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Demon Slayer, Bleach, Dragon Ball, Naruto and now Death Note: Bandai Namco strengthens its stranglehold on licensed anime games

Death Note: Killer Within is a new game coming to PS4 and PS5, showcasing Bandai Namco's further efforts in the anime gaming market.

Elden Ring's Multiplayer Spin-Off Has A Playtest Coming Up And You Can Register For It Soon

Elden Ring: Nightreign's network test will start in early 2025, focusing on online system verifications and gameplay mechanics with player testing.

Secret Level's controversial dark Pac-Man is now a game

Bandai Namco is redefining Pac-Man with Shadow Labyrinth, introducing a dark, sci-fi action-platformer in celebration of the franchise's 45th anniversary.

Bandai Namco Cancels Multiple Games, Lays Off Staff - Report

Bandai Namco has canceled multiple titles, including One Piece and Naruto, amid layoffs and a controversial staff reduction approach.

It looks like Bandai Namco staff could be the latest victims of the games industry job cut apocalypse

Bandai Namco is reportedly reducing staff and pausing game development, using 'expulsion rooms' to encourage voluntary resignations.

Long-Lost Vita Exclusive Will Get A Second Life On PS5 And Switch Over 10 Years Later

Freedom Wars is being remastered for modern platforms with enhanced graphics, gameplay changes, and is set to release on January 10, 2025.

Demon Slayer, Bleach, Dragon Ball, Naruto and now Death Note: Bandai Namco strengthens its stranglehold on licensed anime games

Death Note: Killer Within is a new game coming to PS4 and PS5, showcasing Bandai Namco's further efforts in the anime gaming market.

Elden Ring's Multiplayer Spin-Off Has A Playtest Coming Up And You Can Register For It Soon

Elden Ring: Nightreign's network test will start in early 2025, focusing on online system verifications and gameplay mechanics with player testing.

Secret Level's controversial dark Pac-Man is now a game

Bandai Namco is redefining Pac-Man with Shadow Labyrinth, introducing a dark, sci-fi action-platformer in celebration of the franchise's 45th anniversary.

Bandai Namco Cancels Multiple Games, Lays Off Staff - Report

Bandai Namco has canceled multiple titles, including One Piece and Naruto, amid layoffs and a controversial staff reduction approach.

It looks like Bandai Namco staff could be the latest victims of the games industry job cut apocalypse

Bandai Namco is reportedly reducing staff and pausing game development, using 'expulsion rooms' to encourage voluntary resignations.

Long-Lost Vita Exclusive Will Get A Second Life On PS5 And Switch Over 10 Years Later

Freedom Wars is being remastered for modern platforms with enhanced graphics, gameplay changes, and is set to release on January 10, 2025.
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Former CD Projekt Red devs partner with Bandai Namco for Dark Fantasy RPG Dawnwalker

Rebel Wolves, formed by ex-CD Projekt Red staff, partners with Bandai Namco for the upcoming narrative-driven RPG, Dawnwalker.

Former Cyberpunk Devs' The Blood Of Dawnwalker Will Get Full Reveal In Time For Full Moon

Studio Rebel Wolves will reveal its debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, on January 13 during a livestream coinciding with the full moon.

Former CD Projekt Red devs partner with Bandai Namco for Dark Fantasy RPG Dawnwalker

Rebel Wolves, formed by ex-CD Projekt Red staff, partners with Bandai Namco for the upcoming narrative-driven RPG, Dawnwalker.

Former Cyberpunk Devs' The Blood Of Dawnwalker Will Get Full Reveal In Time For Full Moon

Studio Rebel Wolves will reveal its debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, on January 13 during a livestream coinciding with the full moon.
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#nostalgia

This New Tamagotchi Is Totally Egg-Cellent, Because That's What It's Made Of

Bandai Namco's new Tamagotchi Original combines nostalgia with sustainability, featuring recycled materials when it launches in February 2025.

You might be surprised to hear it, but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is apparently already one of Bandai Namco's best selling games of all time

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has exceeded expectations with robust sales and high player counts, marking its place in gaming history and fan culture.

This New Tamagotchi Is Totally Egg-Cellent, Because That's What It's Made Of

Bandai Namco's new Tamagotchi Original combines nostalgia with sustainability, featuring recycled materials when it launches in February 2025.

You might be surprised to hear it, but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is apparently already one of Bandai Namco's best selling games of all time

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has exceeded expectations with robust sales and high player counts, marking its place in gaming history and fan culture.
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#game-awards

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Offers An Early Opportunity To Return To The Lands Between

Elden Ring Nightreign, a co-op survival game, will have a network test in February 2025, following a reveal at The Game Awards.

With no new character trailer at the Tekken World Tour, hopes are raised for a Tekken 8 reveal at The Game Awards

The Tekken World Tour finals will lack a new character trailer, heightening anticipation for a reveal at The Game Awards.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Offers An Early Opportunity To Return To The Lands Between

Elden Ring Nightreign, a co-op survival game, will have a network test in February 2025, following a reveal at The Game Awards.

With no new character trailer at the Tekken World Tour, hopes are raised for a Tekken 8 reveal at The Game Awards

The Tekken World Tour finals will lack a new character trailer, heightening anticipation for a reveal at The Game Awards.
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Tekken 8 Will Give Every Player $5 Amid DLC Controversy And Steam Review Bombing

Players expressed disappointment over additional DLC costs after purchasing the Deluxe version of Tekken 8, prompting Bandai Namco to respond with compensations.

Tekken 8 reneges on its controversial DLC rollout, but is it too little too late?

Bandai Namco reversed its decision to sell Heihachi's new stage separately, responding to community criticism and now offering it to season pass owners.

Steam Deck Weekly: New Tekken 8 Trailers, Exoprimal Season 3 Out Now, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Revealed, Verified Games, and More

Bandai Namco released new trailers for Tekken 8
Capcom's Exoprimal got a new season featuring a Monster Hunter collaboration

Tekken 8 Will Give Every Player $5 Amid DLC Controversy And Steam Review Bombing

Players expressed disappointment over additional DLC costs after purchasing the Deluxe version of Tekken 8, prompting Bandai Namco to respond with compensations.

Tekken 8 reneges on its controversial DLC rollout, but is it too little too late?

Bandai Namco reversed its decision to sell Heihachi's new stage separately, responding to community criticism and now offering it to season pass owners.

Steam Deck Weekly: New Tekken 8 Trailers, Exoprimal Season 3 Out Now, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Revealed, Verified Games, and More

Bandai Namco released new trailers for Tekken 8
Capcom's Exoprimal got a new season featuring a Monster Hunter collaboration
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#employee-management

Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo Project And Other Games

Bandai Namco is facing cutbacks, canceling projects and planning staff reductions due to disappointing game performance.

Bandai Namco reportedly uses layoff-by-boredom

Bandai Namco reportedly uses 'expulsion rooms' to manage layoffs by boring employees into quitting, amidst strict Japanese labor laws.

Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo Project And Other Games

Bandai Namco is facing cutbacks, canceling projects and planning staff reductions due to disappointing game performance.

Bandai Namco reportedly uses layoff-by-boredom

Bandai Namco reportedly uses 'expulsion rooms' to manage layoffs by boring employees into quitting, amidst strict Japanese labor laws.
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Bandai Namco Begins to Cut Workforce After Cancelling Games

Bandai Namco is cutting jobs amid canceled titles, using 'expulsion rooms' to encourage voluntary resignations, amidst industry shifts demanding cost adjustments.

Some Amazing RPGs Are Heavily Discounted Right Now In These Tokyo Game Show Sales

Tokyo Game Show 2024 features major publishers with sales on Steam, including Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo, highlighting RPGs and Soulslike games.
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Sand Land Demo Out Now, Unlocks Rewards For The Full Game

Sand Land demo available on multiple platforms ahead of April launch
Demo players receive in-game items to enhance vehicles at full game launch

One Of The Best Vita Exclusives Is Getting Remastered

Freedom Wars Remastered is set for release on January 10, 2025, with significant visual and gameplay enhancements.

Sand Land Demo Out Now, Unlocks Rewards For The Full Game

Sand Land demo available on multiple platforms ahead of April launch
Demo players receive in-game items to enhance vehicles at full game launch

One Of The Best Vita Exclusives Is Getting Remastered

Freedom Wars Remastered is set for release on January 10, 2025, with significant visual and gameplay enhancements.
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#blue-protocol

Amazon Just Canceled Its Massive New RPG Right Before Launch

Blue Protocol's global launch has been canceled, and service in Japan will end on January 18, 2025, disappointing many eager players.

Amazon and Bandai Namco Cancel Western Release For MMO As Service Ends In Japan

Blue Protocol will end service in Japan on January 18, 2025, with international release plans officially canceled.

Bandai Namco's ill-fated MMO Blue Protocol is shutting down in January - killing Amazon Games' Worldwide release at the same time

Blue Protocol by Bandai Namco is set to cease operations in January 2025 due to poor financial performance, alongside its worldwide version by Amazon Games.

Amazon and Bandai shutter anime MMO Blue Protocol

Blue Protocol will shut down its Japanese servers on January 18, 2025, leading to the cancellation of its Western release.

Amazon Just Canceled Its Massive New RPG Right Before Launch

Blue Protocol's global launch has been canceled, and service in Japan will end on January 18, 2025, disappointing many eager players.

Amazon and Bandai Namco Cancel Western Release For MMO As Service Ends In Japan

Blue Protocol will end service in Japan on January 18, 2025, with international release plans officially canceled.

Bandai Namco's ill-fated MMO Blue Protocol is shutting down in January - killing Amazon Games' Worldwide release at the same time

Blue Protocol by Bandai Namco is set to cease operations in January 2025 due to poor financial performance, alongside its worldwide version by Amazon Games.

Amazon and Bandai shutter anime MMO Blue Protocol

Blue Protocol will shut down its Japanese servers on January 18, 2025, leading to the cancellation of its Western release.
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Gamers Voted On Chipotle's Next Burrito Bowl, And Here Are The Ingredients

Fans voted on ingredients for Tekken-inspired burrito bowl.
Chipotle offers in-game currency for Tekken 8 with specific code and sponsorship for gaming events.
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Elden Ring Is Still Selling Like Hot Cakes

Elden Ring has sold 23 million copies worldwide, showing strong and steady sales.
Expectations are high for Elden Ring's future sales with the release of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's ESRB listing has plenty of new info for you, if you don't know what Elden Ring is

The ESRB listing for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC reveals its mature rating and content details.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is part of an edition that includes both the DLC and the base game.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition breaks Bandai Namco site

Limited quantities may drive demand for Elden Ring Collector's Editions.
Various pricing options for different editions of Elden Ring DLC and special digital versions exist.

Three Elden Ring Characters Are Getting New Collectible Figures

Bandai Namco is releasing three new figures for Elden Ring in their SH Figuarts Minis line.
The figures include characters Ranni, Blaidd, and Malenia and are available for preorder on Amazon and Entertainment Earth.

Elden Ring Is Still Selling Like Hot Cakes

Elden Ring has sold 23 million copies worldwide, showing strong and steady sales.
Expectations are high for Elden Ring's future sales with the release of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's ESRB listing has plenty of new info for you, if you don't know what Elden Ring is

The ESRB listing for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC reveals its mature rating and content details.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is part of an edition that includes both the DLC and the base game.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition breaks Bandai Namco site

Limited quantities may drive demand for Elden Ring Collector's Editions.
Various pricing options for different editions of Elden Ring DLC and special digital versions exist.

Three Elden Ring Characters Are Getting New Collectible Figures

Bandai Namco is releasing three new figures for Elden Ring in their SH Figuarts Minis line.
The figures include characters Ranni, Blaidd, and Malenia and are available for preorder on Amazon and Entertainment Earth.
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One of the greatest game soundtracks of all time just hit streaming

Bandai Namco republished Katamari Damacy's classic soundtrack album on music streaming services.
The soundtrack is eclectic with original music in various styles like bubblegum drum and bass, samba, jazz, J-pop, and electro.

Sand Land Preview

Sand Land is an upcoming action RPG based on Akira Toriyama's manga.
The game adds new content to the original story with characters like Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and Thief.
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Bandai Namco Says It Is "Narrowing Down" Titles, Recently Canceled 5 Games

Bandai Namco has canceled at least five titles in order to focus on fewer, more strategic game releases.
The company is changing its development structure to emphasize quality and focus on a handful of strategic worldwide titles and casual titles for light users.

Bandai Namco has apparently cancelled five games, but don't worry, Elden Ring's DLC is still on the way

Bandai Namco canceled five games due to income drop.
Elden Ring's high sales affected this year's title releases.

Bandai Namco Says It Is "Narrowing Down" Titles, Recently Canceled 5 Games

Bandai Namco has canceled at least five titles in order to focus on fewer, more strategic game releases.
The company is changing its development structure to emphasize quality and focus on a handful of strategic worldwide titles and casual titles for light users.

Bandai Namco has apparently cancelled five games, but don't worry, Elden Ring's DLC is still on the way

Bandai Namco canceled five games due to income drop.
Elden Ring's high sales affected this year's title releases.
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Dragon Ball's Budokai Tenkaichi comeback reveals 24 characters - and they're all Goku or Vegeta

Bandai Namco has released roster details and a trailer for the upcoming Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero game, which features 24 characters that are all variants of Goku and Vegeta.
The Budokai Tenkaichi series has always focused on the various forms and transformations of its characters, treating each form as its own distinct character with unique stats, moveset, and fighting style.
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