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Bandai Namco kicked off The Game Awards 2024 with Shadow Labyrinth, a Pac-Man Metroidvania set in an apocalyptic sci-fi future because… sure I guess? It’s absolutely not something I would have predicted, but since Shadow Labyrinth has the look of a good Metroidvania about it, I’m more than happy to let Bandai cook with this one.
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Actual narrative framing is light, but the trailer starts with a robed figure emerging from a ship before a yellow orb zooms in from off-screen. The two work together to scale heights and deal with enemies, though it’s not completely clear which character you control – Hood Person or Pac-Pal. Either way, the areas the first Shadow Labyrinth trailer showcased ranged from the windswept wastes of a barren plain to frosty caverns and lava-filled depths, as the two hop, grapple, and pull off some special moves to get by.
There’s a selection of deadly looking monsters to contend with – none of which you’d ever fathom have any connection to Pac-Man – narrow corridors, unique powers and all the usual things you’d expect from a Metroidvania. There’s even a horror twist as well. Pac-Man wants to escape the labyrinth, and if the trailer’s tease is anything to go by, he’s just using the hooded figure to get out. The trailer ends as Pac-Man enters his companion’s chest, and the screen switches to a glob of blood-covered sinew shaped like Pac-Man.
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Shadow Labyrinth launches sometime in 2025 for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
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Patriots have Drake Maye concern after comments by Steelers LB T.J. Watt
The New England Patriots offense had an ugly performance in their 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt keyed on what opposing defenses should look to do against the Patriots. Per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Watt said after the game that the Steelers had a plan for how to get the Patriots to cough up the football. “Mike (Tomlin) had a big presentation on it earlier in the week,” Watt said, of the Steelers’ Patriots prep. “I think 38 (Rhamondre Stevenson) had eight or nine fumbles last year (he had seven), which is a very high amount. Four (Antonio Gibson) had a couple fumbles. And we knew 10 (Drake Maye) had a bunch of fumbles as well (he had nine), when he was in the pocket. "It was something we highlighted each and every day. There was a constant reminder throughout the week. We just needed to deliver and I’m glad we did.” Why T.J. Watt's comments are concerning for Patriots Tomlin's presentation worked. The Patriots turned the ball over five times, four of which were lost fumbles. Stevenson lost two fumbles. Maye lost one fumble and had an interception. The issue with Stevenson isn't as big a deal for the Patriots as Maye. Rookie TreVeyon Stevenson will eventually become the lead back in New England. But Watt's diagnosis for Maye is concerning. Part of Maye's successful development in the league will mean he can play efficient football in the pocket. Not only is his passing game a liability there, but opposing defenses know he lacks awareness in the pocket and is susceptible to fumbling. Look for defenses to take advantage of that information until the Patriots can stop committing those turnovers.
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield drops harsh quote about former coach after win
Quarterback Baker Mayfield was forced to lead a game-winning drive against the New York Jets after a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown took away a chance for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to ice the game at 29-20 with less than two minutes to play. With 1:49 remaining in the fourth quarter, Mayfield engineered a seven-play, 48-yard drive that ended in a successful 36-yard field goal attempt by kicker Chase McLaughlin to give the Buccaneers a 3-0 start with a 29-27 win over the Jets in front of 62,872 fans at Raymond James Stadium. What Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield had to say about former coach Following the game, Mayfield said he felt vindicated by beating New York, especially defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who cut the former first-round pick (after using him as a scout-team defensive lineman) when he was the interim head coach of the Carolina Panthers in 2022. “I loved it," Mayfield said of beating the Jets via Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. "Their D-coordinator (Steve Wilks) was the one who cut me in Carolina. A lot of stuff was personal today. Haason Reddick. Former Jet. A lot of people.” The loss dropped Wilks and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn to 0-3. The Jets fought hard with backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor filling in for Justin Fields, who is still in the concussion protocol from Week 2. Mayfield didn't impress Wilks during his time in Carolina, but he showed the defensive coordinator why he's worthy to be a starter in the league. Mayfield went 19-of-29 passing for 233 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. He added 44 yards rushing on four carries against Wilks' defense.
Former Boston Star Says a Single Absence Could Derail Red Sox Season
Jonathan Papelbon sent the warning that he thinks the Red Sox were delivered a blow they can’t recover from. He doesn’t think the Red Sox can simply patch the hole in their lineup as they fight for a playoff spot. “One player can derail a team tremendously, especially if it’s a leadoff hitter like Roman Anthony,” the former Boston closer told Vegas Insider's Ben Mendelowitz. “You can’t replace that.” Anthony, who went on the injured list earlier this month with a left oblique strain, remains without a clear timetable to return. Manager Alex Cora said Sunday that “not much has changed” in the rookie outfielder’s recovery. Anthony has been able to walk on a treadmill for up to 25 minutes and do bike work, but he’s still dealing with soreness. Originally, the expectation was a four-to-six-week recovery. With the calendar closing, the Red Sox may be running out of time to get Anthony back for the stretch run. The Red Sox take on the American League East-leading Toronto Blue Jays beginning Tuesday and then close out the season at Fenway Park against the Detroit Tigers. Papelbon, who earned a reputation for blunt honesty during his time in Boston, pointed to the way a single absence can ripple through a roster. “When a player that you can’t replace, or just fill in a gap, gets hurt, then you see weaknesses in the lineup,” he said. “Pitchers can navigate lineups easier without that player in there.” It’s not only about Boston’s side of things. Papelbon noted how opposing pitchers gain confidence just knowing they don’t have to see Anthony in the box. “Sometimes that can do wonders,” he said. Anthony had become a key spark at the top of the order. His combination of on-base skills and extra-base power gave the Red Sox a dimension they lacked in recent seasons. Without him, the offense has looked thinner, easier to game-plan around, and the team has struggled to put together consistent rallies. For now, the Red Sox wait. Cora said Anthony is “doing everything possible to hopefully get back.” But as Papelbon reminded, the lineup is different without him — and the gap is one Boston hasn’t figured out how to close.
A surprising Dolphins personnel move from the spring has become an even more curious case thanks to the latest plot twist from Mike McDaniel on Monday
The Miami Dolphins' efforts to revamp their offensive line in 2025 have been a mixed bag thus far. Miami's young left tackle Patrick Paul, has been impressive but imperfect. Center Aaron Brewer, in his second season in the system, has been sensational. But the other three spots have yet to materialize as hoped. Rookie guard Jonah Savaiinaea has struggled in pass protection — twists, stunts, and anchoring have all been inconsistent at best. And then there's the right side of the line. Miami's prized free agent signing, guard James Daniels, lasted three plays in Week 1 before a pec injury landed him on injured reserve. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson fared better than that but not by much. He played nearly all of Miami's opening game against the Colts but landed on injured reserve alongside Daniels ahead of Week 2. Swing tackle Larry Borom has been sturdy enough, whereas the right guard spot has now seen three players take snaps before the end of the team's third game of the season. All of this is before you mention one of Miami's most curious personnel moves of the offseason — which just got another bizarre update from head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday. Veteran offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg continues to show no signs of becoming ready to play The Dolphins could have very easily thrown their hands up from interior offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg and walked away this offseason. Eichenberg, a second-round draft choice by the Dolphins in 2021, was not done many favors by Miami early in his career — pin-balling from left tackle to right tackle and back as a rookie, then inside to left guard before landing at center in his third season in 2023. The final year of his rookie contract in 2024 saw him finally land and stay at a single position. He played 1,036 snaps at right guard. Although, for full disclosure, he ended up platooning the final few games of the season with Isaiah Wynn. He wasn't particularly impactful at any spot despite getting tested at all five positions up front. Miami churned through offensive systems and line coaches early in his career to go with the constant position changes and his own shortcomings, all of which built up to a disappointing draft selection given that the Dolphins traded up for him in 2021. It happens. But then Miami made the surprising decision to bring Eichenberg back for 2025. The selling point was that there was position versatility and experience within Miami's scheme that made him an attractive utility lineman for the Dolphins. All well and good. A decision that was popular at the time? Certainly not. But the logic could at least be argued. Yet it became apparent quickly this summer that something was off with Eichenberg when the team reported for training camp. He was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list when the start of camp rolled around in July. And now, two months later, he appears no closer to a return to action. Mike McDaniel offered an uninspiring update on Eichenberg's status on Monday. “I think what (Eichenberg) is dealing with is of the chronic nature, so as of right now that’s going to take more time. I would say that’s going to take a little more time," said McDaniel when asked if the fifth-year lineman was close to a return. Things happen. It's football. And if someone's body isn't right, there's not much you can do about it. But this one is a kick in the pants — because the Dolphins chose to double down on a one-year contract extension with Eichenberg after four frustrating years, only to see him shelved for at least significant portion of his fifth season. And Miami could have easily gone a different direction for some offensive line depth to lean into some more upside or, alternatively, a better fit for the system. Eichenberg was been lauded for his toughness and his preparation. But neither help the Dolphins from the reserve list. All we know, for now, is that Eichenberg doesn't appear any closer to a return to action. And that means this already curious decision can be filed as a frustrating misstep from the 2025 offseason, even if the chronic injury in question wasn't on their radar when he was re-signed. Hindsight is always 20/20, but a new contract for Eichenberg didn't feel like it was destined to be a successful move when it was first announced anyway. This is simply adding injury to insult. window.addEventListener('message', function (event) {if (event.data.totalpoll event.data.totalpoll.action === 'resizeHeight') {document.querySelector('#totalpoll-iframe-426').height = event.data.totalpoll.value;}}, false);document.querySelector('#totalpoll-iframe-426').contentWindow.postMessage({totalpoll: {action: 'requestHeight'}}, '*');
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