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News Ni no Kuni II's Looking Especially Lovely in Early Story Gameplay
The adventure begins
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom looks great -- we've known that for quite a while. The incredibly pretty role-playing game has a real fairy tale charm to it, and that's something you don't often see these days. Bandai Namco's released ten minutes of new footage taken from the English version of the release, showcasing a stint...
Review The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (PS4)
Deadly
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is the first console adaptation of The Seven Deadly Sins anime. Published by Bandai Namco and developed by Natsume Atari, Knights of Britannia is a fighting game at its core which follows the plot of the hit anime. The game has two modes: Adventure Mode and Duel Mode, which pretty much do...
News Ni No Kuni II Dazzles in Extended PS4 Gameplay Footage
Lovely Ghibli
Phwoar, this is something else, isn’t it? PlayStation Underground has doled out 25 minutes of brand new Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom gameplay footage, and if nothing else it should serve as a reminder of how stunning Bandai Namco’s Studio Ghibli-inspired role-playing game is looking. Just look at it! The video picks up a short...
News There's Something a Little Off About One Piece: World Seeker in First Gameplay Footage
Hmmm
We can't quite put our finger on what it is, but One Piece: World Seeker looks... Off. Just a little bit. The open world adventure is due out later this year here in the West, and footage taken from an early live demo of the game has surfaced online. It's got a bit of combat, some exploration -- all the usual stuff. But again, it just seems a...
Feature Top 10 DLC Characters We Want in Dragon Ball FighterZ
So many to choose from
Dragon Ball FighterZ is one heck of a fighting game. It's so good, in fact, that we're really looking forward to the eight additional characters that are coming to the title as downloadable content. At the time of writing, none of the eight characters have been revealed, so we're going to take this opportunity to quickly...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Is the Fastest-Selling Dragon Ball Game of All Time
The fastest in the universe
Bandai Namco has proudly announced that Dragon Ball FighterZ is doing especially well for itself. The team-based brawler launched near the end of last month, and it's already shipped over two million copies worldwide -- a figure that includes digital sales. The title entered the UK charts in second place earlier...
News New Gundam Breaker Looks Like Smashing Good Fun in First PS4 Gameplay
Suit and loot
Recently announced and confirmed for a Western release later this year, New Gundam Breaker has acquired its first gameplay trailer, showing us how the PlayStation 4 title looks in action. Graphically the game seems pretty impressive -- we're loving the sense of scale in particular. For those who aren't familiar with the series, the...
News Subsequent Summer Lesson Episodes to Score English Subtitles
Girl power
Summer Lesson has been gradually growing as a brand in Japan, adding new girls for PlayStation VR owners to interact with. And now Bandai Namco has confirmed that the episodes featuring blonde bombshell Allison Snow and Chisato Shinjo will be releasing in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia) later in...
News Nightmare, Xianghua, Kilik, and an All New Character Join SoulCalibur VI
Souls and swords
SoulCalibur VI has a new gameplay trailer, showing off three returning characters. Oddly named and very anime newcomer Groh also joins the cast -- you may remember seeing a glimpse of him in the title's reveal trailer. Those of you already familiar with the series will recognise Nightmare, Xianghua, and Kilik, who are all back for...
Review Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory (PS4)
Hacked up
Since 1999, the Digimon franchise has had a constant presence in the video game industry, with dozens of entries in all different genres. However, 2015’s Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth put the franchise back on the map, surprising both fans and newcomers to the series with how well crafted it was. Media Vision has returned to the series...
News Hold On, Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Pronounced 'Fighters'?
What a twist
"You call this a news story?" we hear you cry. Yeah, we do actually -- this is pretty much the most important story that we're going to write all week, because this saga simply has to end. Ever since it was revealed, the debate has been a hot one: just how are you supposed to pronounce Dragon Ball FighterZ? Is it Dragon Ball...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta Returns This Week on PS4
Round two
Bandai Namco has announced when we can expect the Dragon Ball FighterZ beta to make a reappearance. After the first beta suffered from prolonged connectivity problems, you'll have another small window to play the game very soon. Let's hope it goes a little more smoothly. The new beta test is set to begin on Thursday 18th January at 9pm...
News New Gundam Breaker Confirmed for Western Release on PS4
Breakthrough
Wow, that was fast, wasn't it? New Gundam Breaker was officially announced earlier today, and already Bandai Namco has confirmed that the game will be heading West on PlayStation 4. Hurrah! This will be the first time that a Gundam Breaker game has been released outside of Asian territories. The series tasks players with...
News New Gundam Breaker Heading to PS4 in 2018, Let's Hope This One Comes West
Breaking point
Sometimes referred to as the best Gundam games that never came West, the Gundam Breaker series sees players build their own mobile suits and take to the battlefield, wrecking opponents in order to loot their parts. The last title in the series, Gundam Breaker 3, was well received, and the Asian version of the release, which...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Will Return for 24 Hours
Counter
The Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta is officially over. Unfortunately, the experience was, for many, plagued by connection issues. Bandai Namco said that if it couldn't fix the problems in a reasonable amount of time, it would consider extending the beta period. However, the publisher later reported that it had solved most of the issues...
News Extended Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta In Doubt as Bandai Namco Fixes Connection Issues
Still set to end tomorrow
Bandai Namco says that it's made "positive" changes to the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta, supposedly fixing the connection issues that many players have been encountering. However, because of its success, it seems as though the beta period won't be extended after all. Yesterday, the publisher stated that if it...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta May Be Extended if Connection Problems Continue
Make a wish
The open beta for Dragon Ball FighterZ was made available to everyone earlier today -- regardless of whether they'd pre-ordered the finished release -- but it hasn't been smooth sailing. There have been widespread reports of players being unable to connect to the beta's network in order to actually start it up, and on top of that,...
News Beerus Brings Destruction to Dragon Ball FighterZ in New Trailer
Someone get him a snack
Ah, the good old God of Destruction himself. Dragon Ball FighterZ has a new character trailer, and yep, it's that bloody Beerus. Utilising moves that help him control the stage and force his opponent to play by his rules, Beerus is looking like quite a technical addition to the roster. It's also worth mentioning that...
News PS4 Exclusive The Seven Deadly Sins Gets a New Gameplay Trailer
Smashing down the house
The Seven Deadly Sins is a fairly recent manga and anime property, and in case you didn't already know, its getting a video game adaptation next month. A brawler that jumps from group combat to one-on-one duels, The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is smashing onto the PlayStation 4 exclusively from the 9th...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Ready for the weekend
Boot up the PlayStation Store right now and you should be able to find the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta, which you can download ahead of its start time this weekend. The beta boasts 11 playable characters -- you can find a full list through here -- and several different game modes, and weighs in at around a very...
News Dark Souls Trilogy Coming Exclusively to PS4 This Summer in Japan
That's one big bundle
Hot off the heels of the Dark Souls Remastered announcement, Bandai Namco has revealed that it's bringing a Dark Souls Trilogy bundle to PlayStation 4 exclusively. It's only confirmed for Japan right now, so we'll be keeping an eye out for a Western release. It launches on the 24th May in the Land of the Rising Sun. The bundle...
News Dark Souls Remastered Lights a Bonfire on PS4 This Summer
The Dark Souls of remasters
Yep, Dark Souls Remastered is indeed real, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 this summer. Still considered to be the best title in the Souls series by many, the original adventure will have its resolution bumped up to 1080p. On PS4 Pro, it'll support 4K at 60 frames per second. The press release doesn't mention whether the...
Rumour A Remaster of the First Dark Souls to be Announced Today
According to Kotaku, at least
A new report has surfaced on Kotaku this morning that claims Dark Souls Remastered will be announced later today for PS4. Citing "multiple sources, both in development and retail", the report says the announcement is due to be made a few hours after the hotly anticipated Nintendo Direct. Apparently, the remaster will...
News Hit Breaks Time Itself in Latest Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
He's a hit
Hit, one of the most popular new characters in the Dragon Ball canon, is casually strolling into Dragon Ball FighterZ, and you can get a good look at him in this latest character trailer. Complete with his time-stopping abilities and super cool overcoat, Hit's looking like one of the game's most badass additions. Will you...
News Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Gets a Suitably Angsty Opening Movie
What a thrill
If you're in the mood for some angsty Japanese rock to go along with your angsty Japanese games, then look no further than the opening movie for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. Featuring the song Thrill, Risk, Heartless by LiSA, it's all very, very anime -- as you'd expect, of course. Fatal Bullet's due out next month on PlayStation...
News New Gundam Game Announcements Could Be Coming Our Way Next Week
Suit up
Yep, Gundam is still a massive deal in Japan. Bandai Namco will be hosting a Japanese livestream next week, on the 16th January, which promises to detail the future of the property's video game adaptations. This more than likely means that new projects will be announced. "Gundam on console" is mentioned specifically, so we can see this...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Has 11 Playable Characters, Starts This Week
Beerus included
Bandai Namco has revealed the playable character roster for the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta, which kicks off on PlayStation 4 this weekend. The stress test will feature 11 warriors, several of which weren't available in previous betas. Here's a quick list: Goku Vegeta Piccolo Krillin Android 18 Adult...
News Summer Lesson 3-in-1 Pack Coming to Japan
Girls, girls, girls
Bandai Namco has announced Summer Lesson: Hikari, Alison, Chisato 3 in 1 Basic Game Pack for PlayStation VR. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, this simply bundles all three titles onto one disc. The games included do not feature their respective DLC, which you'll still need to purchase separately if you want...
News Goku Black Dishes Out Deadly Moves in New Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
Back in black
We've got a feeling that Goku Black is going to be a popular choice in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The dark and destructive warrior's looking pretty brutal in his official character trailer, and we're loving how well the game's captured the crazed look on his face when he pulls off his special moves. Are you a Goku Black fan?...
News Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta Final Flashes into Latest Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
Princely
Dragon Ball FighterZ has a new character trailer, and would you look who it is -- it's only Vegeta in Super Saiyan Blue form! Dragon Ball Super hype aside, the Prince of Saiyans is looking especially impressive in this video, and he comes complete with all of his deadly finishing moves. Will Vegeta earn a place on your team?...
News Ni no Kuni II Looks Great in New 25 Minute Gameplay Video
King me
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom's got a lengthy new gameplay video, clocking in at around 25 minutes. The footage is taken from the latest demo build of the role-playing title, so if you've been thirsty for a fresh look at the game, then we'd recommend giving it a watch. Ni no Kuni II was slapped with a delay right near the end of last...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to Secure PS4 HDR Support Soon
Geralt's never looked so good
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be updated with HDR support “soon”, developer CD Projekt RED has revealed. While it’s pledged the enhanced graphical feature for the supercharged PlayStation 4 Pro only, we’re going to assume that the functionality will be made available on the base PS4 as well – after all, the...
News Behind the Scenes Ni no Kuni II Video Provides an Interesting Look at the PS4 RPG
Level-5 on story, art style, and more
It's always interesting hearing about games from the people who create them, and with Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, developer Level-5 is keen to tell us all about its creative process. This latest video goes behind the scenes of the upcoming role-playing release, highlighting its story, its art style, and its...
News These Amazing Looking Ni no Kuni II Screenshots Should Tide You Over
Princely
Disappointing news if you haven't already heard: Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is no longer launching next month. Instead, Bandai Namco will now be releasing the game in March, using the extra time to apply more polish to the product. Judging by these new screenshots, though, we doubt the development team will be tweaking the visuals...
News Code Vein's New Trailer Attempts to Make Revenants Relevant
Souls mate
We’re not sure what to think about Code Vein just yet. None of the gameplay footage that’s been shown so far has looked great, and that continues to be true with the title’s third trailer. Many will be drawn in by the anime aesthetic, of course, but it all just seems a bit edgy to us – and it’s not helped by the Saliva-inspired...
News One Piece: World Seeker Stretches for Its Debut Trailer
Gum fun
The first trailer for One Piece: World Seeker is here, and to be totally honest, it still doesn't tell us all that much about the game. We see a bit of protagonist Luffy legging it about, and then we see him smack a few enemies. It certainly looks open world, as promised, but we're wondering why the scenery has a realistic quality to it --...
News If This Trailer Doesn't Get You Hyped for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Nothing Will
Holy ballz
Wow, what a trailer this is. If you have any love for Dragon Ball, you're going to want to watch this. Featuring various recreated scenes from the original manga and anime, it's basically a fan's dream come true. And that music! As if that wasn't enough, it also features our first look at Beerus, Hit, and Goku Black. Oh, and you...
News Ni no Kuni II Gets Optional Japanese Audio and a New Gameplay Trailer
Take your pick
As if to try and make up for the news that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has been delayed into March, Bandai Namco has released a lengthy new trailer for the upcoming role-playing game. It features cutscenes, gameplay, some gorgeous visuals, and a look behind the scenes at the title's Japanese voice cast. And yes, you'll be able to...
News Three Dragon Ball Super Characters Make the Cut in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Super
Fans of Dragon Ball Super rejoice: three characters (excluding the already revealed Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta) from the latest anime series will be making an appearance in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The upcoming beat-'em-up will feature Beerus, Hit, and Goku Black. So far, the the game has mainly focused on characters...
News Ni no Kuni II Delay Confirmed, Now Launches March 2018 for PS4
As the rumour suggested
Let's face it: a Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom delay was looking more and more likely. Despite the game supposedly launching in January, Bandai Namco has barely mentioned it for months now. Plus, we had that rumour back at the beginning of November, which suggested that a delay was on the cards. As it turns out,...
News SoulCalibur VI Character Creation, Guest Characters Teased by Dev
Stay sharp
A popular feature that became something of a SoulCalibur staple, character creation sounds like it could be making a comeback in SoulCalibur VI. In an interview with Japanese publication Famitsu -- translated by Siliconera -- the development team at Bandai Namco teases its return, saying "character creation is something appealing...
News One Piece: World Seeker Is an Open World Action Game, Sails West on PS4 in 2018
A pirate's life
Only recently revealed in Japan, One Piece: World Seeker will be sailing West on on PlayStation 4, Bandai Namco has announced. We still don't have a trailer to go on, but the publisher is calling it the most ambitious One Piece title to date. It also confirms that World Seeker will feature an open world and plenty of action...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Patch Aims to Improve Input Lag Later This Week
Tekken it to the next level
First discussed by Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada at the Tekken World Tour finals last month, Tekken 7 will be receiving a potentially very important update on PlayStation 4 next week. On Sony's console, the fighter suffers from very slight input delay, meaning that button presses register a tiny bit slower. As you can...
PSX 2017 SoulCalibur VI Sharpens Up with More Gameplay Footage
It's time to duel
SoulCalibur VI has received a fresh trailer at PlayStation Experience 2017, showcasing some more in-depth gameplay as Mitsurugi and Sophitia duel on a newly revealed stage. We're sure this'll be one for the more hardcore fighting game fans to analyse, as it seems to highlight a number of different mechanics. Right off the...
News SoulCalibur VI Returns to the Series' Roots, Says Bandai Namco
Eternally retold
Bandai Namco has shared a few details following the big reveal trailer of SoulCalibur VI at The Game Awards last night. Posting on the official PlayStation Blog, community manager Isshak Ferdjani gives us a brief overview of what we can expect from the long awaited sequel. For starters, yes, that is Mitsurugi, even though he looks...
News SoulCalibur VI Returns to the Stage of History on PS4 in 2018
A tale of souls and swords
Yes! The rumours were right! Bandai Namco has officially announced SoulCalibur VI with a gameplay trailer. Much like Tekken 7, the game will be using Unreal Engine 4, and it even seems to have the same slow motion mechanic. Nice. The best part is that SoulCalibur VI isn't even that far away -- it's supposedly coming...
News My Hero Academia: One's Justice Is Probably Heading West
Game gets trademarked in Europe
Officially revealed last week, My Hero Academia: One's Justice is coming to PlayStation 4 in 2018. Described as an "action battle" game, it was only confirmed for a Japanese release, but it's looking like the title will also be heading West. Bandai Namco has trademarked the title in Europe, suggesting that the...
News A New One Piece Action Game Is Adventuring to PS4
Seek and ye shall find
It seems Bandai Namco has finally lifted the lid on its latest One Piece project. According to the latest issue of Japanese magazine Weekly Jump, One Piece: World Seeker is a "dramatic, free-field, and action" title for PlayStation 4. Yes, we've only got that tiny description to go on, but it sounds like...
News See Adult Gohan Unlock His Inner Power in Dragon Ball FighterZ
That's my boy
A new tiny character trailer for Dragon Ball FighterZ is here, this time highlighting Adult Gohan. Goku's first son is looking as solid as ever, getting started with a few quick combos before breaking out a good old kamehameha at the end of the video. We wonder who'll end up being the more effective character between Adult and...
DLC Review Tekken 7 Geese Howard - A Hugely Rewarding Guest Character
The goose is loose
Geese Howard demands your respect in Tekken 7. The Fatal Fury and King of Fighters veteran makes the jump to Bandai Namco's 3D brawler as the game's first additional guest character. Much like Akuma or Eliza, Geese is a technical combatant, boasting a meter that fills up as he lands hits and takes blows. On activation, Geese can...
