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Bandai Namco is undergoing a massive company-wide restructure while Nintendo swoops in and buys one of their key development studios in Singapore. The Japanese giant is shaking up leadership, renaming divisions, and handing over Bandai Namco Studios Singapore to Nintendo (who will rebrand it as Nintendo Studios Singapore starting April 1). Clownfish TV breaks down what this means for the future of gaming, how Sony is also quietly buying shares in Bandai Namco, and why this feels like big players consolidating power in the industry.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Im heutigen Brunch reden wir über Bastis Tiefseeabenteuer in Iron Lung (mit einer kurzen Filmkritik von Micha), Michi hat sich seine eigene Steam Machine gebaut mit Bazzite OS und Manu war in Frankfurt bei Bandai Namco um erste Eindrücke zu Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes zu sammeln.Natürlich wie immer mit weiteren News aus der Branche und dem Ausblick und Rückblick auf die Releases der Woche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK: I provide info on what you need to know before you buy WWE 2K26. SAG-AFTRA is going after MEGA-MAN DUEL OVERRIDE, and BANDAI NAMCO fixes a frustrating problem with MY HERO ACADEMIA: ALL'S JUSTICE. Then, in our FINAL STAGE segment, I review DISNEY AFTERNOON COLLECTIONS.

In meine Erinnerung sind Anime Spiele von Bandai Namco eigentlich cool, aber heutzutage irgendwie nicht mehr. Sie machen für kurze Zeit Spaß, aber es fehlt schlicht und einfach das „wow“, oder wie in diesem Fall, das „PLUS ULTRA“. Die Ultimativen Angriffe sind langweilig dargestellt, das 3 vs. 3 Kampfsystem kann schnell chaotisch werden, bei vielen Effekten können die FPS gerne mal etwas runter gehen und nur ein paar wenige Storyschnippsel sind komplett in der Ingame-Engine animiert. Ansonsten hat man Standbilder, oder auch mal 5 hintereinander, damit es fast wie bewegt aussieht. Zum Ende der Kampagne versucht das Spiel cool zu sein, aber kriegt diese Kurve leider nicht. Wie üblich bei diesen Spielen gibt es massenhaft Skins und dieses mal können wir sogar die Lebensbalken anpassen, was aber auch schnell dazu führt, dass das ganze Interface überladen ist, weniger ist hier also mehr. Allgemein ist das Spiel nur was für Fans, nun muss ich aber sagen es ist eher was für Hardcore Fans der Serie, die über den ganzen Frust hinwegsehen können.

We're back for what has now become our annual Toy Fair episode! Ian and Kris are here to give their takes on this year's trade show. How did 2026 compare, as the toy industry faces some real life hurdles such as tariffs and inflation? Highlights include their experiences at booths manned by Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, Lego, Bandai Namco, and Funko, thoughts on the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie and the related toy line, WWE x Street Fighter, swapping Barbie heads, Cars as a franchise turning 20 years old making us all feel old, Optimus Prime is our Truck-Dad, Pokémon pinball, the return of Crossfire to have its theme song get stuck in all of our heads again, KPop Demon Hunters toys EVERYWHERE, some New York City geography and survival guide tips, and so much more.Show notes:Mattel: 0:16:04Hasbro: 1:21:04Spin Master: 1:53:58LEGO and Bandai Namco: 2:10:05Kris' Day 2, including Funko: 2:47:50You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. Video versions of most episodes are at http://youtube.com/@comictimingpodcast, along with Raph's new shorts series, Raph's Comic Catch-Up, so go ahead and subscribe if you haven't already done so.You can also follow Comic Timing on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/comictimingpodcast. And please, if you can, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it helps attract new listeners! Finally, you can join in on the conversation at our Comic Timing Fans group on Facebook, which is a great place to hang out and talk comics.Follow Ian on Bluesky, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi. Kris is lampbane on Bluesky, and you can check out her various other works at http://linktr.ee/krisnaudus.Thanks for listening, we'll catch you next time, and as always, there's always time for comics!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door MSI. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. MSI heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Drie heren zitten klaar in de studio van Gamekings om jouw weekend even goed in te luiden. We hebben het over Huey, JJ en Koos. Gedrieën verzorgen ze met hun vrolijke gekwebbel en soms pittige discussies voor een nieuwe, levendige episode van Einde van de Week Live. We hebben het natuurlijk over de talkshow waarin we steevast het belangrijkste game gerelateerde nieuws van de week doornemen. Met dit keer onder andere nieuws over Xbox's Project Helix, PlayStation en de PC ports, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, de nieuwe RPG van Bandai Namco en de invasie van Israël door Iran in Call of Duty. Dit en nog veel meer onderwerpen komen voorbij in de Einde van de Week Live van vrijdag 6 maart 2026.Ubisoft erkent eindelijk dat de remake van Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 'in the making' isIn andere onderwerpen wordt gesproken over GTA 6 dat al ‘speelbaar' is, de studio achter Stellar Blade die onafhankelijk van PlayStation wil verder gaan en Karen, The Game. Plus we gaan de komende weken volop in op de release van Crimson Desert. Een game waarvan de hype-meter hoog staat. Gaat het spel het allemaal waarmaken? De eerste previews beloven veel goeds...Stap nu over op KPN internet en krijg een Switch 2 of PS5 cadeauVanaf deze week heeft KPN een actie lopen die je als weldenkend gamer bijna niet links kunt laten liggen. Als je namelijk overstapt naar KPN internet en een tweejarig abonnement afneemt, kun je als welkomstcadeau kiezen uit een Switch 2 of een PS5. En we weten dat veel mensen nog een Switch 2 willen halen. Plus de gamers die in november GTA 6 willen spelen en nog geen PS5 hebben; die zijn ook erg gebaat bij deze actie. Hier vind je alle info, de voorwaarden en de plek om deze deal te sluiten. En oh ja, glasvezel is natuurlijk de beste optie (als die tenminste bij jou in de straat ligt). Heb je geen lag meer en op sommige plekken tot 4 g/bit up snelheden. Wel zo fijn als je onbekommerd wil gamen.Scoor snel kaarten voor het concert van Joe Hisaishi met beelden en muziek van Studio GhibliFans van Studio Ghibli, opgelet: op 2 en 4 oktober dirigeert de Japanse Joe Hisaishi in de Ziggo Dome het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest. Zij spelen dan een selectie uit zijn meest geliefde filmmuziek, waaronder tracks uit de prachtige Ghibli-films Spirited Away, Ponyo en Howl's Moving Castle. Deze meeslepende muziek wordt versterkt door beelden van de films op groot scherm. Dit is gamemuziek zoals je het wilt beleven. Het concert van 2 oktober is uitverkocht, maar voor het extra concert van 4 oktober zijn hier nog tickets beschikbaar. Wees snel, want op = op.

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My Arcade continues to build on its reputation for creative, nostalgia‑driven gaming hardware with a new lineup that blends classic arcade experiences with modern design. The company's approach focuses on reimagining retro play in ways that feel familiar to longtime fans while remaining accessible to new audiences. At CES 2026, My Arcade introduced several products that highlight this philosophy, including a jukebox‑inspired gaming speaker, an updated handheld system, and a growing catalog of licensed titles from major gaming publishers.The company's design direction emphasizes playful form factors, authentic arcade aesthetics, and user‑friendly features. These elements support a wide range of players, from collectors seeking display‑worthy hardware to casual gamers who want portable access to classic titles.Jukebox Player Combining Music and Arcade GameplayOne of the most distinctive products introduced this year is the Jukebox Player, a device that merges a portable Bluetooth speaker with built‑in arcade games. The unit features a retro‑styled cabinet design with illuminated accents and a front‑facing speaker system engineered for everyday music listening. The inclusion of Bandai Namco titles transforms the device into a hybrid entertainment system that supports both audio playback and classic gaming.The concept reflects a growing trend in which users combine music and gameplay in shared environments. By integrating both functions into a single device, the Jukebox Player offers a compact and visually striking option for fans who want a multifunctional piece of retro‑inspired hardware.GameStation Retro Go Handheld SystemMy Arcade also showcased the GameStation Retro Go, a handheld system designed to deliver an extensive library of classic titles. The device includes more than two hundred games from Bandai Namco and Capcom, offering a broad selection of arcade and console favorites. The eight‑inch display uses a four‑by‑three aspect ratio, which preserves the original presentation of retro games and avoids the stretching common on widescreen devices.The system includes a built‑in kickstand for tabletop play and a rechargeable battery for portable use. A key feature is the company's Smart Glow technology, which illuminates only the controls required for the selected game. This guidance helps players navigate large game libraries without guesswork. The latest version of Smart Glow adds turbo and macro functionality, allowing users to assign rapid‑fire actions or complex move sequences to dedicated buttons. These enhancements support both casual play and more advanced gaming styles.Expanding Licensed Retro TitlesMy Arcade continues to grow its licensed catalog, with Sega joining Bandai Namco and Capcom as a major partner. Recent releases include Sonic‑themed tabletop units and joystick players that have performed strongly in retail environments. Additional Sega‑based products are planned, including devices featuring Shinobi, OutRun, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage. These systems incorporate themed controls, illuminated marquees, and gameplay faithful to the original titles.The company also offers Pixel Pockets, a line of fully playable keychain systems that include complete game ROMs rather than abbreviated versions. These miniature devices appeal to collectors and fans who want portable access to authentic retro gameplay.ConclusionMy Arcade's CES 2026 lineup demonstrates a continued commitment to creative hardware design and authentic retro gaming experiences. The Jukebox Player blends music and arcade play in a unique form factor, while the GameStation Retro Go expands handheld gaming with a large library and intuitive control guidance. The company's growing partnerships with major publishers further strengthen its position in the retro gaming market. As interest in classic games continues to rise, My Arcade's products offer a blend of nostalgia, innovation, and accessibility for players of all ages.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Secure your connection and unlock a faster, safer internet by signing up for PureVPN today.

My Arcade continues to build on its reputation for creative, nostalgia‑driven gaming hardware with a new lineup that blends classic arcade experiences with modern design. The company's approach focuses on reimagining retro play in ways that feel familiar to longtime fans while remaining accessible to new audiences. At CES 2026, My Arcade introduced several products that highlight this philosophy, including a jukebox‑inspired gaming speaker, an updated handheld system, and a growing catalog of licensed titles from major gaming publishers.The company's design direction emphasizes playful form factors, authentic arcade aesthetics, and user‑friendly features. These elements support a wide range of players, from collectors seeking display‑worthy hardware to casual gamers who want portable access to classic titles.Jukebox Player Combining Music and Arcade GameplayOne of the most distinctive products introduced this year is the Jukebox Player, a device that merges a portable Bluetooth speaker with built‑in arcade games. The unit features a retro‑styled cabinet design with illuminated accents and a front‑facing speaker system engineered for everyday music listening. The inclusion of Bandai Namco titles transforms the device into a hybrid entertainment system that supports both audio playback and classic gaming.The concept reflects a growing trend in which users combine music and gameplay in shared environments. By integrating both functions into a single device, the Jukebox Player offers a compact and visually striking option for fans who want a multifunctional piece of retro‑inspired hardware.GameStation Retro Go Handheld SystemMy Arcade also showcased the GameStation Retro Go, a handheld system designed to deliver an extensive library of classic titles. The device includes more than two hundred games from Bandai Namco and Capcom, offering a broad selection of arcade and console favorites. The eight‑inch display uses a four‑by‑three aspect ratio, which preserves the original presentation of retro games and avoids the stretching common on widescreen devices.The system includes a built‑in kickstand for tabletop play and a rechargeable battery for portable use. A key feature is the company's Smart Glow technology, which illuminates only the controls required for the selected game. This guidance helps players navigate large game libraries without guesswork. The latest version of Smart Glow adds turbo and macro functionality, allowing users to assign rapid‑fire actions or complex move sequences to dedicated buttons. These enhancements support both casual play and more advanced gaming styles.Expanding Licensed Retro TitlesMy Arcade continues to grow its licensed catalog, with Sega joining Bandai Namco and Capcom as a major partner. Recent releases include Sonic‑themed tabletop units and joystick players that have performed strongly in retail environments. Additional Sega‑based products are planned, including devices featuring Shinobi, OutRun, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage. These systems incorporate themed controls, illuminated marquees, and gameplay faithful to the original titles.The company also offers Pixel Pockets, a line of fully playable keychain systems that include complete game ROMs rather than abbreviated versions. These miniature devices appeal to collectors and fans who want portable access to authentic retro gameplay.ConclusionMy Arcade's CES 2026 lineup demonstrates a continued commitment to creative hardware design and authentic retro gaming experiences. The Jukebox Player blends music and arcade play in a unique form factor, while the GameStation Retro Go expands handheld gaming with a large library and intuitive control guidance. The company's growing partnerships with major publishers further strengthen its position in the retro gaming market. As interest in classic games continues to rise, My Arcade's products offer a blend of nostalgia, innovation, and accessibility for players of all ages.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Secure your connection and unlock a faster, safer internet by signing up for PureVPN today.

Et must-play indiespil?Reanimal er et horror-adventurespil udviklet af Tarsier Studios og udgivet af THQ Nordic. Tarsier Studios er især kendt for Little Nightmares 1 og 2, men i 2019 blev de købt af Embracer Group, og efter udgivelsen af Little Nightmares 2 i 2021 meddelte de deres fans, at det var deres sidste Little Nightmares-spil, og at deres næste spil ville være et originalt værk.IP'en til Little Nightmares er dog ejet af Bandai Namco, og de var ikke færdige med serien. De lavede derfor Little Nightmares 3 sammen med Supermassive Games, studiet bag Until Dawn og The Quarry. Det lykkedes dem dog ikke at fange den samme magi, som Tarsier Studios havde tryllebundet fans med i de to første spil.Mange har derfor set frem til Reanimal, som forhåbentlig kan give noget af den magi, de har savnet. Ifølge Tarsier Studios er Reanimal inspireret af It Takes Two, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker og Silent Hill 2.Kan Tarsier ramme plet igen og skabe et spil, som giver deres mange fans det, de har manglet i deres liv?I denne episode deltager Jacob Ege Hinchely, Daniel Møgelhøj og Morten Urup.Tusind tak, fordi du lytter med.

Did you know Monolith Soft has made other games besides Xenosaga and Xenoblade? Jokes aside, XenoChat dives deep into the survival epic Disaster: Day of Crisis! Join Justin, Tyler and Nick as they dig deep into this overlooked Wii classic.This episode contains some spoilers for Disaster: Day of Crisis. It was recorded on February 12th, 2026.Opening: Nintendo Direct Headline JingleMain Theme by Yoshihiro Ike (Disaster: Day of Crisis)Ending: Credits by Yoshihiro Ike (Disaster: Day of Crisis)Game footage recorded by Justin during his stream on Retro Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__rouletteFootage taken from Reuben Langdon's blog via web archive, Just Cause Productions 2009: https://web.archive.org/web/20090509102144/http://blog.reubenlangdon.com/2009/05/disaster-day-of-crisis-starring-reuben-langdon/While his blog was very helpful for the recording of this episode, the views of Reuben Langdon do not reflect the views of XenoChat.LINKShttps://www.neogaf.com/threads/disaster-day-of-crises-wii-new-screens.275566/https://web.archive.org/web/20121003182407/http://www.cubed3.com/news/5654https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/05/10/e3-2006-eyes-on-distaster-day-of-crisishttps://web.archive.org/web/20060918094750/http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732678p1.htmlhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-06-disaster-day-of-crisis-first-look/1100-6149679/https://infendo.com/fils-aime-tells-ign-disaster-isnt-a-50-game/https://web.archive.org/web/20090114161455/http://wii.ign.com/articles/919/919506p1.htmlhttps://www.vg247.com/disaster-day-of-crisis-confirmed-for-euro-october-24-releasehttps://web.archive.org/web/20121019145409/http://www.cubed3.com/news/11182/https://web.archive.org/web/20150128063133/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/18/is-disaster-day-of-crisis-gone-forever/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochatpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochat.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/XenoChatPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In the latest segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) transferring its nearly $3 billion stake in Take-Two Interactive to Savvy Games Group. This internal move, confirmed via regulatory filing on February 17, 2026, shifts approximately 11 million shares—previously making PIF Take-Two's second-largest shareholder—without any sale or exit from the company.This consolidation aligns with PIF's broader strategy, including a January 2026 announcement to transfer around $12 billion in gaming-related shares to Savvy, encompassing stakes in Nintendo, Bandai Namco, and expected positions in Koei Tecmo, NCSoft, Nexon, and Square Enix. Savvy Games Group emerges as the Kingdom's central vehicle for global gaming investments.The timing is notable ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's 2026 release, with Take-Two's portfolio featuring GTA, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K, Borderlands, and Zynga's mobile titles driving market focus.Analytic Dreamz also covers PIF's separate $55 billion agreement (with partners) to acquire Electronic Arts, expected to close later in 2026, further deepening Saudi exposure to AAA publishing, U.S. gaming, and international publishers.This restructuring centralizes holdings under Savvy, maintaining strong Saudi capital ties to major franchises and the industry's biggest upcoming launch. Tune in for the full concise breakdown and key statistics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz reacts to the freshly released TEKKEN 8 Season 3 Trailer from Bandai Namco, unveiled in early February 2026. Titled "Back to the fight. Back to basics," the trailer showcases a shift toward refined, more conventional gameplay with focused balance adjustments, deliberate mechanics, and a rank reset to refresh the competitive scene as Season 3 kicks off in March 2026, with full competitive rollout by May at EVO Japan.Analytic Dreamz breaks down the highlights: fan-favorite returns including Kunimitsu (late spring), Bob (summer), and Roger Jr. (fall), plus a mystery fourth character and new stage slated for winter. The Season 3 Pass launches February 9/10 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), granting early access and all DLC. Expect deeper discussions on Heat system tweaks, character nerfs/buffs, and how these changes aim to evolve the meta after a turbulent Year 2.From explosive reveals to community hype around these classic fighters making their comeback, Analytic Dreamz delivers an in-depth reaction and analysis of what this means for Tekken 8's future in esports and player experience. Don't miss this timely breakdown of the latest fighting game evolution. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Arcade, Chugs revisits Doom: The Dark Ages and spends time getting a feel for Code Vein 2, the newly launched action RPG from Bandai Namco. As for Uno, he fires up Diablo II: Resurrected, wraps up the deduction puzzler A Case of Fraud, works through Cold War–era logic challenges in TR-49 and begins his ascent in the rock climbing sim Cairn.In gaming news, the boys dig into new GDC survey data on industry layoffs, why developers continue to favor PlayStation and Nintendo over Xbox, Nintendo's new Virtual Boy Switch accessory, the rocky debut of High Guard, and more.AEW SP Signature Edition: https://bit.ly/4srGApc  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a stacked episode of The Game Informer Show this week, so we've got our pal Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb here to help break it all down. First up, Brian is back and ready to share all that he learned about 007 First Light on our latest cover story trip to IO Interactive.Then, Jan and Wesley break down their impressions of Resident Evil Requiem after seeing the latest in Capcom's survival horror series. And lastly, Wes dives deep into Code Vein II, to unpack whether Bandai Namco's Souls-alike moves the genre forward.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead to a specific segment:00:00 - Intro05:03 - 007 First Light Cover Story37:36 - Resident Evil Requiem58:39 - Code Vein 2

With Xenoblade 3 and Xenoblade X Definitive Edition off our plates, we at XenoChat are looking toward the future! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie and Bee as they discuss their hopes and wishes for the future of Xeno, whatever form that may take.Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)Ending: Redeem the Future by Manami Kiyota (Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed)Xenosaga: Across the Kosmos Piano Collection is available now: https://www.wayorecords.com/en/93-across-the-kosmos-xenosagaCheck out Justin's streams over at Retro Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__rouletteAlso check out Marie's streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragariHave any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochatpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochat.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/XenoChatPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social⁠⁠XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.

Thank you to Bandai-Namco for providing the game! Code Vein II is back, and this sequel is shaping up to be a major evolution of the anime Soulslike formula. In this video, I break down what makes Code Vein II feel bigger, deeper, and more customizable than the original, including exploration improvements, combat changes, and the new Partner system mechanics.We're diving into the key systems that matter most, like HP/LP/Ichor/Stamina management, the Burden System that adds real risk vs reward to your build, and how quests now unfold across The Past, The Present, and Free Exploration. Plus, the game features 7 weapon types, tons of build variety through Blood Codes and Formae, and bosses that demand strategy with multi-phase fights.If you're a fan of Soulslikes, anime action RPGs, or you loved the first Code Vein, this breakdown will get you ready for what's coming next.#CodeVeinII #CodeVein #Soulslike #ActionRPG #BandaiNamco #AnimeGames #GamingNews #RPGGames #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #PCGaming

Trente ans après leur apparition, les petits œufs électroniques Tamagotchi signent un retour spectaculaire. Pas un simple frisson nostalgique : un vrai phénomène économique.Le chiffre qui résume tout tient en une ligne : les ventes de produits Tamagotchi (hors jeux vidéo) ont été multipliées par environ sept en cinq ans, depuis 2019. Autrement dit, la “renaissance” s'est construite sur la période post-Covid : davantage de temps à la maison, un besoin de réconfort, et l'envie d'objets simples, affectifs, quasi anti-stress.Ce retour s'appuie aussi sur un socle industriel solide. Bandai Namco rappelle qu'au total, plus de 100 millions de Tamagotchi (ces “œufs” de poche) ont été vendus dans le monde depuis le lancement de la marque. Ce volume historique compte, car il transforme le produit en icône transgénérationnelle : les parents d'hier peuvent aujourd'hui offrir à leurs enfants un objet qu'ils ont connu… et s'en racheter un “pour de bon”.Pourquoi ça marche maintenant, alors que le smartphone existe ? Justement parce que le Tamagotchi est l'inverse du smartphone : un usage limité, des règles simples, une petite dose de responsabilité et de récompense. Et surtout, c'est un objet. Il se porte, se montre, se collectionne. La preuve : à Tokyo, l'effet “accessoire de mode” est devenu un argument en soi, notamment chez les plus jeunes. Économiquement, le Tamagotchi profite d'un marché en forte traction : celui des “kidults”, ces adultes qui achètent des jouets pour eux-mêmes, à la frontière entre collection, lifestyle et cadeau. C'est un segment sur lequel Bandai multiplie les déclinaisons : éditions, couleurs, collaborations, et renouvellement régulier des gammes. Et l'actualité alimente la machine : expositions anniversaires, communication événementielle, et mise en scène du produit comme un morceau de culture pop. Au fond, l'histoire est classique… et très moderne. Dans une économie saturée d'écrans et d'abonnements, un petit objet à trois boutons et à l'attachement quasi émotionnel devient un produit parfait : faible barrière d'entrée, fort capital nostalgie, et achat impulsif. Le Covid n'a pas “créé” le Tamagotchi ; il a remis en valeur ce que l'objet vend depuis 1996 : une relation, miniature, mais intense. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Quick con-floor B-sides with Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles from SDCC and NYCC 2025. We talk S.H.Figuarts Cyclops (Gameverse), hopes for more comic-leaning X-Men, Kamen Rider's growing U.S. presence, Premium Bandai belt chatter, and the eternal dream of Shinkocchou Seihou reissues. Guests Chapters Topics & Highlights Credits Host/Producer: Julian Lytle Guests: Justin Cavender, AJ Velasco […] The post Ignorant Bliss: Bandai Namco Toy & Collectables SDCC/NYCC 2025 B-Sides appeared first on Ignorant Bliss.

We at XenoChat might not be the best sports ball watchers, but we do like making teams! Inspired by the fantasy draft episodes of RPGFan's Retro Encounter podcast, our latest holiday episode has us choosing our own teams consisting of Xenogears, Xenosaga, Xenoblade and other Monolith Soft related characters! Instead of football, our teams start businesses, visit IKEA, and other wacky scenarios. Who will Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick, Marie and Ant choose for their Xeno teams?Warning: this episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenoblade series.Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)Ending: Tantal Night by ACE (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)Original Photo by Dave Adamson: https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-and-black-wilson-football--nATH0CrkMUHave any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochatpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochat.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/XenoChatPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social⁠XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, IKEA or anyone else.

The world lost a great director this week, and its not gonna be the same without him. We've got two weeks of stories to cover, The Game Awards got swept, and also gave us to Star Wars game announcements. The Golden Globes are set, and will the Bear be dethroned by The Studio? The Warner Bros and Netflix saga has begun, despite Paramount's eagerness, CCXP brought the trailers, and Wake Up Dead man dropped on Netflix. Come take a listen.

In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Amazon's big mistake in marketing King of Meat, Harada retiring from Bandai Namco, and the many announcements from The Game Awards. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Read transcriptGrab your custom jutsu hand seals and prepare to feel a crushing sense of inadequacy when comparing your reaction time to a ninja's because we're diving shadow clone deep into the first Naruto Ultimate Ninja game on PlayStation 2! This week we're channeling our inner shinobi to explore how Bandai Namco took Masashi Kishimoto's legendary manga about a determined orange-suited underdog and transformed it into a frantic button-mashing tournament fighter that somehow convinced an entire generation of fans that they could recreate iconic Naruto moments if they just hit the attack button fast enough and screamed at their TV harder than Naruto himself. Released during the golden age of anime-to-console adaptations, the Naruto Ultimate Ninja games became the de facto way fans could live out their ninja fantasies—assuming your ninja fantasy involves janky camera angles, occasionally unresponsive inputs, and the kind of special effect visual soup that makes you wonder if you're actually watching a jutsu or if your PS2 is just having a mild aneurysm. With fighters pulled straight from the Hidden Leaf Village and beyond, these games proved that sometimes the best way to honor a beloved manga is to give players the chance to make Naruto fight characters he had absolutely no reason to fight (looking at you, random filler villains). This episode, we're absolutely stoked to welcome Cory Byrd from Byrds Eye View Comics—a fellow enthusiast of all things sequential art and gaming who can probably explain why Naruto's popularity transcended manga, anime, AND video games with the kind of clarity that makes marketing departments weep with envy. Together, we'll investigate whether these games managed to capture the heart, humor, and hyperkinetic energy of Kishimoto's creation, or if they just left us face-first in the dirt like Naruto at the beginning of the series. So synchronize your chakra, practice your most devastating combo, and prepare for an episode that's guaranteed to be more chaotic than a Sand Village invasion and infinitely more entertaining than watching filler arcs about onigiri eating contests. Learn such things as: Can a game truly capture the experience of having ninjas solve political problems through friendship when there's no friendship stat on the screen? How many ninja village headbands would it take to actually run an economy, or is that question unanswerable because the series never bothered explaining it? Is it more important for characters in a fighter to be balanced or accurate? And so much more! You can find Cory on Instagram @ByrdsEyeOfficial, the Byrds Eye View Comics Facebook page, and of course his website Byrds Eyes View Comics. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads,  @playcomics on YouTube or the Play Comics website. A big thanks to Gender Pop and the Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who did something really cool but nobody saw it. You know, because of the whole being a ninja thing. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

On this episode of the BOOMcast special guest n0pants joins MYK, Rip, and Suiken to discuss the Video Game Awards, EVO Japan and EVO Vegas Line Ups, Harada's departure from Bandai Namco and what that means for the future of Tekken 8 and so much more!Video Version: https://youtu.be/pzb1qU00ktYTime Stamps:Intro 0:00Invincible VS New Character: 4:25Game Awards Recap: 5:50Caitlyn in 2XKO Announced: 21:42Game Award Winners/Losers: 24:18EVO Japan/Vegas Line Up: 35:05Harada Departs Bandai Namco: 52:38Harada Last of the "Rockstar" Devs: 1:14:51Tekken 8 Post Harada Era: 1:09:00Harada's Next Move: 1:20:06TWT Recap: 1:22:00Miary Zo First Impressions: 1:30:52Marvel Tokon/Avatar First Impressions: 1:37:03Follow Us: 1:47:56Left Behind: 1:50:40Host: MYKTwitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYKYouTube:  @TheNameIsMYK  Special Guest: n0pants:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/n0pants Twitter/X: @nzeropantsRipTwitch: http://twitch.tv/levelupyourgame Twitter/X: @ReepalSuiken:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/suikenuser Twitter/X: @TKSuiken#tekken8 #fightinggames #podcast

Thank you to Factor for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://www.FactorMeals.com/KitAndKrysta50Off and use code KitAndKrysta50Off to get for first box + FREE breakfast for a year Thank you to CashApp for sponsoring this episode! Download Cash App Today: http://www.cash.app/new Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Hello and welcome to episode 200 (YES 200!!) of the Kit & Krysta Podcast! We're celebrating our 200th episode by looking back at a really big year for Nintendo and grading them on everything that's happened. We also have a lot more Metroid Prime 4: Beyond impressions to share with you and we talk about the news bombshell of Katsuhiro Harada the head of TEKKEN leaving Bandai Namco. We wrap it all up with some great questions from our Patreon subscribers. We want to also say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us and got us to 200 episodes. We couldn't have done it without you. Here's to 200 more! 0:00 - The big 2-0-0! 10:01 - Grading Nintendo's 2025 1:13:19 - Games we're playing (MORE Metroid Prime 4 impressions) 1:33:17 - News news news 1:41:12 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers Follow Us! https://www.patreon.com/kitandkrysta https://twitter.com/kitandkrysta https://www.tiktok.com/@kitandkrysta https://www.instagram.com/kitandkrysta/ http://www.facebook.com/kitandkrysta/ https://bsky.app/profile/kitandkrysta.bsky.social -Kit & Krysta

BS Section and House Keeping  Discord Server geekoholics.com/discord/ Whatcha Been Playing?  Metroid Prime 4 Marvel Cosmic Invasion Demeo X Dungeons and Dragons BattleMarked Once Upon a Katamari News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros, including game developers behind Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy Steam Machine 'will be priced like a PC, not like a console' PS5 exclusive Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PC a little quicker than expected A Japanese game studio now asks art applicants to draw a picture during their interview, to prove they don't use GenAI The artist whose designs were used in Bungie's Marathon without permission says the dispute 'has been resolved to my satisfaction' Shovel Knight developer at a "make-or-break" moment as all eyes focus on its brilliant upcoming release, Mina the Hollower Fortnite fans are saying "no to AI slop" after spotting what they believe are AI-generated images in-game Roblox banned in Russia, accused of distributing LGBTQ+ propaganda, as criticism of child safety measures continues   Nintendo  Nintendo is acquiring Bandai Namco's Singapore studio, will rename it Nintendo Studios Singapore PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: Mystery Game in conjunction with the Game Awards December is getting five PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games, including Lego Horizon Adventures Prime Games  Free 4 All Asus Radeon 9070XT (freakout buy)  Caught up on What if?, and Marvel Zombies Obi Wan IRL Farm Sim

Nesse episódio, Edu Aurrai, Felipe Mesquita e Rodrigo Cunha falam sobre a proposta de aquisição da Warner, incluindo o impacto para os jogos, pela Netflix; a saída de Harada, mente por trás de Tekken, da Bandai Namco; o retorno do criador de Fallout aos estúdios Xbox na Obsidian; e muito mais. Duração: 83 min Comentados: COMPRE O MARS 2120, METROIDVANIA BRASILEIRO: PC (STEAM) PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 5 XBOX ONE, XBOX SERIES S|X NINTENDO SWITCH Vídeos: Carmageddon reveal trailer – PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 Neath – Announcement Trailer ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN – Release Date Trailer Terminator 2D: No Fate – Launch Trailer

Rainer on mänginud värsket Metroid Prime 4 ja nagu ikka, ütleb ka te ka peaksite. Aga Skate Story'it peaks tema sõnul kindlasti! Uudistes räägime natukene, tõesti natukene Game Awardist ja mängudest, mida seal võidakse välja kuulutada. Loomulikult ka Counter-Strike 2 Majorist, kummalisel põhjusel ka uuest Postalist ja mõnest asjast veel. Martin mänginud Nova Roma demo. Soovituseks on Bandai Namco pakk Steamis ja hulk asju Humble Bundle'is. Lingid: https://www.eurogamer.net/major-tomb-raider-announcement-leaks-ahead-of-the-game-awards https://www.eurogamer.net/did-bethesda-just-drop-an-elder-scrolls-6-2027-release-date-tease-fans-think-so http://www.eestimängud.ee https://www.hltv.org/news/43417/the-eight-arcs-of-the-budapest-majors-cinema-bracket https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2025/12/call-of-duty-message-from-the-team https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-will-no-longer-receive-back-to-back-black-ops-or-modern-warfare-releases-as-latest-series-entry-fails-to-meet-expectations https://www.eurogamer.net/doom-creator-john-romeros-cancelled-shooter-has-been-saved-with-fresh-redesign-inspired-by-elden-ring https://www.eurogamer.net/has-caused-extreme-damage-to-our-brand-and-our-company-reputation-running-with-scissors-cancels-postal-bullet-paradise-over-ai-generated-assets-two-days-after-reveal https://store.steampowered.com/sale/BandaiNamcoPublisherSale2025

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Katsuhiro Harada leaving Bandai Namco after 30 years, Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 remakes still alive, more Resident Evil Requiem leaks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps:  0:00:00 - Intro0:18:49 - Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco after 30 Years0:24:05 - Xbox outsold by a Kinect-style console during Black Friday0:37:52 - Next Tomb Raider being shown at The Game Awards0:45:55 - Fake Shenmue 4 Trailer0:51:13 - What we're Playing1:19:06 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 name soon to be decided1:22:18 - New studio from Take-Two1:25:50 - What's going on with Warner Bros?1:37:55 - Knights of the Old Republic 2 Remake plans as KOTR 1 Remake continues1:41:23 - Resident Evil Requiem Leak1:47:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThis week, Saturn and Sara talk about Hundo Line!Where Winds Meet Players Are Using the 'Solid Snake Method' to Trick AI Chatbot NPCs Into Skipping SidequestsEpic CEO Tim Sweeney says Steam should drop its ‘Made with AI' tagsTommy Tallarico Got Bodied So Badly He's Now Using A Fake NameYes, Ghost in the Shell's director is obsessed with Fallout 4, and we have a record of his chaotic escapades in the game, penned by the man himself Netflix will buy Warner Bros' studio and streaming businesses for $72 billionFallout's creator has re-joined Xbox's Obsidian, says ‘you won't guess' what he's working onThe end of an era: Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada is out at Bandai Namco, after 30 years of working on the esteemed fighting seriesSupport the showPATREON: http://www.patreon.com/thegorgeDiscord: discord.gg/K8A6SG2Big Gay Nerds: https://soundcloud.com/biggaynerdsBackground music: DJ CUTMAN: https://music.djcutman.com/Broke for Free: https://brokeforfree.comVisager: https://visager.bandcamp.comAdventuria: https://adventuria.bandcamp.com/INTRO: https://soundcloud.com/zak235Ben's BlueSky: thegorgepodcast.bsky.socialSara's BlueSky: radioinactivity.bsky.socialE-mail: thegorgepodcast@gmail.com

This week we take a stab at predicting The Game Awards, both with winners but also reveals and announcements, with our big bet being Half-Life 3. Katsuhiro Harada announces his  departure from Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. Marvel Rivals shows off Rogue as the newest X-Man character and as a Vanguard that can steal her opponent's moves. Lastly, Netflix didn't consider Warner Bros. Games at all in its offering for the parent company, WB. #tga #thegameawards #halflife3 #tekken #marvelrivals #rogue #netflix #warnerbros #videogames #allyoucangeek #aycg #podcast

Pre-Game Awards Gaming with the squad! We discuss leaks, the NEX Playground, Harada leaving Bandai Namco, Metroid Prime 4, and more! SCHWEP! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom, Jonny, Tyler With Special Guest: Stefan Swandlund from the community SIDEQUESTING PATREON EXECUTIVES: Punkdefied SIDEQUESTING PATREON PRODUCERS: Stefan Swandlund, Zero the Prototype, Exageneus, Jeff Grubb Topics: Game Awards leaks NEX Playground outsells Xbox during Black Friday Harada is leaving Bandai Namco What We're Enjoying: Panta Rhei (hot take) An Untitled Story Metroid Prime 4 Marvel Cosmic Invasion (review) Tingus Goose (review) Review & Preview products supplied by publishers SnackQuesting: nuthin today Music Intro: Zero The Prototype – Powerr Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice Comments? Questions? Email us at: sidequesting @ gmail.com Image courtesy: Nintendo/Timmy Chals

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Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Capcom May Finally Try to Make New Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney Games https://www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/capcom-moves-to-revitalize-mega-man-ace.htmlKatsuhiro Harada to leave Bandai Namco after more than 31 years https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/katsuhiro-harada-to-leave-bandai-namco-after-more-than-31-yearsUS Black Friday week hardware sales breakdown: PS5 47%, Switch 2 24%, NEX Playground 14% https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m7du6uaaec2pGame Awards 2025 Predictions: Neverending Disappointment Questions from Discord: Joe: Any game awards predictions? Who will win stuff? Game reveals?Joe: You have infinite resources, but you can only make a kart racer. Which franchise are you using? Also your wife is really good at menu design.Jtlawbass: Do you have any gaming regrets (either IRL or in-game)? Mine are getting rid of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the OG Xbox when I sold it and the console to afford my 360. And in Mass Effect 2 I was romancing Miranda because I loved her on Chuck but sided with Jack in an argument, so she gave me the cold shoulder for the rest of the game.

Giga Bytes Podcast #390 Hoy hablamos de varios rumores pre Game Awards, la saga de Wb y Mucho más!!! Paramount inicia adquisición hostil de WB por $108b Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight a los Game Awards Black Friday 2025: PS5 Domina, mejor semana para PS5 Pro desde su lanzamiento US: PS5 1St (47%), Switch 2 2nd (24%), NEX Playground 3rd (14%) UK: PS5 1st (62%), Switch 2 2nd (23%), 3rd Xbox Series (10%) Phantom Blade Zero a recibir nuevo trailer y fecha de lanzamiento durante los Game Awards Teaser trailer Supergirl esta semana (TGAs?) Kojima: no sabe si OD funcionara, Physnit buscando nuevos gimicks para el titulo The Boys a lanza última temporada el 8 de abril Resident Evil Requiem a lanzar nuevo trailer en los Game Awards Severance S3 a comenzar filmacion de abril a diciembre 2026, lanza verano 2027 Euphoria S3 abril 2026 Star Wars A New Hope 50 anniversary Theatrical a cines Febrero 19 2027 Endgame regresa a Cines Sept 25, 2026, rumor nuevo post credit Katsuhiro Harada se ira de Bandai Namco luego de 30 anos Pelicula de los Simpsons se mueve a 9-3-2027 Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man a cines marzo 6 (limitado) marzo 20 en Netflix Bad Robot Games y Playstation Studios se unen para publicar primer título desarrollado internamente (4P Coop) Romeo is a Dead Man lanzara Feb 11 2026 PS/XB/PC Judas: (Ken Levine) Recibe Update en PS Blog Justin Lin (Fast & Furious) a dirigir película de Helldivers ]Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #NintendoSwitch2 #PS5 #MarvelTokonFightingSouls #MarvelCosmicInvasion #Wolverine #Saros #GhostofYotei #NexPlayground #ResidentEvilRequiem #MetroidPrime4 #GhostofYotei #Switch #Xbox #PSSR #PS5Pro #Xbox #Switch2 #Review #Playstation #Switch2 @tiendasmesalve #gigabytespodcast #TGA2025 #PSPortal

Após mais de três década na empresa, Katsuhiro Harada anunciou que ainda em dezembro deixará a Bandai Namco e, com isso, a série Tekken, com que ele esteve envolvido por todo esse tempo. Comentamos disso, assim como do retorno de Splitgate 2, agora com outro nome, o momento de “ou vai ou racha” da Yacht Club e mais.Participantes:Heitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:07:00 - Teaser de jogo no Game Awards09:00 - Caso a compra ocorra, EA será quase inteiramente do Fundo Soberano Saudita14:00 - Splitgate 2 retorna com novo nome18:00 - O trailer que circulou de Shenmue 4 não é oficial25:00 - Three Fields Entertainment deve sofrer demissões por falta de financiamento31:00 - Katsuhiro Harada anunciou que ainda em dezembro deixará a Bandai Namco40:00 - Otimização de Helldivers 2 diminui seu tamanho em 85%49:00 - Replaced enfim tem data de lançamento51:00 - Novo Postal foi cancelado dois dias depois de anunciado54:00 - A Yacht Club está no momento de "ou vai ou racha"57:00 - O botão de volume de Mario Kart WorldLinks citados:Músicas de Tekken remixadas pelo HaradaVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whoops, this was originally recorded on the usual Monday night slot on December 1, Sean just totally didn't realize he forgot to upload it. So here's the original description... We enter the last month of the year, with this week being the last week of major releases, so why not take a look back at the Best PlayStation 2 games, especially considering that 2025 is the 25th anniversary of the highest-selling console ever? Sean and Marc give out their Top 10 Best PS2 games of all-timeSean's also been playing Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Marc is also in retroland with Red Dead Redemption 1, should A.I. tags be on digital stores? Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco's Singapore Studio, World of Warcraft's next expansion releases next year, but Witcher 4 isn't releasing in 2026, and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/YDuDUsPlLeU

All eyes look forward to Thursday as the Game Awards 2025 takes place, signifying yet another celebration of the year that was in video games, while also looking ahead to what's to come with major announcements and reveals hosted by one Geoff Keighley. Sean and Marc give their predictions on both the award winners and some possible predictions for some of the announcements as well. Sean has been playing Octopath Traveler 0 and has a lot of thoughts on how it could be the best game in the series in just his short time with the game so far. Does it feel like a mobile game? Or does it feel like it could easily have been originally created for consoles? Marc also discusses his thoughts on Marvel Cosmic Invasion too. Plus, Netflix and Paramount are embattled in a war over Warner Bros Discovery and so far Netflix has come out on top with a $83 Billion bid, but Paramount is attempting a hostile takeover that could involve the Saudi's and be worth over 108 Billion. Is one really better than the other? Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco, Tim Cain is back working at Obsidian, PlayStation will publish somes Bad Robot games, and much more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/TS_W-iK436M

Diamond Feit and Christa Lee chow down on the recent Bandai Namco star-studded lore-laden Metroidvania Shadow Labyrinth (featuring Pac-Man). Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts 

In today's Daily Fix:GameStop held its 'Trade Anything Day' promotional event where customers could come in with (almost) anything and get cash or store credit. GameStop shared with us some of the craziest trade-ins, such as a taxidermied bobcat, some McDonald's socks, and—get this— a Netflix Wii disc from way back when the Wii needed an authentication disc to stream content from the Netflix app. Did you try to trade anything in an GameStop? How much did you get for it? Let us know in the comments. In other news, fighting game legend Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco. Harada had been with the Tekken franchise for 30 years, working on each installment and directing Tekkens 3 through the recent Tekken 8. Harada has not yet said what he'll do next. And finally, take a peek into a family vacation at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.

Prime 4 reviews, Bandai Namco SG becomes Nintendo Studios, fossil Pikachu in Chicago, and a Mario Kart couple. Infendo 791!

I finally built the LEGO Game Boy, and I go through the elements that it has and the different ways it can be displayed. The USS Enterprise LEGO set came out on Black Friday, but there is a bad typo on the stickers. Tim Sweeney believes Steam should not require developers to disclose if Generative AI was used to make their games, since he claims everyone will use it eventually. Nintendo is buying a Bandai Namco studio in Singapore that assisted with game development. Then we take a caller to talk about the Saudi Arabia influence in the newly resurrected Overwatch League.

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Trent Kusters chats with creator of the cult classic Katamari Damacy and the recently released to a T, Keita Takahashi. Together they discuss how he went from sculpting to his first job at Bandai Namco; the origins and development of Katamari Damacy and his subsequent works; his philosophy on creating games with experiences not available in the real world; and how he hopes his newest game will help people open their minds to new perspectives. This episode is supported by  Xsolla iam8bit Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Last year, Sony launched it's service-based third-person shooter Concord, and it bombed worse than virtually any PlayStation-developed title in history. In fact, it was received so poorly that Sony disappeared it off the market in a matter of two weeks, gave everyone their money back, and snuffed the entire project out of existence while closing the studio that made it. Fast-forward more than a year, though, and Concord has kinda-sorta returned. Tech-savvy enthusiasts have revived the game on private servers, but Sony has already caught wind of it all and are working to nip it in the bud. Do we really need Concord to return? Why does Sony care if it does? And why do smart people work so diligently on things they don't own or have control over? Plus: Black Friday will be exceptionally nice for those looking for PlayStation hardware, accessories, and games, Sony dominates The Game Awards nominations with 19, Bungie prods its playerbase for ideas on how to improve Destiny 2, EA's F1 series is taking a year hiatus, possibly indicating the future of EA Sports, Peacock renews Twisted Metal for a third season, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Do we keep the physical boxes for our gaming hardware? Would Sony ever revive The Legend of Dragoon? How does one navigate gaming's ragebait culture? Out of all of our many choices, which type of French Fry is the absolute best? Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SACRED #Ridgepod Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:23:07 - Stay well Will0:29:30 - Is Colin an actual curmudgeon?0:36:30 - Best French Fries0:46:01 - Thanksgiving plans1:04:16 - PlayStation Black Friday1:09:18 - Game Awards nominations1:36:53 - Concord returns and dies again1:46:08 - Horizon surpasses 40 million copies sold1:54:16 - Major changes coming to Destiny 22:06:29 - EA is changing up F12:16:00 - Nintendo inspired PlayStation to cut prices in Japan2:22:35 - Ghost of Yotei NG+ update2:26:48 - Twisted Metal renewed for S32:27:33 - Bandai Namco is remastering Tales of Berseria2:31:39 - Circana October data2:37:07 - What We're Playing (PowerWash Simulator 2, Silent Hill F, Ball x Pit, Elden Ring, Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Delta, Black Ops 7)3:23:20 - Rage bait culture3:42:00 - When will it be time to move away from consoles?3:54:42 - Where is Legend of Dragoon?3:57:19 - When gaming feels like it isn't for you anymore4:06:11 - Saving gaming packaging4:15:16 - Half-Life 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomb Raider just quietly launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it raises a huge question for the system. If major third party games are already rolling out, who is next to join the lineup?In tonight's episode of the Nintendo PowerCast we look at what this stealth drop means for third party support on Switch 2, which publishers are most likely to show up, and what games would make the biggest impact. From Capcom and Square Enix to Ubisoft, Sega, and Bandai Namco, we break down the realistic picks and the long shots fans are hoping for.Let me know which third party games you want to see on Switch 2.Content Creation Gear https://n64josh.com/elgato use code N64JoshFor ad-free episodes, subscribe here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://n64josh.com/amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://n64josh.com/discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.com/n64josh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/n64josh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/n64josh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Have you ever considered who Nintendo should acquire next? Over the years, Nintendo has brought some longtime partners fully in-house, such as Next Level Games, which they officially acquired in 2021, and Monolith Soft, which joined Nintendo in 2007 after being acquired from Bandai Namco.But there are still a few studios that feel like they belong under the Nintendo umbrella. Think HAL Laboratory, the team behind Kirby and a close Nintendo partner since the early days; PlatinumGames, known for titles like Bayonetta 2 and Astral Chain (both Nintendo-published); or even Atlus, the RPG powerhouse behind Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. Some fans even toss around Sega as a wild “what-if” scenario, given their long history of collaboration and friendly rivalry.So let's talk about it — which studios make the most sense for Nintendo to acquire, and which ones would completely shake things up?

An old piece of games industry lore has recently reemerged, and it has people wondering about a tantalizing what-if. Back in 1999, The Matrix hit theaters, and the co-creators of the film happened to have been huge fans of Hideo Kojima, himself a year removed from the launch of Metal Gear Solid. And, as was reported at the time, there was potential that Konami would allow Kojima to pursue a licensed Matrix game post-MGS. A lot of new information has since emerged about what did and didn't happen here, and it makes for a great conversation starter. So let's lean into it, shall we? Our conclusion: Perhaps Kojima doing MGS2 instead of a Matrix game means he likely dodged a bullet (pardon the pun). Other news this week includes some quiet updates seemingly being made to PlayStation Portal's functionality, leaks from Bluepoint's cancelled God of War game, the most recent China Hero Project title in the form of Loulan: The Cursed Sand, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Following Freedom Wars, Patapon, and Everybody's Golf, what should Sony's and Bandai Namco's next collaborative re-release be? Do PC players have any reason to invest in the modern PlayStation ecosystem? Will the culture war consume Naughty Dog's Intergalactic? Does Colin type so fast that his keyboard smokes? Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ty57yree #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:43:10 - RIP Nick Mangold0:44:13 - stand down non-traditional candy0:50:45 - Chris wills glass Snapple back0:55:36 - New York location lore0:59:19 - PS+ Premium streaming to Portal leaked1:12:23 - Bluepoint's cancelled God of War game leaks1:22:33 - Sony isn't interested in buying WB1:30:51 - Konami turned down a Kojima Matrix game1:48:20 - Loulan: The Cursed Sand is the next China Hero Project game1:58:19 - Square Enix is cracking down on Dragon Quest spoilers2:11:02 - November PS+ Games2:13:51 - What We've Been Playing (Ghost of Yotei, PowerWash Simulator 2, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Battlefield 6, Vampire Survivors)2:41:13 - What Japan Studio game will get released by Bandai Namco?2:45:10 - Halo and the US government2:54:17 - Gaming ads on Sacred3:11:04 - Wait for PS6?3:20:24 - The console war lives in on services3:38:25 - Is Intergalactic the next target? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of the Notorious Mass Effect podcast, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Little Nightmares III (2025) by Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco. From The Spiral's eerie settings—Necropolis, Candy Factory, Carnevale, and Institute—to its asymmetric online co-op, every detail is analyzed. Get insight into critical reviews (Metacritic 73), Japan's 31,770 launch sales, patch updates, and franchise growth past 20M units. Analytic Dreamz uncovers how this haunting sequel balances atmosphere and technical flaws in modern horror design.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy