Bandai Namco announced to us today that Project X Zone 2 is now available exclusively on Nintendo 3DS!

With more than 400 000 units sold, the first episode of the license surprised both fans and press with a massive line-up, combining highly tactical gameplay and unique humour. With this new chapter, Project X Zone position itself as one of the biggest mashup strategy game ever.

Among the famous franchises depicted, Project X Zone 2 features series’ such as TEKKEN, TALES OF VESPERIA, GOD EATER or SOUL CALIBUR and also DEVIL MAY CRY, STREET FIGHTER, RESIDENT EVIL series aswell as Sakura Wars, YAKUZA: Dead Souls and Virtua Fighter. In addition and exclusively, three guests from Nintendo Series are also playable: CHROM and LUCINA from FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING and FIORA from XENOBLADE CHRONICLES.

“Doing a collaboration with publishers such as Sega and Capcom is a delight. On Project X Zone 2, we cooperated with the desire of giving the fans an opportunity to play their favourite characters among dozens of renowned franchises. And everyone will enjoy it thanks to the addition of subtitles in French, Italian, German and Spanish!” said Hervé Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

Project X Zone 2 is now available in stores and via the Nintendo eShop.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has released PAC-MAN Bounce, a new puzzle adventure game for smartphone and tablet devices.

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver Inc. and Victory Square Games Inc., this free-to-play game is currently available in Canada and Australia on the App Store. PAC-MAN Bounce will soon be coming to Google Play followed by a worldwide release later this year.

PAC-MAN Bounce is a collection of brain-busting puzzles strung together by a light-hearted story about helping PAC-MAN chomp through Snack Land and bounce his way back home!

Bounce across more than 100 unique Levels while chomping your way through 10 flavorful worlds made of tasty snacks.

Dodge dangerous obstacles and enemies including the infamous ghost gang: Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde, and you can even compete against your Facebook friends.

PAC-MAN Bounce is available for Apple devices from the App Store now.

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After a smashing announcement at Japan Expo, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is proud to reveal new details on Kaguya Ôtsutsuki, the mother of Chakra.

During the fights, she will be able to use her unique and iconic Transportation Technique to corner the opponents and overcome tough situations! Thanks to the new feature implemented in NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate Ninja STORM 4, all the characters will be able to utilize the battlefield to their advantage; Elemental based attacks such as Fire Style (Katon), Water Style (Suiton) and so on will be either stronger or weaker depending on the terrain.

Official release date is still to be confirmed.

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced that GODZILLA has emerged from his long slumber to once again deliver massive destruction to cities and vanquish classic enemies on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 (digital only).

Developed by Japanese videogame studio NATSUME ATARI INC., GODZILLA gives players control of one of the most famous and destructive Kaiju (special effects monsters) in entertainment history.

As Godzilla, players will have the power to trample and lay waste to cities. Players will also have to collect G-Energy which can be used to power-up Godzilla, increasing his physical size as well as his offensive and defensive skills. Exclusively on the PlayStation 4, users can play as ANY Kaiju in the game, in any mode in the game!

Collect G-Energy to max out your favorite Kaiju’s stats, and destroy opponents online with your Kaiju, in your battle style. Choose from over 20 Kaiju, from classics like Anguirus and Rodan, as well as more recent kaiju like Type-3 Kiryu. There are many different Godzilla in the game as well, from Godzilla (1964) (as seen in “Mothra vs. Godzilla”) and Heisei Godzilla, to Godzilla (2014) (“Hollywood Godzilla”).

GODZILLA will also allow players to recreate the thrill of watching the classic and modern films by utilizing a dynamic movie-style camera angle system. This system delivers the most epic camera angles, giving players the best view from which to destroy both a multitude of locations as well as classic enemies such as Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Mechagodzilla.

“For over 60 years Godzilla has sparked the imaginations of millions of fans and has been one of Japan’s most famous and favorite pop culture exports to the West. With the GODZILLA videogame we’re allowing his fans to play as their favorite monster and truly feel his incredible strength and destructive power.” said Hervé Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

GODZILLA features multiple game modes including; Destruction Mode where players can deal massive amounts of mayhem and lay waste to more than 20 different stages.

Diorama Mode allows players to place models of Godzilla and the other kaiju in different settings to capture epic photos (uses SHARE function on the PlayStation 4).

Players can also enjoy the King of Kaiju Mode where Godzilla fights his way through a gauntlet of the franchise’s most famous monster enemies to reach the top of the Kaiju hierarchy and reign supreme on the throne as the true King of theMonsters.

PlayStation 4 players can use any kaiju in any mode, including an Online Multiplayer Mode that allows for up to 3 players at once fighting in all-out mayhem.

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As announced prior to E3, TALES OF ZESTIRIA will be available in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasian territories on the 16th of October 2015 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 but also for PC owners (via STEAM) on the 20th of October.

J-RPG fans can pre-order their game from now on at participating retailers and get their hands on tons of exciting content when the game launches.

The 20th anniversary of such a legendary series wouldn’t be complete without a surprise for the zealous Tales Of aficionados…

Bandai Namco Entertainment is proud to reveal an HD version of  fans’ favourite game in the series, Tales of Symphonia  is coming to STEAM! Fans across Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia will be able to play this game on PC and enjoy this HD version of an all-time classic.

“As we announced during our Level-Up event, 2015 is full of surprise for TALES OF fans. Bringing TALES OF ZESTIRIA to PlayStation 4 and PC was our first step towards the celebration of the 20th Anniversary, bringing an all-time favourite to PC was the second step! We are working to do more for Tales Of lovers, as they are among the most passionate and loyal gamers around the world!” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe.

More details about the standard retailer version, digital edition, Collector’s edition are available on HERE.

Tales of Symphonia HD for STEAM will be hitting the digital shelves on a worldwide scale, except Japan, early 2016!

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe have announced to us that J-STARS Victory VS+ has launched in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita.

The game features an eclectic mix of manga and anime characters from over 30 different Shonen Jump franchises including ONE PIECE, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, BLEACH, DRAGON BALL Z, Fist of the North Star, Assassination Classroom, to name just a few.

J-STARS Victory VS+ is one of the most ambitious manga and anime focused fighting games to ever reach Western videogame fans.

Developed by Japanese videogame studio Spike Chunsoft, J-STARS Victory VS+ delivers an incredibly robust roster of characters to stage epic battles through a variety of manga and anime worlds.

Players can choose to begin their J-STARS Victory VS+ adventure from a multitude of game modes including; J-Adventure Story mode where players battle in different manga and anime environments to determine who is the strongest character, 2-vs- 2 Team Battle mode that allows up to four players to form teams to battle for bragging rights, and an exclusive Arcade mode for Western audiences that will deliver quick classic arcade style one-on-one matches.

“In the realm of anime and manga based videogames, J-STARS Victory VS+ is one of the most unique and ambitious undertakings ever. The fantasy of pitting so many anime characters from different worlds in one arena of battle has finally come true: the fates of the J-STARS Victory VS+ characters are now in the hands of Western anime and manga fans.” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe

J-STARS Victory VS+ is available now in retail packaged form and digitally throughout Australia and New Zealand

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PROJECT CARS ON DEMAND is the developers commitment to keeping Project CARS up-to-date with the greatest, freshest, and most critical content whilst also allowing players to pick and choose the cars & tracks they want – without being locked in to a pre-paid scheme.

Project CARS was built for the future from day one and with PROJECT CARS ON DEMAND racing fans around the world will be able to enjoy a continually growing and evolving experience throughout 2015 with continual free updates that improve and expand upon the original core game, free cars and vehicle liveries delivered at no extra charge, and additional content made available without the usual obligation to purchase a long-term season pass.

Ever since launch, Project CARS players have been receiving the first of this ON DEMAND content with delivery of the $3.4m Lykan Hypersport to their garage, a free set of ten beautiful community-created liveries, and the release of Update 1.3 that addressed key issues and expanded functionality within the game.

Now there is some new stuff!

The Racing Icons Car Pack adds Bentley to the ever-growing list of manufacturers within Project CARS with two iconic GT and Prototype models, plus two more powerful GT machines from the stables of Mercedes-Benz and McLaren.

Project CARS was created and mostly funded by the community and is the utmost detailed racing simulator to date, which has also been built for the future.

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NIS America is announcing that the dungeon crawler RPG, Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, is arriving exclusively for PlayStation Vita with a new release date being June the 12th, 2015 for Australia and New Zealand.

The title will be available as both a physical and digital release. Fight through the Abyss and battle against the Variants, but only if you dare!

From the studio that made Demon Gaze comes Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, a sci-fi dungeon crawler RPG set in a near future Tokyo. With the city under the constant threat of Variants, genetically engineered monsters, and the emergence of portals leading to a mysterious dimension called the Abyss, the government has established the Code Physics Agency to investigate these mysterious phenomena.

The Xth Squad—a unique group of teens modified by the CPA’s Code technology—must evade traps, face down powerful monsters, and investigate the mystery behind the Abyss.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment announced its latest project: PAC-MAN 256! Developed by Melbourne’s Hipster Whale (Crossy Road) and Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver, this free-to-play game will be available for smartphones and tablets in 2015.

PAC-MAN 256 allows players to enjoy a brand new genre of PAC-MAN games; the iconic character created by Namco in 1980 will star in an endless maze chased by the infamous “256 Glitch”!

Hipster Whale and Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver have perfectly recaptured creator Iwatani Toru’s original PAC-MAN universe for a modern day mobile experience. Players can expect to encounter plenty of Pac-Dots, Power Pellets, and the notorious ghost ensemble: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. PAC-MAN 256 will also feature coins, power-ups and more to spice-up the thrilling pursuit.

“The gaming industry keeps on growing massively on a daily basis and we, at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, are proud to be pioneers of this with some of the biggest licenses out there! This year, we are celebrating PAC-MAN’s  35th Anniversary and we couldn’t miss such an opportunity: we decided to create a brand new exciting game with Hipster Whale and Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver. This results in a stirring game based on some elements that made history. Join us in celebrating PAC-MAN’s anniversary!” said Tatsuya Kubota, Head of Mobile & Web Gaming at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

“We are thrilled to be working with the creators of the huge hit Crossy Road in creating a new PAC-MAN game for his 35th Anniversary. We’re already seeing incredibly strong, hooking gameplay in the early prototypes, and cannot wait to share this experience with everyone!” said Daisuke Hattori, Project Manager of PAC-MAN 256 at Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver Inc.

Hipster Whale Director, Matthew Hall, who was just five years old when PAC-MAN was born, shared his enthusiasm about Hipster Whale collaborating with Bandai Namco on PAC-MAN 256.  “Playing PAC-MAN in a seaside arcade in 1980 is one of my earliest memories. It is an incredible honor to be able to contribute to one of the most iconic video game franchises in history.  Our game, PAC-MAN 256, takes the infamous ‘glitch’ Level of PAC-MAN and builds upon this to become a unique game that retains the retro spirit of the original.”

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The legendary license created by Masami Kuramada and synonymous with anime fans worldwide is back, as powerful as ever with a brand new game for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and STEAM!

For the first time ever, Bandai Namco Entertainment and Dimps Co. Ltd take the acclaimed licence to PC and a Next Gen console!

Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul will be featuring characters from the all-new animated series broadcasted worldwide.

In this brand new anime and game, the legendary Gold Saints are back from the dead with their new God Cloths. The fabled fight against Hades was not the end of everything for Athena’s heroes: blessed by heavenly powers, Seiya and his friends still have to accomplish something bigger!

“As an entertainment provider, we are very proud with the activity around Saint Seiya, a legendary licence!  On one hand, we have a new Anime, on the other hand Saint Seiya will hit PC and PlayStation 4 for the first time ever with this Soldiers’ Soul opus! Our collaboration with Dimps Co.Ltd has always been successful and our latest collaboration, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, proved that our duo is working perfectly well! We all are excited to see this game coming out in 2015!” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe.

Saint Seiya fans will be able to awaken their 7th sense with Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Steam in 2015.

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