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Guilty Gear - Strive - Season 4
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Guilty Gear -Strive- Teases Slayer as Next DLC Character; Season 4 Already In Development

Today, after the awards ceremony of the Arc World Tour 2023, Arc System Works teased the next playable DLC character and further incoming content.  Director Akira Katano and producer Ken Miyauchi…

March 23, 2024 | 11:46 EDT

Guilty Gear Strive: A.B.A Artwork
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Next Guilty Gear -Strive- DLC Character A.B.A. Revealed With Release Date

Today Arc System Works revealed the next DLC character coming to its popular fighting game Guilty Gear -Strive-, and it's a returning fighter, A.B.A.  We also learn her release date. She will become…

March 20, 2024 | 10:20 EDT

Goku charging up a Kamehameha in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Reveals New Gameplay Mechanics and Characters

Bandai Namco has released a new extended gameplay showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, showing off how the fourth mainline installment in the Budokai Tenkaichi series plays, as well as some more…

March 20, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

Cover Art of Tales of Berseria featuring Velvet Crowe
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Beloved Tales Of Character Designer Mutsumi Inomata Has Passed Away

Today we learn that the gaming and anime industry has lost another beloved artist and creator. Mutsumi Inomata has passed away.  The well-known character designer, illustrator, and animator was aged…

March 18, 2024 | 01:36 EDT

Goku and the Future Warrior in artwork for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Release Date Revealed

Bandai Namco has announced the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release date, and it's not too far off. Per a post on the official Bandai Namco X (formerly Twitter) account, Dragon…

March 1, 2024 | 09:34 EST

Gotenks looking smug in Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode Update, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions Arrive Tomorrow

Bandai Namco has announced a release date for the long-awaited Dragon Ball FighterZ rollback netcode update, and it's landing on the same day the game comes to current-gen consoles. You'll be able…

February 28, 2024 | 09:56 EST

Lili cuddling a cat in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Sales Blast Past the 2 Million Barrier

Bandai Namco has revealed that Tekken 8 has smashed through a major sales barrier after being released just over a month ago. Speaking via X (formerly known as Twitter), the studio revealed earlier…

February 26, 2024 | 09:54 EST

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Goku's Next Journey DLC
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Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Reveals "Goku's Next Journey" DLC All About Uub

Today, during the celebrations of the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hours 2024 in Los Angeles, Bandai Namco announced the next DLC coming for Dragon Ball Z Kakarot. The new DLC is coming in February and…

January 28, 2024 | 09:12 EST

Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Launch Times and Pre-Load Times for All Regions Revealed

Today Bandai Namco announced the detailed release and pre-load times for its upcoming fighting game Tekken 8 for all regions. The announcement made on the series' official X (formerly Twitter)…

January 23, 2024 | 12:24 EST

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch

Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, one of its best games in recent years is finally making the jump to the Nintendo Switch, giving users of the console a new game in a rare…

January 17, 2024 | 11:30 EST

A close-up of Lee Chaolan in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Lee Chaolan Gameplay Trailer Summons the Silver-Haired Demon

Another new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer is here, and this one's for a character who's been with the venerable fighting game franchise since its first game: Lee Chaolan. The Silver-Haired Demon sports…

January 17, 2024 | 09:33 EST

Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Reveals Eddy Gordo as First DLC Character Alongside Season Pass 1 Roadmap

Today, during the Tekken World Tour 2023 global finals, Bandai Namco announced the first DLC character for Tekken 8. Players will get the chance to play returning character Eddy Gordo when he…

January 14, 2024 | 04:09 EST

A close-up of Alisa Bosconovitch from Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Alisa Gameplay Trailer Fires Up the Destroying Automaton

Bandai Namco has unveiled another new Tekken 8 character trailer, and this time, it's the turn of polite automaton Alisa Bosconovitch to get the spotlight. As the trailer kicks off, Alisa introduces…

January 12, 2024 | 10:35 EST

Yuta Okkotsu and Suguru Geto side-by-side in Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
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New Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Gameplay Trailer Reveals Two Familiar Faces

A new Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash gameplay trailer is here, revealing two more characters to round off the upcoming 2-on-2 fighter's roster. Jujutsu Kaisen 0's protagonist Yuta Okkotsu and…

January 11, 2024 | 09:53 EST

Azucena in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Boss Explains Whether Azucena Will Really Be Nerfed After One-Sided Exhibition Match

Today Bandai Namco published a new trailer of Tekken 8 and a handy Q&A with director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada touching a couple of interesting topics. First of all, we take a good…

January 10, 2024 | 10:47 EST

Brian Cox tells the Story of Tekken
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Brian Cox Helps You Get Ready for Tekken 8 By Telling The Story So Far, and It's Highly Entertaining

The story of the Tekken series is fairly convoluted, so many may be wondering whether they'll enjoy Tekken 8. Don't worry, as Brian Cox is here to help. A  new video released by Bandai Namco has the…

January 9, 2024 | 09:53 EST

Kuma saluting with his paw in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Kuma Gameplay Trailer Shows the Power of Bear Fists

Bandai Namco's newest Tekken 8 gameplay trailer is out there in the wild (pun very much intended), and this one's all about the Master of Salmon himself, Kuma (technically Kuma II). This bear is the…

December 28, 2023 | 10:55 EST

A close-up of Shaheen from the new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer
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Tekken 8 Shaheen Gameplay Trailer Unleashes the Desert Falcon

Bandai Namco has released a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer, spotlighting the Desert Falcon himself, Shaheen. Ahead of the game's impending release on January 26th, the Shaheen trailer pits the…

December 20, 2023 | 09:58 EST

Panda posing in her gold suit in the Tekken 8 Ultimate Edition
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Tekken 8 Ultimate Edition Showcased in New Gold-Drenched Trailer

Bandai Namco has released a new Tekken 8 trailer that gives us a look at what we can expect from the game's Ultimate Edition package. If you pick up the Ultimate Edition when Tekken 8 launches in…

December 19, 2023 | 09:45 EST

A mech surrounded by a circular apparatus in Armored Core 6
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Armored Core 6 Ranked Online Matchmaking Update Lands Tomorrow

Armored Core 6 is getting ranked online matchmaking tomorrow, developer and publisher Bandai Namco has announced. The update bringing this new feature will allow you to battle other Armored Core 6 …

December 18, 2023 | 09:30 EST

Yohei Shimbori cosplaying as Bayman from Dead or Alive 6 alongside Tekken 8's new characters Reina and Azucena
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Dead or Alive 5 and 6 Director Yohei Shimbori Is Back, Working on Tekken 8

Fans of Koei Tecmo's Dead or Alive series will likely remember the name of Yohei Shimbori, who was at the helm of both Dead or Alive 5 and Dead or Alive 6. After some time out of the spotlight, he's…

December 17, 2023 | 11:07 EST

Kazuya Mishima punching his hand and crackling with electricity in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Story Trailer Teases the Epic Continuation of the Mishima Saga

Bandai Namco has unveiled a brand new Tekken 8 story trailer, setting up the continuation of the Mishima Saga when the game launches this January. The trailer opens with a conversation between Jin…

December 14, 2023 | 10:22 EST

Yoshimitsu looking as weird as usual in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Yoshimitsu Gameplay Trailer Marks The Return Of A Weird Legend

It's time for another Tekken 8 trailer, and this one's all about Yoshimitsu, the deeply bizarre "mechanized space ninja" of the franchise. Many Tekken 8 characters, like Victor Chevalier and Sergei…

December 13, 2023 | 09:24 EST

Jun Kazama with a white bird perched on her hand in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Demo Hits PS5 on Thursday, Xbox and PC Next Week

Bandai Namco has announced that a Tekken 8 demo is coming to consoles and PC very soon. According to a post on the official Tekken X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the Tekken 8 demo will first…

December 12, 2023 | 09:33 EST

Tekken 8 Interview Art
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Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New Players

Tekken 8 is shaping up to be a force of nature when it launches next month for current generation platforms and PC. We’ve learned a lot about the game over the course of several months from its…

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Tekken 8 Preview Key Art
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Tekken 8 Preview - Punching Above its Weight

I’ve always been a fan of fighting games, but it has been a long time since I picked up the Tekken series. Admittedly, it wasn’t because I had fallen out of love with it or anything, but because…

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

 Elphelt Valentine in New Guilty Gear -Strive-
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New Guilty Gear -Strive- DLC Character Elphelt Valentine Leaked Ahead of The Game Awards

Every major industry event has its share of leaks, and The Game Awards is no exception, enter Guilty Gear -Strive-'s new DLC character, Elphelt Valentine. The leak comes courtesy of the Asian branch…

December 7, 2023 | 10:50 EST

An upper-body shot of Sergei Dragunov in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Dragunov Gameplay Trailer Introduces the White Reaper

The latest Tekken 8 gameplay trailer has been revealed, and this one's all about the cold-blooded Spetsnaz operative Sergei Dragunov. He's a man of very few words, so Steve Fox probably wouldn't…

December 6, 2023 | 09:18 EST

Steve cockily throwing a punch at the camera in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Steve Gameplay Trailer Shows A Boxing Legend In Action

Bandai Namco has released another new Tekken 8 character introduction trailer, this time for British boxing legend Steve Fox. Along with Leo and several others, Steve was technically unveiled…

November 29, 2023 | 09:35 EST

Endeavor looking angrily at the camera as he readies a punch in My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 2
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My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 2 Introduces A Fiery New Hero And Much More

Bandai Namco has announced the start of My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 2, and the free-to-play battle royale brawler is getting a ton of new content. First up, a new hero, Endeavor, has been added. As…

November 24, 2023 | 10:57 EST

One Piece: Pirate Warriors - Uta from One Piece Film Red
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Officially Reveals Uta DLC from Film Red

Today Bandai Namco officially revealed the first character coming with the fifth character pack for its veteran Musou-style game One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. We pretty much knew the new character…

November 22, 2023 | 02:37 EST

The image advertising the collaboration between Tekken 8 and The Last Rockstars
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Tekken 8 Enrolls Japanese Superstars Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi For New Song "Mastery"

Bandai Namco has revealed the image song for its upcoming fighting game, Tekken 8, titled "Mastery" and performed by the Japanese supergroup The Last Rockstars. The supergroup, formed in 2022,…

November 22, 2023 | 01:20 EST

A close-up of the newly-revealed Tekken 8 fighter Leo Kliesen
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Tekken 8 Leo Gameplay Trailer Shows Off The Stylish Fighter's Speedy Combos

Bandai Namco has officially revealed Leo Kliesen, the newest fighter to make their way to the Tekken 8 roster. Technically speaking, Leo was revealed alongside a number of other fighters during the…

November 22, 2023 | 09:26 EST

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Aircraft flying in formation
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Has Sold 5 Million Copies

Today Bandai Namco announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has now sold over 5 million copies. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) and welcomed with many celebratory comments from…

November 21, 2023 | 09:34 EST

A stylish banner revealing Wonder of U as the next JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R fighter
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Reveals Wonder Of U As Final Season Pass 2 Fighter

Bandai Namco has announced the third and final fighter arriving as part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Season Pass 2. Wonder of U, the unsettling robotic Stand of JoJolion antagonist…

November 21, 2023 | 09:37 EST

The Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom logo against a black background
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Bandai Namco Unveils "Revolutionary" Interactive VR Experience Gundam: Silver Phantom

Bandai Namco has announced Gundam: Silver Phantom (or Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom, to give it its full title), an interactive anime VR movie heading to Meta Quest sometime in the future. The…

November 20, 2023 | 09:14 EST

Tekken 7 - New character reina
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Tekken 8 Reveals New Character Reina Designed by Bayonetta Artist Mari Shimazaki

At the end of the EVO Tekken 8 Showcase, Bandai Namco revealed the last launch character that will appear in the game, Reina. She's a brand new character and she's nicknamed a "Purple Lightning."…

November 12, 2023 | 11:49 EST

Ace Combat 7 Stonehenge
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Ace Combat Devs Launch Video Series in Which Real Military Experts Discuss the Series' Superweapons

Project Aces, developers of the popular Ace Combat series, just launched the first of a series of extensive videos focusing on the franchise's lore.  The series, titled "Ace Combat Superweapon…

November 12, 2023 | 09:17 EST

Bandai Namco and Armored Core
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Bandai Namco Announces Declining Financial Results for Games as Armored Core 6 Can't Beat Elden Ring

Bandai Namco announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year, related to the period between July 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023. Sales for the whole company were 502,002…

November 7, 2023 | 02:43 EST

A close-up of the stylish new Tekken 8 character Victor Chevalier
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Tekken 8 Unveils Brand New Character Victor Chevalier, Voiced By A French Legend

Bandai Namco has revealed another of Tekken 8's new characters in the form of Victor Chevalier, a fighter who's never been seen in the series before. As promised earlier this week, Victor is the…

November 2, 2023 | 09:24 EDT

PlayStation Plus games for November 2023
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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November 2023 Announced: Mafia 2 Leads the Pack

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the games that all PlayStation Plus Subscribers will be able to enjoy at no additional cost in November 2023.  According to the announcement made on…

November 1, 2023 | 01:11 EDT

Zafina returns in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Reveals the Return of 5 Beloved Characters; Last 2 Fighters Will Be Revealed in November

Today Bandai Namco revealed a whopping five returning characters that will be playable in its upcoming fighting game Tekken 8.  As shown by a new trailer, the game is bringing back Devil Jin, Zafina…

October 31, 2023 | 01:58 EDT

Artwork of Yuya Fungami from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R posing
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Sets Yuya Fungami Release Date

Yuya Fungami, the latest DLC character for outlandish fighter JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, has a release date. The flamboyant motorcycle rider, who was announced earlier this month,…

October 16, 2023 | 08:46 EDT

Just Stop Oil Activists disrupt Tekken 7 Finals in London
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Tekken 7 Tournament at EGX 2023 Disrupted by Just Stop Oil Activists

Today, during a tournament at EGX 2023 at the ExCel in London, activists belonging to the controversial organization Just Stop Oil trespassed on the stage to disrupt a Tekken 7 tournament. The three…

October 15, 2023 | 04:07 EDT

A close-up of fighter Megumi Fushiguro looking angry in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Release Date Revealed For February

Bandai Namco has announced the Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash release date. The two-on-two anime fighter, which is an adaptation of the popular occult fantasy manga and anime series, will launch…

October 11, 2023 | 10:33 EDT

Kazuya looking menacing and slamming his fist into his hand in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Leaks Point To The Return Of Tekken Force Mode

New Tekken 8 leaks have emerged that appear to confirm the return of something akin to the classic Tekken Force gameplay mode. If you're not up to speed, Tekken Force was a beat-'em-up game mode…

October 11, 2023 | 08:38 EDT

Goku aand the Time Traveler in Mysterious Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Tease
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Mysterious Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Tease Shared by Bandai Namco

Today Bandai Namco shared an interesting tease that has fans of the Dragon Ball Xenoverse franchise and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 wondering about what may be coming.  The tease, shared on X (formerly…

October 10, 2023 | 11:46 EDT

Pac-Man looking suitably angry as he seeks to devour all in his path while a ghost looks on in the new Pac-Man battle royale game Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs
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Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Is A Weird New Pac-Man Battle Royale Game

Bandai Namco has announced a brand new Pac-Man battle royale experience, and it looks...deeply odd. Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs pits 64 players (Pac-Men? Pac-People?) against each other…

October 10, 2023 | 09:47 EDT