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Bandai Namco has announced a closed beta test for its new PvPvE extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada.

As a man in my thirties, the idea of going to a club is exhausting to think about nowadays, let alone do. I was thinking about this as I watched the new trailer for Synduality: Echo of Ada, a mech extraction shooter I would probably gladly play instead of going out - but is nevertheless very exhausting to watch itself, at least in this glimpse. You and I will be able to give its open beta a go while avoiding any social engagements later this month.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero could include content from the non-canon Dragon Ball theatrical movies, at least according to a recent magazine scan. Fans have been waiting for the return of the classic Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series for nearly two decades, and their wish was finally granted with the announcement of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero at The Game Awards 2023 back in December. Just like the past Budokai Tenkaichi games, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will allow fans to recreate their favorite battles from across the series, complete with striking cel-shaded graphics and destructible environments.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Gme Studio will host a closed beta test for SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada from March 28 through April 1 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, the companies announced. Registration is available here: North America / Europe / Japan.

Bandai Namco RPG Ray Gigant has been quietly delisted from Steam, with fans no longer able to purchase the dungeon-crawler originally developed by Experience. As one of the biggest third-party developers, Bandai Namco has released a wide variety of games, both featuring licensed games and original properties. The massive studio holds video game rights for several of the most popular anime series, including the Dragon Ball franchise, Naruto, and Digimon. Now, one of the publisher's lesser-known games has suddenly been removed from Steam, making it unavailable on modern platforms.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will launch on May 24, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Dimps announced.

Some Tekken 8 players have reacted with anger at the addition of microtransactions to the game, via a premium currency.

Dragon Ball FighterZ is finally coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S after a long-awaited update. Released back in 2018, Dragon Ball FighterZ is finally coming to current consoles, and players will only have a short wait, since the game launches in just a matter of hours.

Arc System Works-developed fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ will launch digitally for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on February 29 with rollback netcode, publisher Bandai Namco announced. It is available now in regions where it is already February 29.

New trademarks from Bandai Namco hint at potential revivals for classic titles such as Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and Splatterhouse. Bandai Namco may be taking cues from some of SEGA's upcoming reboots and remakes, as both companies have been renewing trademarks for a slew of classic IPs.

Tekken 8 has crossed 2m copies sold within its first month.

Tekken 8 has sold two million copies in its first month, according to publisher Bandai Namco.

Supermassive Games, the Guildford-based developer behind Until Dawn, The Quarry and the Dark Pictures anthology horror series, has announced job losses «with deep regret».

Tekken 8 sold over one million units worldwide on its first day of release, and surpassed two million units in the first month, Bandai Namco announced.

Bandai Namco will announce a new game in The Idolmaster series for iOS and Android during a live stream on March 5 at 19:00 JST, the company announced.

A new report has indicated that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will organize its roster into different character archetypes that specialize in certain areas. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is the fourth mainline title in the classic Budokai Tenkaichi series, which are 3D Dragon Ball arena fighters. These games have large rosters that allow fans to play as some of their favorite Dragon Ball characters in destructible environments. Sparking Zero is a return to the series after a nearly 15-year absence, bringing in an upgraded cel-shaded look.

The developers of Tekken 8 recently explained the decision to include an in-game shop and microtransactions amid the pushback it received. Tekken 8 launched back in January, getting rave reviews and critical acclaim. Much of the praise was given to its plot, the gameplay, and the realistic and dynamic visuals. This has resulted in Tekken 8 becoming one of the best-selling games in the franchise, and it is poised to get post-launch DLC with brand-new fighters, like the fan favorite Eddy Gordo.

Elden Ring and Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki has said that there’s “a high possibility,” that he would delegate the role of director on future Souls games.

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From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the studio’s not ruling out making Elden Ring 2 or a second expansion for the blockbuster game.

Tekken 8 has revealed that it plans to ban players who leave matches on purpose. Released earlier this year, Tekken 8 brings a new chapter of the iconic franchise. But while the game has numerous new features for the community to enjoy, like new mechanics and characters, Tekken 8 isn't immune to problems.

A new has been released by Bandai Namco, showing off the desert-roaming gameplay of the upcoming anime game. It’s set to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on April 26, 2024.

An impressive collection of Tekken 8 mods gives characters like Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, and Paul Phoenix their classic looks from the original PlayStation era — blocky polygon textures and all. Tekken 8 sees the return of many longtime Tekken fighters, all of whom sport updated designs and improved graphics thanks to Unreal Engine 5. Paul in particular has a noticeably different look from his last appearance in Tekken 7, with Tekken 8 swapping out his trademark high-top fade haircut for a more relaxed style that has garnered a mixed response from fans.

Gear up for your first look into the gameplay of the sixth DLC of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, officially named Goku’s Next Journey. The DLC retraces the steps of the last episode of Dragon Ball Z, which takes place ten years after the victory of the Saiyan warriors over Kid Buu at the hands of Goku and Vegeta. In this episode, the Martial Arts World Tournament is the main event, gathering all the earth’s warriors together.

Tekken 8 might be adding microtransactions through its new Tekken Shop, and fans are already divided. The latest Tekken game launched back in January to rave reviews, with many praising Tekken 8 for its plot, “aggressive” gameplay, and improved visual presentation. Tekken 8 has already surpassed publisher Bandai Namco’s sales expectations mere weeks after release, and this success will likely continue as the game’s post-launch DLC wave is released — starting with the fan favorite Capoeira expert Eddy Gordo.

According to a recent interview, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero possibly won't have any form of split-screen multiplayer. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been one of the most anticipated releases for Dragon Ball fans, as it is a direct successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter games. It features a lot of the classic gameplay from past titles in the series, including destructible environments, transformations, and a large roster of characters. One of the strongest aspects of the Budokai Tenkaichi series is its multiplayer mode.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has said his work on the game is now «done» after the release of Ultimate's 13.0.2 update. This latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update was released earlier this past week, which updated the game's amiibo functionality. This update adds compatibility with the amiibo based on Ultimate's final DLC fighter, Sora from Kingdom Hearts.

Bandai Namco has revealed that the mega-popular developer has canceled five of its in-development games, reportedly making changes to the company's development structure. As one of gaming's biggest and most iconic developers, Bandai Namco has created a plethora of iconic franchises, as well as publishing multiple high-profile games. Bandai Namco has served as publisher for Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware, as well as a plethora of licensed anime games for franchises like Dragon Ball, Gundam, and Sword Art Online. Now, however, the developer is reportedly shelving several upcoming titles.

Bandai Namco has revealed it cancelled development of «at least» five projects following a review to implement «stricter standards» and an «emphasis on quality» in its upcoming games.

Nearly ten years after the collection began, Nintendo has finally released the final character in the Super Smash Bros. Amiibo roster.

The first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update in over two years, version 13.0.2, arrived on Valentine's Day and brought Sora Amiibo compatibility to the game just days ahead of the figure's planned launch. However, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players looking for anything else in the version 13.0.2 patch notes will be left sorely disappointed, as the notes only covered the Sora Amiibo.

Tekken 8 has been a smash hit among gamers, at least according to a recently released financial report from Bandai Namco. Tekken 8’s storypicks up where 2015’s Tekken 7 left off, with Jin Kazama fully recovered from the events of past entries and ready to challenge his father Kazuya Mishima to determine the fate of the world. Gameplay-wise, Tekken 8 introduces new concepts like the Heat System and Tornado Hits, which help give matches a more “aggressive” feel than those of its predecessors. There are also different gameplay modes like the new Arcade Quest and the returning Tekken Ball to keep players coming back for more.

Bandai Namco has confirmed that it recently cancelled at least five games in development, and said it plans to have stricter quality control going forward.

According to a new leak, Tekken 7's Lidia and Fahkumram will be included in Tekken 8's first season pass as DLC fighters. Tekken 8 has a roster comprised of a healthy mix of newcomers and veterans. Some of the characters that were introduced in Tekken 7 have returned for the eighth mainline entry, which include the Wing Chun practitioner Leroy Smith, the exorcist Claudio Serafino, and the Saudi Arabian fighter Shaheen.

Tekken 8's upcoming DLC characters have reportedly leaked online.

Fighting and fantasy fans are desperate to see Final Fantasy 7's Tifa in Tekken 8, so much so Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada acknowledged it.

Bandai Namco’s fighting sequel, Tekken 8, has debuted at the top of this week’s UK boxed charts.

A new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero revealed some of the transformations that the iconic duo of Goku and Vegeta can use in the game, along with some of their attacks. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is one of the most anticipated games for Dragon Ball fans, as it is a continuation of the classic Budokai Tenkaichi fighting game series. While fans were treated to a brief teaser during Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2023, a full reveal trailer for Sparking Zero was shown off during The Game Awards 2023 in December.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Spike Chunsoft have released a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, showcasing the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta.

Bandai Namco held a Tekken 8 drone show over London’s Tower Bridge on Friday, which had characters from the game battling in the sky.

Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has made a statement following the heavy volume of requests from fans to see Final Fantasy 7's Tifa Lockhart added to Tekken 8. The long-awaited release of the newest entry in the fighting game franchise has already seen rave reviews from both fans and critics. Many have already referred to Tekken 8 as one of the franchise's strongest entries, praising its upgraded graphical presentation and new mechanics like the Heat system. Now, fans are clamoring for one particular character to join the roster.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have released a new trailer for SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada introducing the game’s Magus and Cradle Coffin customization.

Tekken 8 is on its way, and fans now have a sneak peek of the upcoming game’s Achievement and Trophy list. The latest installment in the long-running Tekken franchise launches on Friday, January 26th, introducing new mechanics and four new characters.

This article will contain SPOILERS for the Tekken seriesThe latest Tekken 8 playablecharacter has been revealed as the dreaded Devil Jin. After spending much of the previous game on the sidelines, Jin Kazama is finally stepping back into the role of the main protagonist in Tekken 8 to challenge his father Kazuya Mishima in one final battle to determine the fate of the world. While Kazuya seems to have the full might of the G Corporation in his corner, Jin has his own not-so-secret weapon to help tip the scales for the rest of humanity: the Devil Gene.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Devil Jin in action.

Tekken 8 has received an update that changes an accessibility mode flagged as potentially harmful.

Bandai Namco is working on a video game tie-in for the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon anime, some recently surfaced evidence suggests. First released in 2020, Yashahime is a spin-off of the hit shojo anime Inuyasha.

It’s been frequently claimed that 2023 marked a renaissance for the fighting game genre, but more specifically, it was also a great year for solo fighting game players.

Bandai Namco revealed the file size for Tekken 8's PS5 version, which will take up less space than the PC version will. Tekken 8 is one of the most anticipated games to launch in 2024, following Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, and other impressive fighting games that were released in 2023. Bandai Namco's eighth round of the King of Iron Fist tournament boasts an impressive 32-character roster, featuring returning characters like Jun Kazama and Leroy Smith, along with brand-new fighters like Azucena and Reina.

Bandai Namco is planning to update Tekken 8’s accessibility options after players raised safety concerns about some of its colour blind filters.

Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Tekken series is one of the first franchises that comes to mind when most gamers think of the fighting game genre. Debuting in arcades in 1994, Tekken helped put 3D fighting games on the map with its stylish characters, comedy, groundbreaking gameplay, and polygonal graphics. These accomplishments would continue throughout the series and keep it at the forefront of the genre well past the arcade era.

Tekken 8 will be making some changes to its accessibility features after players and specialists raised concerns when playing the demo.

A divisive Tekken 8 accessibility feature is reportedly being altered ahead of launch after concerns that it could lead to players being hospitalized. Many video games have taken great strides in making sure that everyone can enjoy them over the past few years, and fans got to see some of Tekken 8’s accessibility features when its free demo was released in early December. These included color filters that are meant to help colorblind players see the onscreen action and menu UI elements that they would have difficulty with otherwise.

Bandai Namco has released the launch trailer for Tekken 8.

Polish video game developer and publisher CI Games has laid off 10 percent of its staff.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is coming to the Nintendo Switch in the summer of 2024, Bandai Namco has revealed. This upcoming release is thus poised to add to the selection of compelling simulation games for the Switch.

Fans were just surprised with two exciting Tekken 8 trailers, one revealing the game’s opening cinematic and another showing off the returning character Lee Chaolan. The next chapter of Bandai Namco’s blistering 3D fighting franchise is now over a week away, and much of Tekken 8’s roster and premise have already been shown to the eager gaming public. Many fan-favorite characters from past entries are returning in Tekken 8, with one of the most recent ones highlighted being the warrior tombkeeper Zafina.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Lee Chaolan in action.

Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will be coming to the Switch in July.

Tekken 8’s first DLC character will be a familiar face: Eddy Gordo, the capoeira pro who has previously appeared in the mainline roster of the fighting game series since 1997’s Tekken 3.

Bandai Namco has revealed Eddy Gordo will be the first DLC character for Tekken 8, and shown off the game's opening movie.

With less than two weeks before Tekken 8's launch, Bandai Namco revealed its first DLC character, a returning Eddy Gordo. Tekken 8's base roster has a healthy mix of newcomers and returning fighters from across its history. Some of Tekken 8's new characters have been fairly popular thanks to their stylish looks or unique fighting styles. These include the series' first Peruvian fighter, Azucena, a weapon-wielding Frenchman named Victor Chevalier, and a mysterious illegitimate member of the Mishima bloodline, Reina.

Yet another returning character has been revealed for Tekken 8, with the tomb keeper Zafina ready to unleash an ancient evil upon her unlucky opponents. The next chapter of Bandai Namco’s hard-hitting 3D fighting franchise is now only a few weeks from release, and there has been plenty of inspired marketing during the run-up to Tekken 8. For example, Succession star Brian Cox recently appeared in a trailer recapping the Tekken story so far, reminding fans of the dark and twisted rivalry of the Mishima family and its three most prominent members ahead of Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama’s next epic clash.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Zafina in action.

Sand Land has revealed a release date of April 26, information on editions, pre-order bonus, and a new gameplay trailer. Fans remember Akira Toriyama as the creator of the massive hit Dragon Ball, but this time a different work is getting a game adaptation.

Bandai Namco has released two new Tekken 8 gameplay trailers for the returning characters Panda and Alisa Bosconovitch. Both Panda and Alisa will be available as playable characters in Tekken 8's launch roster. With a few weeks left before the fighting game's launch and the base game's roster completely revealed, fans have been given gameplay reveal trailers to show how some of these classic characters have changed from their previous incarnations.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Alisa in action.

Sand Land, the upcoming game based on Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama's manga, will release on 26th April across PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Bandai Namco have slapped a release date on Ilca Inc's Sand Land, which isn't a dodgy themepark created by an over-ambitious building supplies firm, but an action RPG adaptation of the same-named manga by Akira Toriyama, in which a titchy demon searches for the Legendary Spring and goes to war with a king who is hogging all the water.

The newest brings two major characters from Jujutsu Kaisen 0 into the game, as Yuta Okkotsu and Suguru Geto have joined the roster.

Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has asked Native American fans of the series for their thoughts on the designs of fighters Michelle and Julia, and what advice they'd give to him if he created a new Native American character for the series.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Panda in action.

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Tekken 8 to get us up to speed on what has happened in the series so far. It is a fairly standard marketing beat, with others such as Insomniac and Nintendo doing the same thing for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom respectively. But what Insomniac and Nintendo didn't have (or who they didn't have) was Succession's Brian Cox to talk us through the story so far.

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Tekken 8 recounting the story of the series so far, as told by Scottish actor Brian Cox.

The newest Tekken 8 video from Bandai Namco Entertainment is a special one, as it features Succession‘s summarizing the series’ story.

The director of Tekken 8 has responded after a video of the upcoming fighting game’s colourblind mode was reported to have caused migraines and vertigo among players, with accessibility experts expressing their worries that the filter could cause even more serious side effects among those with epilepsy and other photosensitive conditions.

Fans and accessibility advocates alike have reached out to Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada in a bid to have its colourblind options revised ahead of the game's release next month.

The Entertainment Software Rating Board has rated Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Kuma in action.

Online servers for Dark Souls 2 will be shut down in March, for anyone still playing on either PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.