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Gamescom 2026 has officially wrapped, and what a week it was! From August 26–30, No Loading Games joined thousands of players, creators, and gaming fans in Cologne for one of Europe's biggest gaming events.  From PAC-MAN: Craze Maze to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted, here's a look back at some of our favorite moments from Gamescom 2026 — and what's coming next! Waka-Waka-Welcome, PAC-MAN! PAC-MAN: Craze Maze was one of the big highlights of our booth! Visitors had the chance to sit down and play the game, discover how the iconic arcade classic translates to the tabletop, and get a first-hand look at the colorful maze-building gameplay. The game was also available to purchase at Gamescom, making it the perfect opportunity for PAC-MAN fans to take the game home. And for an extra-special touch, co-author Yannick Beaulé was at the show to meet fans and sign copies! With its release just around the corner, PAC-MAN: Craze Maze is getting closer and closer to reaching players everywhere — just in time for the holiday season! Rediscovering Gwent Gamescom was also a great opportunity to reconnect with the Gwent community. Fans stopped by our booth to play a round, discover the game, and take a closer look at everything Gwent: The Legendary Card Game has to offer. And, as always, a round of GWENT is always a good idea. One of the highlights for many visitors was getting their hands on a special Roach foil card. Seeing so many Gwent players — from longtime fans to people discovering the game for the first time — come together at our booth made the event especially memorable. Welcome to Night City Gamescom also gave players an early look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted. Visitors could step into Night City and experience a demo of our upcoming cooperative board game inspired by the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The game wasn't available for purchase yet, but the demo gave players the chance to discover the gameplay, experience the atmosphere of Night City, and get a taste of what's waiting for them when the game officially launches. We were also thrilled to see Cyberpunk fans visiting the booth in costume throughout the show. From cosplayers to players discovering the game for the first time, the Cyberpunk universe was definitely alive at Gamescom. With the release coming later this year, Gamescom was just another step toward bringing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted to players around the world. What's Next? See You at SPIEL Essen! If you missed us at Gamescom, don't worry — we're already getting ready for our next big European event. No Loading Games is heading to SPIEL Essen 2026! From October 22–25, come find us at Booth 4K400 and discover what's next from No Loading Games. At SPIEL, you'll be able to find and purchase: GWENT: The Legendary Card Game GWENT Playmats PAC-MAN: Craze Maze And if you've been waiting to try Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted, you'll have another opportunity to play it at the show. The game will be available for demo and pre-order, giving you another chance to step into Night City before its release. And there's more! Throughout SPIEL, the authors of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted will be on our stand every day from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Come meet the people behind the game, ask them your questions, learn more about the design process, and, of course, play the game with its authors! Whether you're already a Cyberpunk fan or simply curious about the game, this is a great opportunity to discover Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted directly from the people who created it. October 22–25 · SPIEL Essen · Booth 4K400 If you're heading to SPIEL Essen this October, come and play with us! We can't wait to see you in Essen.

Gen Con 2026 has officially wrapped and what an unforgettable weekend it was! Despite the storm, floods, and tornado warning, the unpredictable weather couldn't stop the community of board gamers from having an incredible time in Indianapolis. Here's a look back at some of our biggest highlights from the convention, including the North American debut of PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, memorable moments from the Gwent tournament, and what's coming next. Let's jump in!   Waka-Waka-Welcome to Indy, PAC-MAN! Gen Con attendees got to demo our newest game PAC-MAN: Craze Maze and pick up a copy at the show. Throughout the weekend, our tables stayed busy as players of all ages discovered how the iconic arcade classic comes to life with this simple but surprisingly deep strategic card game. One of the best parts of any convention is watching people experience a game for the very first time. Whether they were lifelong PAC-MAN fans or simply looking for a fast-paced family game, it was exciting to see players laughing, cheering, and immediately asking for another round. To get you up to speed, listen to Yannick Beaulé, co-author of PAC-MAN: Craze Maze explain how the game plays. View this post on Instagram A post shared by No Loading Games (@noloadinggames)   Teaching Rookies to Become Legends in Night City Gen Con attendees also got a chance to step into the world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted. We hosted several Learn to Play sessions during Gen Con to give players an early look at the fast-paced cooperative board game inspired by the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Participants stepped into the chaos of Night City where teamwork, strategy, and guts are needed to win the game. With the board game currently available for pre-order and shipping planned for the end of the year, these sessions offered fans a rare early opportunity to experience Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted. Our next stop with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted will be at Gamescom (August 27-31, 2026). Come to our booth in Hall 5, A029 for a demo! Layin' the Cards Down at a Gwent Tournament For the second year in a row, we brought Gwent players together at Gen Con to test their skills. They were randomly assigned factions and using initiation decks, had to secure immediate wins in this single-elimination tournament. In the final battle, as per tournament rules, the champion must win the best two of three games with a different faction each game in order to claim ultimate victory in Gwent. It was an incredible fight until the end. In Game 1 of the finale, Nathan played Northern Realms and won against Cameron playing Nilfgaard. In Game 2 of the finale, Nathan (1-0) was assigned Monsters while Cameron was given a Skellige deck. Once Nathan won the first round of Game 2, Cameron put down all his cards in order to secure a win for round 2. He succeeded, even with Nathan playing all the Monster cards in his hand. This left the game in an interesting situation. Neither players had cards left in their hand - but as luck would have it, they were both playing a faction that enabled cards to start the third round in the battlefield! For Nathan playing the Monster faction, he could keep a random unit card. For Cameron playing Skellige, he was able to take two cards from his discard (cannot be a Hero) and place them on the battlefield. Through luck of the draw, Nathan had more points and took home the ultimate victory. Pictured (left to right): Pearl, Cameron in 2nd place, Nathan in 1st place, Eric in 3rd place, Desarae New Playmats Fresh Off the Path While we've revealed and opened pre-orders for the new Geralt and Ciri playmats earlier this year, Gen Con was also the first time fans could purchase the playmats in person. At the same time, pre-orders of the playmat have been shipped out. Throughout the weekend, it was exciting to see Witcher fans stop by to check out the artwork up close and add the playmats to their collections. Even Geralt approves of the artwork!   If you missed out at Gen Con, you'll have another chance soon! We'll be bringing copies of PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, and a limited quantity of the Geralt and Ciri playmats to Gamescom, so be sure to stop by our booth A029 in Hall 5. See you in a few weeks!

[MONTREAL, May 29, 2026] — Get ready to chase high scores in an all-new Waka Waka way! PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, a new card game inspired by and officially licensed with Bandai Namco Entertainment’s yellow icon PAC-MAN, will launch in 2026. Designed to be quick to learn and fun for all ages, PAC-MAN: Craze Maze makes it easy for families and casual players to jump right in. Players are challenged to build the best maze possible for their PAC-MAN by drawing, revealing, and placing one tile each turn. The goal of the game is for players to fill their maze with Pac-Dots, Fruits, Power Pellets, and strategically placed Ghosts to create the highest-scoring path. Designed for 2–5 players, each game plays in 15–25 minutes, making it perfect for casual game nights. Featuring colorful retro-inspired visuals and highly replayable gameplay, PAC-MAN: Craze Maze delivers a nostalgic experience for longtime PAC-MAN fans while introducing a new generation to the beloved franchise. “PAC-MAN has remained one of gaming’s most recognizable icons over the years. With PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, we wanted to capture the thrill of navigating a maze, chasing high scores, and successfully eating Ghosts — all within an accessible tabletop experience that friends and families can enjoy together.”- Arnaud Perez, CEO and Founder of No Loading Games PAC-MAN: Craze Maze will make its first public debut at the UK Games Expo 2026, taking place May 29–31, 2026. Attendees will have the chance to play and purchase the game with No Loading Games’s UK partner Zatu Games at stand 2-472. Fans can expect a global 2026 release for PAC-MAN: Craze Maze in multiple languages from English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, to many more. For more information, visit www.noloadinggames.com.   ABOUT NO LOADING GAMES No Loading Games is a Canadian board game publisher and developer, headquartered in Montreal. The company specializes in creating licensed tabletop games suitable for casual and experienced gamers with unique gameplay that is easy to learn, yet hard to master. The company has partnerships with several major brands, including Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Astérix, Blue Lock and PAC-MAN. In 2025, the company released Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, bringing to life the beloved card game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to players in over 30 countries and 17 languages.   ABOUT PAC-MAN PAC-MAN is an arcade video game originally launched in 1980 by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (then Namco). After its official U.S. debut in October of the same year, its popularity quickly surpassed that in Japan, giving rise to the phenomenon known as “PAC-MAN fever.” The success of the character generated over 400 merchandise items and a hit TV series in the United States. In June 2005, the game earned a Guinness World Record as the most successful coin-operated video game of all time. With new versions for consoles and mobile devices released every year, its popularity has remained global for more than forty-five years. PAC-MAN™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.   ABOUT BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE S.A.S. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment. Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets. For more information, visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu ###

We’re excited to reveal a major update to the rulebook for Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, designed to make the game clearer, faster to learn, and easier to teach. Created with feedback from the community and refined with the help of rules expert Paul Grogan, the new second edition rulebook combines all game modes into one streamlined guide, adds clearer structure, improved explanations, and more visual examples throughout. Whether you’re a new player or a returning veteran, this update makes it easier than ever to jump into the world of Gwent.

Learn how the crew moves together in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted board game. During the Edgerunner phase, you can explore Night City, fight enemies, and coordinate with your crew in real time.

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