Category Archives: Namco Bandai

Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 06:26 BST

Dark Souls 2 engine upgrade allows for fancy graphics tricks

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Dark Souls 2 director Yui Tanimura is pleased with the new graphical flourishes From Software is able to implement now that it has upgraded the RPG’s engine.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 15:26 BST

Namco Bandai announcing new PS3 game in four days

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Namco Bandai has been teasing a new PS3 game for about a week now, and the company has posted an update saying the title will be revealed in four days. The internet consensus is still that it’s called Strelka Stories and is in development at CyberConnect2.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 06:48 BST

Retro Game Challenge 3DS coming to Japan in the winter

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I’m not sure how many of you remember Retro Game Challenge, a weird nostalgia trip of a DS game released back in 2009, based upon the Japanese comedy show GameCenter CX. It didn’t even sell 100,000 copies in the west.

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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 16:59 BST

Storm now available for Xbox Live, out next week on PSN

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indiePub Entertainment and Namco Bandai has announced the release of Storm for Xbox Live.

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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 06:48 BST

Namco Bandai tease points to new PS3 game, Strelka Stories suspected

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Namco Bandai Japan has opened a mysterious teaser site which has been visually linked to a long-awaited follow up toTail Concerto and Solatorobo: Red the Hunter.

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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 02:12 BST

Super Smash Bros. unlikely to have more third-party characters

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Super Smash Bros. 3DS and Wii U probably won’t have many third-party characters, director Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed, despite development assistance from Namco Bandai.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 00:52 BST

Tekken Revolution, Armored Core: Verdict Day screens escape E3

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Armored Core: Verdict Day and Tekken Revolution shots have landed. Namco sent the lot over for you to gaze upon. You can do so below.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 01:04 BST

Dark Souls 2 screens and concept art are dark, some a bit scary

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Dark Souls 2 concept art and screenshots have been released by Namco Bandai. Some are rather interesting, and show armor, weapons and the like. Others, well, they’re downright frightening. Have a look below, won’t you? You can also read Phil Owen’s take on the game here. Dark Souls 2 is out in March 2014 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 01:19 BST

Dark Souls 2: a great communal gaming experience

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Rage against the designers all you like, every death in From Software’s dark RPG series boils down to “you just made a prat of yourself”. Is it any wonder Phil Owen found Dark Souls 2 makes a great party game?

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 20:48 BST

Dark Souls 2 will release on Xbox 360 in March 2014

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Dark Souls 2 will release on Xbox 360 in March according to a trailer shown during the MS E3 conference. Obvious news, but still good nonetheless. The video for it is below and it’s damn sexy. Dark Souls 2 is out in March 2014 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 01:55 BST

Tekken Revolution E3 trailer shows off free-to-play fighter

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Tekken revolution, the free-to-play PlayStation Network fighter coming next week, has produced a trailer confirming King, Paul, Lili, Marshall, Asuka, Steve, Alisa and Lars; showing a few other characters in action; and providing almost no further information.

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Sat, Jun 08, 2013 | 17:16 BST

God Eater 2 demo releasing on Vita and PSP this summer with data transfer

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A demo for God Eater 2 will be released on Vita and PSP this summer, according to new out of the Joint Development Summit streamed on NicoNico Live.

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Sat, Jun 08, 2013 | 16:11 BST

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z video features Hayashi and Inafune discussing development

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A developer diary for Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is below, and features Team Ninja leader Yosuke Hayashi and concept lead, Keiji Inafune, discussing development of the game. The game is in the works between three developmental entities: Comcept, Spark Unlimited, and Team Ninja. In the video, Inafune and Hayashi talk about many things, along with the differences between development in Japan and the west – something which has been touched upon before by the team. Have a watch below. We’re still unsure of a release date or platforms, but we’ll know more come E3 next week.

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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 19:45 BST

Tales of Xillia E3 trailer is lovely

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Namco has released the E3 trailer for Tales of Xillia. It’s titled “Wishes of Hope,” which is what everyone in the west who has wanted the PS3 title for ages has been doing. Wishing and hoping. No need to do that anymore: it’s out on August 6 in North America and August 9 in Europe.

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Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 03:19 BST

Dark Souls 2 E3 banner outs release window

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Namco Bandai has graced Los Angeles with an enormous Dark Souls 2 banner ahead of E3 next week, giving us a release window at last.

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Sat, Jun 01, 2013 | 15:50 BST

Tales of Symphonia Chronicles announced for PS3, heading west in 2014

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Namco Bandai have announced the Tales of Symphonia: Unisonant Pack for Japan, which will include HD Remasters of Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. It will land in Japan on October 10. There’s good news for those in west out this announcement: the pack will also be released outside of Japan during 2014 and will be known as Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.

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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 21:06 BST

Tales of Xillia limited edition announced for North America

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A Tales of Xillia limited edition has bee announced for North America for $60. It contains the game, an exclusive collectible character profile booklet, two DLC costumes, and a CD with the game’s music. It will be limited to the game’s first-print run, says Siliconera. Those who have already pre-ordered the game will be upgraded to the limited edition. It’s out August 6 in North America on PS3.

Thu, May 30, 2013 | 17:02 BST

Dark Souls: Ornstein & Smough RIP

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Dark Souls 2 approaches, so VG247′s Dave Cook took it upon himself to try and get the original game finished before launch. He hit a two-pronged problem, however.

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Wed, May 29, 2013 | 20:13 BST

Tales of Xillia videos feature Leia and Rowen battle showcases

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Namco Bandai has released two gameplay videos for Tales of Xillia, featuring Leia and Rowen doing battle with things. You can have a look at how both characters fight in the videos below. Tales of Xillia is out on PS3 August 6 in North America and August 9 in Europe. Thanks, Siliconera.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 22:56 BST

Tales of franchise event to be livestreamed

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Namco Bandai Japan is hosting a special event for the Tales of franchise this weekend, and will broadcast live via the Internet for all interested parties.

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