Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for its upcoming Pac-Man re-imagining Shadow Labyrinth, and if previous glimpses of the game perhaps didn’t convince you, then this latest effort may just bring you on board with its nostalgic elements.
The new trailer showcases a series of mazes that look a lot more like the traditional Pac-Man experience you’re perhaps more used to. There are a few interesting elements, mind you, including boost pads that speed Pac-Man (or “Puck”, as it’s known here) along a straight line, along with the ability to jump and bash into platforms, thus causing them to move or fall down.
Alkahest looks very good. Emphasis on ‘looks’ because both trailers released so far have been very scripted. Also, emphasis on ‘good’ because you get to bully goblins with your feet. It’s an open world RPG boasting a combat sandbox full of the sort of reactive flourishes you might find in an immersive sim. Crucially for fans of Dark Messiah Of Might And Magic (I’ve seen the words “spiritual successor” floating about, although not from the devs themselves) one of those touches is a boot. Here’s the boot in action:
Starfield has a new patch and a new achievement-friendly Creation that’s helping to fill the official DLC void, but fans are still waiting for Bethesda to announce its next expansion and a PS5 release date.
Watchtower is the latest Starfield Creation from professional RPG modding studio Kinggath Creations, who published Fallout 4’s acclaimed mod series Sim Settlements. It adds a new, fully voiced story, a new faction, and new quests to the sci-fi RPG, and Bethesda is even promoting it on its official channels. There’s even a trailer:
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The patch, meanwhile, adds additional support for Creations so Creations up to 2GB can be uploaded, as well as numerous fixes for quests, vehicles, UI, and the Shattered Space DLC. There’s Very Low display settings to improve performance on some devices, too. Patch notes, per Bethesda’s website, are below.
But the wait goes on for more meaningful news on Starfield, with fans hoping for an expansion announcement and a potential PS5 release date this June during Microsoft’s Xbox showcase.
Starfield launched in September 2023 as Bethesda’s first brand new IP in 25 years. But it was not as well received as the studio’s previous games in the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises, and the Shattered Space expansion, released a year later in September 2024, has a ‘mostly negative’ user review rating on Steam.
Starfield went on to reach 15 million players, but some had wondered whether Bethesda might walk away from the game to focus on its other franchises. In June 2024, Bethesda insisted it remained committed to supporting Starfield, and confirmed at least one other story expansion would release following Shattered Space. In an interview with YouTube channel MrMattyPlays, Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard said the developer was aiming to release an annual story expansion for “hopefully a very long time.”
In March, speculation that Starfield would soon be confirmed for release on PS5 ramped up after fans spotted a PlayStation logo on Bethesda’s official Creations website. The logo was attached to a work-in-progress ship decals Creation for Starfield, and although the Creation was removed, fans were left wondering whether Bethesda’s so-far PC and Xbox-only sci-fi game would soon make the jump to Sony’s console, as so many other Microsoft games have.
Bethesda itself has said it has “exciting things” planned for Starfield this year, amid growing discontent from players about a lack of communication and updates.
While it’s easy to forget about Starfield given all the attention on Oblivion Remastered, its players are hoping that Microsoft and Bethesda go big on Starfield at its Xbox Games Showcase broadcast on June 8. Could it announce the PS5 version and a new expansion at the same time?
Starfield update May 22, 2025 patch notes:
FEATURES
Added Very Low display settings to improve performance on some devices.
Creation Kit: Added the ability for Creators to add new icons to the game.
Creations Store now supports bundling Creations.
Creation Kit: Creations up to 2GB in size can now be uploaded.
BUG FIXES
GENERAL
Creations: Resolved a possible error when restoring load order if a large number of mods were installed and then deleted.
Creation Kit: Resolved a possible crash when loading a plugin with an ingredient form.
Addressed a possible control lock that could occur when changing views at the same time as sitting in a pilot seat while landed.
Addressed a rare movement lock that was possible during forced dialogue scenes.
Addressed a control lock that could occur if a vehicle Creation was disabled while a loaded save depended on it.
Addressed a rare control lock that could occur when immediately opening a menu after loading a save during take-off.
Fixed an issue that could prevent exiting a vanity camera (PC).
Fixed a possible crash related to moving or removing buildings at the Main Outpost in Andraphon.
Resolved a rare crash that could occur when entering the Unity.
Addressed an issue where rapidly pressing quicksave could result in some quicksaves being removed.
General crash and stability fixes.
Creations UI fixes and improvements.
GAMEPLAY
Skills: The Cargo Link and Robots build limits from the Outpost Management skills should now persist after going through the Unity.
Weapons: The Space-Adept legendary effect no longer has a negative modifier for terrestrial damage.
Gameplay Options: Addressed an issue with some interiors that prevented cargo access.
Gameplay Options: Clarified the status effects text for Malnourished and Hydrated.
Fixed a Grav jumping issue that could occur after being hailed in Freestar or UC space.
Fixed a rare issue that could impact items displayed in the Razorleaf.
Resolved an issue with missiles that could prevent XP awards.
Fixed a player placement issue that could occur if a new creation was installed and a save was loaded into the UC Vigilance.
Resolved an issue where creatures could get moved to water if they ever became stuck.
Addressed an issue where dropped items could lose there stolen status.
At Hell’s Gate: The Crucible Blade no longer damages ships in orbit when used inside a ship.
At Hell’s Gate: The Crucible Blade audio will now play correctly after loading a save or fast travelling.
The Bounty Board in the Tracker’s Alliance HQ now has the correct audio interactions.
GRAPHICS
Updated resolutions to include 32:9 and 32:10 resolutions as well as more 16:9, 16:10, and 21:9 resolutions.
Performance: Resolved an issue that could cause frame rate to drop when opening the scanner on long play sessions.
Celestial bodies should now remain visible in the sky after entering and exiting an interior.
QUESTS
All That Money Can Buy: Fixed a rare issue that caused the Trade Tower elevator to be inoperable.
In Memoriam: Addressed an issue where completing “At Hell’s Gate” with Sarah as the companion could prevent completion of the quest.
Perfect Recipe: Shonda will now recover if she was downed while collecting Ashta meat.
The Starjacker: Adjusted dialogue options that appear for characters playing after entering the Unity.
Top of the L.I.S.T. – Resolved a control lock that could occur after selling survey data to Phil Hill.
Trackers Alliance: Resolved an issue where bounty scanner quests could time out.
Trackers Alliance: Fixed a rare issue where either killing or stunning the target would not complete the bounty missions.
Worlds Apart: Fixed an issue that allowed the player to leave the planet too quickly after exiting the temple.
LOCATIONS
Mannequins will now persist as intended in the New Atlantis Penthouse.
Player should now be able to modify the shelves and cabinets in the Core Manor in Akila City.
Resolved an issue that could prevent scanning some flora.
At Hell’s Gate: The Plasma Research Facility now shows up on the surface map.
Fixed a visible opening in the Deserted Biotics Lab.
Vent Hazards are now displaying correctly on Jemison.
UI
Ship Builder: Resolved an issue with the ship upgrade menu when only one module is available for upgrade.
Ship Builder: Addressed a selection issue when using large fonts.
Ship Decoration: Updated the names of Empty ship modules.
All buttons should now work in the Vehicle Builder menu with large fonts enabled.
Localization: Text for the Dehydrated debuff is no longer cutoff in Spanish and Polish when large fonts is enabled.
Localization: The bounty boards in the Tracker’s Alliance HQ are now localized consistently.
Localization: Strings for both Hydrated and Dehydrated status effects regarding sneak attacks are fully localized.
VEHICLE
A keyboard binding is now available for the boost button. (PC)
A marker for the vehicle will now show up on the player’s compass.
Resolved a camera issue that could occur for players with maxed out Surveying skill.
Improved logic for exiting the vehicle when partially obstructed.
The vehicle will now deploy when landing at locations other than spaceports or landing pads.
Addressed a visible artifact with the Rev-8 when boosting in foggy conditions.
Shattered Space
Va’ruun outpost modules are now available to players after entering the Unity.
Skills: Killing enemies inside gravity bubbles on Dazra will now count towards the Gymnastics skill.
Addressed an issue with the buttons on the lift on the Mourning level in Dazra.
Weapons: The Penumbra now deals bonus headshot damage.
Performance: Addressed an issue that could cause slight stutters in the Well and outside Dazra.
The Va’Ruun Schimaz’s blade is no longer pixelated on the Data Menu.
Fixed a lens flare flicker with the Citadel on Dazra.
Zealous Overreach: Adjusted Mirek’s dialogue options to account for characters that have been through the Unity.
Zealous Overreach: Resolved issue that could occur if the player cleared Shadow Station Epsilon prior to speaking to Ekris.
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Akuma Joins Monster Hunter Wilds for a Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
Worlds collide, and a demon begins his hunt! Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6 come together for a special collaboration, bringing the ultimate master of the fist, Akuma, and more fun crossover content to the ever-changing Forbidden Lands.
In the Monster Hunter Wilds x Street Fighter 6 special collaboration, you can obtain materials needed to forge collaboration equipment and rewards by completing special missions. Be sure to experience Akuma’s story in a thrilling Side Mission once the collaboration is available on May 28!
Starting at HR 21 or above, you can take on Side Missions from Quinn at the Oilwell Basin Base Camp. Complete Side Missions to take on the Arena Quests, “Demonic Strength” and “True Strength.”
You can also obtain titles, a nameplate, a pose, and a background for your Hunter Profile in this special collaboration!
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Recreating Akuma’s Iconic Moves
By equipping Akuma’s full armor set and layered armor, hunters can use collaboration-exclusive items and gestures, as well as perform Akuma’s moves that feel authentic to Street Fighter 6.
Akuma’s actions can be selected from the item bar. You can even execute Akuma’s combo attacks by using “Assisted Combo: Akuma” or unleash the special move “Gou Hadoken”. Separately, as a gesture, “SF6 Gou Shoryuken” is also available too!
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The Drive Impact system from Street Fighter 6, as well as other features, are also brought to life in Monster Hunter Wilds, allowing hunters to experience the unique features of the fighting game in a whole new way.
Additional touches such as victory screens, animations, and more make this collaboration truly feel like a blend of both Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6. We hope you enjoy seeing all the details the team has added!
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And of course, while playing using the full Akuma armor set, you can hunt using all 14 weapon types as usual!
The special collaboration will be available on May 28!
A Street Fighter 6 Special Collaboration Paid DLC Pack Will Also Be Available on May 28
A variety of Street Fighter 6 cosmetic items will be available as paid DLC, both as a pack and as individual items.
The Premium Deluxe Edition includes Monster Hunter Wilds (main game), and the Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pass!
The following content is included:
● Monster Hunter Wilds (main game)
【Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pass】
The Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pass consists of 3 DLC packs, planned to release over time from the main game’s release until Summer 2025, at a great value.
●Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Pack (Planned for release when the main game releases)
The below 16 contents are included:
・Hunter Layered Armor Set: Feudal Soldier, Hunter Layered Armor: Fencer’s Eyepatch, Oni Horns Wig
・Seikret Decoration: Soldier’s Caparison, General’s Caparison
・Felyne Layered Armor Set: Felyne Ashigaru
・Pendant: Avian Wind Chime
・Gesture: Battle Cry, Uchiko
・Hairstyle: Hero’s Topknot, Refined Warrior
・Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter’s Kumadori, Special Bloom
・Sticker Set: Avis Unit, Monsters of the Windward Plains
・Nameplate: Extra Frame — Russet Dawn *Deluxe Pack Bonus Item
●Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pack 1 (Planned for release in Spring 2025)
The below 16 contents are included:
・Hunter layered armor: 1 series (5 pieces), and 1 piece
・Seikret decorations: 2
・Pendants: 6 (Color variation)
・Pose Sets: 1
・Makeup/Facepaint: 1
・Sticker set: 1
・BGM Set: 1
・Pop-up camp customization contents: 2
*This item affects apperances only. More details at a later date.
●Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pack 2 (Planned for release in Summer 2025)
The below 14 contents are included:
・Hunter layered armor: 1 series (5 pieces)
・Pendants: 6 (Color variation)
・Gesture sets: 2
・Hairstyles: 2
・Makeup/Facepaint: 2
・Sticker set: 1
●Premium Bonus (Planned for release when the main game releases)
・Hunter Layered Armor: Wyverian Ears
・Premium Bonus Hunter Profile Set
・BGM: Proof of a Hero (2025 Recording)
*The bonus content listed above may be available by alternative means at a later date.
*The Deluxe Pack content can be accessed after the the release date. The content for each Cosmetic DLC Pack can be accessed after the relevant pack releases at a later date.
*This content can also be obtained separately. Please be careful of duplicate transactions.
*Content details and release date may change without prior notice.
*You may need to update to the latest version of the game to use this content.
■Monster Hunter Wilds
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next.
This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
The Deluxe Edition includes Monster Hunter Wilds (main game) and the Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Pack!
The following content is included:
● Monster Hunter Wilds (main game)
【Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Pack】
A pack of communication and appearance items to make your hunting life even more enjoyable.
●Hunter Layered Armor Set: Feudal Soldier
●Hunter Layered Armor: Fencer’s Eyepatch
●Hunter Layered Armor: Oni Horns Wig
●Seikret Decoration: Soldier’s Caparison
●Seikret Decoration: General’s Caparison
●Felyne Layered Armor Set: Felyne Ashigaru
●Pendant: Avian Wind Chime
●Gesture: Battle Cry
●Gesture: Uchiko
●Hairstyle: Hero’s Topknot
●Hairstyle: Refined Warrior
●Makeup/Face Paint: Hunter’s Kumadori
●Makeup/Face Paint: Special Bloom
●Sticker Set: Avis Unit
●Sticker Set: Monsters of the Windward Plains
●Nameplate: Extra Frame — Russet Dawn *Deluxe Pack Bonus Item
*The bonus content listed above may be available by alternative means at a later date.
*This content can also be obtained separately. Please be careful of duplicate transactions.
*You may need to update to the latest version of the game to use this content.
■Monster Hunter Wilds
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next.
This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next.
This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Story
A few years past, a young boy named Nata was rescued at the border of the Forbidden Lands, an unexplored region the guild has yet to survey.
After hearing the boy’s tale of his lone escape from a mysterious monster that attacked his village, the Guild organized an expedition into the Forbidden Lands to investigate.
A Living World
Environments within the Forbidden Lands can drastically change as the weather shifts constantly and suddenly. During the harsh Fallow and perilous Inclemency periods, ravenous monsters will venture out to hunt in packs, yet during the Plenty periods, wildlife is rich and abundant.
Monsters
The monsters who inhabit these environments have been forced to adapt to the dynamic changes that occur, using their unique characteristics to survive and thrive.
Hunting
As the world around them changes, so must the hunters and their tactics. Not only will hunters have a multitude of weapons and armor to choose from, but the art of the hunt itself has evolved as hunters learn to anticipate monsters’ behavior and familiarize themselves with their environment.
Characters
From hunting partners to fellow expedition members, you’ll encounter plenty of those who will support you on your journey.
Koei Tecmo will be showing its support for the Switch 2 this year with some of its games and launching in July is Wild Hearts S – a monster hunting-style game, which originally made its debut on other platforms in 2023.
This updated version coming to the Switch 2 will include some updates to the gameplay and perhaps most notably is the increase of three to four players for both local and online play. This means you can now hunt with three other players.
Nintendo has today released a new update for its Switch Online ‘Nintendo Classics’ base tier subscription service – adding four more titles to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color library.
A live-action Elden Ring movie is in the works from Ex Machina and Civil War director Alex Garland, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., and A24, announced Thursday.
A film based on FromSoftware and Bandai Namco’s massive RPG hit is now confirmed to have the filmmaker attached not only as its director but as its writer, too.
Plot, casting details, or a release date for the Elden Ring movie have yet to be announced.
George R. R. Martin, who helped create the original Elden Ring, is attached as a producer on the movie, as is Vince Gerardis.
DNA’s Peter Rice will also produce, along with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA. There’s no word yet on how involved FromSoftware or game director Hidetaka Miyazaki will be.
Elden Ring shook the gaming world when it took FromSoftware’s tough-as-nails formula open-world in 2022. It’s since become a beloved entry in the developer’s catalog, boasting high praise from critics (we gave it a 10/10) and fans alike. While the team behind it had expressed interest in expanding its world in the past, few believed their efforts would result in a movie.
That is, until 2024, when Martin teased that he may have heard a few details about a potential Elden Ring movie, sending fans down a rabbit hole as they hoped to see the iconic FromSoftware title eventually grace movie theater screens. He went on to double down on his comments earlier this year, saying during IGN Fan Fest 2025 that he had heard “some talk” about an Elden Ring movie.
What do you think of Alex Garland and A24 making a live-action Elden Ring movie? Sound off in the comments.
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Pro tip: When a fossilized dragon asks you to follow it, you say “Yes.” That’s how you start your brand-new life — lives, even — in LEVEL5’s new simulation RPG, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time introduces you to a mysterious island that’s covered in ruins. A gaping void in the center of the island suggests a disaster of some kind erased the civilization that thrived there a thousand years ago. You must travel through time between the past and present to determine the nature of the calamity and solve what happened to the island’s citizens.
But what’s the rush? A mystery that’s laid fallow for a millennium doesn’t need a quick solution. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a warm and slow-life RPG with an emphasis on carving your own space and finding your true calling in a bright fantasy world. Take on one of 14 different jobs to teach your customizable avatar the skills they need to fight, fish, and create. Train to be a traditional Paladin or Magician, or choose a production job like a Carpenter or Cook. Master all the classes or stick with a favorite: The choice is yours. You can change your profession on the fly, so there’s no wrong way to build your fantasy life.
Whichever path you take, be assured you’ll meet new friends and experience their stories. You’ll be able to restore the present-day island thanks to materials and companions you find in the past and on the open-world continent. So you can focus on recruiting lots of companions or gathering materials to rebuild the island. Your approach is up to you.
Whether you choose to be a warrior or a scholar, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has piles of options to let you customize your new island home. If you’re unhappy with the island’s topography, a little editing will fix things how you like them. Once you’ve carved out a few hills for yourself, you can build your own paradise and accessorize it however you want. Lay down farmland, place buildings, and express yourself with some city-building.
No worries if you’re the type who lives to whet your blade. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time introduces “Treasure Groves,” dungeons that literally grow on trees. These crawls are the perfect exercise for fighters. Treasure Groves change form after they’re cleared, so they never offer the same experience twice. They’re a perfect opportunity to pull in a friend with the 2P Family Play function. If your family isn’t available, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time also has four-player online multiplayer and cross-platform saving. Whether you play on PC, Switch, PlayStation 4/5, or Xbox Series X|S, you can take your well-educated and well-equipped avatar with you wherever you go. No need to start over.
When the original Fantasy Life came to the Nintendo 3DS in 2012, it made a splash with its unique blend of RPG and life sim elements. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time brings back the fun and excitement of the first game while adding new jobs, new stories, and a whole new gigantic open world to explore. Whether you’re returning to the franchise or diving in for the first time, you can enjoy getting a life.
The Six One Indie Showcase is a bit of a new kid on the block when it comes to video game presentations, but it’s certainly working hard to justify itself. Early today the latest showcase was held showing off a huge range of indies, 48 in total, some of them being brand new reveals, others smaller showcases.
As much as I’m up for trying a new one whenever one arrives, I’m not particularly good at shooters. It just gets too sweaty for me, I prefer a good single-player shooter above all else because I can actually take down my opponents without the fear of embarrassing myself somehow. And yet here we are again, with the open beta for Splitgate 2, which started earlier today, leaving me thinking “well, I could give it a go I suppose.”
