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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review - A Generational Roguelite

It's hard not to get excited for each and every trailer shown during Summer Game Fest. Sitting in the audience, I fall for the hype every time. Even several months later, I still remember my…

September 18, 2025 | 11:11 EDT

The Divine Dancing Lion from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree next to The Duke's Dear Freya from Elden Ring Nightreign
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Sales Hit 10m, Nightreign at 5m

Bandai Namco has announced new sales milestones for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, as well as the experimental multiplayer spinoff Elden Ring Nightreign, and they're both doing very well…

July 24, 2025 | 10:55 EDT

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Sony Buys 2.5% Stake in Bandai Namco for Anime, Manga, and More

Sony has announced that it has acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco, with a view to "expanding the fan community for IP such as anime and manga around the world". In a press release, Sony says the…

July 24, 2025 | 09:56 EDT

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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Preview – A Mystical Japanese Hadeslike

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree was revealed at Summer Game Fest, and I had a chance to get my hands on the game. It has beautiful art, and the gameplay is a close sibling to Hades with its…

June 12, 2025 | 10:00 EDT

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An Elden Ring Movie Is in the Works for Some Reason

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware's runaway smash hit Elden Ring is getting a movie adaptation, and a celebrated sci-fi director and writer is attached to the project already. According to Deadline, the…

May 23, 2025 | 08:57 EDT

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Elden Ring Sales Top 30 Million, Bandai Namco Announces

It's time once again to cast your gaze to the Lands Between, as publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware have revealed another major Elden Ring sales milestone has been passed. According to…

April 28, 2025 | 10:28 EDT

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Digimon Alysion Set to Bring TCG to Mobile, New Time Stranger Details Revealed

Bandai Namco has announced Digimon Alysion, a mobile game that will allow you to play the Digimon TCG on the go. The studio has also unveiled new information about the upcoming RPG Digimon Story:…

March 20, 2025 | 10:24 EDT

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Anna Williams Is Tekken 8's First Season 2 DLC Character

Bandai Namco has revealed that the next Tekken 8 DLC fighter, as well as the first one to join the game's roster as part of its second season, is none other than Nina Williams' deadly sister Anna.…

February 25, 2025 | 09:16 EST

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Freedom Wars Remastered Review - Abductor Slayer

In September of last year, Freedom Wars Remastered was announced. The circles I frequent online were quite enthusiastic about this, despite me having never heard of the game. I mean, I didn't even…

January 8, 2025 | 10:00 EST

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Elden Ring 2 Not Happening Any Time Soon, Says FromSoftware

FromSoftware has confirmed that Elden Ring 2 isn't currently in development, but the possibility of expanding the Elden Ring IP in some way in the future isn't being discounted either. Per IGN Japan…

December 3, 2024 | 09:17 EST

The Putrescent Knight boss rearing up in Bandai Namco's Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree
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Bandai Namco Increases Sales Projections After Shadow of the Erdtree Success

Bandai Namco has revised its sales projections upward for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the reason has a lot to do with the success of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. In a financial notice, Bandai…

October 24, 2024 | 11:03 EDT

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Tekken 8 Heihachi Mishima DLC Release Date Revealed

Bandai Namco has revealed the Tekken 8 Heihachi Mishima DLC release date, and the Resurrected King himself is arriving early next month (or late this month if you're on Pacific time). Per a new…

September 24, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Unknown 9: Awakening Preview – A Body-Swapping Twist on Stealth

When I think of Bandai Namco games, titles like Unknown 9: Awakening don't really come to mind first. They're like the Dark Pictures Anthology to me—known titles, but not immediately a "Bandai Namco…

September 16, 2024 | 08:54 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update 1.14 Nerfs the Final Boss

A new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree update has been released, and if you're struggling with the DLC's final boss, then this update is very much for you. The main changes in this update relate to…

September 11, 2024 | 07:54 EDT

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Blue Protocol Canceled in the West, Japanese Service to End in January

Bandai Namco has announced that it's shutting down action RPG Blue Protocol's service in Japan this January, and as a result, the game will also no longer get a Western release. In a news post on…

August 28, 2024 | 08:18 EDT

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Heihachi Mishima Comes to Tekken 8 as DLC This Fall

The next Tekken 8 DLC character has been revealed, and it's none other than Mishima family patriarch and all-around maniac Heihachi Mishima, who's been with the series since its very first…

July 22, 2024 | 10:04 EDT

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Tekken 8 Lidia Release Date Lets the (Fictional) Polish Prime Minister Loose

Bandai Namco has revealed the Tekken 8 Lidia Sobieska release date, and the Polish Prime Minister is being let loose to take down her enemies in less than two weeks. Per a new release date trailer,…

July 12, 2024 | 08:42 EDT

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Elden Ring Seamless Co-op Mod Updated for Shadow of the Erdtree

An Elden Ring seamless co-op mod has been updated to add Shadow of the Erdtree support, which means it's now theoretically possible to play through the entire DLC in a single co-op session. The…

July 1, 2024 | 11:09 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Sales Top 5 Million in Under a Week

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree sales have hit a major milestone less than a week after the long-awaited DLC's release, publisher Bandai Namco has revealed. Per a post on X (formerly known as…

June 27, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update Makes the DLC Easier

Bandai Namco and From Software have released an Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree update, and if you've been struggling with the DLC's difficulty, this one's for you. The update is a small one; it…

June 26, 2024 | 10:53 EDT

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Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Arrives Ahead of Hugely Anticipated DLC

Bandai Namco and From Software have released Elden Ring patch 1.12, and while the update is paving the way for tomorrow's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, that's far from all it's doing. As well as adding…

June 20, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Best of the Bosses

Our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review is here and it’s been one hell of an undertaking. Read on to discover our thoughts on what must be the most highly-anticipated DLC release of this year…

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Elden Ring Sales Hit 25 Million Ahead of DLC's Release

Bandai Namco and From Software have announced that Elden Ring sales have reached another impressive milestone just over a week before a major DLC expansion arrives. In a message posted on X (…

June 12, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

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New Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Tells an Oblique, Beautiful Story

From Software and Bandai Namco have released a new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer that sets up the narrative for the upcoming DLC expansion. As the trailer begins, a voiceover…

May 21, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

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Tekken 8 Roadmap Updated as Second DLC Character Revealed

Tekken 8's second DLC character has been revealed, and she's making her way to Bandai Namco's fighting game sometime this summer, the studio has announced. Lidia Sobieska, the Polish prime minister…

April 29, 2024 | 08:58 EDT

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Tekken 8 Chipotle Teamup Allows You to Earn In-Game Currency With Your Order

Bandai Namco has announced a teamup with restaurant chain Chipotle, and it'll allow you to grab some in-game currency for Tekken 8, although there's a pretty heavy catch. According to a press…

April 8, 2024 | 12:10 EDT

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Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo Release Date Revealed Alongside Stylish New Gameplay Trailer

Bandai Namco has announced the release date for Tekken 8's upcoming DLC character Eddy Gordo, and it won't be long before you can once again dazzle your opponents with his capoeira moves. Eddy, who…

March 29, 2024 | 05:24 EDT

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Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Reveals Llenn and Fukaziroh

Today, to celebrate Anime Japan, Bandai Namco announced two well-known characters that will be playable in the upcoming anime game Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream. The two characters are Llenn…

March 24, 2024 | 05:43 EDT

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Anime Mecha Extraction Shooter Synduality: Echo of Ada Beta Registration Available Now

Today Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the closed beta of its upcoming anime extraction shooter Synduality: Echo of Ada. The beta will launch later this month on March 28 and will end on April 1…

March 4, 2024 | 11:20 EST

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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

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Release Date and Gameplay Revealed

Bandai Namco has revealed the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release date, along with the first gameplay footage of your next excursion into the Lands Between (or not, as the case may be).…

February 21, 2024 | 10:26 EST

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Bandai Namco Will Refocus Game Development on Quality Following Declining Financial Results

Bandai Namco announced its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year, related to the period between October and December 2023. According to the documents provided by the Tokyo-based…

February 14, 2024 | 07:37 EST

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode and PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions Coming "Very Soon"

Today, at the end of the grand finals of the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour 2023/2024, Bandai Namco talked about the upcoming implementation of rollback netcode. During the livestream of the…

January 28, 2024 | 07:15 EST

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Highlight Goku and Vegeta's Rivalry and Transformations in New Trailer

Today, during the celebrations of the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hours 2024 in Los Angeles, Bandai Namco revealed a new trailer of the upcoming Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. The game, which was…

January 28, 2024 | 06:23 EST

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Synduality: Echo of Ada Reveals Extensive Character and Mecha Customizaton [UPDATED]

Bandai Namco has been fairly quiet about its upcoming mecha game Synduality: Echo of Ada since its delay announced last year, but today we get to see more.  This time around the developer provided…

February 1, 2024 | 12:40 EST

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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