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Tekken 8 Hwoarang
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Tekken 8 Reveals Hwoarang as New Playable Character

Today Bandai Namco revealed another returning fighter who will be playable in the upcoming fighting game Tekken 8.  We get to see Hwoarang in action. The Korean Taekwondo fighter also known as "the…

May 12, 2023 | 10:59 EDT

One Piece Odyssey: Reunion of Memories
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One Piece Odyssey DLC "Reunion Of Memories" Gets Release Date & New Trailer

Today Bandai Namco announced the release date of the upcoming DLC for One Piece Odyssey titled "Reunion of Memories." The DLC, which was announced back in April, will release for PlayStation 4,…

May 11, 2023 | 01:39 EDT

Artwork depicting various Dragon Ball characters in both Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 And Dragon Ball FighterZ Shipments Top 10 Million Each

Bandai Namco has revealed that shipments for Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, two of the flagship titles in the Dragon Ball series, have topped 10 million each. Those are some pretty…

May 10, 2023 | 05:54 EDT

Muv-Luv Mecha plaastic model kits by Kotobukiya
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon & Muv-Luv Plastic Model Kits Announced by Kotobukiya

Today Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya was at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2023 and had some interesting gaming-related reveals to share for its plastic model kit line. As revealed on the manufacturer's…

May 10, 2023 | 02:15 EDT

Image of two mechs fighting in Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon With One of Them Slashing with a melee weapon
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Armored Core returns after 11 years with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, giving players the opportunity to once again pilot fast-paced fully-customizable mechs. With the discovery of a new…

May 7, 2023 | 09:51 EDT

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Sword Art Online Last Recollection Compared vs Alicization Lycoris on PS5 & PS4 Pro in New Video

Today Bandai Namco released an interesting new video of its upcoming JRPG Sword Art Online Last Recollection.  Specifically, we get a comparison against the game's predecessor Sword Art Online…

May 2, 2023 | 12:29 EDT

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Gets Release Date, Gameplay Trailer, & Screenshots

Today Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced the release date of the upcoming mecha game Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The game will launch worldwide on August 25 for PlayStation 5,…

April 27, 2023 | 10:19 EDT

Tekken 8 Lili
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Tekken 8 Reveals Lili As Playable Character

Today was the final day of The MIXUP tournament in Lyon, France, and Bandai Namco had a Tekken 8 surprise to share in the form of a character reveal. This time around, we hear of the return of…

April 23, 2023 | 04:27 EDT

A giant octopus presiding over a busy park in Park Beyond
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Park Beyond Gameplay Trailer Reveals A World Of "Endless Possibilities"

Bandai Namco's hotly-anticipated theme park management sim Park Beyond is only a couple of months away from release, and the studio has just released a brand new gameplay trailer to show off more of…

April 18, 2023 | 10:25 EDT

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon derelict mecha in devastated urban landscape
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Artwork Revealed & It's Beautiful

New artwork for FromSoftware's upcoming mecha action game Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has been revealed.  The artwork, showcased in the pre-install loading screen, was uncovered by Reddit user…

April 16, 2023 | 02:01 EDT

Patrons walking through a park full of amusements in Park Beyond
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New Park Beyond Dev Diary Delves Into The Amusement Park Sim's Magical Music

Amusement park sim Park Beyond is coming in June, and ahead of its impending release, Bandai Namco has released another dev diary breaking down the creative process behind the game. This time, it's…

April 10, 2023 | 10:20 EDT

Tekken 8 Asuka Kazama
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Will Tekken 8 Have Crossplay and Rollback Netcode? Katsuhiro Harada Responds

Today chief producer Katsuhiro Harada had promising news to share with those wondering whether Tekken 8 will support crossplay and rollback netcode. Asked on Twitter, Harada-san appeared to confirm…

April 9, 2023 | 12:57 EDT

Concept art depicting Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates in the new One Piece Odyssey DLC Reunion of Memories
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One Piece Odyssey DLC Reunion Of Memories Will Reunite The Straw Hat Pirates

The first major One Piece Odyssey DLC pack has been announced. Reunion of Memories will reunite the Straw Hat Pirates for another adventure, and this one will be more heavily focused on combat. You'…

April 5, 2023 | 10:34 EDT

Tekken 8 Asuka Kazama
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Tekken 8 Reveals Asuka Kazama & Leroy Smith as Playable Characters

Today, following the grand final of the Tekken 7 tournament at EVO Japan, Kazuhiro Harada himself was on stage to share news about Tekken 8. We get the reveal of another returning character, Leroy…

April 2, 2023 | 03:29 EDT

Sword Art Online Last Recollection
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Sword Art Online Last Recollection Gets New Trailer & Gameplay as Lisbeth & Silica Get Goddess Forms

Today Bandai Namco had a new trailer, new gameplay footage, and new details about its upcoming JRPG Sword Art Online: Last Recollection.  First of all, we get the new story trailer, showcasing the…

March 30, 2023 | 10:59 EDT

Guilty Gear Strive Bedman
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Guilty Gear -Strive- Provides Video Guide for New DLC Character Bedman?

The new DLC character "Bedman?" will soon be released for Guilty Gear -Strive- and Arc System Works released an extensive video guide to help you get ready. The guide provides an in-depth look at…

March 29, 2023 | 09:20 EDT

A closeup of Ling Xiaoyu in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Ling Xiaoyu Trailer Lets The Dancing Phoenix Loose

Another Tekken 8 trailer has entered the ring, and this one's introducing the Dancing Phoenix herself, Ling Xiaoyu. As you might expect, Xiaoyu's combat style is quick and agile, so she's a good pick…

March 29, 2023 | 08:21 EDT

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New Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jun Kazama in Action

Today Bandai Namco released another brand-new trailer of the upcoming fighting game Tekken 8. This time around, the trailer showcases one of the most relevant returning characters that will make an…

March 28, 2023 | 10:14 EDT

Jack-8 looking appropriately intimidating in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Jack-8 Trailer Shows How Terrifying AI Truly Is

It's time for yet another Tekken 8 character trailer, and this time, the intimidating android Jack-8 is taking the spotlight. The chunky robot's slow, purposeful gameplay style looks ideal for those…

March 24, 2023 | 11:17 EDT

Lars Alexandersson in the new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer
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Tekken 8 Lars Alexandersson Trailer Sets The Lion Free

Bandai Namco has dropped yet another Tekken 8 gameplay trailer, and this one is all about the Lion of the Rebellion himself, Lars Alexandersson. An illegitimate child of the Mishima family, Lars…

March 21, 2023 | 11:14 EDT

Cell Max in the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 update
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Update Brings Cell Max Raid And More This Week

Bandai Namco has revealed that the next major free Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 update is due to arrive on Thursday. It'll bring a new raid boss in the form of the terrifyingly gargantuan Cell Max, as…

March 21, 2023 | 10:41 EDT

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Keicho Nijimura
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R DLC Character Keicho Nijimura Gets Release Date

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the release date of the next DLC character that will come to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. We already knew that the next character to join…

March 19, 2023 | 09:40 EDT

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Bandai Namco is Opening Another Massive Arcade in Tokyo's Famous Red Light District

Bandai Namco announced that it will open another massive arcade complex in the Kabukicho area of Japan's capital city, Tokyo. The facility named Namco TOKYO will open at the new Tokyu Kabukicho…

March 19, 2023 | 07:00 EDT

King appears in Tekken 8
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New Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Reveals King in Action

Today Bandai Namco released another brand-new trailer of the upcoming fighting game Tekken 8. This time around, we get to see another of the Tekken series' traditional characters, the Leopard-masked…

March 17, 2023 | 11:23 EDT

Marshall Law challenging all comers in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Marshall Law Gameplay Trailer Shows Somersault Kicks Galore

Bandai Namco has released another Tekken 8 gameplay trailer, and this time, it's Marshall Law's moment to shine. The Legendary Dragon himself makes his triumphant return in the upcoming eighth…

March 14, 2023 | 10:53 EDT

Guilty Gear Strive Bedman
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Guilty Gear -Strive- Reveals New Character Bedman? & Teases Asuka; Third Season Pass Confirmed

Today, at the end of the Guilty Gear - Strive- finals of the Arc World Tour, Arc System Works had news to share about its popular fighting game.  Specifically, we learn about the third character…

March 12, 2023 | 12:52 EST

Paul Phoenix grinning at the camera in the new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer
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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

Sword Art Online Last Recollection
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Sword Art Online Last Recollection Release Date Announced

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced the release date of its upcoming JRPG Sword Art Online Last Recollection. The game will launch for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on…

March 8, 2023 | 05:59 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

Sol Badguy in the key art for Guilty Gear Strive
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Guilty Gear Strive Battles Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Week

The date for the long-awaited Guilty Gear Strive Xbox Game Pass release has finally been revealed. We can expect Arc System Works' much-loved one-on-one anime fighter to make its way to Microsoft's…

March 3, 2023 | 09:49 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

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

Sword Art Online Last Recollection Key Art
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Sword Art Online Last Recollection Reveals Combat Mechanics in New Gameplay Video

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment released a video showcasing the combat mechanics of the upcoming JRPG Sword Art Online Last Recollection. The video promises battles that are "speedier and more…

February 20, 2023 | 04:09 EST

Vegeta folding his arms and looking cocky in anticipation of Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 2
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Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 2 To Bring Iconic New Raider And More

We now have a release date for Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 2, as well as an idea of the content the new season will bring with it. You'll be able to play as a brand new Raider, who you'll…

February 14, 2023 | 09:29 EST

Digimon World: Next Order
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Digimon World: Next Order for Nintendo Switch & PC Gets New Gameplay & Developer Commentary

Today Bandai hosted Digimon Con 2023, and while it was a bit light on gaming news, it did showcase new gameplay of the upcoming Switch and PC port of Digimon World: Next Order. The game was…

February 12, 2023 | 03:04 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

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
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Armored Core VI Producer Discusses Difficulty, Mech Customization, Action, Online Elements, & More

Today Bandai Namco hosted a livestream from Taipei Game Show in Taiwan, starring Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon producer Yatsutaka Ogura. Ogura-san started by explaining that FromSoftware never…

February 3, 2023 | 10:19 EST

Ace Combat Zero The Belkan War
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New Performance of "Zero" from Ace Combat Zero Music Is Fire in Music Form

Project Aces released another of its awesome music videos that fans of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War and of the Ace Combat series in general will most likely appreciate. The video features a…

January 30, 2023 | 12:58 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

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
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Ace Combat Zero Fans Will Dance With this Moving Performance of "Epilogue: Near The Border"

Project Aces released a new music video that will likely make fans of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War tear up.  The video features a brand new performance of the legendary track "Epilogue: Near the…

January 24, 2023 | 02:22 EST

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Sword Art Online Last Recollection

It appears the end is near for the Underworld, a virtual world created to continue developing the all-powerful AI known as A.L.I.C.E. This virtual reality puts the human race against those who live…

January 19, 2023 | 05:53 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 Locked Chests Guide

One Piece Odyssey features the latest adventures of Luffy and his crew, as they travel across a mysterious island and relive the memories of their past. As you'd expect from a game about pirates,…

January 18, 2023 | 07:53 EST

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One Piece Odyssey Quiz Guide

One Piece Odyssey features many sidequests, most of which requiring you to find items or fight enemies. However, the Grand Line Quiz series of sidequests rely more on your knowledge of both Odyssey…

January 18, 2023 | 06:00 EST

Giles Hemlock standing in front of a display that says "How to Crush the Competition" in Park Beyond
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New Park Beyond Trailer Introduces Your Slimy Rival Giles Hemlock

What's the one thing missing from most theme park management sims? If you answered "a villain you love to hate", then you'll appreciate the new Park Beyond trailer, which shows off your slimy rival…

January 18, 2023 | 10:33 EST