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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...
Could a new collection be on the way?
Bandai Namco has officially begun its 20th anniversary celebrations for the .hack series, which made its debut on PS2 in 2002. The ARPG .hack//G.U. Last Recode was most recently released on the Switch in March this year. The anniversary celebrations for the series include books, exhibits, various commemorative...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R Switch Performance Detailed, No Rollback Netcode
"There are no plans to implement it at this time"
Banda Namco has published a Q&A segment with Kentaro Matano, producer of the upcoming beat 'em up remaster JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. In the post, Matano confirms a number of things about this rerelease, including the lack of a high-regarded featuring which is sure to disappoint...
News Digimon Survive Gets Brand New English Trailer Ahead Of July Release
Championing the gameplay
Digimon Survive, Bandai Namco's visual novel with strategy RPG elements set in the Digimon universe, has received a brand new trailer today. The game has been delayed multiple times before settling on a 29th July release date earlier this year. The new trailer shows the game's various visual novel elements, from dialogue...
News Here's How The Klonoa Collection Stacks Up Against Wii And PS2 Counterparts
Phantastic
Wahoo! Klonoa's long-awaited return is almost upon us with Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series releasing on 8th July. And while the wait is getting unbearable for some, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has dropped a comparison trailer for the game, which pits the Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil remakes up against their...
News Bandai Namco Is Working A New Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Balance Update
Update: Will be released around July
Update [Fri 3rd Jun, 2022 03:38 BST]: Bandai Namco has provided an update (via social media) about this incoming balance update. It'll be released "around" next month in July. It will include some updates for the newest fighter Android 21 (Lab Coat) and more details will be released soon. "[#DBFZ] The game...
Video Bandai Namco Releases New Commercial For Digimon Survive
Landing on Switch this July
Next month sees the long-awaited arrival of the turn-based tactical RPG, Digimon Survive. We've already seen some trailers and new gameplay footage, and now we've got a commercial to add to this. It shows a little bit of everything - including new cutscenes and gameplay, along with some characters and Digimon. Bandai...
News Pac-Man's Family All Have VERY Different Names In Pac-Man Museum+
Pac-Who?
The second compilation of the yellow puck's games, Pac-Man Museum+, is out today on Switch (and other consoles!), and this collection of 14 of Pac-Man's very best games is out there looking to celebrate one of gaming's oldest icons. You'll get to see him with legs, without legs — the lot! The collection comes at the end of Pac-Man's 42nd...
News Pokkén Tournament Won't Be Supported Competitively After 2022 Championships
Not even a burn heal can fix
It's the end of the bracket for Pokkén Tournament DX. The Pocket Monster's beat 'em up will no longer be a part of the Pokémon Championship Series after 2022, The Pokémon Company has announced. Pokkén Tournament has been part of the Championships since 2016 and the Wii U version, and its sixth year will be its final...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates The Arrival Of Pac-Man Museum+ With A Delightful Launch Trailer
The wait is over!
Pac-Man Museum+ is out on the Nintendo Switch this week. It's a compilation of 14 titles from Pac-Man's 40-year history. To help build up some excitement, Bandai Namco has released a lovely new launch trailer - inspired by this collection. It's also got plenty of Pac-Man-themed music throughout it, and at the end of the trailer,...
News Check Out The New Official Pac-Man Theme Song
We're getting serious Persona vibes from this
Pac-Man is currently celebrating its 42nd Anniversary, which is frankly insane when you really stop and think about it. As part of the celebration, Bandai Namco has teamed up with Epic Games to launch a Fortnite collaboration, due to kick off on June 2nd. That's not all, though. An official theme song...
News Klonoa Collection Frame Rate, Resolution And File Size For Switch Revealed
Arriving this July
If you're excited about the release of Klonoa Phantasie Reverie Series on the Nintendo Switch this July, you might want to read on. The game's official Japanese website has now revealed the frame rate, resolution and file size for this particular version. In terms of the frame rate, it'll run at "up to" 60fps on the Switch. In...
News Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series' Opening Cutscenes Are Colourful And Beautiful
Open the door, remove the veil
Bandai Namco's long-awaited remaster package of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil is right around the corner and in anticipation of the adorable dream traveller's return, the company has released the opening cutscenes to both games in the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series collection. This is the...
Video Bandai Namco Shares New Gameplay Footage Of Digimon Survive
Launching on Switch this July
In case you missed it, Digimon Survive has finally locked in a release date - it'll be arriving on 28th/29th July for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Ahead of the game's launch, Bandai Namco has debuted some new gameplay footage of this turn-based tactical RPG at Rulicon 2022. It showcases a battle...
News Bandai Namco Reports A Near 50% Rise In Profits For FY2022
A roaring success
Bandai Namco has released its financial results for FY2022 and its looking mighty promising for the publisher. With a total of ¥125 billion ($963 million) in profits, this marks a staggering 48.2% rise from the previous year. Net sales rose 20% to a total of ¥889 billion ($6.8 billion), due largely in part to the monumental...
News Here's Your First Look At The Nintendo Switch Box Art For Digimon Survive
Arriving this July
Well, we've finally got a release date for Digimon Survive - it's coming out on the Nintendo Switch on 29th July this year. If that update wasn't already enough, Bandai Namco's box art for this upcoming title has also surfaced online. Courtesy of Gematsu, we've got a look at the stunning Switch case. First-print copies in Japan...
News Bandai Namco Appears To Be Remastering A '3D Action Game' For Nintendo
What could it be?
Bandai Namco - the Japanese company behind series like Tekken and Pac-Man - appears to have a new project in the works, contracted by Nintendo. According to multiple job listings on Bandai Namco's Japanese website (via
Rumour Does This Bandai Namco Trademark Hint At A New '.hack' Collection?
Is an Outbreak incoming?
Recently, Switch owners got a chance to play through .hack//G.U. Last Recode, a collection containing the once PS2-exclusive .hack//G.U. trilogy, which includes a brand new chapter, Reconnection. But these aren't the only .hack games, let alone even the first. And Bandai Namco might be making a move regarding the first four...
