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Blue Protocol
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Blue Protocol Network Test for Japan Dated Following Delay

Today Bandai Namco announced the new dates for the network test of its anime-style MMORPG Blue Protocol for the Japanese audience.  It'll start on Friday, March 31, at 2:00 on Japan time and end on…

March 14, 2023 | 03:55 EDT

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Tekken 8 Paul Phoenix Gameplay Trailer Brings Back A Fan Favorite

It's time for a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer, and this one is spotlighting an old friend. Paul Phoenix is making his triumphant return in Bandai Namco's upcoming fighter, and he's sporting a brand…

March 10, 2023 | 10:25 EST

Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Getting Rollback Netcode Beta on Steam & Another Balance Update Ahead of EVO

Bandai Namco just aired the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour Finals 2022-23, and it had some news to share with the fans of the fighting game.  Producer Tomoko Hiroki walked on stage just after the…

March 5, 2023 | 09:54 EST

New Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaich
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New Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi & Dragon Ball Super Card Game Digital Version Announced

During the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour Livestream, Bandai Namco had a couple of interesting announcements for video game fans.  First of all, a new Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (Dragon Ball Z…

March 5, 2023 | 08:51 EST

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Keicho Nijimura
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Reveals Keicho Nijimura DLC

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the next DLC character that will come to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. The next fighter that will be added to the game is Keicho Nijimura, a…

March 3, 2023 | 09:57 EST

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Blue Protocol

Blue Protocol is an MMORPG that allows players to create their very own anime adventure while they attempt to uncover the secrets of their origins. Along their journey, they will come into contact…

March 1, 2023 | 04:23 EST

Blue Protocol Benchmark
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Blue Protocol's Character Customization & Benchmark Are Awesome

Today Bandai Namco released the benchmark software of its upcoming MMORPG Blue Protocol including the full character customization. The benchmark, for now, available only for PC and only in Japanese…

March 1, 2023 | 09:37 EST

Tekken 8 Jin Kazama
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New Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jin Kazama in Action

Today Bandai Namco released a brand-new trailer of the upcoming fighting game Tekken 8. This time around, we get to see one of the Tekken series' most beloved heroes, Jin Kazama, as he trounces…

February 28, 2023 | 10:38 EST

Blue Protocol
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Blue Protocol Benchmark Released Including Impressive Character Creation [UPDATE]

Today Bandai Namco hosted a livestream dedicated to its upcoming MMORPG Blue Protocol, and announced that the benchmark is releasing tomorrow. The software will be available on the official website …

February 28, 2023 | 11:03 EST

A blonde figure on a horse looking out over a burnt Erdtree in the new Elden Ring DLC
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Elden Ring DLC Shadow Of The Erdtree Announced

From Software has announced a major piece of Elden Ring DLC. Shadow of the Erdtree is the game's first big expansion, and although we don't know much about it yet, it's likely to add new bosses, new…

February 28, 2023 | 03:23 EST

Bandai Namco Arcade Akihabara
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Bandai Namco Opening Massive Arcade in Akihabara Taking Over Historical Sega Location

Over the past few years, many fans were saddened to hear news about the closure of several historical arcades in Tokyo and especially in the otaku-centric town of Akihabara, but today Bandai Namco…

February 22, 2023 | 02:04 EST

The player riding Torrent and facing off against a dragon in Elden Ring
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Elden Ring Sales Grow To 20 Million Tarnished

Bandai Namco has announced that Elden Ring sales have galloped across yet another major milestone. Many millions of Tarnished have now taken up the reins of Torrent and wandered into the Lands…

February 22, 2023 | 02:56 EST

Kazuya looking disapprovingly into the camera and saying "Pitiful." in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Kazuya Gameplay Trailer Shows Bone-Crunching Combos

Bandai Namco has released a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer, and this time, it's focusing on the Ice-Cold Heir himself, Kazuya Mishima. The trailer shows off more of Tekken 8's bone-crunching combat…

February 21, 2023 | 03:43 EST

Elden Ring
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Elden Ring Wins Prestigious AMD Excellence Award in Japan; Nominated for Grand Prize

Today the Japanese Association of Media in Digital announced the recipients of its annual Excellence Awards for the 2022 edition of the prestigious AMD Awards.  The awards, sponsored by the Japanese…

February 14, 2023 | 01:42 EST

Nintendo Direct
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February 2023 Nintendo Direct - Here Are All the News & Announcements

Nintendo is finally broadcasting its first Direct presentation of 2023, focusing on news and announcement about games releasing in the first half of the year. Fans are waiting for big news (maybe…

February 8, 2023 | 05:04 EST

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Bandai Namco Announces Growing Financial Results Due to Elden Ring's Continuing Strong Sales & More

Bandai Namco announced its financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, related to the period between April 1 and December 31, 2022. The results are positive across the board with…

February 7, 2023 | 02:50 EST

Tekken 8 Nina Williams
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Tekken 8 Reveals Nina Williams, Gameplay, In-Depth Mechanics Explanation, & On-Site Closed Alpha

Today, during the Tekken World Tour 2022 finals, Tekken Project executive director Katsuhiro Harada and game director Kohei "Nakatsu" Ikeda appeared in a video to talk about Tekken 8 and its…

February 5, 2023 | 01:55 EST

Tales of Arise Dohalim Figure Kotobukiya
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Figures & Model Kits from Tales of Arise, Muv-Luv, Ace Combat, Guilty Gear, and More Revealed by Kotobukiya

Today Kotobukiya opened its Kotobukiya Collection 2023 event in Akihabara, Tokyo, and it had a few interesting video game figures and model kits to reveal. We start with a new figure portraying…

February 4, 2023 | 03:51 EST

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Paper Maps Make Fantasy Games More Immersive

Fantasy is one of the most popular genres of fiction, and at its core, it relies on presenting an alternate world that its audience can become invested in, moved by, and perhaps even escape to.…

February 8, 2023 | 11:00 EST

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R - Rudol Von Stroheim
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Rudol Von Stroheim DLC Release Date Announced

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the release date the next DLC character coming to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. As previously announced, the DLC includes Rudol von Stroheim…

January 30, 2023 | 11:38 EST

Gundam Evolution Season 3 Defencer
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Gundam Evolution Reveals Season 3 With New Hyperion Gundam

Today Bandai Namco revealed the content of Season 3 of its anime-inspired hero shooter Gundam Evolution, including a new mobile suit. The new season, titled "Defencer" releases on February 1 and its…

January 29, 2023 | 01:49 EST

Blue Protocol
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Blue Protocol Network Test Delayed to the End of March in Japan; Benchmark Coming

Today Bandai Namco announced that the next network test for the Japanese audience of its upcoming MMORPG Blue Protocol will happen around the end of March.  The test was originally scheduled for…

January 25, 2023 | 10:43 EST

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R - Rudol Von Stroheim
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Reveals Rudol Von Stroheim as New DLC Character

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the next DLC character coming to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. The next fighter that will be added to the game is Rudol von Stroheim from…

January 19, 2023 | 10:57 EST

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Sword Art Online Last Recollection Gets Story Trailer & Details; Theme Song by ReoNa Revealed

Today Bandai Namco revealed a brand new trailer of the upcoming anime-inspired game Sword Art Online Last Recollection. This time around, the trailer focuses on the story, providing a look at some…

January 19, 2023 | 09:53 EST

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One Piece Odyssey Review

The One Piece manga celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year, marking an important milestone as the series sails ever closer to its finale. With such a long-running franchise, it’s no surprise that…

January 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Blue Protocol
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Blue Protocol Network Test Delayed in Japan Due to Issues

Today Bandai Namco announced that the network test of its upcoming MMORPG Blue Protocol has been delayed.  The test was supposed to begin in Japan on January 14, but the developer found issues…

January 11, 2023 | 12:41 EST

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Ace Combat 2 Music Is Pure Fire Performed by Guitarist Masahiro Itami

Today Bandai Namco and developer Project Aces released a video that will serve as a real treat for fans of the Ace Combat franchise.  The video features Fire Youngman, one of the most popular songs…

January 10, 2023 | 03:46 EST

Tales of Symphonia
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Tales of Symphonia Remastered Shows Nostalgic Gameplay in New Trailer

Today Bandai Namco released a new trailer of the upcoming Tales of Symphonia Remastered.  The trailer showcases the familiar and nostalgic gameplay that you can expect from this remaster, which…

January 10, 2023 | 11:45 EST

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Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition

Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition is a life simulation game developed by h.a.n.d and published by Bandai Namco. This is a remastered version of the original 3DS title released during 2016 in…

January 7, 2023 | 02:01 EST

The player leaning against a knight in the peaceful Elden Ring mod
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Elden Ring Mod Turns It Into A Walking Simulator

Have you ever wished the countless hostile creatures of the Lands Between would just leave you alone? Well, there's now an Elden Ring mod that will make them do just that. Peaceful Ring removes…

December 30, 2022 | 10:43 EST

A Pokemon Center atop the back of a Walking Mausoleum in the Elden Ring Pokemon Scarlet mashup, with credit to Arestame on Twitter
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Elden Ring Pokemon Mashup Looks Terrifying And Brilliant

Elden Ring is a pretty terrifying game. The Lands Between play host to a number of horrible creatures, including the many-limbed Godrick the Grafted, the screeching Deathbirds, and cosmic horrors…

December 29, 2022 | 10:46 EST

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SD Gundam Battle Alliance

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an action RPG featuring Mobile Suits and scenarios taken from the mainline Gundam franchise. The story is set in the G: Universe, which takes Gundam canon and twists it…

December 28, 2022 | 08:23 EST

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Gundam Evolution

Gundam Evolution is a free-to-play online first-person shooter that allows players to man their very own mobile suit from the Gundam anime series.  Players will compete in six-versus-six objective-…

December 28, 2022 | 11:03 EST

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Tales of Symphonia Remastered

Tales of Symphonia Remastered is the HD remaster of one of the most popular and acclaimed RPG's ever, and is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on February 17, 2023. The story…

December 28, 2022 | 03:26 EST

A character from the Akira Toriyama Sand Land game looking out at a landscape and sighing
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Bandai Namco Teases New Akira Toriyama Manga Game

Bandai Namco is teasing a brand new project based on a manga by legendary artist Akira Toriyama. Sand Land was created by Toriyama between May and August in 2000, and it's now being transformed into…

December 8, 2022 | 11:32 EST

Three players trudging towards a colosseum in the Elden Ring Colosseum Update
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Elden Ring Colosseum Update Brings PvP Shenanigans

Bandai Namco has announced a new Elden Ring update, so get ready to head back to the Lands Between. The Colosseum Update does exactly what you'd expect: it opens up several colosseums within Elden…

December 6, 2022 | 09:31 EST

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Tales of Symphonia Remastered Release Date Revealed

Are you ready to return to Sylvarant? With the announcement of the Tales of Symphonia Remastered release date for February 17th, 2023, you now know when you can. The game will be releasing on the…

November 9, 2022 | 10:51 EST

Kirito leaping into the air to deliver a slash in Sword Art Online Last Recollection
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Sword Art Online Last Recollection Announced For 2023

Bandai Namco has announced Sword Art Online Last Recollection, a new game that will conclude the story arc which began with 2013's Sword Art Online Infinity Moment. It'll once again follow series…

November 7, 2022 | 12:02 EST

The logo for Elden Ring update 1.07, which shows the player kneeling beneath the titular Elden Ring and the text "Elden Ring Patch Notes V1.07" on the right
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Elden Ring Update 1.07 Adds Separate PvP Scaling

Elden Ring update 1.07 has been released, and From Software has made a pretty surprising decision in this latest patch. The studio has introduced separate PvP scaling for weapons and skills, meaning…

October 13, 2022 | 08:39 EDT

gundam evolution
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Gundam Evolution Review

Hot off the heels of Battleborn's launch was Overwatch, which soon decimated any chance of success for Gearbox's then newest IP. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself, because Gundam Evolution,…

October 6, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

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Best Gundam Evolution Units For Beginners

Gundam Evolution is now available on PC, bringing its own take on the hero shooter genre. Its starting roster of 12 free-to-play units each has a number of unique skills, and it can be hard to decide…

September 27, 2022 | 09:57 EDT

A Gundam mech pointing a four-barreled gun at the camera in Gundam Evolution
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Gundam Evolution Crash Issues Plague Launch

Gundam Evolution crash issues are plaguing the game's Steam version, which launched yesterday. Players are already complaining about their games freezing mid-match, and a number of other issues are…

September 22, 2022 | 10:41 EDT

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Digimon Card Game (2020)

Digimon has continued to enjoy a new boom in popularity from increased production of shows, new Digivice v-pet releases, and the launch of a new card game. The Digimon Card Game, not to be confused…

September 21, 2022 | 08:55 EDT

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SD Gundam Battle Alliance Review

Something that you can’t discredit the Gundam series for is the community that still inhabits it. Take the SD (Superior Defender/Super Deformed) sub-category of Gundam media, which transpired after a…

September 5, 2022 | 07:00 EDT

The player and a summoned spirit battling the Dancer of the Boreal Valley boss, maybe even on the Dark Souls 3 PC servers
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Dark Souls 3 PC Servers Reactivated After 7 Months

From Software has announced that the Dark Souls 3 PC servers are back online after a period of seven months of inactivity. The studio says it's working on reactivating servers for the other two Dark…

August 25, 2022 | 08:32 EDT

Juri, one of the Street Fighter 6 characters showcased as part of this weekend's Evo 2022 announcements
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Street Fighter Characters And Tekken Announcement Lead Evo 2022 Bonanza

This weekend saw the annual Evo tournament once again stepping into the ring, and it was a packed show as always. This time around, we got major fighting game reveals, big DLC announcements, and a…

August 8, 2022 | 08:54 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium Horror Games
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Horror Games

PlayStation Plus Premium is home to many genres, but none are as immersive or terrifying as the horror games in this article. They pull us in, get us invested, and then spook us when we're not…

July 11, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Pac-Man World Re-Pac
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Pac-Man World Re-Pac

Pac-Man World Re-Pac is the remake of the 1999 3D platformer, Pac-Man World. Pac-Man World Re-Pac whisks Pac-Man off to rescue his friends and family from the evil Ghosts. In Pac-Man World, Pac-Man…

December 29, 2022 | 01:29 EST