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Konami’s PlayStation 5 Action Game Collection Adds New Title in Today’s Free Update
Konami Digital Entertainment has added Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection via a free update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. This competitive puzzle game, originally released in 1995, features up to four players and includes nostalgic music. The Super Bomberman Collection, priced at $19.99, already contains eight titles, including Super Bomberman 1-5 and Bomberman 1 & II, and features modern enhancements like Save/Load and Rewind.
Silent Hill producer believes shaking up the series was necessary to win over players because 'at best, only about half of the original users will return with a remake'
Producer Motoi Okamoto believes that shaking up the Silent Hill series with new entries like Silent Hill f and Townfall, rather than just remakes, was necessary to attract both new and returning players. He argued that remakes alone would only recapture about half of the original audience, emphasizing the need for fresh experiences alongside nostalgia. Konami's strategy involves partnering with studios like Bloober Team and Annapurna Interactive to deliver psychological horror that explores inner worlds and trauma.
The Gates of Chaos Open! The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Unleashes Chaos Origins with a new visual change to Starlight Rares!
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched Chaos Origins for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, featuring Yami Yugi and iconic monsters. This booster set introduces a visual update to Starlight Rares with richer colors and a rainbow foil border, alongside reimagined monsters like Black Luster Soldier and Magician of Black Chaos with new effects.
eFootball™ Kicks Off Global In-game Campaign Inspired by the Ultimate Festival of Football!
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has launched a special in-game campaign for its free-to-play title eFootball, inspired by the major football festival. Available from June 4th to July 23rd on consoles, PC, and mobile, the campaign offers rewards including players like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. The event also features an International Cup 2026 tournament and special player lists, with Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney set to appear at the eFootball World Festival in Bangkok.
Konami Code 40th Anniversary Projects & Merchandise Revealed
Konami Digital Entertainment is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Konami Code, which first appeared in Gradius on the Family Computer on April 25, 1986. To commemorate the event, the company has released original soundtracks from several Gradius and Nemesis titles for digital purchase and streaming, partnered with manga artist Shota Hattori for two short manga pages, and collaborated with Amazon for exclusive T-shirts in Japan.
'60% of the script stayed the same': ryukishi07's was on the money for Silent Hill f, the only problem…
Director Al Yang revealed that approximately 60% of the script for Silent Hill f, written by ryukishi07, remained unchanged from its initial draft. The development team collaborated closely with Konami to ensure authentic Japanese school environments and managed budget constraints to realize the game's ambitious scenes.
"BitSummit PUNCH" Official Supporting Streamers Announced!
BitSummit PUNCH has announced its official supporting streamers and creators, including notable figures like FB777 and eoheoh from MSS Project. The event will feature live-streamed programs such as "Creators Talk" and "PUNCH PLAY LIVE," showcasing indie game development stories and gameplay. The BitSummit Game Jam 2026, with the theme "Punch: Break Through," will also introduce an XR category for submissions.
TEMPEST® Spins Into Retrocade on Apple Arcade
Resolution Games has added the classic arcade shooter Tempest to its Retrocade collection on Apple Arcade, bringing the total to 12 iconic titles. The game is now available on Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, and iPad, featuring fast-paced gameplay and distinctive vector graphics. Retrocade continues to expand with future updates planned.
Get Set for a Super Hero-Sized Collection of Awesome!
Limited Run Games, in collaboration with Marvel Games and Konami Digital Entertainment, has launched the MARVEL MaXimum Collection for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This collection features six classic Marvel titles, including X-Men: The Arcade Game, Captain America and The Avengers, and Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage, with enhanced features like rewind and save states.
SILENT HILL f Free DLC Released for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE!
KOEI TECMO America, Team NINJA, and KONAMI have released a free collaboration DLC for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, adding Silent Hill f's Shimizu Hinako's iconic uniform and mask. The remake of the 2003 psychological horror game features enhanced graphics and sound, and is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A Steam bundle offering both games at a discount is also available.
Upgraded PSSR rolling out to Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Crimson Desert, and more
Sony is rolling out a PlayStation 5 system software update that enhances PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for improved image stability, clarity, and performance. This upgraded PSSR technology will be integrated into numerous upcoming and existing titles, including Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Crimson Desert, with developers like Konami, BioWare, Remedy Entertainment, Ninja Theory, Square Enix, Koei Tecmo, and Capcom sharing positive impressions. The advancements in PSSR are a result of Sony's Project Amethyst partnership with AMD.
Marvel Maximum Collection Launches March 27 with X-Men Arcade Classic
Limited Run Games, in partnership with Marvel Games and Konami Digital Entertainment, announced that Marvel Maximum Collection will launch digitally on March 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC. The collection features classic Marvel arcade titles, including the long-awaited home release of X-Men: The Arcade Game. Physical editions will also be available for pre-order starting March 27.
