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April 7, 2026

I watched the first TV show ever based on a game and it made me realize: we’ve really got it good these days

The animated series Pac-Man, produced by Hanna-Barbera from 1982 to 1983, features characters such as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man (Pepper), and Pac-Baby living in Pac-Village, which is governed by the Pac-President and protected by Super-Pac. The series includes antagonists like Mezmaron and a group of ghost monsters: Inky, Blinky, Pinky, Clyde, and Sue. Mezmaron seeks to capture Pac-Man for his knowledge of Power Pellets, which grow on Power Pellet Trees in the Power Pellet Forest. The show consists of 44 episodes over two seasons and often concludes with Pac-Man consuming the ghosts, who then return to Mezmaron in new ghost suits. The humor is aimed at children but lacks cleverness, and notable voice actors include Peter Cullen and Alan Lurie. The second season introduced a younger version of Pac-Man named PJ and increasingly bizarre plots.

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March 21, 2026

10 games to grab during the Steam Spring Sale 2026

March has seen the release of several notable gaming titles including Slay the Spire 2, Crimson Desert, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Timberborn. The Steam Spring Sale offers discounts on a variety of PC games, running from March 19 to March 26. Featured titles in the sale include: 1. Dispatch: 20% off - .99 / £19.99 2. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 50% off - .99 / £24.99 3. Routine: 20% off - .59 / £26.79 4. Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader: 60% off - .19 / £17.19 5. Maze Mice: 50% off - .49 / £4.49 6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: 50% off - .49 / £12.49 7. Blue Prince: 34% off - .84 / £14.84 8. Dungeons of Hinterberg: 66% off - .45 / £6.45 9. Star Wars Jedi Survivor: 90% off - .99 / £5.99 10. Dread Delusion: 50% off - .74 / £7.74

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November 16, 2025

That weird Pac-Man metroidvania just got a big update, adding a new mode that ‘significantly lowers the difficulty of combat and exploration’

Shadow Labyrinth is a Metroidvania game featuring Pac-Man in a grimdark setting. The game has received a mixed reception, with critiques focusing on poor controls, sparse save points, and punishing difficulty spikes, leading to a muted impact on Steam. In response, Bandai Namco released an update that includes a new gameplay mode called "Veteran Mode" and improvements to controls, such as enhanced mid-air control and a dedicated button for vertical jumps. Reviewer Abbie Stone criticized the game's narrative as overly talkative and filled with clichés, noting that its self-serious tone detracts from the experience. The game faces competition from other titles in the genre, particularly Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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November 12, 2025

Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony’s PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025

The PlayStation State of Play occurred on November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, with the full show available on YouTube for over 40 minutes. Games and updates featured include: - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, launching on February 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - BrokenLore: Unfollow, releasing on January 16, 2026, and BrokenLore: Ascend, both available on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. - Coffee Talk Tokyo, launching on March 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. - DAMON and Baby, expected on PlayStation and PC in early 2026. - DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, and Super Robot Wars Y. - Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, set for March 12, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC, launching on January 22, 2026. - Fate Trigger entering early access in Q1 2026 for Windows PC and PlayStation 5. - Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 on December 16, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. - Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, launching on March 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - A demo for Octopath Traveler 0 is available now, with the full game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - Elden Ring Nightreign DLC titled The Forsaken Hollows, launching on December 4, 2025, for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.

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November 10, 2025

The best playable game documentary on Steam is getting a Namco-centric DLC this week, including the worst version of Pac-Man

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a compilation available on Steam that includes a collection of retro games, interviews, historical insights, and reimaginings of classic titles. A notable game in this collection is Yars’ Revenge. An upcoming DLC, set to launch on November 13, will add Bandai Namco’s 80s classics, including Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Galaga, to the Atari 50 collection, marking their first official appearance on Steam.

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October 9, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Pack DLC is Now Available

SEGA has released the Minecraft Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, available for .99 or as part of the Season Pass in the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition players can purchase the Season Pass separately for .99. The Minecraft Pack includes playable characters Steve, Alex, and a creeper, a Minecart Vehicle, six unique decals, a Minecraft World Course, five original Minecraft music tracks, remixes of classic tracks, and six emotes. A Minecraft Festival in-game event will occur from October 9 to October 11. The Season Pass also features characters and content from SpongeBob SquarePants, PAC-MAN, Mega Man, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on multiple platforms, with a digital version for Nintendo Switch 2 launching in holiday 2025 and a physical copy in early 2026. Existing Nintendo Switch users can upgrade for a fee. A single-player demo is available on various platforms, allowing save data transfer to the full game, excluding Time Trial records and user settings changes.

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October 8, 2025

Can you ID these videogames just from their food? Take our latest, tastiest quiz!

An array of quizzes is available to challenge gaming trivia knowledge, covering topics like health bars, in-game currencies, and patch notes. Food in video games has historical significance, serving roles such as restoring health, providing power-ups, enhancing skills, and symbolizing affection or cultural events. A quiz invites participants to identify ten games based on screenshots of in-game food items, with hints available for assistance.

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October 7, 2025

Minecraft Builds a Road to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5, PS4 This Week

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will introduce characters Steve and Alex from Minecraft on October 8th, available to players who own the Season Pass included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Minecraft Festival will be accessible to all players starting October 9th. SEGA is actively promoting the game with upcoming additions like Pac-Man and Mega Man, and there is community interest in a potential second Season Pass. The game has been positively received as an alternative to Mario Kart World, which is not available on PlayStation.

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October 7, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Minecraft Pack DLC release date, new trailer

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will release a Minecraft Pack DLC on October 8, 2025, coinciding with the Minecraft Festival from October 8 to October 11. Additional upcoming DLCs will feature franchises such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and Avatar Legends. The game is currently available on the Nintendo Switch and will also launch on the Switch 2.

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October 7, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Pack DLC Launches on October 8

SEGA is set to release the Minecraft Pack DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on October 8, featuring characters Alex, Steve, and Creeper, along with a Minecraft-themed course and vehicle. The DLC is part of the game's Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition. An in-game event, the Minecraft Festival, will occur from October 9 at 5:00 p.m. PDT until October 11 at 4:59 p.m. PDT. The Season Pass includes additional content featuring characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, PAC-MAN, Mega Man, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Future DLCs include a PAC-MAN Pack in early 2026 and a Sonic DLC Pack for PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC in late 2025. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on multiple platforms, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version expected in late 2025 and a physical copy in early 2026. A single-player demo is available for several platforms, with save data carrying over to the full game, excluding Time Trial records and user settings changes.