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Bandai Namco warns Tamagotchi Paradise players that an aging glitch can affect elder Tamagotchis, particularly those aged 256–285, 512–541, and 768–797. Instead of the normal death and the Happy Tama Star milestone, affected pets may repeatedly cry as they approach death, with no current fix or replacement offered; the issue likely ties to 8‑bit data limits (256).
Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8's Season 3 DLC character Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series, with a release planned for early 2027. Tekken 8 is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, and a teaser trailer has been released.
Bandai Namco and Game Studio released a seven-minute trailer for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, outlining gameplay basics such as avatar customization, world mapping, HP/Stamina/SP management, six weapon types, partners, base towns, and boss encounters, with the title due out for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide.
Katsuhiro Harada, the Tekken mastermind, has launched VS Studio, a Tokyo-based game development venture formed with rival SNK after his exit from Bandai Namco, with SNK supporting the studio and collaborating on software development to boost their combined creative capabilities and deliver new gaming experiences.
Sony and Bandai Namco announced a collaborative pilot centered on generative AI and future technologies to speed up game development, boost productivity, and personalize player experiences. Sony executives emphasized AI as an amplifier for human creativity rather than a replacement for creators, highlighting tools like Mockingbird for faster facial animation and AI-driven workflows. The move accompanies broader AI initiatives at Sony, including potential changes to business models amid memory shortages and an undecided PS6 timeline, signaling a deeper AI push across PlayStation’s strategy.
A leaker with an uncertain track record claims Bandai Namco is developing a Dark Souls trilogy remake for undisclosed platforms, but no release window or official confirmation has been provided, leaving the rumor unverified as it spreads on X.
Xbox One and Xbox Series X owners can claim Dragon Ball FighterZ for free during the Xbox Free Play Days promotion; install the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Series X version to permanently own the game, though the deal may be temporary and could be revoked.
A PEGI listing hints at Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch, with Bandai Namco Europe listed as publisher and a PEGI 12 rating; the description mentions the PS1-era RPG's story with Reid, Farah, Keele, and Meredy crossing into Celestia, but there is no official announcement yet, and the game originally released on PS1 in 2000.
A PEGI listing for Tales of Eternia Remastered leaks a remaster of the PS1/PSP classic, but it only lists Nintendo Switch as the platform, fueling speculation it could be a Switch-exclusive (or the listing is incomplete). An official announcement is expected, and the game would continue the original’s 2D, sprite-based battle style.
Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves announced The Blood of Dawnwalker, releasing September 3, 2026. The open-world RPG follows Coen, a half-human, half-vampire on a 30-day quest with day/night powers and a player-driven structure that lets you carve your own path, drawing comparisons to The Witcher 3 and Baldur’s Gate 3, while facing competition from Fable’s autumn release.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world dark fantasy RPG from Rebel Wolves, will launch on September 3 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, with Standard and Eclipse Editions that bundle extra digital content like a soundtrack, world compendium, and comic book; pre-orders are live.
Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story Time Stranger for Switch 1 & 2, with Switch 2 offering two modes: Quality (4K HDR up to 30fps) and Performance (1080p up to 60fps). The original Switch version runs up to 1080p/30fps. A free Switch 2 upgrade for the Switch version will boost graphics to Switch 2 level on Switch 2, and a major DLC is planned for 2027. Save data can be transferred between Switch and Switch 2 but not between the Switch version and the Switch 2 version.
Bandai Namco and A24 will produce a live-action Elden Ring film, shooting this spring for a March 3, 2028 IMAX release, featuring a star-studded cast including Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, and others.
Bandai Namco, FromSoftware, and A24 have announced a live-action Elden Ring movie written and directed by Alex Garland, scheduled to hit theaters on March 3, 2028, with a cast that includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Peter Serafinowicz, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman, and Sonoya Mizuno; filming is set to begin in the coming weeks.
Bandai Namco confirms a live-action Elden Ring movie from A24, with Alex Garland writing and directing; the film is slated for March 3, 2028, production kicking off this spring, and the cast includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, Nick Offerman, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird, and Peter Serafinowicz.