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News Dark Souls Remastered PS4 Network Test Detailed, Starts Next Week
But you can download it now
Dark Souls Remastered for PS4 is releasing on 25th May, but you'll get the chance to play it even sooner than that. Bandai Namco has announced the details for the game's pre-launch network test, which will be available to download for all. The beta, which is primarily a stress test for the multiplayer servers, takes...
News Taki Confirmed for SoulCalibur VI Via Leaked Character Trailer
Go ninja
Bandai Namco's not doing too well with leaks recently, is it? Late last week, Vegito Blue's trailer was discovered ahead of an official Dragon Ball FighterZ announcement, and now SoulCalibur VI's latest character reveal has also leaked via video. Series veteran and deadly ninja Taki is returning to the stage of history, complete with...
News New Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer Confirms Vegito Blue
Yep, the leak's right
Adding yet more weight to the character roster leaks of the last few months, Vegito Blue has been all but officially confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ thanks to a leaked trailer. We've embedded said trailer above. There's still no date attached to the next downloadable content pack, but we assume Vegito Blue will be joining...
News New Gundam Breaker Will Add Suits Via Free Post-Launch Updates on PS4
The more the merrier
Due for release this summer in both Japan and here in the West, New Gundam Breaker certainly has potential based on what we've seen of it so far. The combat-focused loot-'em-up sees you smash Gundam models to bits before snapping up their parts for your own use. But the fun doesn't stop there. Bandai Namco has...
News Big Dragon Ball FighterZ Balance Patch in the Works for Characters and Systems
Make a wish
According to a recent Japanese stream, a substantial balance patch will soon be released for Dragon Ball FighterZ. The update will supposedly cover both character balancing and system tweaking, so it'll be interesting to see what Arc System Works decides to alter. Based on one specific screenshot from the stream, 14 characters in...
News Fused Zamasu Is a Mean Green Fighting Machine in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Villain gets first trailer
Our first proper look at Fused Zamasu in Dragon Ball FighterZ is here. The game's next additional downloadable character, he'll likely join Vegito Blue if the seemingly accurate leaks are to be believed. Anyway, he's looking great in this short but sweet character trailer. Once again, it seems as though...
News Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu Confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ
Fusion ha!
The latest issue of Weeky Jump has just hit store shelves in Japan, and within its pages is confirmation that Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu are the next additional characters coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ. Yep, it's looking like the datamine leak is the real deal. Much like Broly and Bardock, who launched last month, it's highly...
As cold as ice
The atmosphere and intrigue of Impact Winter's world are truly gripping, and developer Mojo Bones has sculpted an environment that's begging for an incredible gameplay experience to take place within it. This aura alone is enough to make this title engrossing for the first couple of hours, but unfortunately, the gameplay is not nearly...
News Here's a Glimpse at Fresh Code Vein Gameplay
Tasty
Code Vein still doesn't have a confirmed release date, and now that the later months of the year are starting to look pretty darn busy, we're beginning to wonder if the action role-playing title will actually make it out in 2018 to begin with. Speculation aside, at least the game's still looking promising. Bandai Namco's put out a short...
News Siegfried Returns with His Bloody Big Sword in SoulCalibur VI
Blocking out the nighmares
Series veteran Siegfried has joined the SoulCalibur VI roster, and yes, he's still swinging that huge sword around without even considering the long term wrist injury consequences. There was some speculation that Siegfried may not make it into the upcoming fighter due to the fact that he's also Nightmare, but that's...
News Those SoulCalibur VI Release Date Rumours Are Fake
Official word's in
Over the past week or so, rumours of SoulCalibur VI's release date have been gathering speed. Officially, all we've been told up to this point is that the weapon-based fighter is due out in 2018, but more specific dates have been passed around on social media and have appeared on a number of websites. From what we gather, some of...
News One Piece: Grand Cruise Sails to PSVR on 22nd May
Luffy here
One Piece: Grand Cruise, the PlayStation VR powered experience inspired by the popular Weekly Shōnen Jump series, will drop its anchor on 22nd May in Europe and North America. According to the press release, the title will see you “step onto the famous Thousand Sunny ship to meet the legendary Straw Hat Crew including Luffy, Zoro,...
News Acclaimed RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2 Adventures to PS4 This August
Simply divine
After being drowned in review scores of 9s and 10s on PC, Divinity: Original Sin II has been confirmed for a console release later this year. The rather large role-playing title will launch for PlayStation 4 in August, and it's being published by Bandai Namco. A sequel to an already great game in Divinity: Original Sin -...
News Dark Souls Remastered Cleans Up Nicely on PS4 Pro
But it's nothing amazing
The first footage of Dark Souls Remastered running on the PlayStation 4 Pro has hit the web, and it’s looking perfectly adequate. Running in 4K at 60 frames-per-second on Sony’s supercharged system, the title’s looking tight, with improved lighting and textures pushing it above its PlayStation 3 counterpart. To be...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Leaked Through More Datamining
It looks like the rumours were right
Rumours regarding the complete roster of additional Dragon Ball FighterZ characters have been swirling for months now, but it's looking like the title's latest patch all but confirms which characters will be added. YouTube user Mizumi found files that suggest previous leaks were indeed correct, with Fused...
News God Eater 3 Chows Down on English PS4 Announcement Trailer
Crunchy
We learned last week that God Eater 3 is indeed coming to PlayStation 4, and now Bandai Namco's released a quick announcement trailer to get the hype flowing -- this time with English subtitles. Cue mental music and ridiculous looking combat. There's no release window for God Eater 3 just yet, but we imagine it can't be too far off. No...
News Geralt's Appearance in SoulCalibur VI Could Be Considered Canon at a Push
Interdimensional travel, baby
Want to hear Witcher geeks from CD Projekt Red talk about Geralt of Rivia and his appearance in SoulCalibur VI? If so, then you've come to the right place. This latest video explains who Geralt is, what his fighting style is like, and the process of bringing him to Bandai Namco's upcoming brawler. Perhaps most...
News First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Broly and Bardock Are Out Now on PS4
Unlocked via the latest patch
The first two additional characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ are now available on PlayStation 4. Both Broly and Bardock can be found on the PlayStation Store, and they obviously come as part of the title's season pass. Alone, they'll each set you back £3.99/$4.99. To actually play as them in-game, you'll also have to...
News New Gundam Breaker Smashes Plastic on PS4 This Summer
Western release date confirmed
Polish up your Gunpla skills, because Bandai Namco has slapped a release date on New Gundam Breaker. The mecha action title was announced back in January, and going by the footage that we were shown, it already looked like the project was quite far into development. As it turns out, it must have been, because it's...
DLC Review Noctis Is a Terrible Fit for Tekken 7, But He's Still Fantastic Fun to Play
This isn't a fantasy
The year is 2018, and Tekken now has a character roster consisting of Akuma, Geese Howard, and, er, Noctis. Boot Tekken 7 up and you'll see four different company trademarks on the start screen: Bandai Namco, Capcom, SNK, and Square Enix. It's a weird sight to say the least. Tekken has always had its character roster quirks --...
News An Ace Combat PS4 Collection May Be Flying Our Way
Target locked
Going by a recent job listing, Bandai Namco may have a remastered collection of Ace Combat games in development. The Japanese listing -- as translated by Gematsu -- asks for "someone with deep knowledge of the PS2 titles Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, and Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War." Yeah, seems...
News God Eater 3 Confirmed for PS4, Gets 18 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Munch it down
When God Eater 3 was officially announced last year, publisher Bandai Namco didn't say which platforms it would be releasing on. We always assumed it'd be a PlayStation 4 title no matter what, and unsurprisingly, we were right. During a Japanese livestream that aired overnight, the company confirmed that it's coming to Sony's...
Review Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (PS4)
Fit for a king
At this point the PlayStation 4 is home to many quality role-playing games. From the serious tones of The Witcher 3 and the violence of Bloodborne to the eye-popping style of Persona 5 and the majesty of Horizon: Zero Dawn, there's something for just about everyone. However, very few titles can measure up to the sheer charm that's on...
News Final Fantasy XV's Noctis Is Now Available in Tekken 7
Don't Noct it
As promised, Tekken 7's second additional guest character has arrived. Hit up the PlayStation Store and you should be able to find Noctis under Tekken 7's downloadable content tab. You'll also need the latest update for the game, which weighs in at around 3GB on PlayStation 4. We've given Noctis a quick test drive and he seems like a...
News First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Broly and Bardock Join the Mayhem Next Week
Rock the dragon
Broly and Bardock, the first two additional playable characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ, finally have a release date. Oh, and Bardock's got a rocking full trailer, which we've embedded above. The two Saiyan warriors come as part of the game's FighterZ Pass, and they'll be hitting the PlayStation Store next week, on the...
Feature Ni no Kuni II Combat - What's Changed and Is it Better or Worse than the First Game?
Whack, slap, bang
We've spent around 15 hours with Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, and in that time, we've been weighing up the game's completely overhauled combat system. Indeed, the sequel scraps the system that was introduced in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, but should it have stuck to its guns? Okay, so what's changed in Ni no Kuni II?...
Hands On Ni no Kuni II Is a Pure Joy to Play on PS4
Our thoughts after 15 hours
There's really no other way to put it: Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a delight. Level-5's latest role-playing game is as charming as it is colourful, and after around 15 hours of play, we simply can't wait to continue our adventure. So far, it really has been worth the wait. As its title suggests, Ni no Kuni II is a...
News SoulCalibur VI's Box Art Is Pretty Darn Sick
Like, sick as in cool
Damn, that's some badass box art. Spotted by the omnipresent Wario64 on Twitter, Amazon's posted up the box art for SoulCalibur VI. Interestingly, it goes for artwork that includes both series veteran Mitsurugi and newly revealed guest character Geralt of Rivia. Yes, that's the grizzled bloke from The Witcher -- you can see his
News The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia Brings Spells and Swords to SoulCalibur VI
First guest character confirmed
And there it is folks, Geralt of Rivia joins the playable cast of SoulCalibur VI. We couldn't possibly be more hyped. His reveal trailer shows the monster slayer in action, as he uses a combination of swordplay and magical signs to keep his opponents in check. And yes, his stage is Kaer Morhen, complete with very...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Update Finally Lets You Choose Offline Lobby, Adds Z-Union
Due this week
A big Dragon Ball FighterZ update is set to launch this week, on the 16th March. The patch will fix a bunch of different character-specific bugs, while also introducing Z-Union. Z-Union essentially lets you join a fan club based around your favourite character, and you get rewards for doing so. The longer you stay loyal to your...
Rumour The Witcher's Geralt in SoulCalibur VI Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Or maybe it's just Gwent
It's time to get those hopes up, because the official Twitter account for The Witcher just dropped a tweet that's got the internet freaking out. Following on from last week's vague message, this new tweet reads "Kaer Morhen’s old stones have witnessed many battles... Once more they'll feel the sting of sparks as blades...
News Noctis Brings a Bit of Magic to Tekken 7 Next Week
Release date confirmed
Tekken 7's second downloadable content character finally has a release date. Protagonist and prince of Final Fantasy XV, Noctis will bring his rather unorthodox fighting style to the game next week, on the 20th March. Much like Geese Howard, we expect Noctis to revitalise Bandai Namco's brawler to some extent. We at least...
News Broly Bursts into Dragon Ball FighterZ with Full Gameplay Trailer
KAKAROT
The full gameplay trailer for Broly is finally here. The Legendary Super Saiyan will soon be added to Dragon Ball FighterZ alongside Bardock via the game's first additional character pack. There's no confirmed release date just yet, though. Hopefully we get one soon. Broly's looking great, anyway. His hulking stature is a sight to...
News Here's a Better Look at Stylish SoulCalibur VI Newcomer Groh
He's from Norway, BTW
Only one brand new character has been announced for SoulCalibur VI so far, and that's Groh. The stylish swordsman apparently hails from Norway, and we get to learn more about him in this latest video with producer Okubo. The development team went all out with style when it came to creating Groh, from his cool clothing to his...
News Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet PS4 Patch 1.04 Adds Weapon Rewards to Co-Op Quests
Boom
A relatively small update for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet has hit the PlayStation 4, but despite its size, it actually features an improvement that many players have been asking for since launch. With the patch installed, you should find that co-op quests now reward weapons as well as materials, making them more worthy of your time...
News Next Final Fantasy Livestream will Feature Noctis in Tekken 7
Release date incoming?
There's going to be a special Active Time Report next week, Square Enix has announced. The semiregular livestream typically dishes out news on Final Fantasy XV, but on the 14th March, it'll be going over Noctis' appearance in Tekken 7 as the game's second additional guest character. Apparently, the stream will be showing...
News Dark Souls Remastered Network Test Coming to PS4
Test your mettle
Dark Souls Remastered is heading to PS4 on 25th May, as we know, but FromSoftware announced yesterday that it will be holding a network test ahead of launch. There are currently no details about the test, but we'd imagine it'll take place next month, probably over the course of a weekend. We also don't know whether the network...
News The Tekken World Tour Returns in 2018
Kicks off this month
The Tekken World Tour is back for another year, Bandai Namco has confirmed. In 2017, the tour was a huge success, with players from all over the world striving to be crowned King of the Iron Fist. Once again, this year's tour will stretch to all corners of the globe, covering 40 different tournaments. Many of these events will...
News SoulCalibur VI Producer Is a Big Fan of Nightmare and His Ridiculous Super Move
New trailer spills the beans
Nightmare's back and he's still swinging Soul Edge around like he owns the entire arena. Nightmare's always been a fan favourite character when it comes to SoulCalibur, but it turns out that even producer Motohiro Okubo loves him to bits. In this fresh behind-the-scenes video, Okubo can't help but gush, reiterating...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Connection Issues to Be Addressed in Upcoming Patches
Make a wish
Appearing in a new video, Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki is keen to outline plans for game updates in the near future. Those of you still getting stuck into the gorgeous looking brawler may have stumbled across some persisting connection issues when trying to play against other people online. Fortunately, the team...
Guide Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet - Tips and Tricks for Rookie Gun Gale Players
Lock and load
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet does a decent enough job of introducing you to its many systems and gameplay mechanics, but there are some finer points that it never really covers. When it comes to surviving in Gun Gale Online, your chances will increase significantly once you understand the ebb and flow of gunplay, enemy behaviour, and...
Review Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet (PS4)
It's all in the grind
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet trades in swords, axes, and spears for assault rifles, rocket launchers, and shotguns. Gone is the fantasy setting of previous Sword Art Online titles, replaced with the brown and grey wastelands of Gun Gale Online. At its core, Fatal Bullet is still a grind-heavy RPG, but it's wearing the mask of...
News No More Delays for Ni no Kuni II as the RPG Finally Goes Gold
Kingdom come
Yes! It's finally happened. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has gone gold, meaning that development has ended and the game's ready to be shipped ahead of its 23rd March release date. This also means that we're not going to be hit with another delay. Hurrah! The Level-5 role-playing title was originally set to launch in 2017, but...
News Ivy and Zasalamel Return in SoulCalibur VI
Two more characters confirmed
As you can tell by the two new character trailers that we've embedded, two veteran fighters are returning to the fray in SoulCalibur VI. Ivy is back with her chain-whip-magic-sword thing intact, and Zasalamel is keen to show off the sharp edge of his scythe. Both characters are looking rather good in game's new engine...
News Watch the First Magical 15 Minutes of Ni no Kuni II
Brave new world
If you're not arsed about going into Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom completely fresh, then you may be interested in watching the first 15 minutes of the game. The official video shows us the opening scenes of the upcoming role-playing release, and although we opted to only give it a brief look, the storytelling really seems on...
News Naruto: Shinobi Striker Open Beta Date Confirmed for This Week
Get those kunai ready
All you ninjas out there best listen up, because Bandai Namco has announced the start and end dates for the Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker open beta on PlayStation 4. You'll be able to join in on the action from the 23rd February -- that's this Friday -- and play over the weekend until the 25th February. If you take...
News Broly and Bardock Confirmed as First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters
Super, saiyans
The first additional character pack for Dragon Ball FighterZ has been leaked ahead of an official announcement or inevitable trailer. The latest issue of Japanese publication V-Jump reveals that Broly and Bardock will be joining the playable roster in the near future. Supposedly, a release date will be confirmed in the next issue...
News One Piece: World Seeker Aims to Replicate the 'Freedom' of One Piece with Its Open World
A pirate's life
One Piece: World Seeker's got a new trailer in which producer Koji Nakajima talks us through the concept behind the game's open world focus. "There are many action-adventure games out there already," Nakajima begins. "But they come with certain restrictions, such as invisible walls, for example." "One of the best parts of One...
News SoulCalibur VI Trailer Invites You to Take a Closer Look at Sword Wielding Samurai Mitsurugi
He's looking well
Mitsurugi's been a part of SoulCalibur since the beginning, and he remains a fan favourite fighter. Unsurprisingly, the Japanese warrior returns in SoulCalibur VI, and this new trailer gives us a better idea of what he's all about with comments from producer Motohiro Okubo. Obviously Mitsurugi draws inspiration from the samurai,...
News Code Vein's Multiplayer Lets You Fight Alongside a Friend
Soulsmates
Bandai Namco's shed a little bit of light on how multiplayer works in upcoming action role-playing title Code Vein. Basically, you'll be able to invite a friend to your game and tackle its many challenges together. It should be nice to have the option of seeking help when the going gets really tough. The twist here is that you already...
