June2014
E3 2014 The New PS4 Dragon Ball Z Game Will Be Charging Its Spirit Bomb at E3
Just ballin'
We've known about the new Dragon Ball Z game that's coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 for quite some time now. However, aside from a few vague screenshots, we've really not had a great deal to get excited about. Luckily, there is a fairly large industry event coming up in the near future that you might have heard of. It's a...
News Was Tales of Zestiria's Latest Character Part of a Metal Band?
Welcome to the jungle
There's a certain standard that you expect from JRPG party character designs, especially in a long standing franchise where you could swear that you've seen a certain character before. Hero with a sword? Check. Cute female healer? Check. A dodgy looking guy with an uncanny resemblance to Guns 'n' Roses guitarist Slash? Erm,...
May2014
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
April2014
Who Would Win Wednesdays Heihachi Mishima vs. Jude Mathis
Round 13
An unlucky number for some, we're now into the 13th round of Who Would Win Wednesdays. Last week's showdown was a real nail-biter as Raiden and Sephiroth attempted to carve each other into neat little chunks, but Final Fantasy VII's pretty boy antagonist managed to just edge out a victory against the psychopathic cyborg. We may have moved...
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...
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...
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...
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
First Impressions Sliding Down the Slipway with Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day
Ranko's Creed
In case you're unaware, Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day is not technically a game in the normal sense of the word. Instead, it's a rather big bundle of delight, featuring four short anime movies from acclaimed directors who brought you cult classics such as the 1988 blockbuster Akira, and a rather quirky gameplay segment...
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...
March2014
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...
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 –...
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...