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Games You Only Need One Copy Of To Play With Others
This article highlights games that support a 'Friend's Pass' or similar feature, allowing one player to own the game while others can join in without purchasing a copy. It covers titles across various platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, emphasizing cooperative play and cost-saving for gamers.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's console modes top out at 40fps, with no 60fps option at launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch with console performance modes targeting 30fps in Quality Mode and 40fps in Balanced Mode on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no 60fps option available at launch. While the PS5 Pro will offer enhanced visuals at the same frame rates, fans are hoping for a post-launch performance patch to enable a 60fps mode. The game is directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, known for his work on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
15 Massive Gamescom 2026 Announcements That Could Steal the Show
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements from various publishers and developers, including Xbox, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco. Anticipated reveals include potential updates for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, Metro 2039, and a rumored Xbox sequel.
Changing From 3 Players To 4 Was A Bigger Challenge For Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Than You Might Expect
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 is shifting from a three-player co-op structure to accommodate four players, a change that presented significant design challenges. Developers Jake Kriegman and Chris Cross explained that increasing the player count required more enemies, larger play spaces, and rebalancing of class abilities to maintain a satisfying gameplay experience. The game is set to launch on August 25 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow.
CODE VEIN II Mask of Idris Expansion Launches September 9, 2026 | Invision Game Community
The action RPG expansion CODE VEIN II: Mask of Idris will launch on September 9, 2026, for players who have completed the main storyline. This post-game content will introduce a new adventure in the Forsaken World and a new character, Liv Voda. A free Update Version 2.0, featuring new post-game content and partner exploration, will also release on the same day for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2026 – Splatoon Raiders debuts in the top 10
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for July 2026, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 leading the monthly charts. New releases Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also secured spots in the top ten. The article also provides a list of the overall best-selling games for 2026 so far, with Resident Evil Requiem at the top.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets Farah character trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a new character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered, focusing on Farah Oersted. The trailer showcases Farah's personality and her role in the story, where she joins Reid Hershel to save the worlds of Inferia and Celestia. The game will feature the Aggressive Linear Motion Battle System and quality-of-life improvements, arriving on October 15 for Nintendo Switch.
Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8: How Do You Balance a Character Famous for Never Losing a Fight?
IGN interviews Tekken series chief producer Naoya Yasuda about the challenges of balancing Yujiro Hanma for Tekken 8. Yasuda discusses how the team approaches integrating a character known for never losing into the fighting game's mechanics.
Tekken 8 Gets New Starter Guide Video for Newest Roster Addition Bob
Bandai Namco has released an 11-minute starter guide video for Bob, the newest roster addition to Tekken 8. The video details Bob's powerful strikes, agility, defensive options, and key moves like Abats Snipe and Spinner Ball. Bob is available as part of Season Pass 3, with wider access coming on August 25th. Tekken 8 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections 1.70 update announced, patch notes – new character Uchiha Nanashi and more
An update version 1.70 for Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has been announced, adding the playable character Uchiha Nanashi for free on August 20. The patch also includes costume color additions, new features for Ninja Battle and Special Challenges, an increased level cap to 130, and various battle balance adjustments. Bandai Namco plans further updates for the winter and next spring.
Tekken 8's version of Bob adds pinpoint accuracy to the 'speed & weight' formula
Bob returns to Tekken 8 with his signature 'speed and weight' fighting style, enhanced by new 'just frame' move upgrades that offer significant damage boosts. While some Tekken 7 moves are missing, the addition of these precise input mechanics provides a higher skill ceiling for players. Bob's kit focuses on mobility and strong mid-attacks, with new transitions into his Spinner Ball stance and wave dash, making him a challenging but rewarding character for advanced players.
Former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada's new studio grabs yet another series veteran from Bandai Namco to work on a…
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's new VS Studio, reuniting with the former Tekken series boss and other veterans from Bandai Namco. Ikeda expressed excitement about creating something new with his former colleagues. The studio's exact project is unknown, but it is speculated to be a new 3D fighting game.
Cyber Cycles is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster Corporation announced that Cyber Cycles will be released for the Nintendo Switch via the Arcade Archives series on August 30. Originally released by Namco in 1995, Cyber Cycles is a near-future motorcycle racing game. The Arcade Archives version will include features like save states, button remapping, and VRR support, with a Time Attack Mode also being introduced.
Tekken 8 director jumps ship to join Harada's new Vs Studio team
Kohei Ikeda, the game director of Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco Entertainment to join Katsuhiro Harada at SNK's newly formed Vs Studio. He will be reunited with fellow Tekken veterans Yuichi Yonemori and Harada, with the trio expected to work on a new project together. The exact nature of Vs Studio's first game remains unconfirmed, though a fighting game is anticipated.
VS Studio adds another Tekken veteran as Kohei Ikeda joins as game designer
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio as a game designer, marking his return to working with former bosses. Ikeda previously spent twenty years at Bandai Namco Entertainment before announcing his departure in June. VS Studio, which is supported by SNK, aims to deliver top-tier gaming experiences through collaboration and innovation.
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Protagonist is “Quite Easy to Kill” During the Day, Says Director
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of Rebel Wolves' upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, stated that the protagonist Coen will be vulnerable and "quite easy to kill" during the day due to his hybrid nature. The game, set for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 3rd, aims to be a "narrative sandbox" where player choices, even leading to NPC deaths, won't create fail states. Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco plan to allow save file carry-over into future installments of the planned game series.
Sony’s Oasis-Loving CEO Thinks We’re Going To Crave Human-Made Art In The Age Of AI
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki believes that while AI can enhance creativity, human-made art will remain essential and craved by consumers. He suggests that the industry must adapt to leverage AI rather than be threatened by it. This perspective contrasts with some industry figures who express concerns about AI's impact on originality and the value of human experience in art.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 “Gameplay Showcase” trailer
A "Gameplay Showcase" trailer has been released for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, ahead of its debut next week. This edition includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new customization options. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026.
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei 'Nakatsu' Ikeda joins Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has announced he is joining Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio. Ikeda expressed excitement about working with Harada again on new projects, following Harada's departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment and establishment of VS Studio in collaboration with SNK. This move reunites two key figures from the recent Tekken development team.
Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026 – huge sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders
Famitsu data reveals Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders had massive debuts in Japan during July 2026, selling nearly 700,000 and 500,000 physical copies respectively. Nintendo dominated software sales and was the top publisher for the month, with the Nintendo Switch 2 remaining the best-selling console.
