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Slangbella, vampyrer och Blizzcon: Vi tar spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include playing a variety of titles such as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Other mentioned games include HumanitZ, Goemon, and Japanese Drift Master, alongside attending events like Blizzcon and a local video game festival.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's lack of stealth makes this Witcher 3-like feel incomplete
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG from Rebel Wolves, is praised for its dark fantasy atmosphere and similarities to The Witcher 3, but is criticized for its lack of a stealth system. This omission makes the game feel incomplete, especially given the protagonist's vampiric abilities, and creates a disconnect with the narrative's focus on subtle infiltration.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Review – Sophomore Slump
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters offers enjoyable, over-the-top arcade football action with some gameplay improvements over its predecessor, particularly in goalkeeping. However, the game is significantly hampered by its repetitive mechanics, a poorly written and intrusive story mode, and a general lack of content, leading to a "sophomore slump" for the series.
Bandai Namco Announces New Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series, Streaming First on IGN
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Hour Zero, a new four-part live-action prequel miniseries for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The series, starring Josh Holloway and Brandon Routh, will stream exclusively on IGN.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 749
The Stevetendo Show continues its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 749, with host Steve sharing his limited experience with the action RPG genre. The stream will also feature discussions on the recent Nintendo Direct presentation and upcoming playthroughs of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
4,000 hours into Elden Ring, streamer commissions a custom mod so he can beat FromSoftware's finest RPG another 726…
A dedicated Elden Ring streamer, Bushy, has embarked on an ambitious challenge to complete the game 726 times using every weapon, Ash of War, staff, seal, and spell. To expedite this massive undertaking, Bushy has commissioned a custom mod that streamlines the collection of items and progression, allowing him to focus on the boss encounters.
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale Serves Up A Rhythm-Powered Adventure In 2027
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale, a rhythm-puzzle action-adventure game from Metronomik set to release in 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring Southeast Asian cultural inspirations and music-driven gameplay mechanics.
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned release in 2027. Further details about the game are expected.
Halloween Game Gets Price Slashed In This Launch Day Discount
The new asymmetrical horror game Halloween, which features a 1v4 multiplayer experience similar to Dead by Daylight, has received a 20% launch discount. Players can purchase the game for PC via Steam for $32 / £28.60. The game allows players to either play as Michael Myers or as survivors trying to escape.
Blood of Dawnwalker Sequel Revealed by LinkedIn Posting
Rebel Wolves is actively recruiting for a Lead Writer for the sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker, following its successful launch which sold over one million copies. The studio plans to expand the 'Dawnwalker saga' across different historical periods, with player choices potentially carrying over between games.
FromSoftware patches Elden Ring to stop players sharing the Tarnished Edition Switch 2 extras for free
FromSoftware has released patch 1.17.1 for Elden Ring across all platforms to address an exploit that allowed players to share DLC items from the Tarnished Edition without owning the add-on. The patch specifically targets the multiplayer issue where DLC items could be obtained under specific conditions, ensuring they are correctly removed from the inventory when traded.
FromSoftware's first experiment with, of all things, horse armor DLC runs awry, as Elden Ring players manage to spawn free duplicate items in multiplayer
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have released a patch for Elden Ring to fix an exploit that allowed players to obtain items from the Tarnished Pack DLC for free in multiplayer. The DLC, which includes cosmetic items for the player's horse Torrent, was criticized for introducing microtransactions into a FromSoftware game.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
It turns out 58% of The Blood of Dawnwalker players have also played The Witcher 3, and roughly 40% of the entire playerbase is on Steam
Analysis of player data for Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker reveals that nearly 58% of its players have also played The Witcher 3, a testament to the shared developer talent between the studios. The game has sold over one million copies in its first three days, with a significant portion of PC players on Steam and GOG.
Mixtape and Bits & Bops dominate the AGDAs 2026 nominated finalists
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs), celebrating Australian games released between July 2025 and October 2026. Mixtape and Bits & Bops lead the nominations across multiple categories, including Game of the Year, Excellence in Visual Art, and Excellence in Sound Design.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets Keele character trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a new character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered, focusing on the logical and intelligent character Keele Zeibel. The trailer showcases Keele's role in guiding the party to save the world from the Grand Fall. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026.
"The biggest L From Soft has taken in a long time": Emergency Elden Ring patch stops players from getting the…
FromSoftware has released an emergency patch for Elden Ring to fix a multiplayer bug that allowed players to obtain paid DLC items from the Tarnished Pack for free. This move has angered some players who view the $5 charge for the DLC as excessive and criticize the developer for prioritizing bug fixes for paid content over general game improvements.
The Blood of Dawnwalker studio is hiring for a sequel after selling 1 million copies in 3 days: "We're not…
Rebel Wolves, the developer of The Blood of Dawnwalker, is actively hiring for a sequel after the vampire RPG sold over one million copies in its opening weekend. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek is seeking a Lead Writer to help craft the next chapter in the planned 'saga,' with CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirming that player choices will carry over between games.
Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Has A Big Problem: Several Major Publishers Aren’t Participating
Xbox's disc-to-digital program is facing significant limitations as major publishers like Sega, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco are not participating. This means physical copies of many popular games, including Far Cry 4, Final Fantasy 15, and Dark Souls 3, cannot be converted to digital licenses. This lack of participation raises concerns for game preservation, especially given Square Enix's history of requiring repurchase for new console generations.
Castlevania Belmont's Curse blends the classic Metroidvania's soul with Dead Cells' immaculate style
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire, blends the classic Metroidvania style with the visual flair of Dead Cells. The game features a vibrant art style set in a monster-filled Paris and introduces Rose Belmont as the protagonist. Its combat system offers a dynamic mix of melee and spells, while the iconic Vampire Killer whip serves as a primary traversal tool, addressing common Metroidvania movement woes.
