for the Nintendo 64 game Shadowgate 64, titled the Chaos Magic Edition. The randomizer includes various shuffling modes and ensures items are available before progression is blocked. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for other games like LUCID, MINOS, Armatus, Tales of Berseria Remastered, WWE 2K26, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice Review | TheXboxHub
My Hero Academia: All's Justice offers a faithful presentation of the anime series with fast-paced fighting action and a story mode that replays the final battle from multiple perspectives. While the online multiplayer population is sparse, the game provides an accessible and satisfying experience for both fans of the source material and newcomers, featuring intuitive controls and a variety of single-player modes.
PS Plus Premium March 2026 Game Revealed Early
Sony has confirmed that Tekken: Dark Resurrection will be added to the PlayStation Plus Premium classics lineup on March 17, 2026. While primarily announced for PlayStation 5, it is also expected to be available on PlayStation 4. Bandai Namco Entertainment titles typically do not include trophy support.
How a video game merch store helped me bond with my daughter - Reader's Feature
A reader shares how visiting Bandai Namco pop-up stores, featuring Pac-Man and other merchandise, helped him bond with his 12-year-old daughter. The experience provided a positive distraction and a shared activity, with the London store offering a slightly better overall experience than the Birmingham location.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Now Available
Tales of Berseria Remastered is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. This action RPG developed by D.A.G Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment features quality-of-life enhancements and allows players to control Velvet Crowe on her quest for vengeance. The remaster includes early access to the Grade Shop, destination icons, and the ability to toggle encounters.
Pokémon turns 30 but is Winds and Waves the evolution the series needs?
This article discusses the current state of the Pokémon video game franchise, questioning if recent titles like Pokémon Winds and Waves represent a necessary evolution. It highlights the series' immense popularity across various media while criticizing the stagnation and technical issues in its core games, contrasting them with the innovation seen in other Nintendo franchises like The Legend of Zelda. The piece also examines the business reasons why Game Freak and Nintendo may have little incentive to change their development and release cadence, despite fan complaints.
PS5 Remaster of Fan-Favorite PS4 RPG Out Now on PS Store
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released Tales of Berseria Remastered, an enhanced version of the PlayStation 4 JRPG, for the PlayStation 5. The remaster includes several new features such as increased movement speed, an objective indicator, and auto-save, targeting 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The game is available in Standard and Deluxe editions, with the latter including additional digital content.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Launches Across Xbox, PS5, PC And Switch
Tales of Berseria Remastered has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, offering an enhanced version of the 2017 action JRPG. The game focuses on Velvet Crowe's revenge-fueled journey and features a darker narrative exploring themes of emotion versus reason. This remastered edition includes quality-of-life improvements and previously released DLC.
Nier creator Yoko Taro is writing a new Evangelion series
Yoko Taro, known for the Nier and Drakengard series, is writing a new Evangelion series as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary. The series will be directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toru Yatabe, with music by Keiichi Okabe. Separately, Warframe is launching on Nintendo Switch on March 25th with 1080p/60fps support and a new update, The Shadowgrapher, which includes a 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer survival horror mode called Follie's Hunt.
Resident Evil Requiem is this week's headline PC game but don't forget the Witchers, pirates and pinballs
This week's gaming releases include Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, a hybrid third-person and first-person survival horror experience. Other notable launches include the early access RTS Rise Of Piracy, the narrative deckbuilder Reigns: The Witcher, and the pinball celebration Snägäri Pinball. Steam Next Fest also offers numerous game demos.
US video game spending rose 3% in January, driven by $596m from subscription services | US Monthly Charts
US video game spending increased by 3% to $4.3 billion in January 2026, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware revenue saw a 16% increase, though console sales declined year-on-year, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S experiencing notable drops. Top-selling games included Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and NBA 2K26, while Final Fantasy 7: Remake saw a significant surge in sales following its multi-platform release.
CyberConnect2 reveals new Anime RPG that finally revives franchise after nearly a decade
CyberConnect2 has revealed .Hack//Z.E.R.O, a new anime RPG that marks the return of the .Hack franchise after nearly a decade. Bandai Namco Entertainment has granted CyberConnect2 full creative control for this 30th-anniversary project. The game will explore themes of escapism and technology ethics within a virtual reality setting known as 'The World'.
