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News Goku (Ultra Instinct) Is Joining Dragon Ball FighterZ As A DLC Character
The ultimate fighter
It's been an exciting week for fans of fighting games with Joker unveiled for Mortal Kombat 11, Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (even if Sakurai doesn't necessarily think it's always a fighting game), and last but not least, another Goku teased for Bandai Namco's 2018 release,...
News Bandai Namco Could Be Reviving The Japan-Only GameCube Exclusive Mr. Driller: Drill Land
Will we finally see a localisation?
Towards the end of last year, Bandai Namco filed trademarks in Japan for multiple classic titles including the puzzler Mr. Driller. Now, in the latest update, the video game publisher and developer has gone and trademarked Mr. Driller Drill Land in Europe. As explained by Gematsu, Drill Land is the name of a Mr...
News A Xenosaga Collection Was Scrapped Due To Profitability Concerns
"Sorry guys"
A collection of games in the "Xeno" series was canned because Bandai Namco was concerned it wouldn't sell in the numbers required to turn a profit, according to general manager Katsuhiro Harada. The series - which began life on the PlayStation in 1998 with Xenogears and includes six entries on the PlayStation 2 - laid the foundations...
News Save Big On Bandai Namco Switch Games This Winter, With Up To 75% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Ni no Kuni and much more
Bandai Namco is currently celebrating the holiday season on the Nintendo Switch eShop with a special sale. It runs from now until 30th December, so grab a great deal while you still can. Here's the sale description via the Nintendo website: 12/19 at 9:00 am PT to 12/30 at 11:59 pm PT - Get ready to celebrate...
News Solatorobo Developer Open To The Idea Of Remaking Nintendo DS Exclusive
"the possibility is there"
Reflect on the Nintendo DS generation and you might remember the system exclusive Solatorobo: Red the Hunter. The action-RPG by CyberConnect2 was well-received across all regions but only sold around 100,000 copies worldwide. Is there a chance of the game ever getting a remake, though? CyberConnect2 boss Hiroshi Matsuyama...
News The Legendary Super Saiyan Broly (DBS) Joins Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Week
Update: Release date trailer confirms the news
Update Sun 1st Dec, 2019 05:30 GMT: Bandai Namco has now made the news official, with the above trailer showing the legendary Saiyan's power and at the same time confirming he'll be arriving next week, on 5th December. Original Story Fri 29th Nov, 2019 01:30 GMT: More than a year after its release,...
Rumour Ridge Racer 8 Might Not Be Drifting Onto The Nintendo Switch After All
Speeding away
Last year, there was a rumour Bandai Namco was bringing Ridge Racer 8 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch. While there was never any official announcement made, this project has now been axed, according to the YouTube channel Doctre81. This update comes from the LinkedIn profile of a former Bandai Namco Singapore Studios employee, who...
News Turns Out Bandai Namco Helped To Develop Mario Kart Tour
Partnership with Nintendo continues to flourish
It has been revealed that Bandai Namco, the studio famous for series such as Tekken and Pac-Man, had a significant role in the development of Nintendo's recent mobile release, Mario Kart Tour. Bandai Namco has revealed its involvement on its official website, noting that the studio implemented visual...
News Pac-Man Turns 40 Next Year And Bandai Namco Plans To Celebrate In Style
Starting off with a theme song
Believe it or not, next year will see the 40th anniversary of gaming classic Pac-Man, and Bandai Namco is planning a year-long series of celebrations in honour of the ravenous yellow blob. Pac-Man first appeared on the scene on 22nd May 1980, rising to fame as an arcade star before shifting to games consoles, mobile...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary With Official Theme Song And Music Video
"Join the PAC"
Next year in May, Bandai Namco's mascot Pac-Man turns 40. At this point, he's pretty much done it all. Heck, he's even become a regular fighter in the Super Smash Bros. roster. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Bamco has launched an official PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary theme song as part of its new campaign "Join the PAC". It was...
News Bandai Namco Shares First Screenshots Of Broly (DBS) In Dragon Ball FighterZ
Coming soon to the second season pass
The legendary Super Saiyan Broly (DBS) will soon join Dragon Ball FighterZ as a DLC character. He follows on from the recent release of Gogeta and is featured in the second season pass. To help build the excitement for the release of this character, Bandai Namco has shared a first-look over on Twitter. Power...
News Undertale Song Pack Arrives In Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! As Paid DLC
Includes three tracks and four difficulties
Update - Sun 13th Oct, 2019 10:55 BST: Following the reveal in September, the Undertale-themed songs for Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! have now been released worldwide. The pack will set you back £2.49 / $3.99 and includes three tracks – Megalovania, Heartache and Hopes and Dreams – and four...
News Get Up To 75% Off Bandai Namco Games In This Super Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Powerful savings
Bandai Namco is currently holding a huge sale on the Switch eShop in North America and has cut some games by 75%. In addition to the below games on sale, there is plenty of DLC available for half price. This covers games like Dragon Ball and Taiko no Tatsujin: Drun 'n' Fun! The sale ends on October 21st, so be sure to take...
News Gogeta The Powerful Fusion Warrior Joins The Battle In Dragon Ball FighterZ
Paid DLC free trial campaign also announced
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works bolstered the roster in Dragon Ball FighterZ with the release of Gogeta. The character is part of the second season pass and joins Goku (GT), Janemba, Jiren, Videl (including Great Saiyaman) and will be followed by Broly (DBS). As previously noted,...
News So, AtGames Is Having A Crazy Week
Sued by Bandai Namco and Walgreens, but it got what it wanted
AtGames is a name that will be familiar to those who have a keen interest in the retro gaming sector; the company has been making licenced hardware for years, working with the likes of Namco and Sega to repackage classic titles for the modern audience – often with less than impressive...
Rumour The Sailor Moon Manga In Punch-Out!! That Allegedly Cost Nintendo Millions
Breaking boundaries
Boundary Break – best known for going beyond boundaries in video games – recently uploaded a video to its YouTube channel about a Sailor Moon reference in Punch-Out!! on the Wii, that allegedly caused Nintendo and Next Level Games serious financial grief. The story itself stems from a Boundary Break Punch-Out!! video dating...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 50% Off Top Games (Europe)
Dragon Ball, Sword Art Online, and plenty more!
Update (18th Sep, 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's European Switch eShop sale is ending today. If you were thinking about picking up any of these deals, make sure to get on it ASAP! Original Article (3rd Sep, 15:00 BST): Bandai Namco has cut the prices of several of its Nintendo Switch...
News Trademark Discovery Suggests Klonoa, Mr. Driller And Splatterhouse Might Be Making A Comeback
Bandai Namco is up to something...
Update (Wed 18th Sep, 2019 03:15 BST): GoNintendo reveals the page listing for Klonoa on Wii was updated on Nintendo's UK website three days ago (see for yourself). Update: It would seem that Bandai Namco is planning t
News Bandai Namco Apologises For Shortages Of Fishing Spirits In Japan
Catch it if you can
Since launching in Japan last month, Bandai Namco's Fishing Spirits game (Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version) has featured in the local video game charts on a regular basis. Its success has now reportedly resulted in shortages of the title across the country. As a result, Bandai Namco has issued an apology – explaining the...
Video Check Out The Explosive Fights Awaiting The Straw Hats In One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Let’s get Big Mom good this time!
Bandai Namco has released the first gameplay trailer for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 at this year's Gamescom. The title was originally announced for the Switch and multiple other platforms at Anime Expo in July and promises to elevate the series to new heights with a brand new graphics engine, epic boss battles...
News "Charming" Horror Game Little Nightmares II Will Terrify Switch Owners Next Year
Face your fears
A sequel to Little Nightmares, stylised as Little Nightmares II, is making its way to the Switch next year. Bandai Namco dropped this terrifying surprise on the opening night of Gamescom. The second game by Tarsier Studios is described as a "suspense-adventure" and sees you take on the role of Mono - a young boy trapped in a world...
News Get Some Extra Goodies With Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Pre-order now
During the "Future of Digimon" panel at this year's Anime Expo, Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch. It's arriving on 18th October and brings together Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth first arrived on the PlayStation Vita in 2015 and Digimon Story:...
News Janemba Joins The Battle In Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Week
Gogeta coming soon
After a leak in May, Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed the next DLC character coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ is the sword-wielding antagonist Janemba, who debuted in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. Fans got their first look at this fighter at the end of the game's EVO 2019 Grand Finals, currently taking place in Las Vegas,...
News Bandai Namco Reveals Tori, A Nintendo Labo-Like Set Of Interactive Toys
Tori-Con
Bandai Namco has revealed a brand new product called Tori, a new way to create and customise physical toys which can interact with digital games. The comparison to Nintendo Labo is an obvious one here; as you can see in the trailer above, small toys are crafted out of easy-to-use materials before being coloured or having stickers placed on...
Video Take A Look At The Beautiful Opening Animation In Digimon Survive
The same one shown at Anime Expo
Following on from the delay of Digimon Survive, Bandai Namco has uploaded the game's opening movie to its official YouTube channel. This is the same trailer that was originally shown to attendees of the "Future of Digmon" panel at this year's Anime Expo. It contains English subtitles and sets the scene, as you might...
News Digimon Survive Producer Explains Why The Game Has Been Delayed Until 2020
"Sorry to keep you waiting"
Last weekend, during the "Future of Digimon" panel at the 2019 Anime Expo, Bandai Namco revealed the adventure-tactical RPG Digimon Survive had been delayed until next year. A few days on, producer Kazumasa Habu has now taken to Twitter, to explain why the game was delayed for the Switch and multiple other platforms...
News Digimon Survive Producer Answering Online Fan Questions At Anime Expo 2019
What will you ask?
Digimon fans eager to find out more about the history of the video game series or the upcoming Switch release, Digimon Survive, will be pleased to hear Bandai Namco is currently accepting online questions, which will be answered by the producer at "The Future of Digimon" Anime Expo 2019 panel. For anyone interested in learning...
News Engine Software Handling The Switch Version Of Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
In cooperation with Bandai Namco
When Bandai Namco officially confirmed Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch was coming to the Switch later this year, it also revealed this version of the game would run at 30fps and maintain a 720p resolution in both docked and handheld mode. Adding to the existing information about this upcoming release, it's now...
News Bandai Namco Might Be Releasing Existing Physical Games With Download Codes
Six titles listed on Amazon Spain
If there is one thing a good amount of video game collectors don't particularly appreciate, it's finding a paper code instead of a cartridge inside a plastic case. Since Nintendo's hybrid device has taken off, this has become an increasingly common practice. Now, six peculiar listings have popped up on Amazon Spain,...
Random Xbox's Major Nelson Seemingly Confirms The Next DLC Character For Dragon Ball FighterZ
Say what?
Earlier this week, Arc System Works and Bandai Namco released the latest update for the superb brawler, Dragon Ball FighterZ. Alongside this, was the launch of the new paid DLC fighter Goku , based on the much-younger looking version featured in the Dragon Ball GT anime series. Now, in a completely unexpected reveal, the last fighter for...
Reminder The Latest Free Update For Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Now Live
Even more reasons to join the battle
One of the standout brawlers on the Switch right now is Dragon Ball FighterZ. The Arc System Works release first arrived on the platform in 2018 and has improved over time with a number of free content updates and DLC character releases. The latest free content update unlocks seasonal gacha, a new course for the...
News The Arcade Version Of Pokkén Tournament Is Terminating Its Online Services
Gone but not forgotten
Bandai Namco's Pokkén Tournament might be known as one of the more exciting games during the Wii U generation that got a new lease of life when it was re-released on the Switch, but it actually started out as an arcade exclusive in Japan. In sad, but inevitable news, it's now been announced via the official website, that the...
News Bandai Namco Ending Online Service For Wii U Exclusive Lost Reavers On 30th May
It's time to move on
Remember the Wii U exclusive Lost Reavers? Perhaps you would rather not. Either way, the game’s publisher and developer Bandai Namco will finally be putting it out of its misery on 30th May, by terminating its online services. If you didn’t download this free-to-play co-op experience when it was originally released on the...
News Aussie Physical Release For Naruto Switch Trilogy Includes Download Code For All Three Games
Digital reality
Update: It appears as if this will also apply to Europe, according to a listing on Amazon. There is an ongoing trend where certain publishers don't want to fork out the extra coin for proper physical releases on Switch. The European and North America physical release for Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is somewhat of a nightmare,...
News God Eater Developers Discuss Possibility Of Third Game Coming To Switch
Show your support
The Marvelous developed action RPG God Eater 3 was released in Japan at the end of last year on PlayStation 4 and PC. Since then, fans of the Bandai Namco published series have been wondering if the latest title will be making the Switch anytime soon, as past entries have been closely associated with portable devices. During an...
News Bandai Namco Unleashes Adjustment Patch Alongside Second Season Of Dragon Ball FighterZ
Jiren and Videl join the battle!
If there's one other fighting game on the Nintendo Switch worth checking out besides Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it's arguably Dragon Ball FighterZ. The game is the definitive Dragon Ball fighting game, with an all-star cast and ongoing patches to ensure battles continue to be as fierce, fast and frantic as possible...
News Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Are Both Included On The One Game Card In Southeast Asia
No download codes required
Last weekend, listings on the Square Enix website and Amazon revealed Europe would be receiving physical releases for Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - just like
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Producer Teases Second Season On Bandai Namco Live Stream
Tune into the finals for more details
During Bandai Namco's "Dragon Ball Games Super Showcase" live stream featuring Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki, the host of the event Dmitryi Khlynin enquired about a possible second season of fighters for the game This was Hiroki's reply: "Yes. I really want to say it, but please wait until the...
News Bandai Namco Might Be Teasing A Second Season For Dragon Ball FighterZ
What are you saiyan?
Dragon Ball FighterZ is easily one of the best fighting games currently available on the Nintendo Switch. Unlike many other third-party ports, this one makes no technical comprises. About the only downside is the fact a number of characters have been locked behind a paywall from day one. Even then, this content has still added...
News NIS America And Bandai Namco Announcing New Games Later This Month
Heck yeah, dood!
We've seen some underwhelming game teases in recent times. Hot off the heels of Koei Tecmo’s Winning Post 9 reveal for the Nintendo Switch - which had us thinking a new Warriors game was going to be announced - NIS America has announced it will unveil a new title on 17th January at PAX South. Below is
News Bandai Namco Files Trademarks For Classic Famicom And NES Titles
A link to the NSO?
Bandai Namco might have plans for a handful of Famicom and NES games in the near future. According to Gematsu, the Japanese company recently filed trademarks for games that were originally released on Nintendo's classic hardware. These games include Battle City, Warpman, Final Lap, Family Pinball and Aratanaru Densetsu. As the...
News Tekken 7 For Switch Depends On Fan Demand According To Katsuhiro Harada
Show your support
The last time a Nintendo platform hosted a Tekken game was at the beginning of the Wii U era when Tag Tournament 2 released on the system. The game was generally well-received and has left Nintendo fans wondering when they'll eventually be blessed with another entry in Bandai Namco's established fighting series. Over the past few...
News Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Adds Lakitu To The Race Lineup
New courses also released
The airborne koopa Lakitu has a long history with the Mario Kart series. He's best known for starting each race and helping out when karts go off-course. Later on in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8, Lakitu was added to the series as a playable character. Now, the Nintendo and Bandai Namco collaboration Mario Kart Arcade GP...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Exceeds 3.5 Million In Worldwide Shipments And Digital Sales
God tier
Before arriving on the Nintendo Switch in September, Dragon Ball FighterZ was released on multiple other platforms at the start of the year. Bandai Namco has since worked on bolstering the fighting roster by adding in DLC characters such as Cooler and Android 17. S
Video Bandai Namco Releases Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Teaser Trailer
The ultimate card battle
Last week, the latest issue of V-Jump revealed Bandai Namco would be bringing yet another Dragon Ball game to the Nintendo Switch. In case you missed it, this one's a bit different from the usual release. It's a card game by Dimps Corporation, requiring players to think about every move rather than aimlessly mash buttons in...
News AtGames Disappoints Again With The Bandai Namco Flashback Blast
Bait and switch
With Christmas on the way, lots of folks will be tempted to pick up something like the AtGames' Bandai Namco Flashback Blast for their loved ones who enjoy retro gaming. At only $20 with classic Namco arcade titles packed on to a retro style 6 button joypad with an HDMI dongle, this seems like a bargain too good to be true. For the...
Video Even Menu Controls Are Challenging In The Switch Version Of Dark Souls
Prepare to press B
Our very own Alex Olney has been enjoying Dark Souls: Remastered since it was released on the Nintendo Switch, but one aspect of the game has seriously got on his nerves. It's to do with how two buttons in the menus don't match default settings found in other games. The 'B' button is essentially used to confirm decisions in the...
News You Can Thank The GameCube For Katamari Damacy, According To Creator Keita Takahashi
A developer-friendly platform
Katamari Damacy Reroll arrives on the Switch at the end of November. This is the first time a game in the series will be made available on a Nintendo platform. As previously noted, it's a slightly enhanced version of the original Namco title first released on the PlayStation 2 in 2004. Interestingly, a new book about...
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Prior to the release of Dragon Ball FighterZ on Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco revealed pre-orders would come with a bonus code to download Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden from the eShop. Bamco followed this up by confirming the 1993 Super Nintendo game would remain a pre-order exclusive. In a surprise move, Bandai Namco Brazil is now...
News Bandai Namco And HTC Are Bringing Mario Kart VR To The United States
Racing in virtual reality
Following a successful launch in Japan and the UK, the Mario Kart Arcade GP VR experience is now on its way to the United States. Bandai Namco and HTC will bring the immersive Mario Kart game to the new "VR Zone Portal" in Washington, D.C. Mario Kart VR allows four players to hop into specially designed karts and race...