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Akira Toriyama's Sand Land Shows that it Offers More than Desert and Reveals New Enemies

Today Bandai Namco revealed a new trailer of its upcoming JRPG Sand Land, inspired by a manga by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. While so far we've mostly seen the game's desert biome, today we…

March 21, 2024 | 06:48 EDT

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Sand Land Demo Available Now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC to Enjoy Akira Toriyama's Anime World

Bandai Namco just released a free demo of its upcoming anime JRPG Sand Land ahead of the game's release.  The demo can be downloaded right now on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft…

March 18, 2024 | 06:32 EDT

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Tales of Arise Has Sold 3 Million Copies Before Releasing on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that its JRPG Tales of Arise achieved a new milestone in digital sales and physical shipments, 3 million copies.  The announcement was made on the series'…

February 21, 2024 | 12:43 EST

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SAND LAND

Sand Land is a new anime-inspired JRPG by Bandai Namco Entertainment, based on the IP started by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama with his manga that debuted on Weekly Shounen Jump in 2020. The…

February 20, 2024 | 01:36 EST

A close-up of the demon prince Beelzebub in the Bandai Namco RPG Sand Land
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Gorgeous-Looking RPG Sand Land Shows Off Combat, Exploration, and More in New Gameplay Trailer

Bandai Namco has released a new 9-minute gameplay overview trailer for Sand Land, its upcoming RPG inspired by legendary creator Akira Toriyama's manga. The trailer provides insight into the…

February 19, 2024 | 09:33 EST

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Sand Land Reveals the Hover Scooter, Hover Jet, and Battle Bot in Action

Bandai Namco released new trailers of the upcoming JRPG Sand Land, showcasing three of the many vehicles that you can enjoy in the game. Specifically, we start with a look at the Hover Scooter,…

February 18, 2024 | 03:11 EST

Ann and Beelzebub in Sand Land
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Sand Land Gets a Release Date and Looks Like a Banger

Today Bandai Namco announced the release date of its upcoming anime-inspired action JRPG Sand Land. The game will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on April 26, 2024. Alongside the…

January 11, 2024 | 08:58 EST

Beelzebub standing next to a Uniride vehicle in Sand Land with the title "Sand Land Uniride Gameplay"
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Sand Land Uniride Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Awesome Vehicular Combat

Bandai Namco has released a new Sand Land gameplay trailer that focuses on the small and nimble-looking Uniride vehicle. The studio says the Uniride's purpose is to sit somewhere "between a car and…

December 19, 2023 | 10:40 EST

The hero Belzebub in Sand Land
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Sand Land JRPG Reveals the World Created by Akira Toriyama and More; Anime Series Coming in 2024

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment released an extensive development diary video about the upcoming action JRPG Sand Land. The video stars producer Keishu Minami as he introduces the game and several…

November 15, 2023 | 05:08 EST

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn - Shionne and Rinwell Reunite
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Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn DLC's Theme Song by Kankaku Piero Is Really Emotional

Today Bandai Namco revealed the theme song of the upcoming story-driven DLC of Tales of Arise, titled Beyond the Dawn. The emotional song, revealed in a new trailer, is titled "We Still" and it's…

November 1, 2023 | 08:33 EDT

Sand Land's Protagonist Beelzebub
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Sand Land Reveals English Voice Actors to Complement Akira Toriyama's Art

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the English voice actors that will take on the roles of the characters of the upcoming anime game Sand Land. We learn that the hero Beelzebub will be…

October 12, 2023 | 04:34 EDT

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Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn DLC Shows Story Quests After the Main Game

Today Bandai Namco released a new look at the upcoming story-focused DLC for its popular JRPG Tales of Arise, aptly-titled "Beyond the Dawn." The DLC includes a large number of quests set after the…

October 11, 2023 | 03:02 EDT

Hero Beelzebub in Sand Land by Akira Toriyama
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Sand Land Reveals Story & Akira Toryama's Distinctive Art in New Trailer

Today Bandai Namco released a new trailer focusing on the story of the upcoming anime game Sand Land. We get to meet the main characters, including the demon prince Beelzebub, the elderly sheriff…

September 24, 2023 | 12:15 EDT

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Tales of Arise Gets Perfumes Inspired by Kisara, Dohalim, Rinwell, & Law

While Tales of Arise has been out for well over a year, many fans haven't forgotten about it just yet, and there's one more way to keep the memories fresh in Japan. Tokyo-based manufacturer…

February 5, 2023 | 03:37 EST

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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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Dark Souls Remastered PC Online Features Return

Dark Souls Remastered PC online features have finally been restored after almost ten months of, well, darkness. Unfortunately, that's not going to come as much relief if you're a Dark Souls: Prepare…

November 9, 2022 | 08:37 EST

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Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition Servers Not Coming Back

Back in January, Dark Souls PC servers went offline across the series. This was due to a discovered RCE exploit (Remote Code Execution) which, through the games' online servers, gave hackers access…

October 25, 2022 | 09:57 EDT

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Dark Souls Novel Masque of Vindication Coming From Michael Stackpole

It has just been announced that Michael Stackpole is writing a Dark Souls novel. Who is he? back in the 80's, he was a video game designer for games such as Bard's Tale III, Wasteland, Neuromancer, …

June 17, 2022 | 10:22 EDT

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Dark Souls Servers Are Coming Back, FromSoftware Says

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Dark Souls servers are coming back, starting with Dark Souls 3. Unfortunately, it has not yet stated how long it would take to restore online functionality for all…

May 27, 2022 | 01:42 EDT

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Tales of Arise x Scarlet Nexus Collab DLCs Announced

Bandai Namco has announced Tales of Arise x Scarlet Nexus DLC -- each game will feature content from the other in an upcoming collaboration crossover. Tales of Arise and Scarlet Nexus have been…

March 23, 2022 | 02:38 EDT

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Dark Souls Nightfall Releases Demo After Changing Release Plans

Dark Souls Nightfall, a mod for Dark Souls Remastered that would be a sequel to the original game, has recently released a demo of the first few hours. The project was originally meant to be fully…

January 25, 2022 | 09:37 EST

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Dark Souls Servers Down Due to RCE Exploits

PC servers for Dark Souls 1 (including Remastered), 2, and 3 are currently down after the discovery of a Remote Code Execution exploit was posted on Reddit two days ago. Dark Souls: PtDE servers are…

January 23, 2022 | 11:09 EST

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Tales of Arise Is Built on the Back of Star Ocean

Tales of Arise is a bold vision of the future for the franchise, but there’s a lot of history tied to the game’s design. While Tales of Arise, of course, has plenty of elements from the rest of the…

October 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

The Chosen Undead standing before a bonfire in Dark Souls
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Ten Years Later, Dark Souls' First Half Is Still Unmatched

Love it or loathe it (and there are plenty who do), Dark Souls is undeniably one of the most influential games of the last decade. Whether it's the "git gud" meme, the "X is the Dark Souls of Y"…

September 22, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Tales of Arise Mantis Boss Fight
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Tales of Arise Mantis Boss Fight Guide

The Tales of Arise Mantis boss is a boss that opens up to you very early on in Tales of Arise, but one that you won’t actually be able to beat for quite a while. You can technically activate the sub-…

September 17, 2021 | 05:27 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Vholran
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Tales of Arise Lord Vholran Boss Fight Guide

For dozens of hours Tales of Arise has built up to the fight with Lord Vholran, the fifth and final of the Renan Lords subjugating Dahna. As you might expect, the Tales of Arise Lord Vholran fight is…

September 17, 2021 | 05:20 EDT

Alphen and Shionne in Tales of Arise
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Tales Of Arise Sells 1 Million Copies In its First Week

Tales of Arise has sold 1 million copies it its first week on sale, beating previous entries to become the fastest-selling game in the franchise. This milestone has also contributed to the Tales …

September 16, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Almeidrea
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Tales of Arise Lord Almeidrea Boss Guide

Lord Almeidrea is easily the most difficult boss battle so far in Tales of Arise, putting the three previous Lords to shame. Part of the problem is that she comes with a hulking Zeugle named Mesmald…

September 14, 2021 | 06:27 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Dohalim
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Tales of Arise Lord Dohalim Boss Fight Guide

Each boss battle in Tales of Arise represents a unique challenge, and almost every one is a significant difficulty spike. While Lord Balseph and Lord Ganabelt were the final bosses of their…

September 14, 2021 | 05:41 EDT

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Tales of Arise Lord Ganabelt Boss Fight Guide

The most climactic battles of Tales of Arise have your party facing down powerful Renan lords, all in an effort to free the realm from their oppression. While the first lord, Balseph, was plenty…

September 12, 2021 | 07:42 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Balseph Boss Fight Guide
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Tales of Arise Lord Balseph Boss Fight Guide

Tales of Arise features a wildly different combat system from past entries, and boss fights are where the combat really starts to shine. The Tales of Arise Lord Balseph boss fight is the first major…

September 10, 2021 | 07:51 EDT

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Tales of Arise Guide For Beginners

Tales of Arise is the latest entry in the long-running JRPG franchise, and it’s an ambitious step up in terms of both design and visuals. As expected of a massive RPG experience, Tales of Arise is…

September 10, 2021 | 07:32 EDT

Shionne exploring a town in Tales of Arise
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Tales Of Arise Smashes Zestiria And Berseria Records

Bandai Namco's latest Tales RPG Tales of Arise has already broken concurrent Steam player records set by Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria. The competition isn't even close, either; Arise is…

September 10, 2021 | 08:23 EDT

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Free Digital 'Tales of Arise' Codes Reportedly Being Given to Collector's Edition Owners in North America

Free digital Tales of Arise codes are reportedly being given to customers who purchased Tales of Arise Collector's Edition in North America according to an e-mail reportedly sent out by Bandai Namco…

September 8, 2021 | 03:07 EDT

Tales of Arise Review
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Tales of Arise Review

There’s a simple, intrinsic satisfaction that comes with savoring a delicious, filling meal. Even when one bite tastes more acidic or bitter than expected, the next one more than makes up for it,…

September 8, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Tales of Arise

The long-running Tales series returns with Tales of Arise, just in time for the franchise's 25th anniversary.  Explore two unique worlds, Dahna, a medieval-styled world, and Rena a technological…

September 7, 2021 | 03:07 EDT

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Dark Souls: Nightfall Release Date Announced

The team behind Dark Souls: Nightfall, a sequel mod for Dark Souls Remastered, has announced the release date for their project. Fans of the Dark Souls games can expect to play this mod when it…

June 28, 2021 | 09:23 EDT

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Dark Souls: Nightfall Announced as Fan-Made Sequel

Dark Souls: Nightfall has been announced as a fan-made direct sequel to the first game in the franchise. A team of experienced and practiced modders is working together to create a very new…

October 14, 2020 | 03:55 EDT

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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Embark on a fantastical adventure in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch.  The first game in the series released outside of Japan, Wrath of the White Witch stars Oliver, a young boy who hopes to…

October 9, 2020 | 02:28 EDT

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON Review

Everything about Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost On is over the top and ridiculous from its name to the number of mobile suits to choose from. Whether players are playing against AI or other…

August 6, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS. Maxiboost On

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS. Maxiboost On is an arcade fighting game that lets players pick their favorite Gundam out of hundreds of choices and duke it out online against other players.

September 6, 2020 | 02:46 EDT

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Dark Souls Mods Reach the Next Level with Custom Maps

"Major barriers" in Dark Souls mods have finally been broken, allowing innovating modders the capability to load truly custom maps into the game for the first time. Although the Dark Souls…

November 6, 2019 | 02:00 EST

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Dark Souls

The legendary sequel to Demon's Souls. A game that sparked a trilogy rife with notoriety, if not infamy. Today, Dark Souls is the de facto comparison to newer games that feature great difficulty and…

September 27, 2019 | 12:45 EDT

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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered Leaks

Anime-styled RPG Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has leaked, according to a series of tweets from Direct-Feed Games earlier today. Published by Bandai Namco, the developers at Level-5 actually…

June 7, 2019 | 10:54 EDT

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HELLGATE: London Revives In The West On Steam

The 2007 RPG release from Flagship Studios, Hellgate: London, is being re-released on Steam November 15th by HanbitSoft Inc. Originally developed by a team of former Blizzard employees, the action…

October 25, 2018 | 09:07 EDT

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Hellgate: London

From Flagship Studios, a group of ex-Blizzard developers, Hellgate: London is a post-apocalyptic hack and slash that was released in 2007. As demons begin flooding into the real world humanity wasn't…

October 25, 2018 | 09:06 EDT

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The Importance Of Dark Souls' Ornstein And Smough Boss Battle | Bullet Points

Probably one of the most talked-about elements of From Software's flawed masterpiece Dark Souls is its boss encounters. The game is an intentional throwback to retro-style gaming, so bosses are…

May 28, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Firelink Shrine Is Still The Core of Dark Souls' Tone | Bullet Points

While playing Dark Souls III for my Dark Souls III review, I've been reflecting on the series at large. I've spent hundreds of hours of my life with the Souls games, and I've visited quite a few…

April 21, 2016 | 11:00 EDT