Bandai Namco News Articles
Wednesday28th May 2014
News Only You Can Decide What Naruto Ninja Storm Revolution's Metal Case Looks Like
Ninja theory
Last month, publisher Bandai Namco revealed that upcoming brawler Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revoution would be receiving a couple of special editions as well as some pre-order goodies. The biggest of them all, the Samurai Edition, boasts a metal game case so that you can store your copy in style, and today, developer...
Friday23rd May 2014
News Old Favourites Return in New JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle DLC
Strike a pose
It's always a thrill to get new characters for a beloved brawler, especially when you don't have to wait for a new version to be released. In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle, you can now make your fights more flamboyant than ever with the release of three new character DLC packs and a new campaign mode to show them off. Our...
Wednesday21st May 2014
News Here's a Better Look at the New Dragon Ball Z Game for PS4
Look and Z
A few days ago, a brand new Dragon Ball Z game for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 was leaked to the public via a sneaky magazine scan. Luckily, Bandai Namco has quickly responded by officially announcing the game, and releasing a slew of screenshots. The company also launched a teaser site that promises a trailer in the coming weeks...
Monday19th May 2014
News Hit Series Tie-In Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is Coming West for the Summer
Inception
While we're no stranger to anime themed titles on PlayStation consoles with Dragon Ball and Naruto making almost yearly visits, it's rare for any but the big names to come and play. But thanks to its overwhelming popularity, Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment, a PlayStation Vita tie-in of the worldwide smash hit, will be swinging its blade...
Friday16th May 2014
News Here's Your First Glimpse of Dragon Ball Z's PS4 Debut
What does the scouter say
It was only a matter of time before a Dragon Ball Z title was announced for Sony's next-gen system, and for fans of Akira Toriyama's incredibly popular creation, today is the day that you can start gathering your spirit energy for the franchise's PlayStation 4 debut. With just a single scan from this month's V Jump...
Wednesday7th May 2014
News Could the Latest God Eater 2 Patch Make a Western Release Plausible?
Best played with friends
While most games can travel West without being lost in translation, others can lose some of their innate charm. God Eater 2, which released last year in Japan for the PlayStation Vita, is one such game that's suffering from similar cultural setbacks as its predecessor. Equipped with a quick and easy local multiplayer mode...
Thursday24th Apr 2014
News Is Lords of the Fallen the PS4's Answer to Dark Souls?
Only you can decide
There's been a lot of discussion over the last few days about a game that you may not have heard of: Lords of the Fallen. Published by Bandai Namco, the action RPG is on course for a PlayStation 4 release, but that's not necessarily why the title's getting so much attention. If you've already seen the latest trailer, then you'll...
Wednesday23rd Apr 2014
News The Tales of Games Are Enjoying Healthy Growth in the West, Says Bandai Namco
Keep 'em coming
The Tales of series seems to go from strength to strength in its native Japan, but people are quick to forget that the RPG franchise hasn't always been on such good terms with the West as it has been recently. However, with Tales of Xillia 2, Tales of Zestiria, and Tales of Hearts R all destined for North American and European Sony...
Rumour Is Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Hopping onto Vita?
Ninja reflexes
Just as we were putting the finishing touches on an article about Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution's newest English trailer, we spied a curious story regarding a possible PS Vita version of the release. Over on VitaBoys.net, news reporter TheAuburnMan managed to snap a screenshot
News Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution's New Trailer Is Bursting with Fresh Content
Such power
Following on from yesterday's announcement that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution will be hurtling onto Western PlayStation 3s this September, the brawler's newest trailer details the title's plethora of fresh features, which includes previously unseen story lines, character designs, and whole new game modes to enjoy...
Tuesday22nd Apr 2014
News Set Sail in One Piece: Unlimited World Red This June
We're all going on a summer holiday
It won't be long until you can join the Straw Hat crew in their pirate antics with the announcement that One Piece: Unlimited World Red will be arriving on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita on 22nd June in Europe, and sometime in July in North America. Accompanying the announcement is a trailer which unveils the...
News Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn Enters Orbit in July, Fires Off a New Trailer
Yet more explosions
Back in February, the fourth game in the Dynasty Warriors: Gundam series, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn, was announced for a Summer release over here in the West, and today publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed that the mech-'em-up will be blasting its way to North America in July. Although there's no word on a specific...
News Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Bursts onto European PS3s in September
Here we go again
We're sad to say that we've just about lost track of which Naruto Shippuden game is which, but with the ever competent CyberConnect2 at the helm, we're sure that each new release is equally as impressive as the last. Thankfully, those of you who are keeping up to date with the popular series will be glad to know that the newest...
News Tales of Xillia 2 Rides the Rails to Europe on 22nd August
Brings a collector's edition with it
It's been a long while since we've heard anything on the upcoming sequel to the delightful Tales of Xillia, but today we've received not one, but two announcements regarding the eagerly anticipated Japanese RPG. For starters, Tales of Xillia 2 will be arriving on European PlayStation 3s on 22nd August, which...
News Ace Combat: Infinity May Be the Most Intense Free-to-Play Game Yet
Flying high
Free-to-play may be fraught with peril, but that doesn't mean that there's no fun to be had. Ace Combat: Infinity, the newest entry in the long running flight sim series, sees you taking to the skies on your PlayStation 3 without paying a single cent. In order to give the title a boost, developer Project Aces has released this brand new...
Friday18th Apr 2014
News Tales of Zestiria's Battle System Steps Back in Time
Not a one trick pony
While the cast of Tales of Zestiria may have been leaking each month like a dripping tap, more information on the gameplay has been dry until now. Alas, in the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, details regarding the title's battle system reveal a shift from its most recent incarnation in
News Japan Keeps on Giving as Tales of Hearts R is Confirmed for a Western Vita Release
Be still my beating heart
The PS Vita is fast becoming a haven for Japanese RPGs. Earlier this week, Soul Sacrifice Delta, Freedom Wars, and Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines were all confirmed for Western releases this year, but you've got room for
Tuesday1st Apr 2014
News Visit the Grand Coliseum in One Piece: Unlimited World Red's Exclusive Western Content
Dream team action
It's a good time to be a fan of Eiichiro Oda's multi-million selling pirate series with the recent announcement of One Piece: Unlimited World Red in North America and Europe for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. Not only does this title feature an original storyline and new characters, but we'll also be treated to a new game mode, too...
Friday28th Mar 2014
Weirdness JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Collector's Edition Will Set You Back Over £200
Bling for your buck
Some collector's editions claim to have limited availability only to end up on sale a few months down the line. This is one limited bit of kit that you won't be finding in your local bargain bin, though, as it's the only one in the entire UK. This so called exquisite edition of upcoming anime brawler JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All...
Thursday27th Mar 2014
News Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day Is Racing onto the PS3 Next Month
Assassin a-go-go
Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day, a collaboration between the wonderful minds of assassin-obsessed Suda 51 and Crispy's! Inc's Yohei Kataoka of Tokyo Jungle fame, is heading to the PlayStation 3 on 18th April in Europe. The bundle comprises of four animated short movies – including Academy Award nominee Possessions –...
Thursday13th Mar 2014
News A Pattern Is Emerging with Tales of Zestiria's Newest Teammate
Holy heck
When Bandai Namco announced that the third party member in PlayStation 3 exclusive RPG Tales of Zestiria was an invisible spirit, it definitely caught us off-guard. While it was revealed that main protagonist and priest Slay would have no issues seeing these celestial beings, we could see a potential problem for the party. It seems that...
Wednesday12th Mar 2014
News One Piece: Unlimited World Red Is Sailing West to PS3 and Vita
Ahoy
One Piece fans rejoice: action RPG One Piece: Unlimited World Red will be landing on Western shores later this year. The adventure, which sees Luffy and his crew explore, battle, and compete in various minigames throughout a huge world, will be available on both the PlayStation 3 and the PS Vita, although the latter will only be available...
News Brace Yourself for This Dark Souls II Launch Trailer
The curse of the dark
"Your flesh will decay. Your mind will fade. But you won't ever die." These wise words of wisdom are offered in the latest Dark Souls II trailer. While the first two afflictions may haunt you after a five hour session with the unforgiving sequel, though, we can't guarantee the latter. Still, if you weren't eager to lay your...
Monday10th Mar 2014
Weirdness Dark Souls II Goes Retro in 80s Style Tribute
Rise from the dead
Some fan tributes are truly inspired, but we're not sure what invoked this blast from the past. The fiendishly difficult Dark Souls II has received an 80s action makeover with a cheesy trailer to boot. Our undead hero follows in the footsteps of former action icons like Rambo, as he battles against the hordes of evil. With...
Thursday6th Mar 2014
News PS3's True Interactive Movie Is Coming This Spring
Midnight's assassin
When Metal Gear Solid 4: Gun of the Patriots was released on the PlayStation 3, many argued that it was a movie with more cutscenes than gameplay. However, as our beloved console is reaching retirement, a true cinematic extravaganza is coming in the form of Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day. Featuring four artistic...
Saturday15th Feb 2014
News Gaming's Flashiest Trailer Belongs to Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
The name isn't bad either
After its colossal success in Japanese arcades, partner-based super mech battle simulator Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost landed onto the PlayStation 3 earlier this year in its native country, and it hasn't taken long for this trailer of the updated Maxi Boost version of the game to blast its way online...
Thursday13th Feb 2014
News Bros Unite As Tales of Zestiria Unveils New Character
Simply divine
With JRPG fans left in a muddle over the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, eyes have been set on the long running Tales Of franchise and its upcoming release Tales of Zestiria. With drips and drabs of information regarding the game's highly religious setting leaking out, things have gotten a little bit stranger with the unveiling of the...
Monday10th Feb 2014
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle to Contain Exclusive Western Content
Can't complain about the wait
When Bandai Namco announced its localisation of the PlayStation 3 exclusive brawler JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle last year, it's safe to say that we were surprised after initially axing its chances of an overseas release. The publisher isn't pulling any punches either this Spring, with the announcement of...
News Vita Exclusive Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Looks to Be a Genuine JRPG
Import-ant news
Bandai Namco has recently released a new gameplay trailer for an upcoming PlayStation Vita exclusive based on the anime series Sword Art Online. The game's official name is Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment, but we think that a more befitting moniker would be JRPG: The Japanese Role Playing Game, as the title seems to play host to...
Friday7th Feb 2014
News Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords Steps into the Ring in Spring
En garde
Get ready to choose your weapon this Spring in SoulCalibur: Lost Swords. Releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 3, this fresh release is taking the franchise in a new direction, opting for a free-to-play format. While not a lot's been said about the fighter since its reveal last year, newly rebranded publisher Bandai Namco has produced a...
