Tag: Bandai Namco
News Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Monolith Soft Is Now 25 Years Old
"May your future games be just as amazing and loved"
Update: Nintendo has now published a special anniversary video celebrating 25 years of Monolith Soft. The developer has also opened a special 25th anniversary webpage featuring multiple commemorative wallpapers as well as a special message from Representative Director Hirohide Sugiura: Monolith...
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 Freedom Wars Remastered Could Potentially Lead To A Sequel
"We have tons of ideas we'd want to implement"
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco surprised Freedom Wars fans with the announcement of a remaster for the Switch and multiple other platforms. This game will arrive on 10th January next year and apparently it could open the door for a sequel. Speaking to IGN, director Takashi Tsukamoto mentioned how he...
News Sony's PlayStation Vita Exclusive Freedom Wars Is Getting Remastered For Switch
Bandai Namco steps up
Bandai Namco has announced it will be releasing Freedom Wars Remastered for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 10th January 2025. This HD remaster of Japan Studio's PlayStation Vita exclusive is in celebration of the action RPG's 10th anniversary, with "every beloved feature" of the original game returning...
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 Tales Of Graces F Remastered Revealed For Switch, Coming January 2025
Good graces
Bandai Namco's long-running Tales series will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, in December 2025. And to commemorate the occasion, the developer has revealed Tales of Graces f Remastered, which launches on Switch on 17th January 2025. Tales of Graces is the 12th mainline game in the Tales series — the originally actually...
News Baten Kaitos Soundtracks Now Available On Various Music Platforms
Listen to 118 songs
The Baten Kaitos games made a return last September, and if you enjoy the music from this JRPG series by Monolith Soft, you might be interested in Bandai Namco's latest announcement. The soundtracks for Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean as well as Baten Kaitos: Origins are now available on "various music platforms"...
Rumour 'Tales Of Xillia Remastered' Switch Release Spotted Online
Could an announcement be on the way?
Bandai Namco could be gearing up for a remaster of the 2011 fantasy role-playing game Tales of Xillia, according to a new rumour doing the rounds online. Some Reddit users have supposedly discovered possible retailer leaks, with Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox listings surfacing on three European websites (owned...
News Gundam Breaker 4 X Pac-Man Collaboration Announced
Update: The open network test starts today
Update [Thu 18th Jul, 2024 00:30 BST]: Here's your reminder that the open network test for Gundam Breaker 4 starts today. Once again, it features a special Pac-Man collaboration including a themed level. You'll be able to experience this play test between 18th - 20th July 2024, with the full game then...
Round Up Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2024 - Every Switch Game Featured
SAO, Dragon Ball, One Piece and much more
Alongside Anime Expo 2024 this week, Bandai Namco hosted its 'Summer Showcase' for 2024. The main show and pre-show were packed with all sorts of anime-related announcements, and many of the games featured are coming to the Switch. While the majority of games and release dates have already been confirmed...
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 Bandai Namco's Smash Bros. Studio "No Longer" Advertising Select Roles For Nintendo Projects
"They probably filled them"
Remember last year when Bandai Namco announced a new in-house development team 'Studio 2 & Studio S' for commissioned projects - with Nintendo series like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart seemingly a big part of the plans? After advertising for multiple roles, it appears there's been a small development. As spotted...
News Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash For Switch Receives DLC And Free Update This Week
New playable characters, maps and more
Following its arrival on the Switch earlier in February, the two-on-two fighting game Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is now getting some new content. Bandai Namco will be releasing new DLC - adding the new playable characters Satoru Gojo (Student), Sugero Geto (Student), and Toji Fushiguro. This will come with an...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga' Chapter 1 DLC Launches This Week
"Expect a ton of new content"
Update [Thu 23rd May, 2024 03:45 BST]: Bandai Namco has now confirmed Chapter 1 of 'Future Saga' for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will arrive on 24th May 2024. This first chapter will include the following playable characters: Broly (Restrained), Goku Black (Super Saiyan Rose) Ultra Supervillain, Vegeta (Super Saiyan God)...
News Zelda Master Sword Replica Joins Tamashii Nation's 'Proplica' Line In 2024
Become the Hero of Time
Alongside the first anniversary of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it's been announced the Bandai Spirits Tamashii Nations 'Proplica' Master Sword will launch in Japan later this year. Pre-orders have also gone live. According to the My Nintendo Store in Japan, this sword is scheduled to release in September 2024 with shipping...
News Gundam Breaker 4 Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch This August
Here's a new trailer
Update [Sun 12th May, 2024 15:00 BST]: In a new "release date trailer" earlier this week, Bandai Namco revealed Gundam Breaker 4 will be launching locally on 29th August 2024. In the latest trailer, you can get the rundown on how to break, build and battle "like never before". "Build your personal Gunpla with parts from a...
News One Piece Odyssey Is Finally Sailing To Nintendo Switch
Out this summer
Bandai Namco has announced that One Piece Odyssey, the turn-based RPG set in the hugely popular Shōnen Jump manga series One Piece, is coming to Nintendo Switch on 26th July 2024. One Piece Odyssey was first released on the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC in January 2023, and the Switch version comes with the post-game scenario 'Reunion...
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 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 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Scores Music Pass And Winter Song Update
Available next week
To celebrate the new year, Bandai Namco has announced its next wave of songs coming to Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival. These songs will be made available to Taiko Music Pass users and are timed in with the Winter Season. This service is available to subscribers only. Here's what's arriving next week on 11th January: "New...
News Bandai Namco Announces New Dev Studio For Commissioned Projects
Nintendo appears to be a big part of the plans
Update [Wed 20th Dec, 2023 00:55 GMT]: New job listings for Bandai Namco Studio 2 & Studio S have reportedly surfaced on the official company website. One, in particular, is believed to be linked to a Nintendo project that first made headlines in April last year. It could supposedly be a...
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 Bandai Namco Expands Its Reach With Three New Retail Stores In The UK
With more planned in the new year
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe has announced that it is opening three new stores in the UK over the next two weeks. The first will open on December 7th, 2023 in Ealing, followed by Brighton's North Street on December 12th, 2023, and finally Meadowhall Sheffield on December 15th, 2023. The stores will feature...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale 'My Hero Ultra Rumble' Season 2 Now Live
The flame hero Endeavor has arrived
Bandai Namco's new MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE battle royale game had a successful launch in September, and now a few months on it has launched the second season featuring the flame hero, Endeavor. Along with this, players can also look forward to a new "duo" a two-player option where 12 teams of two duke it out for...
News Bandai Namco Survey Asks Pac-Man World Re-PAC Players To Share Their Experience
"We waka waka want your feedback!"
Ahead of Pac-Man's return in early 2024, Bandai Namco has made a survey asking fans about the 2022 release, Pac-Man World Re-PAC. It includes some basic personal questions and then goes through the usual about how many platforms you own. After this it goes into much more detail asking how many hours you spent in...
News Legend Of Zelda Master Sword Replica Announced For Tamashii Nations "Proplica" Line
Here's a look at the prototype
If you've ever fancied wielding a real-life version of the Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda, Tamashii Nations has announced it's currently developing its own stunning replica. There are not many details at the moment, but we do know it will be part of the company's "Proplica" line. The prototype of this sword has...
News Bandai Namco Ending Sales Of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! Later This Month
"We kindly ask for your understanding"
We've got some sad news for all the 'Taiko no Tatsujin' drummers out there today. Bandai Namco has announced it will be discontinuing sales of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! for the Nintendo Switch on 30th November 2023. The Japanese video game company shared the following message on social media: "We...
News Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash "Coming Soon" To Nintendo Switch
Update: It appears to be arriving early next year
Update [Wed 11th Oct, 2023 03:55 BST]: It seems the PlayStation Blog has lifted the lid on the release date for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash. It will apparently be arriving early next year on 2nd February 2024 (thanks, Gematsu). Original article [Sun 2nd Jul, 2023 02:25 BST]: If you happen to be a...
News New Spy X Family Switch Game Gets Its First Official Trailer
Update: English trailer released
Update [Tue 10th Oct, 2023 01:45 BST]: Bandai Namco has now released an updated game trailer with English narration and subtitles. SpyxAnya: Operation Memories focuses on Anya Forger, who is tasked with the assignment of creating a photo diary. Original article [Sun 8th Oct, 2023 04:00 BST]: At Nintendo's...
Reminder Pac-Man 99's Online Service Has Now Officially Ended
Bandai Namco thanks fans for their support
Update [Tue 10th Oct, 2023 00:30 BST]: In case you missed our reminder last week, the PAC-MAN 99 online service has now officially ended. If you attempt to play a match online, from here on out you'll be greeted with the following Error Code: "This online service has ended. Thank you for your interest."...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale 'My Hero Ultra Rumble' Out Now On Switch
Ready up
Update [Fri 29th Sep, 2023 00:15 BST]: After last week's launch date confirmation, My Hero Ultra Rumble is now available as a free download on the Switch eShop. It will require around 3GB of free space on your system. If you're interested in enhancing your experience with this one, you can grab a "limited time" starter pack for $29.99 USD...
Poll Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Is Out On Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
"Two JRPG masterpieces return"
This week marks the anticipated return of the Baten Kaitos series, with Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster arriving on the Nintendo Switch. As the name suggests, this package contains "two JRPG masterpieces" by Monolith and tri-Crescendo dating back to the GameCube era. This includes Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and...
News Baten Kaitos Soundtracks Available On Streaming Services Ahead Of Remaster's Launch
Star quality
Bandai Namco has uploaded the music to both halves of the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, ahead of its launch this Thursday and Friday. From today, you can stream the music from Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and a variety of other...
Anniversary Tales Of Symphonia Became A GameCube JRPG Favourite 20 Years Ago
"Dwarven Vow #10: Play hard, play often"
On 29th August 2003, the Journey of Regeneration began... Tales of Symphonia is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Japan today. The action RPG made a real splash when it launched on the GameCube — its international release followed a year later in 2004, and it has seen numerous ports to the PlayStation 2...
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 Bandai Namco Has Multiple "Major Titles" Planned For The Remainder Of 2023
Baten Kaitos and more are on the way
Bandai Namco has shown strong support for the Switch and multiple other platforms this generation, and it's set to continue this in the second half of 2023. In its latest financial report, it's mentioned how it plans to release a number of "major titles" in this half of the year. One game, in particular,...
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 Baten Kaitos' Title Was Initially Disliked By Bandai Namco
Oh my stars
With the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster launching this September, we're getting more and more details about these niche card-based RPGs from back in the GameCube days. And series director Yasuyuki Honne recently revealed that Baten Kaitos almost wasn't called Baten Kaitos (thanks to our sister site, Time Extension!). Sharing the...
Video Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections 'Special Story Mode' Trailer
"Coming 2023"
One other game showcased at Anime Expo 2023 was Bandai Namco's upcoming release Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. The latest trailer was a look at the 'special story mode' featuring the two "original new characters" Nanshi and Merz. Nanshi is "a navigator from a popular online game Ninja Heroes" and Merz is a...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Drums Up DLC With Godzilla And Evangelion
Tatsu-zilla
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival's Spring & Summer Update is here to keep the party going over the summer months. Bandai Namco shared a trailer for the new content, which features brand new DLC and a new party game mode. The first half of the update is the Shin Japan Heroes Universe pack, a new DLC package which gives the adorable...
News Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Launches On Nintendo Switch This September
Monolith Soft's GameCube RPGs return
Update [Tue 20th Jun, 2023 10:20 BST]: European fans will need to wait an extra day to get their hands on Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, as this pair of enhanced versions will be coming to Switch on 15th September. Bandai Namco EU confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing the above trailer. It's also worth...
News Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Reveals More Playable Characters
Legendary ninjas reunite
Bandai Namco has today released a brand new trailer for its upcoming release Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. It's revealed new playable characters including Boruto (Karma), Kawaki and Jigen. Naruto (Baryon Mode) and Sasuke (Supporting Kage) are also highlighted. This upcoming game will apparently include the...
News Nintendo Switch Online Release Pac-Man 99 Shutting Down This October
Offline mode will still be accessible
Nintendo has announced Bandai Namco's Switch Online title PAC-MAN 99 will be shutting down on 8th October 2023. While you will no longer be able to play online against other players, you'll still be able to enjoy the game in offline mode - including any additional paid content you purchased. Here's a rough...
News Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Update Incoming, Here Are The Patch Notes
Some much needed fixes
It's no secret that Tales of Symphonia Remastered launched in a, shall we say, less-than-favourable state. With the release retaining many of the annoyances from the original GameCube title (along with adding a few new ones to boot), it sadly wound up being a rather forgettable experience. Thankfully, Bandai Namco is back...
News We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie Frame Rate & Resolution Detailed
Launching next month
One of the surprise announcements of the February Nintendo Direct earlier this year was the news We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie would be coming to the Switch this June. In an update, the official Japanese website for the game has now provided the Switch specs - revealing the game's performance and resolution in docked...
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 Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Trailer Showcases "Top Ranked Characters"
Coming to Switch in 2023
In February, Bandai Namco officially lifted the lid on its new game Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. It will be coming to all platforms including the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2023 and lines up with the 20th anniversary of Naruto's anime debut. Players can look forward to the "largest roster" in the...
News Digimon World: Next Order Japanese VO Patch Now Live On Switch (Europe)
"We appreciate your patience on this matter"
Bandai Namco has released a patch for Digimon World: Next Order in Europe which adds the Japanese voice over to the game. Back in February, we reported that some players couldn't access the Japanese VO in the Switch version of the game. The problem was only relating to EU Switch copies of the game, and...
News Bandai Namco Wants Your Feedback On Tales Of Symphonia Remastered
In need of regeneration?
Bandai Namco has opened up a survey for Tales of Symphonia Remastered, asking fans and those who've played the game to provide them feedback on the release. The beloved action RPG — which initially launched on GameCube in 2003 — made it to Switch back in February in a remaster based on the Japan-only PS2 port. Yet many...
