New Katamari Game and Blizzcon Return
- New Katamari Damacy game, Katamari Damacy Rolling Live, coming to Apple Arcade in April
- Game features rolling gameplay mechanics and a new plot involving the king's livestreaming career
- Blizzcon will return in 2026 after a two-year hiatus
- Event will take place on September 12 and 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center
- Blizzard aims to "meaningfully elevate this iconic celebration"
New Katamari Game
A new Katamari Damacy game, Katamari Damacy Rolling Live, is coming to Apple Arcade on April 3. The game is being developed by Bandai Namco and brings the familiar rolling gameplay mechanics to iOS devices, Mac computers, and Apple TV. The game's plot is different from previous entries, with the king creating stars for his livestreaming career instead of rebuilding the galaxy.
The game features a captivating soundtrack that blends different genres, although it's hard to beat the original soundtrack. It's been eight years since the last new Katamari game, and around a decade since the last good one. Bandai Namco released a remaster of the original title in 2018 and the sequel in 2023.
Blizzcon Return
Blizzcon will return in 2026 after a two-year hiatus. The fan convention will take place on September 12 and 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The event will include staples such as the opening ceremony, panels, and more. Blizzard aims to "meaningfully elevate this iconic celebration," although the details are unclear.
It's been a rocky few years for Blizzcon, with the 2023 edition being the only one to take place with fans in attendance since 2019. Blizzard canceled last year's edition without fully explaining why, possibly due to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023.