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E3 2017 You Won't Need to Play the First Game in Order to Understand Ni no Kuni II
Plus new gameplay footage
No, you don't have to play the first Ni no Kuni game on PlayStation 3 in order to wrap your head around Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - that's according to PlayStation Access, who got to go hands on with the upcoming role-playing title at E3 2017. The lucky buggers. While the sequel does take place within the same...
E3 2017 Take Off with 10 Minutes of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Fly away
Is this our first, unedited look at Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown? We reckon it is. Hot off the E3 2017 show floor, this gameplay shows off some impressive presentational improvements, including the canopy freezing at high altitude and the volumetric clouds. More importantly, though, the gameplay looks rock solid and the soundtrack is killer.
E3 2017 Gundam Versus Boosts Into View with First English Gameplay Demo
Suit up
Gundam Versus appeared on Sony's E3 2017 livestream yesterday, and we got to see around 15 minutes of the English version in action. As far as Gundam fans are concerned, the game's starting to look like the real deal. Built from the ground up for PlayStation 4, the exclusive is stuffed with over 90 playable mobile suits - just check out...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Looks Like Guilty Gear Meets Marvel vs. Capcom
Bamco releases two gameplay videos
So, we've already established that we think Dragon Ball FighterZ looks rather bloody good, but how does it play? After carefully watching these two new gameplay videos that Bandai Namco has released, we reckon it looks a lot like Guilty Gear and Marvel vs. Capcom had a baby. Developer Arc System Works is the...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Aiming for Hardcore Fighting Game Fans
As well as fans of the series
Bandai Namco's pumped out some great anime-based fighting games over the years. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is still one of our favourites, and more recently, the likes of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 have really stood out. However, none of these titles ever managed to...
E3 2017 Ni no Kuni II Tells a Charming Tale in New Story Trailer
Kingdom come
We think that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is shaping up to be something pretty special, and the game's latest trailer fresh from Sony's pre-E3 2017 press conference show only solidifies that theory. Briefly outlining the title's charming fantasy story, it sets the tone rather nicely. Ni no Kuni II is due to arrive on...
E3 2017 First Ni no Kuni II PS4 Gameplay Looks Absolutely Stunning
Picture perfect
Good lord does Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom look good or what? We've embedded around ten minutes of PlayStation 4 gameplay above, and boy is it pretty. The Level-5 developed role-playing sequel was always going to be gorgeous, but finally seeing it in action has surprised even us. The actual gameplay itself consists of a few...
E3 2017 Anime Souls Code Vein Confirmed for 2018 Launch on PS4
Revenant kingdom
Remember Code Vein? It’s the interesting anime-styled Souls-inspired title from the God Eater team that was announced a few weeks back without platforms attached. Well, now it’s been confirmed that it’s coming to the PlayStation 4 at some point in 2018. Surprise! Here’s the official blurb: “Code Vein is a third-person...
E3 2017 Ni no Kuni II Is Indeed Launching in 2017
Hurrah!
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will be bringing whimsical fantasy and gorgeous graphics to PlayStation 4 this year, a Bandai Namco press release has confirmed ahead of time. Snapped by Kotaku's Jason Schreier, the text has the Japanese role-playing title pegged for a 10th November 2017 date. Nice. While the game has always been...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Looks Like the Real Deal in 15 Minutes of Gameplay
Fresh footage looks spot on
Oh boy, this footage of Dragon Ball FighterZ looks really promising. Leaked before E3 began but official revealed at Microsoft's press conference, the title is being developed by Arc System Works - the studio behind BlazBlue and Guilty Gear. It's safe to say that Akira Toriyama's timeless work is in capable hands,...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Is the Hardcore Dragon Ball Brawler We've Always Wanted
First gameplay trailer revealed
Fully revealed during Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference, the terribly named Dragon Ball FighterZ looks like the hardcore Dragon Ball fighting game that we've always wanted. Its first gameplay trailer is frantic and looks downright gorgeous - the title seems to be using the same tech as the...
E3 2017 Ace Combat 7 Looks Dumb in the Best Way
Top fun
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown looks to be returning to the series’ roots with a ridiculous plot about princesses and pilots – and we can’t wait. Bandai Namco has released the E3 2017 trailer for the anticipated title, which is currently scheduled to release in 2018. And while it’s clearly completely over the top, this has us hyped as...
News An Incredible Looking 2.5D Dragon Ball Z Fighting Game Is Coming to PS4 in 2018
BlazBlue and Guilty Gear dev confirmed
Okay, bear with us on this one because there's almost no information to go on right now, but a single post over on NeoGAF has got us super interested. Some form of Bandai Namco document has revealed the existence of a brand new Dragon Ball Z fighting game. Sadly, we can't read Japanese very well at all,...
News Tekken 7 PS4 1.02 Patch Improves Matchmaking Woes
Weighs in at 723.8MB
It’s been almost a week since Tekken 7 released and this author’s still yet to play an online multiplayer match. And that’s not through a lack of trying, we’d hasten to add. Fortunately, a new patch is available now which promises to improve the matchmaking environment on the PlayStation 4; it weighs in at a rather meaty...
News Project CARS 2 Starts Its Engine on 22nd September
Have a new trailer
Poor ol’ Project CARS 2, eh? The original entry in Slightly Mad Studios’ simulation racing series did really well, owing to the fact that there was no Gran Turismo game announced for the PlayStation 4. But now its successor is going to get lost in the slipstream of Polyphony Digital’s latest (and, we assume, a new Forza...
News New 15 Minute Trailer Showcases Every Playable Mobile Suit in Gundam Versus PS4
Mecha for days
You know things are getting serious when Bandai Namco releases a 15 minute trailer. In this lengthy Japanese video for Gundam Versus on PlayStation 4, every playable mobile suit is briefly outlined. That may not sound all that impressive, but keep in mind that there are over 90 of them. That's one heck of a character roster. Suits...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Connection Issues Continue, Bandai Namco Says a Fix Is Coming
Connection was lost
Tekken 7 hasn't gotten off to the smoothest of starts on PlayStation 4. The game's been out for a few days now, but its currently shaky networking systems are stopping a lot of players from enjoying online matches. Whether it's lag ruining fights or the inability to correctly connect with an opponent, there's certainly room for...
News Pick Your Favourite Fighter with Free Tekken 7 Avatars on PS4
Ready for the next battle
Everybody loves cheeky little freebies on the PlayStation Store, right? Themes, avatars - we're happy to nab anything without a price tag. To celebrate the launch of Tekken 7, Bandai Namco has released ten different character avatars on the digital marketplace, and they don't cost a penny. Jin, Heihachi, Kazuya, Yoshimitsu,...
Rumour Tekken Bowl Mode Is Returning as Tekken 7 DLC Plans Leak
Hints on guest characters, too
It was only a matter of time until stories like this started popping up. The PC version of Tekken 7 has been datamined, and supposedly, its downloadable content plans have been revealed based on hints left within in the game's code. The official word on additional content is that Tekken 7 will receive two guest...
Guide Tekken 7 - 5 Things You Should Know Before Playing Online
Steel yourself
The online world of Tekken 7 can be a fun place to visit, but as is the case with any online game, it can chew you up and spit you out if you're not prepared. As such, we've put together this quick guide to hopefully help level out your expectations before you eagerly hop online. Playing online can feel a lot different This is the...
Guide Tekken 7 - Basics for Beginners and How to Get Started
Attacking, defending, movement, and Rage
Ah, fighting games. Sometimes the mere mention of the genre is enough to disinterest more casual onlookers, but Tekken has always been quite an accessible series. It's easy to pick up and play, but takes a long, long time to truly master. Button mashing is absolutely an option when it comes to Tekken, but if...
News Summer Lesson Spin-Off Aims to Prove Blondes Have More Fun
Oh, Ali
Do you remember when PlayStation VR flirt-‘em-up Summer Lesson was first announced and it featured a blonde character instead of the brunette who would eventual go on to star in the game? Well, publisher Bandai Namco is releasing a second episode in Japan named Summer Lesson: Alison Snow Seven Days Garden, which is scheduled to release in...
Rage against the Mishima
It's been five whole years since we last had a Tekken game on a PlayStation platform – not counting the free-to-play and hilariously unbalanced Tekken Revolution. As such, Tekken 7 finds itself in a slightly tricky spot. Expectations are high when it comes to the series' latest entry, and with other big-name beat-'em-ups...
News Tekken World Tour Announced, Offers Over $200,000 in Prize Money
Better start practising those juggles
Ahead of Tekken 7's worldwide release next week, Bandai Namco has officially announced the Tekken World Tour - a series of tournaments that will take place across the world throughout the rest of the year. Participating players will compete for ranking points which will determine their place on regional...
News Tekken 7 Lashes Out with Another Flashy Character Trailer
Master Raven! Dragunov! Lili! Yoshimitsu!
Another Tekken 7 character trailer? It's almost like someone at Bandai Namco realised that the game is only about a week away and now they're in a desperate race against time to highlight every available character. This latest video features veteran fighters Yoshimitsu, Lili, Dragunov, Leo, and Asuka,...
News Get Even Postponed Due to Manchester Bomb Attack
Will now release 23rd June
Bandai Namco has decided to postpone the release of psychological horror Get Even on the PlayStation 4 until 23rd June. The title was originally intended to launch this Friday, but due to the tragic events in Manchester last night, publisher Bandai Namco has decided to push the release back out of respect to the...
News Tekken 7's Opening Movie Is One of the Best in the Series
Doesn't beat Tekken 5's, though
Bandai Namco has revealed Tekken 7's opening movie, and we reckon it's really good. It takes cutscenes from throughout the game's story mode and pieces them together to create a rather serious tone that works well. Obviously the underlying plot here is that Heihachi and Kazuya are going to have one last showdown, and...
News More Character Stories Revealed in New Tekken 7 Trailer
Paul! Kuma! Xiaoyu! Claudio!
Surprise! Tekken 7 has another character trailer, this time spotlighting the likes of Paul, Kuma, Xiaoyu, and Panda, alongside newcomers Josie, Shaheen, and Claudio. We still can't get over how ridiculous Kuma's rage art is - in a good way, of course. As with previous videos, this latest glimpse also gives us a look at...
News New Tekken 7 Trailer Is Pure Story Mode Hype
The final fight approaches
Wowza, Tekken 7 is on a roll with these cinematic trailers. The upcoming fighting game has pumped out several fantastic videos over the last few months, but this one's quite possibly the best of the bunch. Featuring a gruff voiceover that sets the over-the-top tone remarkably well, this latest trailer is, as the headline...
News New Tekken 7 Trailer Shows off More Character Stories
King! Jack! Steve! Nina! Eddy! Miguel!
Tekken 7's got a fresh Japanese gameplay trailer, this time spotlighting a few more fighters. The likes of King, Jack, Eddy, Steve, Nina, and Miguel are all featured, along with newcomer Lucky Chloe. You can get a glimpse of their rage art attacks and a sneak peak at their individual character stories -...
News Ace Combat 7 Returns to the Skies Until 2018 on PS4
Fly away
Anticipated arcade dogfighting sequel Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will be staying above cloud cover until 2018, as the title has been delayed. The game was originally scheduled to release later this year, but Bandai Namco’s decided to push the release back in order to “optimise the latest chapter” in the popular saga. Here’s what...
News One Piece: Unlimited World Red Is Sailing West on PS4
Weigh anchor
One Piece: Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition is heading West on PlayStation 4 later this year, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. The game's an enhanced remaster of the original PlayStation 3 and Vita release, complete with all downloadable content. It'll apparently run at 60 frames per second on Sony's current-gen console,...
News Tekken 7 Story Recap Animation Is Both Educational and Hilarious
Tekken the p*ss
Bandai Namco has published the first part of a new retro-style animated series that retells the overarching Tekken story. Featuring remixed Tekken tracks, loads of nicely made sprites, and some hilarious dialogue, it's a great way to catch up on the Mishima saga in time for Tekken 7. It also emphasises how utterly insane the series'...
Video Watch Us Put Tekken 7's Single Player Modes to the Test
Story mode, Treasure Battle, and more
We recently went hands on with Tekken 7 - a fighter that we could end up being one of the best on PlayStation 4. We spent around four or five hours with the almost finished release, and in that time, we were able to check out its various single player modes. Now, single player content in fighting games has...
News Action RPG One Piece: Unlimited World Red Is Stretching to PS4
A pirate's life
A slightly strange mix of role-playing, action, and exploration, One Piece: Unlimited World Red launched on PlayStation 3 and Vita back in 2014 - and now it's being ported to PlayStation 4 as One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition. The enhanced re-release will include all of the original's downloadable content, and it'll...
News Knock Yourself Out with 33 Minutes of Tekken 7 PS4 Gameplay
Tekken it higher
As you've probably realised based on the amount of news coverage that it's getting, Tekken 7 is now less than a month away from its 2nd June release date. We got some hands on time with the almost finished PlayStation 4 release last week and came away impressed, but if you're eager to see how that build holds up, you should...
News Tekken 7 Fights Back with PS4 Pro Bundle in Europe
But just a standard PS4 Slim in the UK
Tekken is one of PlayStation’s most iconic brands, so it’s no surprise to see Sony bundle up the latest edition in the Iron Fist tournament. Over in France, you’ll be able to pick up the Deluxe Edition of the upcoming Tekken 7 alongside a 1TB PS4 Pro on launch day next month, though the platform...
News Tekken 7 Is Ready to Rage as Game Goes Gold Ahead of June Release
Iron those fists
It's been a long, long time coming, but Tekken 7 is finally ready to punch the PlayStation 4 square in the jaw. Over on Twitter, Mark 'MarkMan' Julio - Tekken community advisor and commentator - has posted a picture of the finished retail release, essentially spreading the message that the fighter has gone gold. "We live,...
Hands On Is Tekken 7 the True Return of PlayStation's Most Iconic Fighter?
We put our Iron Fists to the test in latest PS4 build
There was a time when Tekken was easily one PlayStation's most beloved franchises. Namco's fighting game series was a household name back in the 90s, but it's never quite enjoyed the same level of success since. Tekken 2 and Tekken 3 basically wrote the book on 3D beat-'em-ups, but PS2 sequel...
News Tekken 7 Doesn't Hit 1080p on PS4 Yet, But Its Frame Rate Is Silky Smooth
Latest build seems suitably solid
The chaps over at Digital Foundry have put their juggling skills to the test in the latest PlayStation 4 build of Tekken 7, and it would seem that they've come away reasonably impressed. According to the publication, this is the master build of the game, which essentially means that it's all but complete. With...
News Code Vein Does Indeed Look Like Anime Dark Souls in First Gameplay
Targeting a 2018 release
Bandai Namco has a new action role-playing game in the works, currently dubbed Code Vein. The project was teased a little while ago courtesy of the tagline "prepare to dine", leading many to ponder whether it's got anything to do with the Dark Souls series. Turns out it doesn't, but gameplay-wise, it certainly looks...
News Get a Closer Look at Lili and Crew in Tekken 7's PlayStation VR Mode
Hard as a Rochefort
You'll be able to examine Tekken 7's character models in closer detail with PlayStation VR, as Bandai Namco has included support for Sony's headset in the upcoming brawler. While the specifics of this feature still remain something of a mystery, some footage of the mode has appeared online this weekend, so we can get a better...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Gameplay Goes Over Treasure Battle Mode, Character Customisation, More
Fistful of content
Loads of fresh gameplay footage from the PlayStation 4 version of Tekken 7 has hit YouTube over the last few days, with user Zanar Aesthetics uploading a bunch of smaller videos that show off new features. For starters, the video above is taken from the title's new Treasure Battle mode, which essentially seems to be a reworked...
News Press Square to Throw Kazuya Off a Cliff in This Tekken 7 Story Mode Gameplay
Mind the drop
The Mishimas have to be one of the most screwed up families in gaming, and their plight is at the heart of Tekken 7's cinematic story mode. Fortunately, if you've been on the lookout for actual footage from the fighter's aforementioned mode, you're in luck: GameSpot has spliced together ten minutes of cutscenes and gameplay, giving us...
News Holy Crap, Bandai Namco Is Bringing Gundam Versus West on PS4
About time
Whoa, this came out of nowhere. We were casually browsing YouTube when we stumbled across a brand new video from Bandai Namco - namely a Western announcement trailer for Gundam Versus, which is due out on PlayStation 4 in Japan soon. The latest game in the hit Japanese series, Gundam Versus sees teams of two mobile suits go head-to-head...
News Tekken 7 Schools Street Fighter V on Solo Content
Return of the King
Are you watching, Capcom? Tekken 7 already has a blossoming tournament scene, but that's not stopped Bandai Namco from building an actual game around the brawler to please its single player fans. This trailer outlines everything you can expect from the sequel, and the range of modes is both staggering and refreshing. You'll find...
Round Up Little Nightmares PS4 Reviews Are a Dream Come True
Wake me up inside
Little Nightmares, the gritty puzzle platformer from LittleBigPlanet Vita developer Tarsier Studios, has turned in a dream performance, with reviews universally recommending the harrowing release. We've yet to get our hands on pre-release code, but you can expect plenty of coverage here over the coming days. In the meantime, here...
News Bandai Namco's Gruelling Action RPG Code Vein Scores Screens
Blood lust
Sadly it's not leveraging the same art style as its teaser trailer, but the new action role-playing game from Bandai Namco named Code Vein is still looking pretty cool. We described it as Anime Souls in our previous article, and that's honestly shaping up to be the case. You play as a vampirical Revenant who must feast on the blood of...
News Bandai Namco Trademarks Pac-Man Maker in Europe
Pinky and Clyde
Sounds like you may be making your own Pac-Man stages soon, as Bandai Namco has trademarked a title named Pac-Man Maker in Europe. There's no other information – though it seems quite self-explanatory from where we're sitting – but we'd expect some kind of announcement in the relatively near future. To be clear, there's no...
News Bandai Namco Reveals New Action RPG from God Eater Team
Prepare to dine
You may have seen Bandai Namco released a teaser trailer for a new title last week, and now it's been officially announced as an action role-playing game named Code Vein, which is set to release on as of yet unspecified platforms. It's probably safe to assume that the PlayStation 4 will be one of the consoles that the title comes to...
