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News Bandai Namco Just Registered Trademarks For The GameCube Exclusive Series Baten Kaitos
Is it time for a comeback?
Before Monolith Soft was developing the epic JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles, it was working with tri-Crescendo on Baten Kaitos. Since the GameCube era - which saw the release of Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean in 2004/05 and Baten Kaitos Origins in 2006, there's been no sign of a return, apart from a cancelled...
News E3 Line-Up Potentially Expands With SEGA And Bandai Namco
Update: list may be out of date
Update: It's been highlighted (thanks to those that messaged us) that the participating companies page linked may be the list from last year's cancelled E3 event. Though the site header states E3 2021, direct links to the page obscure the fact that the current website doesn't directly point to that list. It's very...
Rumour Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Could Be Switch-Bound, According To New Leak
Bandai Namco might also port some other titles...
Remember last month when Bandai Namco showed a trailer of its third DLC pack for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and at the end of it was a Switch logo? At the time, the Bandai Namco Instagram said it was a mistake, well perhaps there might be more to it... Adding fuel to the fire, leak group "LeakyPandy" -...
Reminder PAC-MAN 99 Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
Another Switch Online exclusive has arrived
WAKA, WAKA, WAKA - the moment has arrived, you can now download Bandai Namco's new battle royale game PAC-MAN 99. Although this is a Switch Online exclusive, there is some DLC content allowing you to purchase a bunch of offline modes in a bundle for $14.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). In addition to...
News Tales Of Symphonia Is The Best-Selling Entry In The Series' 25-Year History
Global top ten revealed
Bandai Namco's Tales Of series last December celebrated its 25th anniversary. Yep, it's actually been around for that long now! It all started out on the Super Famicom in December 1995, and since then the series has continued to thrive. There's been mainline entries, sequels and even spin-offs. Arguably the best entry is...
News Gogeta [SS4] Has Joined The Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster
The final character of FighterZ Pass 3
Update [Sat 13th Mar, 2021 00:25 GMT]: Gogeta , the final character of FighterZ Pass 3 is now available in Dragon Ball FighterZ. He joins, Kefla, Goku (Ultra Instinct) and Super Baby 2. Original article [Sun 7th Mar, 2021 07:30 GMT]: Bandai Namco has announced Gogeta will arrive in Dragon Ball FighterZ...
News Switch Logo In Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC Trailer Was A Mistake, According To Bandai Namco
Grant us our wish, Shenron
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco announced its third DLC pack for its open-world action RPG Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. While this game obviously isn't available on the Switch, Bandai Namco's Latin America Instagram page has got the attention of the Nintendo community by including a Switch logo at the end of DBZ: Kakarot's...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's Next Major DLC Pack Arrives Later This Month
A free update is also arriving slightly earlier
It's been a busy weekend for Dragon Ball fans. Following news that Gogeta would arrive in Dragon Ball FighterZ this week, Bandai Namco also announced a new update is coming for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on 18th March. Ca
News Bandai Namco Sparks Rumours Of Nintendo Direct-Style Presentation With New Trademark
"Bandai Namco Next"
Nintendo found a winner when it started its Nintendo Direct broadcasts nearly 10 years ago. By revealing information about upcoming games in an online presentation, it offered a massively accessible format, and we've seen no end of competitors trying their own versions. Inside Xbox, Ubisoft Forward,
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Got Bandai Namco "Angry" During Development
"The result, nevertheless, was still a pretty good game"
It's been over five years since Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 first released. Developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco, it marked the last Ultimate Ninja Storm game, eventually landing on Switch last year with the
News Subnautica: Below Zero Dives Onto Switch This May, Alongside The Original Game
Both games are launching for Switch on May 14th
We've known since last August that Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero are coming to Switch. After a recent ESRB rating last month, we suspected release date news was coming soon, and Ban
News Tales Of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Reaches One Million Sales After Two Years
Celebratory sale announced for Japan
Tales of Vesperia's been kicking around since 2008, but it never arrived on Nintendo platforms until 2019. Released as a Definitive Edition, it still offers a fine JRPG experience, and we awarded it 8/10 stars. Announcing the news earlier toda
News Bandai Namco Switch Sale Discounts Anime And Arcade Games, JRPGs And More (North America)
Up to 84% off!
Once again, Bandai Namco has kicked off a tasty sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop in North America. With discounts reaching as high as 84%, there's hopefully something for everyone in the full list of discounted titles below. Feel free to click on any game that piques your interest to visit our hub for your chosen title, complete...
News Bandai Namco Appoints New President, Will Begin Division Restructure This April
Toy and game divisions are being merged into one unit
We're witnessing some significant changes across existing publishers lately. After Konami clarified its restructuring plans two weeks ago and Sega revealed it will be splitting up its divisions, changes are afoot at Bandai Namco, too. Announced within its latest finan
It rests with "Nintendo and Pokémon Co., Ltd."
One game that deserves some more love is the Bandai Namco developed Switch, Wii U and arcade title, Pokkén Tournament. It was well-received on all three occasions but since then fans of this unique fighter have been wondering if there'll be any future follow-ups. A Twitter follower of Katsuhiro...
News Switch eShop Demo Now Available For "Charming" Horror Game Little Nightmares II
Try before you buy
Update [Thu 14th Jan, 2021 01:30 GMT]: With less than 30 days until the game's release official release, Bandai Namco and Tarsier Studios have now released the demo for Little Nightmares II. It's a 1.8 GB download. Original article [Thu 10th Dec, 2020 00:05 GMT]: The Little Nightmares II Twitter account has revealed a...
Out later this week
Update [Tue 12th Jan, 2021 00:15 GMT]: Bandai Namco has now shared the first-look gameplay of the next DLC fighter, Super Baby 2. He'll be out on 15th January (that's this week!) and will be followed by Gogeta, who is "coming soon". And below this, we have a full replay of the live stream over the weekend. Enjoy! Original...
News Bandai Namco Announces Platinum Edition Of SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays For Switch
Mecha my day
Bandai Namco will be releasing a "Platinum Edition" of SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays for Switch on 25th March in Japan. It'll be priced at 5,980 yen. As you might have already worked out, this version includes the base game along with all of the previously released downloadable content. Here's exactly what will be included,...
Random Tekken Director Thinks His New Game Might Be Bandai Namco's Most Expensive Project Ever
And it may not even be a fighter
During a New Year live stream, Bandai Namco Tekken 7 director Katsuhiro Harada mentioned how he was quite possibly working on the Japanese company's "most costly development project" ever. Harada himself can't even believe the higher-ups within the company gave it the green light. Here's the translation, courtesy of...
Reminder Bandai Namco 'Winter Meltdown' Sale Ends Today, 25 Switch Games Discounted
Get 'em cheap while you can!
Update: Just like Nintendo's huge 900+ game sale, Bandai Namco's current Winter Meltdown sale is ending today. Only hours remain to grab these games at their discounted prices, so make sure to head on over to the eShop and snap them up while you still can. Original Article (Mon 21st Dec, 2020 15:30 GMT): Following on...
News Super Baby 2 And Gogeta [SS4] Are Joining Dragon Ball FighterZ
"Coming soon" to the third DLC pass
After some leaks earlier this week, Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed Super Baby 2 and Gogeta SS4 from GT will be joining Dragon Ball FighterZ's third DLC pass. The announcement was made during Japan's National Championship broadcast. Super Baby 2 will be released on 15th January 2021, and Gogeta - a...
News Bandai Namco's Tales Series To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Special Broadcast
Update: Will air on 15th December
Update [Sat 5th Dec, 2020 03:05 GMT]: Bandai Namco has now locked in a date for this live stream and sure enough, it's 15th December - lining up with the release of the original Super Famicom game in 1995. You'll be able to tune in on YouTube and Periscope at 8 pm JST . Here's the full list of talent that will be...
News Wallace And Gromit Studio Aardman Is Teaming Up With Bandai Namco To Create Brand New IP
Deal will secure the studio's reputation as a "multi-disciplinary creative hub"
UK animation studio Aardman Animations – famous for its Wallace and Gromit series – has inked a deal with video game publisher Bandai Namco to create a brand new IP which will cover a wide range of mediums, including video games. While details on this new property...
News Bandai Namco Hosting Super Switch eShop Sale, Games For Under $15 (North America)
Dragon Ball, Mr. Driller and more!
Bandai Namco is currently running a Switch eShop sale in North America. It's offering a selection of games under $15. There's are all sorts of games up from grabs including Dragon Ball titles and even Katamari and Mr. Driller. Below is the full list (courtesy of Nintendo Everything):
News Digimon Survive Has Been Delayed To 2021
Update: The game's producer makes it official
Update: We now have confirmation that Digimon Survive has indeed been delayed to 2021. The game's producer, Kazumasa Habu, has shared the following (thanks, Gematsu): The Digimon Survive team would like to extend our thanks to fans from around the world for their support during development, especially...
News Bandai Namco Brings Family Trainer For Switch To Japan This December
Get a full-body workout across 15 mini-games
Publisher Bandai Namco has revealed the latest entry in its Family Trainer series - a series that's been around now since the Wii era. It's simply titled Family Trainer for Switch and comes with a Switch Joy-Con Leg Strap accessory. The newest entry will be released in Japan on 17th December. The aim is...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Summer Switch Sale Ends Today, Get Up To 84% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Naruto, Ni no Kuni and more!
Update: As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's summer Switch sale is coming to an end today. You have until 11:59pm PT to pick up any of the deals listed below. Original Article (Wed 9th Sep, 2020 17:00 BST): If there's one thing you can regularly rely on, it's that Bandai Namco will eventually host another...
News Master Roshi Joins The Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster Next Week
As DLC 3 for Pass 3
Update 2 (Thu 10th Sep, 2020 01:45 BST): Japanese outlet V-Jump has released a new video showcasing the new fighter - Master Roshi. At the end, it was revealed the new fighter would be made available on 16th September to FighterZ Pass 3 owners, and to everyone else on 18th September (thanks, EventHubs). Below is some gameplay...
News The Horrifying Sequel To Little Nightmares Launches On Switch Next February
Another delay...
The last major update about Little Nightmares II was at last year's Gamescom, when developer Tarsier Studios said the puzzle-platform horror adventure would be launching this year. It seems that's now changed, as this year's Gamescom trailer has now revealed it'll be arriving next year on 11th February. Here's why it's been...
News eSports Tournament Update Comes To Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun Next Week
New song DLC also arriving soon
The rhythm music game Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun is receiving an eSports tournament update on 19th August. It adds a competitive online mode featuring the following difficulties: easy, normal, hard, and extreme. In round one, a song is randomly selected and the second round requires the player to perform...
News Toei Animation Europe Website Removes 2021 Release Date For Digimon Survive
Will it launch before the end of this year?
In April, there were reports that the upcoming adventure-tactical RPG Digimon Survive had gone from a 2020 release window to 'TBA'. At the time, it was believed to be tied to a development overhaul. Fortunately, for Digimon fans, it turned out to be a typo on Famitsu's behalf - with the Japanese site...
News Bandai Namco, SNK, Capcom And More To Host Fighting Game Roundtable Stream
Starring famous producers and directors
Bandai Namco has revealed that it, along with a selection of other fighting game publishers, will be hosting a special roundtable livestream on 1st August. The full line up of publishers includes Arc System Works, Arika, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Koei Tecmo, and SNK (thanks, Gematsu), and will kick off at 9am...
News Bandai Namco Hosting "Play Anime Live" Digital Showcase Later This Month
Expect news, trailers and more
If you love anime, you might be interested in checking out Bandai Namco's "Play Anime Live" digital showcase later this month. The publisher promises to share the latest news and trailers about upcoming anime video games coming to console, PC, and mobile devices. This live event will be streamed across YouTube,...
News Why Does The New Pokémon Snap Game On Nintendo Switch Look So Stunning?
Because Bamco is working on it, of course
The highlight of the recent Pokémon Presentation was easily the reveal of New Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch. Fans have been requesting a follow-up of sorts for the past 20 years now and it's finally happening. Since the announcement, though, many trainers have pointed out how different it looks (in...
News The Emulation Experts At M2 Developed The Namcot Collection
Pac-Man and his friends are in safe hands
Earlier this week, we found out Bandai Namco would be releasing the Namcot Collection in the west on 18th June, after a listing was discovered on the Microsoft Store. Locally, it'll be known as the Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and Namco Museum Archives Vol. 2. Perhaps the most exciting news of all, though,...
News Bandai Namco Joins The Party With Its Very Own Amazon France Switch Listing
Another mystery game appears online
Believe it or not, but Amazon France is still posting listings online for upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. The publishers that have got a mention so far include Bethesda, Ubisoft, Capcom, Square Enix, Warner Bros., Take 2,
Reminder Bandai Namco's Huge Nintendo Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 80% Off (North America)
Pick up a bargain
Update (Tue 26th May, 2020 17:30 BST): As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's current sale on the North American eShop will end today. All the details you need can be found in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 14th May, 2020 17:30 BST): Once again, Bandai Namco has kicked off a mighty sale on Nintendo Switch, with...
News Pac-Man Celebrates His 40th Anniversary With A Special Sale On The Switch eShop
Up to 75% off select games
Bandai Namco is currently celebrating Pac-Man's 40th anniversary on the Switch eShop with a special sale on Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus. Instead of paying the usual price for it, right now you can get it for just £4.19 / $5.99 or your regional equivalent (that's up to 75% off). Below is the rundown of the...
News Goku (Ultra Instinct) Joins The Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster On 22nd May
"Fight without thinking"
It's been an exciting week for fighting game fans so far with the reveal of a brand new story expansion for Mortal Kombat 11, along with new characters, stages, and features. Now, Arc System Works and Bandai Namco have followed this up with the announcement Ultra Instinct Goku is joining the Dragon Ball FighterZ
Reminder Bandai Namco's Huge Nintendo Switch Sale Ends Today, Get Up To 75% Off
Lots of great deals to be had
Update (Mon 27th Apr, 2020 17:00 BST): Just as a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's mighty Switch sale is about to come to an end. The deals found below ended in Europe a few days ago, but those of you in North America can still get in on the action until the end of the day. Oh, and remember that you can currently get...
News Bandai Namco Offers "More Fun For Everyone", Except Switch Owners
A lovely offer, but Switch gets left out
Bandai Namco has kicked off a lovely new initiative which promises "more fun for everyone" by giving players access to a free game. Sadly, though, "everyone" doesn't seem to include Switch owners. The company is offering up PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 for free starting from today until 10th May. A press...
News Bandai Namco Announces The Namcot Collection For Nintendo Switch
Launching in Japan this June
During the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco revealed it would be releasing the Namcot Collection for Switch on 18th June 2020. No, it's not a typo, 'Namcot' was the name Namco used for its console publishing business between 1984-1995. This upcoming collection will be available as a physical release and as a free...
Random Bandai Namco Twitter Account Complains About Animal Crossing, Tweet Quickly Deleted
Someone isn't happy
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received endless praise from critics and has been smashing sales records since it launched last Friday, but not everyone's happy. Just a few hours ago, the official Bandai Namco US Twitter account shared a new tweet, directly tagging Nintendo of America. It complained about New Horizons only
News The Switch Might Be Getting Another Bandai Namco Remaster
Is Mr. Driller or something else on the way?
Monkey Craft might not necessarily be a household name, but you're probably at least familiar with its previous release. It was the company contracted by Bandai Namco to help bring Katamari Damacy REROLL to the Nintendo Switch in 2018 and has also assisted with another Bamco remaster on the hybrid device...
News Bandai Namco Delays The Release Of Billion Road In The West
April is the new March
Billion Road – an upcoming Switch and PC release where you spend, invest and earn a lot of cash – has been delayed here in the west. Instead of arriving next month, the game will now launch on 16th April according to the Nintendo game page and Steam. Here's a brief rundown about what you can expect: The core objective...
Video Bandai Namco Shows Off The First DLC Character In Dragon Ball FighterZ Season 3
Universe 6's last resort
Earlier this month, Bandai Namco announced a series of updates for Dragon Ball FighterZ, which are all part of the game's third season of DLC characters. All up, there'll be five new fighters. While we already know who two of them are, Bamco has now released four minutes of the first fighter Kefla (see below). In the anime...
News Bandai Namco Announces Dragon Ball FighterZ Season 3, Kefla Joins The Battle This Month
And Ultra Instinct Goku will follow
Following on from yesterday's news that Dragon Ball FighterZ would be receiving a new "Z Assist Select" feature, Bandai Namco has now revealed the third season of DLC for its popular fighting game. The third pass will contain five new fighters. A Saiyan's power has no limits, prepare for Ultra Instinct Goku's...
News Bandai Namco Is Adding A New "Z Assist Select" Feature To Dragon Ball FighterZ
And aims to prevent one-sided matches
Dragon Ball FighterZ is easily one of the best-supported fighting games available. Since it was released in 2018, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works have released two seasons worth of fighters and rolled out new updates on a regular basis. If you thought that was it, though, think again. At the Dragon Ball...
News SoulCalibur VI Producer Still Not Sure About Porting The Game To Switch
"the situation hasn’t changed much"
The Switch is home of many fighting games, but one series that hasn't been released on the hybrid platform yet is Bandai Namco's SoulCalibur series. Last year, SoulCalibur VI producer Motohiro Okubo said he was open to the idea of the new entry coming to the Switch, if it was possible, and now in a more recent...
News We've Been Waiting 40 Years For This Pac-Man Tamagotchi To Be Released
Not really, but it's still pretty neat
This year is the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man. He's already got his own special music video to celebrate the occasion and now to kick-off the year-long event, he's teamed up with Tamagotchi to bring "Tama-Lovers" a whole new virtual pet experience. In addition to a Tamagotchi pet, this one also stars Pac-Man...
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