Tag: Dragon Ball
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Has Been Rated For Switch 2
In Saudi Arabia
Colour us a little bit surprised that a Dragon Ball game hasn't been announced for the Switch 2 yet. The legendary anime and manga series from the late Akira Toriyama has proven hugely popular on the current Switch, with both Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot both getting ports to the console. Well, it seems like we...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 'Daima' Part 1 DLC Arriving Summer 2025, Official Trailer Released
Part 2 will launch in 2026
It’s been a big week in the world of Dragon Ball with the final episode of the new anime Dragon Ball Daima airing. Timed in with this is a new trailer for part one of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Daima – Adventure through the Demon Realm Pack. This DLC will be arriving in Summer 2025 (between July and September 2025)...
"Tackle life with as much energy as Goku! I'll try to do the same!"
It's impossible to overstate the impact of Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist and character designer who has been working in the manga industry since 1978. His death at 68 years old has thousands around the world mourning his loss. Toriyama was, to me, comfort on sick days...
News Dragon Ball Daima DLC Is On The Way To Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot And Xenoverse 2
Updates for Xenoverse 2 and The Breakers are now live
The new Dragon Ball Daima anime series launched last week and as part of this, there's some new themed content on the way to multiple Bandai Namco games. First up, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will be receiving some new DLC, officially titled 'Daima: Adventure Through the Demon Realm' with part one...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga Chapter 2' DLC Teaser Trailer Released
"Coming soon"
Following the release of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga Chapter 1' earlier this year, Bandai Namco has now released a teaser trailer for Chapter 2. This is the second of four DLC chapters and is "coming soon" to the Switch and multiple other platforms. "Fu's plan moves on to the next stage in the second chapter of the #DBXV2...
News Surprise! Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Getting A Massive Balance Patch On Switch
Read the 21 pages of patch notes now!
Although Bandai Namco is busy preparing for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero's release in October, this week there's actually been a new balance adjustment patch rolled out for its 2018 title Dragon Ball FighterZ. Yes, despite ending major content updates for the game some time ago, it's still making changes b
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Datamine Supposedly Uncovers Evidence Of New DLC
Spoiler alert
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot recently celebrated eight million downloads since its original release, so what's next for this ever-growing experience? According to a new datamine, Goku and friends might be getting some DLC based on...spoiler...Dragon Ball Daima. If you're not familiar with Dragon Ball Daima, it's the new series coming out...
News Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Reaches Another Sales Milestone
"Over 8 million of you have shown your support"
Bandai Namco has provided a sales update on its Dragon Ball title Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot since its initial release in 2020. It's now shifted more than eight million copies worldwide. This includes the sales across multiple platforms including the Switch. As part of the celebrations, the developer has...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga' DLC Reveals New Playable Characters
Android 18 and Videl join the battle
Last month, Bandai Namco announced the 'Future Saga' DLC for Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2, adding new scenarios and playable characters. Now, in a small update on social media, it's lifted the lid on two new playable characters which will be available in the first of four chapters "coming soon". It's the Dragon Ball...
News Miles 'Tails' Prower Creator Pays Tribute To Akira Toriyama With Crossover Art
Lovely stuff
Following the sad passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama at the age of 68, tributes have been pouring in left, right, and centre from numerous notable figures in the entertainment industry and beyond. One such tribute that caught our eye was a beautiful crossover drawing from none other than Yasushi Yamaguchi (more commonly...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Community Pays Tribute To Akira Toriyama
"The Dragon Ball community united as one"
The world this week is mourning the loss of the legendary manga artist and character designer Akira Toriyama, and as part of this, the online community of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is paying tribute. After the game's development team issued a brief message acknowledging Toriyama's passing, the entire...
News Industry Tributes Pour In As Fans Mourn Manga Legend Akira Toriyama
"I can't believe he is gone...."
The passing of Dragon Ball creator and manga/anime legend Akira Toriyama at the age of 68 has come as a shock to fans the world over. From colleagues and collaborators to the millions of people who have enjoyed his work, his death has led to an outpouring of tributes online. Below we'll be collecting together...
News Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Has Passed Away
He also worked on games like Dragon Quest
There's some incredibly sad news coming out of Japan today, with the official Dragon Ball social media account revealing the legendary manga creator and character artist Akira Toriyama has passed away at the age of 68. He died on 1st March 2024 from acute subdural hematoma. Toriyama was an icon of the manga...
News Surprise! Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 5 Adds Cross-Play
Update: The season starts today!
Update [Thu 29th Feb, 2024 06:30 GMT]: Here's your reminder that Season 5 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers goes live today. This season also includes the addition of cross-play which will allow you to play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. Original article [Tue 27th Feb, 2024 03:25 GMT]: Bandai...
Video Bandai Namco Reveals New Gameplay Footage Of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 6
Releasing this month
Following the announcement of the Dragon Ball Z Kakarot - Goku's Next Journey DLC last month, Bandai Namco has now released a two-minute gameplay trailer showing a fight between Goten and Goku. According to the official description, this paid DLC will be arriving at some point later this month and follows on from
News Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2024 Reveals New Kakarot DLC, Out Next Month
Here's your first look at 'Goku's Next Journey'
Update [Sun 28th Jan, 2024 23:55 GMT]: At Dragon Ball Battle Hour 2024, Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 announced the new Dragon Ball Kakarot DLC 'Goku's Next Journey', which will launch in February 2024. "The wish of 10 years ago has now been granted. Goku meets Uub in DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT's new...
News Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi Fans Spot New Trademark For 'Sparking! Zero'
Update: Officially revealed, but no Nintendo release
Update [Sun 10th Dec, 2023 23:55 GMT]: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero was officially unveiled by Bandai Namco at this year's Game Awards show for PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a Nintendo release (at least yet). If we hear any developments we'll let you...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Adds New Raider Broly & More In Season 4
Update: Now available
Update [Thu 2nd Nov, 2023 06:30 GMT]: Season 4 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers is now live. It comes packed with all sorts of new content, the highlight being the new Raider Broly. Original [Sat 28th Oct, 2023 04:00 BST]: After a recent teaser, Bandai Namco has now lifted the lid on Season 4 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers,...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Card Warriors Online Service Ends 30th October
"From now on, it will be an offline version"
At the end of last year, Bandai Namco announced it would terminate the online service for Dragon Ball Card Warriors in 2023. It's now provided an update on this, revealing the service will shut down at the end of this month on 30th October 2023. Card Warriors will be an offline mode from then onwards,...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Celebrates 1st Anniversary In Season 4 Update Next Month
New Dragon Ball anime series also revealed
The multiplayer survival game Dragon Ball: The Breakers today celebrates its first anniversary, and as part of this, Bandai Namco announced Season 4's starting date during a special live stream. It will begin next month on 1st November and is titled "1st Anniversary Season". It will contain a "Raider...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces Free Update, New DLC And More
A new roadmap celebrating the 7th anniversary
Update [Thu 12th Oct, 2023 00:55 BST]: Following a recent anniversary teaser announcement, Bandai Namco has now announced a "big free update" and new roadmap for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The big free update arrives today and includes a new event, new battle mode, and some additional content. This will...
News Bandai Namco Releases Another Huge Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Balance Patch
Download it today
If you're still playing Dragon Ball FighterZ, you'll be interested to know this excellent game has just received another balance patch. This update is in the process of rolling out on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This latest update bumps the game up to Version 1.33 and makes various battle changes. As part of...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 'The 23rd World Tournament' DLC Update Now Available
Goku and friends do battle
If you've been waiting for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's next season pass 2 DLC update, you're in luck as it's arriving today on the Nintendo Switch. As you might recall, this event takes place during The 23rd World Tournament, where a bunch of "shocking upsets" take place, and the battle between Goku and Piccolo kicks off. In...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Has Been Announced For Online Subscribers
Join Goku in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Nintendo has officially announced its next free Switch Online trial in North America is Bandai Namco and Arc System Works' 2018 fighter, Dragon Ball FighterZ. It's available from 4th August until 10th August - with the whole game available to download and play as long as you're a Switch Online member. As part of...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 3 Adds The Ginyu Force As Raiders
Check out the new trailer
Update [Thu 8th Jun, 2023 05:05 BST]: Ahead of tomorrow's launch of Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 3, Bandai Namco has released a brand new trailery showing off the mighty Ginyu Force. You can check it out above. Original article [Thu 1st Jun, 2023 04:05 BST]: Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball: The Breakers - where you play...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's New DLC Pack Is Out This Week, Adds Gohan (Beast)
He will be joined by Piccolo
Update [Wed 10th May, 2023 06:00 BST]: Bandai Namco has now announced the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC 'Hero of Justice Pack 2' will be launching tomorrow on 11th May. Along with this new, Gohan (Beast) has been announced as the third playable character in this set. Here's what will be included in this new DLC set (via...
News New Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi Game Announced By Bandai Namco
"Still in the early stages of development"
If you've been wondering what's next for the Dragon Ball fighting series now that FighterZ is winding down - here it is! At the recent 'Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2023' event, Bandai Namco teased a new Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi game. In the trailer, you can see Goku is in his Super Saiyan Blue form,...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Officially Announces "Chaos At The World Tournament" DLC
Based on the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is still going strong with regular updates and DLC. Following on from a teaser at the start of 2023, Bandai Namco has now officially announced the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament arc update. Here's a description and a few teaser screenshots: "The setting for this story is...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers - Season 2 Launches Today, Adds A New Raider & Map
The Prince of Saiyans has arrived
Update [Thu 16th Feb, 2023 00:55 GMT]: Ahead of the Season 2 launch, Bandai Namco has now shared an extensive list of patch notes for Version 2.0.0. Here's exactly what you can expect (Bandai Namco via Nintendo Everything): Update Details Changes to Role Selection Added a ROLE SELECT screen for ONLINE MATCH...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC Trailer Teases 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament Arc
From the original Dragon Ball
On Friday, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's next DLC — Bardock: Alone Against Fate — drops for the open-world action RPG, and Bandai Namco has dropped a new trailer to celebrate its launch. The flashy trailer — which focuses on Bardock's fight against Frieza — is full of the usual action and drama you'd expect from the...
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 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Card Warriors Online Service To Be Terminated In 2023
Specific date TBA
As 2022 winds down, Bandai Namco has announced it will be terminating the online service for Dragon Ball Card Warriors in 2023. Card Warriors is a free card game update for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and was made available earlier this year on the Nintendo Switch in March. There's no specific date just yet, but when the service does...
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...
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...
Review Dragon Ball: The Breakers (Switch) - Dares To Be Different From Other Dragon Balls
Survive in the nightmare that is the Dragon Ball universe
Video games based on the Dragon Ball franchise usually have a very specific focus. While there have been the occasional RPGs like Kakarot or The Legacy of Goku thrown into the mix, most have been firmly focused on fighting your way across the series’ story. However, Dragon Ball: The...
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 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 Switch eShop Pre-Orders For Dragon Ball: The Breakers Go Live
Due out October 14th
Bandai Namco's upcoming title Dragon Ball: The Breakers is rather different from previous entries in the series. In this online asymmetrical action game, you'll mostly be running around as "ordinary citizens" trying not to get killed by enemies such as Cell, Frieza and Buu. This game previously locked in a release date of...
Reminder Fortnite's Dragon Ball Crossover Event Is Now Live, Here's A Look
This collab is over 9000!
Updated #3 [Sun 21st Aug, 2022 03:30 BST]: This is another reminder that the Dragon Ball event in Fortnite is currently underway. This includes 'Dragon Ball Adventure Island', which is now also live. In this area, players can explore Dragon Ball locations such as Kami's Palace, Goku's House and the Room of Spirit &...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Finally Lands A Release Date, But Fan Reaction Is Mixed
Super Sigh-an
After what seems like an eternity since its announcement last year, Bandai Namco has finally stated that its upcoming asymmetrical online multiplayer game, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, will be released for Switch on 14th October. The release date came as part of a new trailer — seen above — which demonstrates some of the mechanics...
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 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 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...
News Bandai Namco Reveals New DLC Character For Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Ultra Instinct -Sign- Goku is coming this summer
Bandai Namco is still supporting its 2016 title Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 with regular content updates. The latest announcement is the reveal of a new (but familiar) DLC character. After asking players what new warrior they would like to see added, the next warrior has been officially confirmed as...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Card Warriors Is Finally Available On Nintendo Switch
Better late than never
At the end of last year, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot fans on Switch would have to wait just a little bit longer for the free 'Card Warriors' update. Now, in an update on social media, the official Dragon Ball games Twitter account has revealed it's available now for Nintendo Switch. This is an entirely free...
News Android 21 (Lab Coat) Is Now Available In Dragon Ball FighterZ
The bonus character has arrived
Update #2 [Thu 24th Feb, 2022 02:05 GMT]: Android 21 (Lab Coat) is now available as paid DLC, she'll set you back $4.99 or your regional equivalent. Update [Sun 20th Feb, 2022 00:45 GMT]: To conclude Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022, Bandai Namco announced Android 21 (Lab Coat) would be joining the battle next...
News Bandai Namco Comments On The Future Of Dragon Ball FighterZ
Says it's considering events, but DLC might be done
Bandai Namco ended its two-day 'Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022' event with the release date reveal of Android 21 (Lab Coat) for Dragon Ball FighterZ. In case you missed it, she will arrive next week on February 24th. So what's planned for this Dragon Ball game now that this
News 'Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour' Returns - Games, Announcements And More
"an unforgettable 2-day event"
Update #2 [Sun 20th Feb, 2022 01:05 GMT]: Bandai Namco's day two coverage of Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022 has now concluded. One highlight, in particular, was the announcement Android 21 (Lab Coat) would be released next week on 24th February. Update [Sat 19th Feb, 2022 06:30 GMT]: Bandai Namco's day one...
News Dragon Ball's New Online Multiplayer Game Has No Plans For Cross-Play "At The Moment"
It could be a deal-breaker for some
One of Bandai Namco's surprise reveals last year was Dragon Ball: The Breakers - a seven-against-one online multiplayer game survival game. It's coming to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch in 2022, but it turns out there are no current plans for cross-play or even cross-play support. Here's the...
