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News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Bardock Alone Against Fate DLC Launching Next Month
"The time to fight for it all begins January 13th, 2023"
Back in September, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot would be getting a fourth DLC update focused on Goku's Saiyan father Bardock. Bardock: Alone Against Fate has now officially been locked in for release on 13th January 2023. Alongside this announcement, Bandai Namco has released...
News LEGO Brawls To Receive Free Festive Update This December
New stage, Minifigures and more
LEGO Brawls released on the Switch back in September to a less than favourable reception - we gave it a 4/10 in our review. But Bandai Namco is hoping to turn this all around for the Holidays as it has today announced a festive update, 'Jingle Brawls', will be available throughout December. The update promises to add...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Scores New Gameplay Trailer For Season 2 & Bardock DLC
"Coming soon" to a Switch near you
Back in September, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot would be receiving a fourth DLC based on Goku's Saiyan father, Bardock. In case you missed it, it's officially titled Bardock: Alone Against Fate and is the first of three DLC in a brand new Season Pass. Bandai Namco has now released some new...
News Bandai Namco Patches Pac-Man World With Original Staff Credits & More
First update also adds some paid DLC
As you might recall, there was some drama around the time of Pac-Man World Re-PAC's release, when it was discovered the original game's staff were not credited in the newer version of the title. Former Namco Hometek game designer Scott Rogers mentioned at the time how disappointed he was with this decision on...
News Bandai Namco Renews Trademarks For Pac-Man, SoulCalibur & More
Konami also filed one
Every now and then you'll hear about companies renewing trademarks and today is one of those days. As spotted by Gematsu, Bandai Namco has filed renewals for the classic and long-running series Ace Combat, Pac-Man, SoulCalibur, and Tekken. Tekken 8 was officially revealed last month. It's also mentioned how Konami has fil
News Bandai Namco Has "Multiple Digimon Game Projects In The Pipeline"
Digimon World: Next Order for Switch is just the start
It's been another exciting week for Digimon fans - with Bandai Namco confirming it would be bringing Digimon World: Next Order to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd February 2023. If this wasn't already enough, Digimon producer Kazumasu Habu has also confirmed in the original Japanese announcement...
News Digimon World: Next Order Is Coming To Switch In 2023
Update: Confirmed for worldwide release
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 16:10 BST]: It's official — Bandai Namco has confirmed that Digimon World: Next Order will be releasing on Switch worldwide on 22nd February 2023, so we don't have to wait any longer than our friends over in Japan! The open-world RPG will also be coming to Steam on the same date...
Japanese Charts Dragon Ball: The Breakers Pushes Through To Top Ten
But no surprises at number one
The weekly Famitsu Japanese charts show little signs of change this week, particularly up the top. For the first time since its release, Splatoon 3 has dipped below 100k sales, selling just (big air quotes here) 97,071 units in the week of 10th to 16th October. NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition has remained...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces Two New DLC Characters
Gohan and Gamma 1 arrive this fall
If you're a Dragon Ball fan and are still playing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on a regular basis, you'll be pleased to know two more DLC fighters are on the way to game. It's all timed in with the recent release of the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. These latest additions include Gohan and Gamma 1 and will be...
News Pac-Man World's Original Staff Will Be Credited In The Switch Remake
An update is "currently in progress"
Last month, not long after the release of Pac-Man World Re-PAC, a story surfaced online about the original game's staff not being credited in this newer version of the game. At the time, former Namco Hometek game designer Scott Rogers mentioned how disappointed he was with this decision on social media...
News New Digimon Survive Update Resolves Chapter 10 Story Bug
Players should now be able to proceed
Digimon Survive might not be exactly what everyone was expecting it to be, but it's still one of the best-presented visual novel experiences of 2022 - and is well worth a look if you're a fan of Bandai's digital monsters series. With this in mind, Bandai Namco has now updated this latest game in the series to...
News Bandai Namco Releases Switch Demo For Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
Don Chan is back!
Today marks the digital release of Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival on the Nintendo Switch. If you're still on the fence about this latest entry, Bandai Namco has released a demo which you can download from the Switch eShop right now. It comes with some sample songs including Donderful Everyday and Symphony No.5. It also...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Announces Season Pass 2 & Bardock DLC, Coming 2023
Discover the story of Goku's Saiyan father
Bandai Namco shared some new Dragon Ball announcements at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and apart from the update about the new survival game The Breakers, there's also been some exciting news for fans of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. The open-world action game focused on Goku and friends will be receiving a...
News Dragon Ball Z's Most-Powerful Farmer Will Be Playable In Dragon Ball: The Breakers
And Majin Buu, too!
As we approach the release date of Dragon Ball: The Breakers, the online action game where you can play as multiple Dragon Ball characters from different arcs, Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer for the game, showcasing a few more new characters. And it looks like Bamco is embracing the weird and wonderful world of the...
News Classic GameCube Action RPG 'Tales Of Symphonia' Getting Switch Remaster
Embark on the Journey of Regeneration again
If you had a GameCube and you loved RPGs, then you've likely played Tales of Symphonia. The first Tales of game to be released in Europe, it's arguably among the best games on the system. Now, fans who may have got into the esteemed Tales of series late will be able to try out this classic when it gets a...
News Pac-Man World Original Staff Not Credited In Switch Remake
"We are looking into it currently"
Bandai Namco's Pac-Man World: Re-Pac has been a blast from the past for those of us that had a PlayStation growing up. So imagine being one of the people who worked on the original game, seeing all of your work on-screen, prettied up and refined — it's likely exciting! But for former Namco Hometek game designer...
News Bandai Namco's Lineup For Tokyo Game Show 2022 Revealed
Anime games and lots more
The Tokyo Game Show begins in just a few weeks, and ahead of this event - the full lineup for each publisher has been revealed. Following on from Square Enix, we've now got Bandai Namco's lineup - featuring plenty of anime, Pac-Man, Klonoa and more. Fans can look forward to seeing upcoming games like Dragon Ball: The...
Japanese Charts SD Gundam Battle Alliance Is Switch's Top-Seller In Strong Week For Sony
PlayStation dominates the top ten
We have a turn-up for the books in the weekly Famitsu charts! Not only are there eight new titles in the software sales category, but Sony has taken a firm grasp of the top ten, with seven of the week's best sellers releasing on either the PlayStation 4 or 5. The best-selling Switch game of the week is SD Gundam...
News LEGO Brawls Trailer Promises 77 Trillion Character Customisation Options
"Almost anything is possible"
Minifigure brawler LEGO Brawls is coming to Switch tomorrow (September 2nd) and publisher Bandai Namco has today released a new trailer, 'Minifigure Mania', which shows off the game's expansive customisation options. Showing the Brawler Builder function in action, the new trailer shows how you will be able to customise...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pac-Man World: Re-Pac
Out today on Switch
Bandai Namco is apparently making this summer one for PlayStation platforming remakes! Pac-Man World: Re-Pac is out today on Switch, and — following on from Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series — shows the Japanese developer is acknowledging and showing a little bit of love to some of our childhood favourites. Early reviews have...
News Doraemon Story Of Seasons: Friends Of The Great Kingdom Sprouts This November On Switch
Harvest Kingdom
Well here's a lovely bit of news for your Thursday morning (or whenever you're reading this) — the adorable and charming Doraemon will be returning to Switch this November in his farming sim sequel, Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom. Earlier this week, Bandai Namco released a new trailer announcing that the...
"Reality itself is entertainment!"
It's time for another over-the-top, explosive trailer for Bandai Namco's upcoming JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. The beat 'em up, which is a remaster of a 2013 PS3 game, launches next month on Switch, and we're now being given lessons in preparation for the game's release. In typical Jojo style,...
News Pac-Man World: Re-Pac Frame Rate, Resolution, And File Size For Switch Seemingly Revealed
A world, reimagined
With Pac-Man World: Re-Pac out on Switch in a few weeks, Bandai Namco has shared details on how the game will look and run on the Switch! The details for the remake of the 1999 PlayStation platformer Pac-Man World have been detailed on the game's Japanese website (thanks, Nintendo Everything). It's a fairly familiar story for...
Video Bandai Namco Shares Pac-Man World Re-Pac Graphics Comparison
Update: See Areas 3 & 4 alongside the original release
Update [Sat 13th Aug, 2022 07:00 BST]: Bandai Namco has released a new comparison trailer, this time showcasing Areas 3 and 4. You can take a look above. Original article [Sun 7th Aug, 2022 17:00 BST]: One of the games you might want to be on the lookout for later this month is Pac-Man World...
News Brace Yourselves, A Pac-Man Live-Action Movie Is Currently In Development
Entering pac-nic mode
We all remember where we were when Paramount Pictures released the first look trailer of 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog and the internet was set ablaze with how uncomfortable the live-action blue blur made them feel (the horror of those teeth and eyes still keeps us up at night). Well we can brace ourselves for another trip into the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Digimon Survive
What's the verdict?
While most of the focus last week was on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 within the Nintendo community, Bandai Namco also finally released Digimon Survive - a unique mix of strategy and visual novel gameplay. Reviews have admittedly been a tad slow to surface online, but there are now enough to share a round up. Nintendo Life has also...
Review Digimon Survive (Switch) - This Champion Visual Novel Proves The Wait Has Been Worth It
DigiDestined for greatness
The long wait for Digimon Survive is finally over, with players at last able to dive into this unusual entry in the series. Fans expecting the usual fare from a Digimon game might be understandably disappointed, but for those with an appetite for visual novels and tactical RPG combat, there is plenty to get your teeth sunk...
News Digimon Survive Is Getting Review Bombed On Metacritic
But fans are answering back
Update [Tue 2nd Aug, 2022 20:30]: We've now published our own review of Digimon Survive, and we're pretty impressed with the game on the whole. In fact, we think it's "one of the best visual novels to come out this year"! However, we do acknowledge that those who are "focused on the combat will probably find that the game...
Poll Digimon Survive Is Finally Available, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Well, after a long wait it's finally here - no, we're not talking about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the focus here is instead on Bandai Namco's new Digimon Survive game. After a lengthy development cycle and multiple delays, the game has now been released across multiple systems including the Nintendo Switch. At this point in time, there...
News Bandai Namco Asks Digimon Survive Players To Not Spoil The Story For Others
Don't spoil "Chapter 5 onward for the first two months"
We've seen companies like Atlus and Capcom release video guidelines for new games to prevent spoilers from ruining the fun for everyone, and now it's Bandai Namco's turn. The next Digimon game, Digimon Survive, launches this week, and Bandai Namco has released a special message via social media...
News Bandai Namco Announces Switch Demo For SD Gundam Battle Alliance
English version available now in Japan
Update [Sat 23rd Jul, 2022 02:45 BST]: It seems this demo has already gone live on the Japanese Switch eShop. Provided you have access to a Nintendo account in this region, you can download it right now and play it with English subtitles. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 22nd Jul, 2022 01:55 BST]: Following on...
News Bandai Namco Confirms Ransomware Attack, Investigating "Scope Of The Damage"
Update: Publisher is "identifying the status about existence of leakage"
Update [Wed 13th Jul, 2022 13:45 BST]: Bandai Namco has confirmed reports that its servers were hacked. In a statement provided to VGC, the publisher has said it is currently assessing the scale of the attack and states that the leak of customer information is a "possibility"...
News SD Gundam Battle Alliance Locks In August Release, Here's Another Look
Update: Check out the character & mobile suit line-ups
Update [Sun 10th Jul, 2022 07:00 BST]: Bandai Namco has uploaded a few more trailers of SD Gundam Battle Alliance (above and below). It gives fans a better look at the character and mobile suit line-ups that will be on offer. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 27th May, 2022 04:55 BST]: Earlier...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
What's the verdict?
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is out on the Nintendo Switch this week, and the reviews are now flooding in. This two-in-one remaster collection contains the classic platformers Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil, and there's also a demo now available to download from the Switch eShop. Learn more -...
News Good Smile Announces Klonoa Nendoroid, Prototype Revealed
Will appear at next month's Smile Festival
Believe it or not but the '90s video game star Klonoa this week made a return in Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series - a release containing the classic platformers Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and its sequel Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil. If this wasn't already enough after Klonoa's long hiatus, it seems GoodSmile...
News Three New DLC Characters Join Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Today
More Goku and Vegeta, plus Dyspo
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's Conton City Vote Pack is out later today on the Switch eShop, and with it, Bandai Namco has confirmed that this DLC pack brings three new fighters to the roster along with two new missions. As we reported back in April, one of the three new characters is Goku Ultra Instinct -Sign- from the...
News Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series DLC Set Lets Klonoa Wear A Giant Pac-Man Head
Plus other Bandai Namco hats!
Tomorrow, the wait to travel through dreams is finally over. Bandai Namco's Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series launches on the Switch after a near-14-year wait for the cabbit's (cat rabbit? We won't stop trying to figure this out) return. And it looks like we're getting some lovely, nostalgic DLC which harkens back to...
Video Bandai Namco Shares Klonoa Launch Trailer & Time Attack Gameplay
Klonoa is back!
After a number of trademarks, Klonoa makes a return across multiple platforms this week in KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series. This new collection features remasters of KLONOA: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil. As part of the game's launch, Bandai Namco has shared not one but two trailers on its official YouTube...
News Bandai Namco Shares First Gameplay Of Pac-Man World: Re-PAC
Showing improved UI and returning abilities
Bandai Namco had some new details to share at Anime Expo 2022 this weekend on the upcoming Pac-Man World: Re-PAC, a remake of the PlayStation platformer. And this new version of the classic 3D platformer had a few bells and whistles added that'll make the game feel that much smoother. This is the first...
News It's Official, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Is Getting A Switch Port
Announcement follows a leak earlier this week
Update [Sat 2nd Jul, 2022 08:30 BST]: Following on from a leak earlier this week, Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed the 2020 RPG release Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris will be coming to the Nintendo Switch soon. This version will include "Ancient Apostles" free content updates, and...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale My Hero Ultra Rumble Locks In Local Switch Release
"Be the last team standing"
Earlier this year, Bandai Namco announced a new free-to-play 24 player battle royale - based on the My Hero Academia universe - would be coming to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in Japan. Now, during this weekend's Anime Expo, it's been confirmed the game will be receiving a western release...
News Bandai Namco Forms New Studio With Pokémon Developer ILCA
Will deliver "high-quality content" including Ace Combat
The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl developer ILCA is working on the next entry in the long-running Ace Combat series, and as part of this, it's established a new company with Bandai Namco known as Bandai Namco Aces. It's headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Bandai Namco owns...
News Digimon Survive Trailer Highlights Strategy Combat And Visual Novel Segments
Who are the champions again?
After years of delays, Digimon Survive is finally out at the end of this month. And publisher Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer today showing us what to expect from the game. Part visual novel, part strategy RPG, Digimon Survive is all about uncovering mysteries, interacting and making friends with Digimon,...
News Klonoa Producer Says Remasters Might Lead To More Rereleases And "Expansion Of IP"
Klonoa Beach Volleyball remaster?
Next Friday, Klonoa makes his grand return after over a decade out of the limelight. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series launches on 8th July, and it sees Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil get the remaster treatment. But after such a long break since the Wii remake and multiple other spin-offs, what...
News Here's How The Surprise Pac-Man World Remake Compares To The PS1 Original
Blinky and you'll miss everything!
One of the biggest surprises to come out of yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase (which was much bigger than Mini in our eyes!) was Pac-Man World Re-PAC, a remake of the Pac-Man platformer Pac-Man World on PlayStation. This spin-off launched a whole new sub-franchise for the yellow puck on his 20th...
News Bandai Namco Begins Rollout Of Huge Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Balance Patch
Find out what's included in Version 1.31
Bandai Namco has finally started to roll out the next game balance update for Dragon Ball FighterZ, and it's a big one. This update will be sequentially released, with release timing different depending on the platform. At the time of writing, the Switch patch does appear to be live yet. When it is released,...
News Doraemon Story Of Seasons Is Getting A Sequel On Switch This Year
Make friends in a great kingdom
Popular manga character Doraemon got an unexpected crossover back in 2019 with the Story of Seasons franchise. This charming blue cat (yes, he is a robotic cat) made for a perfect fit with the chill farming vibes of Marvelous' well-known farming sim in Doraemon Story of Seasons, and because everyone fell utterly...
Feature Remembering Klonoa's Dreamy GBA Platformers - Empires, Champions, And Puzzles
It's not only a phantasy
The ‘90s and 2000s were a totally different era. I can’t tell you how many times I sat down playing the same demo discs over and over or replaying the same handful of games as a kid. Bandai Namco’s old mascot Klonoa — soon to return in the upcoming Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series — is the first-ever video game...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Arrives On Nintendo Switch This September
Full song list revealed!
Earlier this year during a Nintendo Direct presentation, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival was announced for Switch. Now, in an update, Bandai Namco has confirmed the game will be arriving on 23rd September worldwide. As previously mentioned, there'll be 76 songs included, plus an in-game subscription service - giving...
News Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series Demo Is Now Available In Japan
Update: Now available locally!
Update: This demo for Klonoa's latest release has now been made available on the Switch eShop here in the west. Enjoy! Original article: Klonoa returns next month in Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, a collection of the two mainline Klonoa console games, and to prepare eager fans for the return of the Dream...