All Namco Bandai Games America News
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New Pac-Man game launching this fall
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures based on Disney XD show coming to PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U; side-scrolling version headed to 3DS. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2013 7:26 pm GMT
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Tales of Symphonia getting a PlayStation 3 HD remake - Report
Wii-exclusive follow-up Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World also rumoured to be included. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 11:35 am GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out April 22-27: Dead Island: Riptide
Survival horror fans can pick up first-person shooter Dead Island: Riptide to get their zombie slaying fix. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 5:53 am GMT
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Dark Souls crosses 2.3 million sales
From Software's role-playing game goes double platinum since launch in October 2011. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 2:27 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai opening Vancouver and Singapore offices in June
Studios to focus on creating games for respective regions. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 6:30 am GMT
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Dark Souls PC port was 'half-assed' says director
Yui Tanimura says PC version of role-playing game "not very well done," promises From Software won't repeat mistakes with sequel. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2013 8:11 pm GMT
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Professor Layton developer Level 5 starts work on PS4 game
Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni developer says it might be able to announce the new title soon. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 12:54 pm GMT
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Project X Zone crossing over North America this June
Upcoming JRPG to feature more than 50 playable characters from Namco Bandai, Capcom, and Sega. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 9:38 am GMT
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Ex-Firemint employees form new Aussie studio
Loveshack Entertainment formed by former Firemint devs; studio's debut project is a narrative-based puzzle game for tablets and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 6:47 am GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out March 4-8: Tomb Raider, SimCity
Discover Lara Croft's origin story in Tomb Raider, or build a bustling urban empire in SimCity this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 4:40 am GMT
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FlatOut dev teases new racing game
Bugbear Entertainment releases teaser video for upcoming demolition derby racing game for PC and new platforms. Full Story
- Posted Feb 25, 2013 3:49 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 28 - February 1: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Are you a Studio Ghibli fan? The Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro production house has teamed up with Level-5 for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 11:55 pm GMT
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 out in North America this summer
Sequel to manga/anime license action title will be out for PS3; PS Vita not receiving English release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 9:15 am GMT
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Project X Zone confirmed for English release in 2013
Sega, Namco Bandai, and Capcom crossover JRPG exclusive for 3DS. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 2:38 am GMT
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Tekken online collectible card game launching this year
Namco Bandai's latest spin-off of fighting game will be free-to-play on mobile devices and browsers; no specific OS specified. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 2:36 am GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out January 21-25: Ace Combat Assault Horizon: Enhanced Edition
Blast your way through the skies with this week’s new release, Ace Combat Assault Horizon: Enhanced Edition. If you’re more the domestic type, The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff Pack can help with the re-decorating. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2013 1:17 am GMT
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Star Trek: The Video Game due April 23
Digital Extremes' licensed third-person shooter landing in first half of next year; PS3 version to be available digitally through PSN. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2012 7:18 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 26-30: Wii U, Far Cry 3
The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 3:02 am GMT
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Big in Japan October 7-14: Bravely Default, Resident Evil 6
New Square Enix RPG at top spot and above Resident Evil 6 and new Namco Bandai RPG; 3DS XL back in high sales groove. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2012 6:21 pm GMT
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Dark Souls DLC hitting Xbox 360, PS3 Oct. 23
[UPDATE] Namco Bandai announces Artorias of the Abyss DLC hitting consoles in North America Oct. 23, Europe Oct. 24. Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2012 4:39 pm GMT
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Dark Souls director says difficulty serves satisfaction
From Software's Hidetaka Miyazaki says toughness should have purpose; PC version of game made largely in response to petition. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2012 6:54 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 20-25: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Relive fond memories with games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition hitting shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2012 8:43 am GMT
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Tekken boss interested in one-console future
Katsuhiro Harada says there's a greater potential for innovation if Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo build hardware together, believes gamers are no longer "tied down" by consoles due to mobile, browser games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2012 2:32 pm GMT
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EA merges Firemint and Iron Monkey to form new studio
Publisher joins together Flight Control and Mass Effect Infiltrator mobile studios, names the combination Firemonkeys. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2012 8:00 pm GMT
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LEGO Batman 2 spends fourth week at top of UK Chart
No movement in the top three last week as Lego Batman 2 sees its fourth week in first; new release Inversion misses out on a chart position. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 12:34 pm GMT
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Wii U GamePad 'distracting' for fighting games, says Tekken boss
Katsuhiro Harada says looking back and forth between screens in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on Wii U is bothersome; GamePad instead to be used for "shortcuts." Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2012 7:57 pm GMT
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Project X Zone breaks out this October in Japan
The upcoming Sega, Namco Bandai, and Capcom collaboration RPG also announces new characters in the mix. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 4:43 am GMT
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Tekken producer addresses 'whining' fans
Namco Bandai boss Katsuhiro Harada loses patience with "spamming" fans calling for favorite audio samples, voice actors in upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 5:52 pm GMT
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Dark Souls DLC coming to Xbox 360, PS3
Namco Bandai reveals Artorias of the Abyss expansion included in Prepare to Die PC version hitting consoles this winter for $15; Steam version confirmed. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
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Japanese devs must not ignore multiplayer - Gears of War designer
Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski says lack of multiplayer in Vanquish was a "crime," praises Demon's Souls and Dark Souls as being innovative. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2012 3:53 pm GMT
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Dark Souls sells 1.19 million
Namco Bandai confirms action RPG its best-selling title as publisher posts most profitable full-year results in four years; Ace Combat: Assault Horizon also tops 1 million sold. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2012 5:30 pm GMT
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Star Trek possible for Wii U - Report
Paramount Pictures executive says company is "exploring all options" to bring game to platforms that "make sense." Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2012 7:44 pm GMT
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Nino Kuni sequel possible if PS3 version succeeds overseas - Level-5 CEO
Level-5 is confident about localised version's success; the DS version has been canned halfway, due to logistics issue. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2012 8:10 am GMT
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Gamers rallying against Dark Souls PC using Games for Windows Live
Petition decrying Microsoft's DRM service gathers over 13,000 signatures asking for Steamworks version of upcoming PC port. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 9:09 pm GMT
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Dark Souls haunting PC this summer
Content-buffed Prepare to Die edition of 2011 role-playing game confirmed for digital and retail release on August 24 on Windows machines. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2012 7:51 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 25-31: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
Short new release slate led by EA Sports' latest golfing sim; final Gears of War 3 DLC, Warriors Orochi 3, and Rayman Origins PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 1:20 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 26-30: Kid Icarus: Uprising
Kid Icarus makes its Nintendo 3DS debut. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 5:26 am GMT
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Dark Souls announcement on the way
Namco Bandai reveals announcement planned surrounding 2011's role-playing game, asks gamers to "Like" Facebook page to reveal info sooner. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2012 1:57 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 18-24: Kid Icarus 3DS
Nintendo's angelic adventurer leads a formation full of new releases at retailers, including Ninja Gaiden 3, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Armored Core V. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 4:51 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 19-23: Ninja Gaiden 3
Zombies and ninjas invade Aussie shores this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 6:16 am GMT
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Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am GMT
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Ridge Racer Unbounded delayed to 'later in 2012'
Namco Bandai pushes Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC racing game to give dev team more time to "pack the disc with features that will truly make the game sing." Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2012 4:41 pm GMT
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Inversion delayed to June 5
Saber Interactive's third-person shooter now arriving for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC this summer; The Inversion Project iOS and Android game due later in the year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 11:25 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 19-25: PS Vita, Syndicate
New release slate led by launch of Sony's newest portable, Starbreeze's shooter reboot; Asura's Wrath, Metal Gear Solid 3D, and PS Vita launch titles also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 4:27 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 6-12: Suikoden, Gravity Rush
Two portable Sony titles dominate the Japanese software chart, but the 3DS is still the reigning hardware for the week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 10:39 pm GMT
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
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Ni no Kuni hits US this winter, Europe in 2013
PS3 adventure from Spirited Away creators Studio Ghibli gets updated Western release windows. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2012 8:19 pm GMT
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US gamers will be more interested in PS Vita launch - Yoshida
Sony president of worldwide studios says handheld will perform better in West due to action focus of opening software. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 7:02 pm GMT
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Star Trek tie-in pushed to 2013
Paramount signs on Namco Bandai to publish adaptation of J.J. Abrams next space odyssey, due on consoles, PC early next year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 6:11 pm GMT
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Blocking used games unfair - Saber Interactive CEO
Inversion's Matthew Karch says players should be allowed to sell games they don't want, suggests digital distribution of single-player and multiplayer components for $15 each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 3:28 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Resident Evil: Revelations, SoulCalibur V
Capcom's 3DS survival horror still clinging on the top alongside SoulCalibur V and Ragnarok Odyssey; PS Vita also hanging onto third place. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 5:05 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Feb. 6-10: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
EA takes on the fantasy RPG market with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 5:44 am GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 23-29: Armored Core V, Resident Evil: Revelations
From Software's mech combat sequel and Capcom's 3DS survival horror title top software sellers as PS Vita sees slight sales boost and 3DS easily tops hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 4:21 am GMT
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Dark Souls sequel in question
From Software creative director Hidetaka Miyazaki apologizes for "technical difficulties" in last year's role-playing game, says not sure if studio will make another title in universe. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:20 pm GMT
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Inversion delayed
Namco Bandai pushes Saber Interactive's new Xbox 360, PS3, and PC third-person shooter to early 2012; additional time needed to "polish several key aspects" of the title. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2012 3:43 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 9-15: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga
Recent bundle of famous strategy RPG series bumps Nintendo racer from top spot; console sales experiencing post-holiday slump. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2012 2:49 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
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Armored Core V mobilizes in March
From Software's latest mech-combat game drops on 360, PS3 in NA March 20, Europe on March 23. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 5:52 pm GMT
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Dark Souls DLC on the way?
Report cites source "close to the project" saying new content for From Software RPG is due during the first quarter. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2012 3:33 pm GMT
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Skyrim, Bastion, Arkham City lead GDCA nominations
Bethesda's and Supergiant's action RPGs join with Rocksteady's latest Batman adventure to snag five nods each at Game Developers Choice Awards. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 10:47 pm GMT
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PS Vita hits shelves with 20 titles
Sony lays out launch lineup headed by Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf; games priced from $10 to $50, memory cards running from $20 for 4GB up to $100 for 32GB. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2011 8:28 pm GMT
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 set for holiday 2012
Namco Bandai's fighting franchise confirmed to hit consoles late next year, platforms not yet specified. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2011 2:00 am GMT
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Big in Japan: Nov 14-20: MW3
Activision's sales juggernaut shooter beats out new One Piece game and Level-5 RPG. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2011 12:21 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 20-26: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Link's return to the Wii signals the backend of the holiday release period with Tekken Hybrid, Serious Sam 3: BFE hitting shelves, and The King of Fighters XIII. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2011 9:59 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Nov 13-19: Saints Row: The Third, AC: Revelations
This week, game shelves will be filled with tales from the streets and 1511 Constantinople. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2011 4:40 am GMT
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Ridge Racer Unbounded on March 6
Bugbear Entertainment's destruction-focused take on Namco Bandai racer franchise crashes onto Xbox 360, PS3, and PC early next year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 9:29 pm GMT
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Dark Souls ships 1.5 million worldwide
Shipment numbers for From Software's latest brutal role-playing game builds upon the unexpected success of Demon's Souls. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2011 6:59 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 17-23: Macross F, Naruto Shippuden
Namco Bandai represents the majority of top 10 titles; 3DS sales spike due to new model colour. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2011 7:13 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 23-29: Battlefield 3
EA sends DICE shooter to the front lines as Dance Central 2, Kirby's Return to Dreamland, and Daytona USA also head to market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 5:16 pm GMT
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Big in Japan October 10-16: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Flight action reboot and Japanese edition of Just Dance trump Pro Evo Soccer in the latest sales update. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 2:42 am GMT
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Katamari, Ridge Racer roll into PS Vita launch lineup
Namco Bandai readying three titles for new Sony handheld launch next year: Ridge Racer, Touch My Katamari, and Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 12:01 am GMT
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Sound Byte: Meet the Composer - Keiki Kobayashi
We have a chat with one of the main composers of the recently released flight action game Ace Combat: Assault Horizon. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 5:31 am GMT
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Forza 4 Storms UK Charts
FIFA 12 booted from top spot after most successful Xbox 360 racing game launch in UK history; Just Dance 3 debuts in third. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2011 11:39 am GMT
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Namco Bandai bringing Ni no Kuni to US next year
Japanese publisher confirms Level-5's collaboration with Studio Ghibli to hit North American PS3s next year as Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2011 7:39 pm GMT
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Big in Japan October 3-9: Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
Football, idols, and F1 racing rule the roost in recent Japan sales; 3DS still on top. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2011 11:09 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Oct. 9-15: Forza 4, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Race on the roads or fly through the skies with this week's new releases. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2011 6:25 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 10-14: PES '12, Forza 4
It's another big week for video game releases Down Under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2011 4:45 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 9-15: Forza 4, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
New release slate led by Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 4; Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, and Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster also out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2011 2:49 am GMT
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Level-5 World event set for October
Livestreaming of Level-5 Vision press conference and event available to public; Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright playable at show floor. Full Story
- Posted Oct 7, 2011 9:11 am GMT
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Ace Combat soars past 10 million sold
Namco Bandai dogfighting sim series reaches worldwide milestone as latest installment, Assault Horizon, prepares for takeoff on Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2011 11:59 pm GMT
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Tekken Hybrid $250 pack includes arcade stick
Tekken Hybrid Extreme Edition for the PS3 to feature HD version of PS2 tag fighter, Mad Catz Tournament Edition FightStick, and more; limited to 1,000 copies. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2011 10:41 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Oct 4-7: Rage, Dark Souls
It has been 19 years since id Software popularised the first-person shooter genre, but does it still have what it takes to make a good shooter? Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2011 3:08 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 2-8: Rage, Dark Souls
New release slate led by id's shooter and From Software's Demon's Souls follow-up; NBA 2K12, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, and Just Dance 3 also out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: Dark Souls, Rage
Highlights of this week's releases include From Software's latest hardcore RPG, id Software's newest shooter, and a new NBA title. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 7:51 am GMT
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Big in Japan September 19-25: Dark Souls
Demon's Souls successor secures top sales spot, followed by Team Ico HD bundle; 3DS handily tops hardware charts. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2011 8:24 am GMT
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Demon's Souls online servers open through 2011
Atlus keeping multiplayer component of From Software's brutal action RPG alive beyond next month's release of Dark Souls. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2011 11:46 pm GMT
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Ninokuni coming to North America early next year
PS3 collaboration between Professor Layton developer and Spirited Away animation studio to be localized in English next year; DLC also in the works. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2011 10:13 am GMT
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Shinobido 2 confirmed for PS Vita launch in US
Namco Bandai localizing ninja stealth action game from Tenchu: Stealth Assassins and Way of the Samurai developer Acquire. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2011 12:25 am GMT
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Soulcalibur V burns in early 2012
Namco Bandai fighter gets global release window as Katamari Damacy rolls to Vita, Tekken 3D Prime Edition set for February, and Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy takes off Nov. 15. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2011 2:35 am GMT
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Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS
Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 9:31 pm GMT
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Armored Core V delayed in Japan
From Software pushes latest customization-heavy mech shooter to January 2012 to incorporate beta feedback; Western release TBA. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2011 11:23 pm GMT
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Tekken Hybrid touts taste of Tekken Tag 2
PS3-exclusive combo offering to feature Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue, with four playable characters sporting two costumes each. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2011 9:48 pm GMT
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Shatner, Brooks, Bakula convene Captains summit
Comic-Con 2011: Kevin Smith hosts Star Trek legends panel to discuss upcoming documentary The Captains. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2011 7:14 am GMT
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Evolution 2K11 panels revealed
International fighting game tournament in Las Vegas to feature panels by Capcom and Namco Bandai. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2011 8:40 am GMT
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Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi strikes Oct. 25
Namco Bandai bringing latest DBZ fighter to 360, PS3 this fall; Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations mobilizing in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2011 1:22 am GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite scores at Game Critics Awards
Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 26-July 2: Resident Evil 3DS, Black Ops DLC
New release slate led by Capcom's horror game for 3DS and latest Call of Duty map pack for the Xbox 360; SSFIV: Arcade Edition, UFC Trainer, and Sniper: Ghost Warrior for PS3 also out. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 9:31 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out June 26- July 2: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
Zombies, demon spawns, street fighting, and online map packs are on this week's gaming menu. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 7:31 am GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 3 lead Game Critics Awards nominations
Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 12:50 am GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U third-party montage actually Xbox 360, PS3, PC footage
Compilation reel of Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Ghost Recon Online, Metro Last Light used footage from other platforms, admits Nintendo of America president. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 7:16 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Tekken trio heading to Wii U, 3DS, PS3
Namco's King of the Iron Fist franchise confirmed for Nintendo's latest console as Tekken Hybrid remakes the original Tag Tournament for Sony's system this November. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 7:24 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U boasts M-rated third-party support
Nintendo confirms Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, Darksiders 2, Batman coming to new console; Ubisoft also confirms Rabbids, two new brands en route; Aliens: Colonial Marines not a lock. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 6:33 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Namco Bandai bringing Ace Combat, Pac-Man Party, Power Rangers to 3DS
Publisher announces development of new flight game, yellow chomper minigame compilation for Nintendo's new portable; action superhero game due holiday 2012 for Wii and 3DS. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 5:17 pm GMT
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Star Trek beams to 360, PS3, PC next year
Paramount's sci-fi series boldly returns to retail with a cooperative action game picking up with Kirk and Spock in the wake of 2009's big-screen blockbuster. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2011 6:10 pm GMT
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Dark Souls scares North America October 4
From Software's action role-playing game landing on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this fall; due out in Japan this September and in Europe on October 7. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2011 5:46 pm GMT
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Yu Suzuki contributing to Kinect fighter
Virtua Fighter veteran takes post at Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive studio working on smartphone social games and motion-controlled brawlers. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2011 3:00 am GMT
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon taking flight Oct. 11
Namco Bandai's fighter jet series arriving for 360, PS3 this fall with storyline penned by Leopards Kill writer Jim DeFelice. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 7:13 pm GMT
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SoulCalibur V coming to Xbox 360, PS3 in 2012
Namco Bandai announces "true sequel" to SoulCalibur for next year on Microsoft and Sony's consoles. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 9:56 am GMT
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Dark Souls dated for October
Successor to Demon's Souls slated for September in Japan; European/US launch slated for October. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 8:47 am GMT
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Armored Core V flies off in October
Closed beta of mech-piloting action game to start before release month. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 7:57 am GMT
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Namco Bandai posts $23 million full-year profit
Japanese publisher's 2010 sales led by 2009's Tekken 6 with 1.15 million; Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 moves 1.1 million, Enslaved sells 730,000. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2011 7:22 pm GMT
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Gundam Memories flies off in June
Action game based on famous mecha anime to feature Mobile Suit-switching gameplay. Full Story
- Posted May 4, 2011 7:39 am GMT
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Flight Control dev touches down at EA
UPDATE: Firemint CEO talks about EA's acquisition of the Australian mobile-game studio for undisclosed sum. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2011 10:02 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai TMs new Katamari titles
Publisher files European marks for "Katamari amore" and "Katamari amore Rolling Whopper," indicating franchise will roll on despite creator's departure. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 7:09 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 20-26: Crysis 2, Lego Star Wars III, Dissidia 012
New release slate championed by Crytek's multiplatform shooter, TT Games' latest block game, and Square Enix's fighting game; The Sims Medieval, Ghostbusters: SOS, Tomb Raider, Splinter Cell Trilogies, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2011 12:17 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: March 20-26
This week's releases are filled with high-powered shooting, a story told a long time ago in a galaxy far away, and two more additions spawning from Square Enix's meal ticket. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2011 9:28 am GMT
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Pac-Man man talks Pac-Man to pack of men
GDC 2011: Developer Toru Iwatani reveals how popular pellet-muncher came to be and why he has endured for so long. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 4:36 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 heads stateside this summer
Namco Bandai-published mech beat-'em-up given midyear North American release window on 360, PS3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2011 8:28 pm GMT
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Ridge Racer Unbounded revving for PS3, 360, PC
Namco Bandai's flagship racer series returning to consoles after five-year absence, coming to PC for first time ever; FlatOut studio Bugbear Entertainment tapped to develop. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2011 8:04 pm GMT
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Enslaved sells 460,000, Namco Bandai returns to profit
Publisher and toy maker posts $45.3 million profit as acclaimed action adventure game underperforms. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2011 7:29 pm GMT
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Armored Core V confirmed for the West
Namco Bandai extends From Software publishing partnership to mech combat franchise, due on 360, PS3 in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2011 7:56 pm GMT
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Demon's Souls follow-up detailed - Report
Famitsu said to have first word on From Software's action RPG successor Dark Souls; open world, increased difficulty, more. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2011 6:54 pm GMT
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Big in Japan January 3-9: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's critter-killing beat-'em-up easily retains top software slot with 133,500 sales, but PSP loses hold on hardware crown. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2011 11:41 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 27-Jan. 2: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's PSP beat-'em-up maintains chart-leading position during uneventful cusp week; PSP sells nearly 100,000. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2011 7:40 pm GMT
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Flight Control maker buys Puzzle Quest studio
Firemint acquires Infinite Interactive for undisclosed amount; Infinite staff to continue work on unnamed title. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2011 12:51 am GMT
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Namco Bandai reins in Western development
Publisher cites overseas flops as reason Japan staff will more directly oversee game creation going forward. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2010 8:36 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: December 13-17
Asia finally gets the Xbox 360 version of Square's last offline Final Fantasy epic. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2010 5:28 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 29-December 3: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Nintendo revives one franchise and celebrates another with this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2010 6:36 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 22-26: Gran Turismo 5
GT5 is--finally--coming out in Australia this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 5:08 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 21- 28: Gran Turismo 5, DK Country Returns
New release slate led by oft-delayed PS3 racing title, Nintendo's Wii gorilla revival installment; Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time, Michael Jackson The Experience, Undead Nightmare Pack also out. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 1:43 am GMT
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Namco Bandai launching Generations label
Japanese publisher reinvigorating classic arcade catalog with XBLA, PSN revamps; Pac-Man CE DX to be followed by Galaga Legions DX, Aero-Cross. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2010 11:37 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 14-20: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
New release slate led by Ubisoft's stealth action game, EA's racer reboot, NBA Jam; other notable launches include Harry Potter 7: Part 1, EA Sports Active 2.0, Apache: Air Assault. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2010 8:45 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai trims first-half losses
Publisher shows $344 million improvement to bottom line as Despicable Me, Dead to Rights: Retribution bolster game sales. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2010 8:11 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai cuts 90 jobs in US - Report
Publisher tells Venture Beat that layoffs are a result of August restructuring, shifting development back to Japan. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2010 6:38 pm GMT
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Splatterhouse gets move-in date
Oft-delayed Namco Bandai action horror game goes gold, set for Xbox 360 and PS3 release on November 23; original game headed to mobile phones. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2010 6:53 pm GMT
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Rapt E3 reception behind high 3DS price - Report
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says the positive public reaction to the handheld this past June led to premium pricing. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2010 12:13 am GMT
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Record attendance for 2010 Tokyo Game Show
More than 200,000 people swarmed the sweaty halls of Makuhari Messe in Japan last week, a new record for the CESA-organised event. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2010 5:08 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 20-24: Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier proves the PC has still got game with the latest iteration in his famous strategy series. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2010 10:11 am GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 6-12: One Piece: Gigant Battle
Namco Bandai's four-player brawler leads relatively uneventful week, as PSP tops hardware with 30,000 units sold. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2010 11:53 pm GMT
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Saints Row, Warhammer 40K series sales top 6 million
Grand Theft Auto-like crime franchise, table-top inspired sci-fi series both top sextuple platinum mark; Saints Row 2 sells over 3.4 million. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2010 10:11 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Metroid: Other M
Team Ninja's take on Samus finishes third in debut week, behind Capcom's latest PSP Monster Hunter and Wii Party; Modern Warfare 2 budget release cracks top 10. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2010 9:28 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Monster Hunter spin-off MonHun Nikki
Capcom game dedicated to feline helpers sells a quarter million in chart-topping debut, doubles PSP sales week-over-week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2010 12:52 am GMT
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Namco Museum getting Megamix for Wii
Latest edition in retro compilation series includes 18 arcade ports, half-dozen updated versions of Gator Panic, Rally-X, Grobda, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2010 11:46 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out August 29-September 4: Metroid: Other M, Valkyria Chronicles II
Retail week highlighted by Nintendo's latest Samus adventure, tactical role-playing PSP game; other new releases include Sam & Max Episode 5, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2010 6:24 pm GMT
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Ace Combat Assault Horizon prepares for takeoff
Namco Bandai flight franchise returns to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 next year, trailer shows helicopter battles, destructible environments. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2010 5:02 pm GMT
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Tekken 6 longevity boosts Namco Bandai bottom line
Last year's brawler chalks up another million sold as publisher reports sales up modestly to $958 million for the first fiscal quarter, with losses trimmed to roughly $19 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2010 10:29 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai integrates US game, network divisions
Publisher merging operations of traditional gaming, casual and mobile businesses; CEO plans to emphasize networked offerings, cross-platform functionality. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2010 11:25 pm GMT
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Splatterhouse hits the market for Halloween
Namco Bandai's retro horror revamp for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gets a thematically appropriate release window later this year. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2010 1:24 am GMT
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Namco Bandai losses top $300 million
Tekken 6 sells more than 2 million on 360, PS3, PSP, but publisher's overall revenues drop 11% as it begins major restructuring. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2010 9:04 am GMT
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'Next evolution' of Pac-Man premiering at E3
Namco Bandai will debut new console, mobile, and arcade titles featuring the spherical pellet-muncher; ex-Marvel CEO Avi Arad to unveil mystery project. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2010 8:35 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 25-May 1: Super Street Fighter IV, 2010 FIFA World Cup
Capcom's latest brawler, EA's soccer sim face off against Dead to Rights: Retribution, Nier, PC Splinter Cell: Conviction, White DSi bundle. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2010 5:41 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 19-23: Nier
Save your daughter and cure a plague in Square Enix's latest release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2010 8:40 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 scores five at GDC Awards, full video inside
GDC 2010: Naughty Dog's acclaimed shooter nets record number of statuettes, including Game of the Year; Batman: Arkham Asylum upsets in Game Design category; Scribblenauts top handheld; Flower and Farmville also win; Deus Ex 3 trailer debuts. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 4:45 am GMT
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Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom going local
Namco Bandai bringing Game Republic's Last Guardian-like action adventure Majin: The Fallen Realm to North American Xbox 360s and PS3s this summer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2010 1:56 am GMT
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PS3 crashes end, PSN service fully restored
[UPDATE 2] Following nearly 24 hours of the "ApocalyPS3," afflicted units of Sony's console begin to come back online, initially with an erroneous date; this evening, Sony sounds official all clear, blames false leap-year reading. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2010 12:42 am GMT
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Namco Bandai reorganizes, cuts workforce by 10%
Tekken 6 publisher plans to eliminate 630 jobs as nine-month earnings slip 10 percent to $3.13 billion; full-year loss forecast balloons to $343 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2010 7:22 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 11-17: PSP, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
Square Enix crossover action RPG and Sony portable enjoy second week atop charts...as PSP Go finishes dead last in hardware rankings. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 9:06 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 leads GDC Award noms
Naughty Dog's acclaimed action adventure scores seven nods; fellow GOTY hopefuls include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Demon's Souls. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2010 7:00 pm GMT
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Ace Combat takes flight again on PSP
Namco Bandai prepares Joint Assault for takeoff with 40 licensed aircraft, four-player cooperative campaign mode. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2010 8:57 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 14-18: MX vs. ATV Reflex
It's slim pickings when it comes to game releases Down Under, with Tekken 6 for the PSP and THQ's off-road racer the only notable entries. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 5:08 am GMT
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iPhone game wins top plaudit at Australian developer awards
Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA) crowns Firemint's Flight Control as best Aussie-made game of 2009; Heroes Over Europe and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix also honoured. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2009 5:58 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 16-22: DSi XL
Nintendo's supersize handheld sells 100,000 in two days; Left 4 Dead, Taiko Drum Master best-selling new games on a mostly familiar top 10 list. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2009 11:36 pm GMT
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PSN Store stuffed for Thanksgiving
PlayStation Store Update: Tekken 6, Little Big Planet hit PSP; Madden Arcade, Diner Dash, and Gravity Crash debut on PS3; PSone classics and PSP Minis each get six new games. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2009 9:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 22-27: Tekken 6 PSP, Madden Arcade
Gaming retailers give thanks for Black Friday sales as Namco Bandai's portable brawler and EA's downloadable football spin-off lead the holiday week's new releases. Full Story
- Posted Nov 23, 2009 5:26 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 23-27: Lego Rock Band
Movie tie-in games dominate Aussie releases, while Activision and Warner Bros. face off in the music genre arena. Full Story
- Posted Nov 23, 2009 6:02 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 9-15: J-League Pro Soccer Club
Sega dethrones Winning Eleven with its own footie sim for the PSP; Sony's portable, PS3 nearly tie at top of hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2009 11:12 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 16-20: Assassin's Creed II
Ezio sneaks onto retail shelves down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2009 6:33 am GMT
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ChartSpot: October 2009
Brutal Legend, Demon's Souls, Tekken 6, WWE Smackdown land in bottom half of top 20; PC charts see Aion, Sims 3 switch places ahead of...Nancy Drew?! Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2009 12:05 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 8-14: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Activision shooter dominates busy holiday release week; new Dragon Ball, Pro Evo Soccer games also set for launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2009 11:58 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Bayonetta, Tekken 6
PlatinumGames' latest action effort grabs the gold while Namco Bandai's King of Iron Fist tournament earns bronze; new Final Fantasy Gaiden for DS takes second. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2009 8:07 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai posts $66 million loss
Publisher maintains forecasts despite sales slump; Ben 10, Afro Samurai, Tales of Vesperia make up biggest sellers; Soulcalibur PSP falls outside company's top 10. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2009 11:20 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 2-6: Dragon Age: Origins
BioWare's highly anticipated fantasy RPG is just about here. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2009 6:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 1-7: Dragon Age, Band Hero, Lego Rock Band, NFS: Nitro
BioWare's long-awaited fantasy RPG takes wing, as Activision and MTV Games launch their next rhythm game volley; Rabbids Go Home, Academy of Champions, Jak and Daxter, Star Wars Battlefront, more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2009 1:31 am GMT
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Tekken 6 ships 2.5 million
Namco Bandai's latest King of the Iron Fist tournament rushes retailers worldwide en masse in first week of release. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2009 8:16 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 25-31: DJ Hero, GTAIV: Gay Tony, Tekken 6, Forza 3, Ratchet & Clank
Activision spins out turntable-equipped rhythm game, along with Rockstar's second 360-only add-on and Episodes From Liberty City; Namco Bandai fighter, Microsoft racer, and Sony platformer also launching. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2009 5:34 pm GMT
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Inversion upturning 360, PS3 in 2010
Namco Bandai and TimeShift developer crafting new gravity-bending third-person co-op shooter for Sony's and Microsoft's consoles next year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2009 8:31 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct 18-24: Borderlands, GTA PSP, FIFA 10, WWE
Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter opens up, along with portable port of Chinatown Wars, EA Sports' latest footie fest, and Smackdown vs. Raw 2010; Gran Turismo PSP-3000 bundle also debuts. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2009 1:45 am GMT
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Splatterhouse opens in Q3 2010
Namco Bandai narrows release window on delayed resurrection of original arcade gorefest. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2009 6:50 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 11-17: Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend
Naughty Dog's top-rated action adventure cracks jokes with Double Fine's roadie rampage, while Fallout 3: GOTY lifts off with Where the Wild Things Are. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:50 pm GMT
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Tekken 6 strikes gold
Namco Bandai concludes development on latest King of Iron Fist tournament for Xbox 360, PS3 in advance of October 27 release. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 9:52 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 4-10: Wii Fit Plus, Spore Hero, NBA
Expanded Nintendo workout game joins EA's everything sim spin-off and a three-way basketball face-off between NBA 2K10, NBA Live 10, and NBA 10: The Inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2009 12:24 am GMT
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PSP Go launch adds 100+ games to PSN
New handheld's debut accompanied by first PSP Minis, debuts of PixelJunk Monsters, Thexder Neo, sales on Puzzle Quest, Prinny, and more; full list and price breakdown inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2009 6:20 pm GMT
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Natal to have dynamic 'play spaces,' but no patchable support
Kudo Tsunoda says forthcoming motion-sensing technology will use infrared light to custom-size in-game areas--but is too complex to add to existing games via software updates. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2009 11:04 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Guitar Hero 5, Champions Online
Activision's latest rhythm game rocks out with Cryptic's new superhero MMOG, C&C Commander's Challenge, Section 8, two PSP fighters, and Gears 2 GOTY Edition. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2009 7:33 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia
Eidos' comic-book action-adventure game committed to X360, PS3; Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3D fighter hits PSP, with Professor Layton rolling onto DS and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:21 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 9-15: Madden NFL 10
EA's football-sim kicks off Friday; Marvel vs. Capcom 2 slams to PSN, with DS RPG Fossil Fighters stomping in this week; Still Life 2 for PC and revamped Phantom Brave for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2009 11:49 am GMT
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Namco Bandai trims full-year outlook as Q1 revs slide
Afro Samurai sells 420,000 during April-June quarter to lead publisher's game software, but overall sales slip 16% to $795 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
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Dead to Rights pushed to 2010?
Namco Bandai's canine-and-cop action game won't walk the beat until next year in UK; US retailers also listing game as delayed. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2009 8:56 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai completes purchase of Atari's PAL distribution
New entity named Namco Bandai Partners will operate in 50 countries worldwide. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2009 12:21 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai collects Dragon Ball rights
Publisher goes Super Saiyan, grabs five-year exclusive license for games based on license across all major consoles and handhelds. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2009 12:19 am GMT
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Shippin' Out UK June 26
Role-playing fans have plenty to get stuck into with Monster Hunter Freedom Unite and Tales of Vesperia released, while budding boxers can punch their way through Fight Night Round 4. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2009 5:22 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2, Scribblenauts top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Naughty Dog's PS3-exclusive sequel wins Best of Show, 5TH Cell's DS puzzler honored for Best Original Game by industry media collaboration. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2009 7:23 pm GMT
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Tekken 6 enters ring October 27
Namco Bandai's long-in-the-making fighter finally given release date on Xbox 360, PS3; preorder incentives include Hori wireless fight stick, Penny Arcade DLC. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2009 7:40 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out: Ghostbusters
Sony calls up the Ghostbusters to fix a supernatural problem on the PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2009 7:35 am GMT
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Splatterhouse now smearing 2010
Namco Bandai's controversy-laden revival of arcade beat-'em-up pushed to next year on the Xbox 360, PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2009 11:29 pm GMT
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PlayStation Network catalogs Namco Museum Essentials
Downloadable compilation of four arcade classics, revamped version of Xevious set for release on PS3 next month. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2009 1:16 am GMT
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Namco Bandai powers up Dragon Ball trifecta
E3 2009: Japanese publisher announces Raging Blast for Xbox 360 and PS3, Revenge of King Piccolo for Wii, Attack of the Saiyans for DS; DBZ license holder unclear. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2009 5:28 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 11-17: Bleach PSP heats up sales charts
Anime-based fighter manages to sell 41,000 despite widespread game sales slowdown; Growlanser PSP, Winning Eleven Wii also make debuts. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2009 6:07 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 18-22: UFC 2009 Undisputed
Ground and pound your opponent in Ultimate Fighting Championship's next-gen debut. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2009 8:13 am GMT
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Big in Japan Apr. 27-May 3: Persona pumps up PSP
Atlus remake of classic PlayStation role-playing game rules the retail roost as Sony's handheld tops hardware charts for second straight week. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2009 7:11 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 4-8: Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
It's slim pickings down under this week with portable title Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce leading the charge. Full Story
- Posted May 4, 2009 7:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 3-9: Broken Steel, Patapon 2, Klonoa
Final PC/360 add-on to Fallout 3 launches Tuesday, alongside downloadable-only PSP sequel, Wii remake of Namco platformer, New Play Control Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2009 5:36 pm GMT
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Report: Namco Bandai staffs up on Splatterhouse devs
Publisher said to hire former BottleRocket employees to complete work on survival horror beat-'em-up. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2009 12:09 am GMT
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Naruto fends off Akatsuki Rising on PSP
Namco Bandai bringing latest installment in blond ninja's Shippuden adventures to Sony's portable this fall. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2009 5:31 pm GMT
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Namco's Wii wave exercises, cooks, and cheers
Peripheral-aided Active Life: Extreme Challenge, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked, and We Cheer 2 all being readied by Japanese publisher for release this fall. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2009 1:00 am GMT
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Tekken goes another round with PSP
Namco Bandai confirms sixth King of Iron Fist tournament will be appearing on Sony's handheld in addition to previously known 360, PS3 versions. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2009 5:41 pm GMT
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Soulcalibur forges Broken Destiny on PSP
Namco Bandai Games reveals first handheld installment of weapons-based fighter franchise coming to Sony's portable this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2009 12:11 am GMT
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Koei, Crave, Playlogic sign up with ESA
Publishers of Dynasty Warriors, Pinball Hall of Fame, and Obscure 2 join the ranks of US gaming industry trade group. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2009 9:56 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 20-24: Little King Story
Fairy tales, space travel, and fighting robots all hitting store shelves down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out April 19-25: Excitebots, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Nintendo racer and Namco-Koei crossover highlight a sparse slate of releases including Cryostasis. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2009 8:01 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 5-11: Nintendo DSi
Camera-equipped portable launches busy week at retail including further Chronicles of Riddick, The Godfather II, Ninja Blade, and Rhythm Heaven. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2009 4:15 pm GMT
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PS3 Tales of Vesperia being told in Japan
Shonen Jump says Sony-console installment of Namco Bandai RPG to feature new character; Tales of Graces coming to Wii, Tales of VS heads to PSP; Vesperia anime teased. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2009 11:50 pm GMT
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Video Q&A: Katamari creator guest-starring on 24
APRIL FOOL'S DAY: In eighth season of Fox's thriller series, Noby Noby Boy maker Keita Takahashi will appear as scientist whose experiments with unstable matter threaten Los Angeles...again. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2009 9:23 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 30-April 3: Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Curve bullets this week in the latest movie tie-in game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2009 7:49 am GMT
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PS3 Katamari Damacy Tribute rolls to Japan in 2009
Keita Takahashi prepping new installment in universe-creating series for Sony's flagship console; US release status unclear. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2009 1:15 am GMT
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Ex-Splatterhouse dev fires back at Namco Bandai
BottleRocket disputes publisher's claim of "performance issues" on hyperviolent beat-'em-up; says it had hit all contractually defined milestones. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2009 10:18 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai: BottleRocket firing a 'performance issue'
COO of publisher's North American operations defends decision to remove Splatterhouse dev from project. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2009 7:29 pm GMT
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Dead to Rights finds Retribution in 2009
Namco Bandai's noir cop drama debuts on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 later this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2009 6:55 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai posts healthy holiday quarter
Publisher's profits up 15 percent for final three months of 2008, but full fiscal-year totals are slipping. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2009 12:34 am GMT
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Namco Bandai fires BottleRocket
Publisher abruptly removes San Diego-based studio from Splatterhouse project, passing development duties to Afro Samurai team. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2009 12:12 am GMT
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Invincible Tiger strikes XBLA, PSN
Namco Bandai preps over-the-top action brawler for Microsoft's and Sony's online storefronts. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2009 1:49 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 25-31: Afro Samurai, Coraline
Namco Bandai Surges with Samuel L. Jackson-led actioner, as Neil Gaiman film-to-game adapation joins MLB Front Office Manager, Ultimate Shooting Collection at retail. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2009 6:28 pm GMT
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Naruto Ultimate Ninja 4 brawls to PS2
Namco Bandai and CyberConnect2's RPG/fighter based on Shippuden story arc heads to Sony's legacy console in March. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2009 7:38 pm GMT
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Klonoa heads west
Namco Bandai remake of mascot platformer's original PlayStation outing confirmed for North American release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2009 7:33 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai Surge-s West
Tekken publisher joins ranks of Japanese outfits courting Western audiences; new label to debut with Afro Samurai. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2008 9:19 pm GMT
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Atari talks online, partnerships
Publisher confirms resigning of Namco Bandai deal, reveals new partnership with Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Q! Entertainment. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2008 6:22 pm GMT
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National Geographic charts games division
Media company follows up Namco Bandai Panda game partnership with full-fledged publishing and development label. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2008 1:37 am GMT
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Tecmo Koei merger to close by April
Business combination valued at $207 million sees Dynasty Warriors publisher to take three-quarters ownership stake in new holding company. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2008 6:20 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 9-15: Wrath of the Lich King
Retail shelves brace for impact, as headliners join Call of Duty: World at War, Mirror's Edge, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, PES, Star Wars The Clone Wars, and more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2008 8:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 19-25: Far Cry 2, Fable II, Wii Music
It's raining games, as headliners join Midnight Club, PS3 trio of BioShock, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Portal: Still Alive, and more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2008 9:54 pm GMT
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TGS 2008: Drums, Gundams, and Ninjas at Namco Bandai
Haven for anime fans with latest Gundam, Dragon Ball, and Naruto games playable; Wii represented by new We Ski and Taiko games. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2008 12:12 am GMT
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TGS 2008: Microsoft's Schappert soldiers on in Japan
Despite the Xbox 360's limited success, corporate VP and Xbox Live chief says sales are increasing in the "very important" market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2008 6:30 pm GMT
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TGS 2008: Is Japan's gaming influence waning?
Executives from Square, Capcom, and Namco Bandai open up about how they feel their country is losing gaming clout--and how they think the Japanese game industry can turn itself around. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2008 8:10 am GMT
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TGS 2008: Tekken 6 smacking Xbox 360
Namco Bandai kicks off Tokyo Game Show with confirmation that long-awaited PS3 fighter will launch on rival console simultaneously in fall 2009. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2008 5:00 am GMT
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TGS 2008: Halo 3: Recon revealed, new Xbox Live due Nov. 19
Xbox Live chief John Schappert talks about Microsoft's Japan strategy; prequel expansion to Bungie's shooter due Fall 2009; avatar-based XBL relaunch coming next month; Tekken 6 confirmed for 360; trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2008 4:13 am GMT
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BioShock, Hell's Highway demoed on PSN
Sony's weekly Thursday update brings new samplers as well as add-on content for NBA Live 09, Blood Sugar Sex Magik Rock Band album, PixelJunk Eden soundtrack, more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2008 1:38 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 28-Oct. 4: Sonic Chronicles, Silent Hill 5
BioWare's Sega-mascot-centric DS RPG and Konami's PS3, Xbox 360, and PC horror survival frightener top the week's release slate; video feature inside. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2008 4:41 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 14-19: Warhammer Online
EA's fantasy MMOG part of busy week at retail that includes Rock Band 2, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Pure, Crysis Warhead, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2008 2:15 am GMT
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Shippin' Out September 8-12: NHL, TNA iMPACT!
Heavyweights join Sega's crime syndicate actioner Yakuza 2, Atlus' sci-fi strategy game Zoids Assault, and Rare's papier-mache garden on the go, Pocket Paradise. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2008 2:16 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 8-12: Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
Rare's family-friendly Viva Pinata series returns this week down under. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2008 8:52 am GMT
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Tecmo, Koei in merger talks
Spurning Square Enix's offer, the Ninja Gaiden-maker is reportedly considering a union with the Dynasty Warriors publisher. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2008 4:39 pm GMT
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Koei rearms Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Japanese publisher's mecha/tactical beat-'em-up crossover returns to Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 in 2009. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2008 7:19 pm GMT
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360 cheaper than Wii…in Japan
Microsoft slashes price of Arcade model to around $183 across the Pacific--almost $50 cheaper than Nintendo's console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2008 9:06 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out August 25-29: Infinite Undiscovery, Disgaea 3
Square Enix Xbox 360 role-playing game leads busy slate of releases including Mario Super Sluggers, Tiger Woods, Tales of Vesperia, and more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2008 10:29 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 25-August 29: Too Human
After almost 10 years in development, Too Human arrives down under. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2008 8:54 am GMT
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Afro Samurai pushed to January 27
Samuel L. Jackson-voiced action adventure from Namco Bandai now spinning onto 360, PS3 next year. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2008 10:49 pm GMT
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E3 2008: Eternal Sonata reprised on PS3
Namco Bandai's Chopin-inspired RPG set for US release on Sony's console with new characters, quests, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2008 4:18 am GMT
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Soul Calibur returns on the 360
The classic is back and ready for download via the Xbox Live Arcade; Echochrome hits EU PlayStation Network. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2008 10:01 am GMT
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Spot On: Microsoft's Tokyo JRPG event
Namco Bandai and Square Enix show off the next wave of Japanese RPGs for the Xbox 360, including Tales of Vesperia, Last Remnant, Infinite Undiscovery, and Star Ocean: The Last Hope. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2008 11:27 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai resurrecting Splatterhouse
Publisher's seminal gross-out horror action franchise revived on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2009. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2008 7:04 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai brings it on
Publisher details lineup including We Cheer for the Wii, Ultimate Ninja for the PS3, and Digimon World Championship for the DS. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2008 1:42 am GMT
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Namco unveils National Geographic Panda
Due this fall, a new Nintendogs-esque DS game will teach gamers ecological awareness by having them raise cubs of the endangered species; first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2008 1:00 am GMT
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Afro Samurai Fall-ing onto PS3, 360
Namco announces release window for its anime-inspired action game, starring Samuel L. Jackson and scored by the RZA; first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2008 12:13 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 24-28: Crisis Core, Kane's Wrath
Final Fantasy VII and Command & Conquer 3 revisited while Dark Sector and Viking lay foundations for potential franchises. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2008 10:37 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 5-March 7: Bully: Scholarship Edition
Have you got what it takes to be the big dog in the playground? Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2008 1:02 am GMT
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Namco Bandai spinning Wii, 360 Tales
Publisher's anime-inspired RPG series celebrates 10th NA anniversary with Tales of Vesperia on Microsoft's console and Dawn of the New World for Nintendo's system. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2008 7:32 pm GMT
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GDC '08: Indie devs say quality > quantity
Makers of flOw, Everyday Shooter declare the game industry's focus needs to shift away from measuring games based on play length. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2008 9:32 pm GMT
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Japan to get silver PS3, cheaper games
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has officially confirmed a new satin silver PS3 and budget software range coming to its home region in March. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2008 3:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 4-8: Devil May Cry 4, Turok
Demon and dinosaur hunters prowl with Assassin's Creed DS, Twisted Metal: Head On PS2, Culdcept Saga X360, and multiplatformers Spiderwick Chronicles, American Idol Encore. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2008 9:18 pm GMT
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Beautiful Katamari rolling into Oz
Latest universe-in-a-ball puzzle game dated for March release in Australia. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2008 3:39 am GMT
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Beautiful Katamari rolling to Europe
Xbox 360 iteration of the quirky universe-in-a-ball game coming to PAL regions in Q1. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2008 12:23 pm GMT
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Spot On: System Wars 2008
GameSpot asks industry illuminati to predict whether the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or Wii will emerge as the holiday victor, and which will go on to be the ultimate winner in this generation of the console race. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2007 12:40 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 10-December 14: Link's Crossbow Training
The Wii Zapper comes Down Under. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2007 6:10 am GMT
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Shippin' Out November 19-23: Rock Band, Mass Effect, Uncharted
Platform exclusivity runs rampant as headliners join Unreal Tournament III, Ghost Squad, Time Crisis 4, Mario Party DS, FFXII: Revenant Wings, Trauma Center: New Blood. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2007 8:59 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 12-November 16: Crysis and Assassin's Creed
Two of the biggest games of the year come down under. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2007 6:41 am GMT
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Halo 3, BioShock top Spike TV noms
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 7:38 pm GMT
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360 sales beat PS3 in Japan
Release of Ace Combat 6 boosts sales of Microsoft's system just ahead of Sony's competition. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 11:28 am GMT
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Japan Charts Oct. 29-Nov. 4: Super Mario Galaxy's 250K debut
Nintendo dominates island nation's weekly sales charts, as space-borne plumber pushes a quarter of a million units in its first week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 12:26 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 5-November 9: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and The Simpsons Game
It's looking to be a week of mock warfare. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2007 12:19 am GMT
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Soulcalibur Legends done and dated
Action adventure spin-off of Namco Bandai's fighting series goes gold, arrives exclusively on Wii November 20. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2007 8:21 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 29-November 2: Naruto, TimeShift, and Hellgate: London
TimeShift finally comes out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2007 7:30 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 22-26: Ratchet & Clank, Jericho, Conan, Phoenix Wright
The week's headliners joined by Namco Bandai's Ace Combat 6, Naruto on the Wii and DS, Eye of Judgment, and Zack & Wiki, among many others. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2007 10:35 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out October 15-19: Tony Hawk, Katamari 360, Wii Table Tennis
Activision attempts to defend its skateboarding turf from encroaching competition; Prince of All Cosmos debuts on the Xbox 360, and Rockstar's ping-pong sim bounces onto Nintendo's console. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2007 9:01 pm GMT
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Wii Fit shapes up for Japan
Nintendo to release the game that kicked off the exercise-game development craze before the holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2007 2:23 pm GMT
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Spot On: Japanese devs' spin on 360
Despite a massive effort, Microsoft's console is still struggling in the Land of the Rising Sun; Executives and game designers discuss why--and what can be done. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2007 9:48 am GMT
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Ace Combat, Katamari 360 debuts locked down
Namco Bandai's once-Sony-exclusive arcade air fighter and universe-consuming puzzler on target for October 16, 23 launch on Microsoft's console. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2007 8:22 pm GMT
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TGS '07: Namco Bandai offers saiyans, sponge baths
Publisher of Dragon Ball Z and Ace Combat series shows off a diverse lineup to pack in attendees. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2007 1:34 am GMT
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TGS '07: Microsoft booth offers a breather
Light crowds gather to check out games like Halo 3, Devil May Cry 4, but little else at Xbox 360-centric corner of the Tokyo Game Show. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2007 1:29 am GMT
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TGS '07: Namco Bandai embraces Active Life
Publisher working on new fitness-themed game also shows off Soulcaliber IV, Ace Combat 6, and Time Crisis 4. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2007 7:24 am GMT
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Shippin' Out September 17-21: World in Conflict, Eternal Sonata, MySims
Juiced 2, Warriors Orochi, Blazing Angels 2, PC Stranglehold, and PS3 Stuntman Ignition also head to stores this week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2007 9:17 pm GMT
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Pre-TGS '07: Microsoft lays out latest Japan plan
Console maker prepares for the shopping season in island nation with new titles, budget reprints, and additional hardware. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2007 7:01 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out September 10-14: Heavenly Sword, NHL, Skate
Ninja Theory's slick beat-'em-up charges the PS3, as 2K and EA's annual hockey franchises face off and Black Box shows off its new board on the 360; Elder Scrolls IV - GOTY Edition, DiRT, Jam Sessions, Drawn to Life, .hack, Guilty Gear XX, Kengo, and more round out week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2007 9:19 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 10-September 14
Medal of Honor: Airborne deploys down under. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2007 8:04 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 3-September 7: Blazing Angels, Valkyrie Profile, and Medieval II
Medieval II expansion pack hits Australian shores. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2007 8:57 am GMT
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Puzzle Fighter II, Tekken 5 Online on PSN
Sony's online store updated with Capcom's puzzle fighter and add-on for Namco Bandai's brawler; demos for Tiger Woods 08, NASCAR 08, and All-Pro Football 2K8. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2007 12:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out August 27-31: Metroid 3, Warhawk, Tiger Woods, Blue Dragon, Stuntman
Quintet of heavy hitters join Dynasty Warriors: Gundam and downloadables such as Super Puzzle Fighter II and Ghouls 'n Ghosts; Guild Wars and Medieval II expansions also due. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2007 11:24 pm GMT
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Games Convention award noms named
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 receives only multiplatform nomination in German trade show's "Best of GC" awards. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2007 10:05 pm GMT
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Warhammer: Battle Marches to Xbox 360, PC
Expansion to Namco Bandai's tactical RTS Mark of Chaos to include original game on Microsoft's console in addition to new content added to PC version. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2007 7:41 pm GMT
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Katamari, Medal of Honor demos drop, roll
Sampler for Namco Bandai's quirky puzzler now available on Xbox Live; peek at EA's latest WWII shooter hit for PC and 360 next week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2007 10:49 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: Stranglehold, Eternal Sonata, Mercury Meltdown, more
New 360 demos downloadable, Wii puzzler priced, World of Warcraft gets South Park DVD tie-in, and Agetec announces US Fire Pro. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2007 1:34 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: Fate By Numbers for free, SupCom maps
New sci-fi/noir detective game joined by two Supreme Commander maps and tons of fan kits. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:13 am GMT
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Rock Band tops Game Critics Awards
Harmonix's rhythm game named best E3 game by game-journalist jury; Mass Effect, LittleBigPlanet also honored. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2007 8:25 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: Company of Heroes, Xbox 360 demos, WOW
THQ preps WWII RTS spin-off, Darkness and Dynasty Warriors: Gundam samples on Xbox 360, Blizzard boos gold farmers. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2007 12:17 am GMT
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New PS3 games touted in Tokyo, GT5 Prologue in October
Sega, Koei, and Namco Bandai reveal titles at Sony event, including an alternate-history game, Dynasty Warriors 6, and a new title from Katamari creator Keita Takahashi; Polyphony Digital's racer hits Japan in three months. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2007 8:13 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out July 16-20: All-Pro 2K8, NCAA 08
It's a football free-for-all as Visual Concepts returns to the gridiron alongside EA's collegiate huddle, Paper Mario, Bomberman, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2007 8:10 pm GMT
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E3 '07: Xbox Live wraps up E3
Microsoft's Bringing It Home campaign concludes on day three of trade show; GHII tracks, game demos highlight week's offerings. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2007 8:34 pm GMT
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E3 '07: Xbox 360 gets E3 demos
[UPDATE] Blue Dragon and NCAA 08 trials go up on Xbox Live Marketplace; Ace Combat 6 sampler set for later this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2007 1:51 am GMT
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Namco Bandai unwraps E3 lineup
Eternal Sonata set for September, Culdcept Saga delayed until next year, Tekken 6, Soulcalibur IV, Hellgate: London not mentioned. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2007 7:33 pm GMT
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Microsoft lays out E3 promotion
Xbox 360 maker "Bringing It Home" once again with new demos, trailers, themes, video of press conference after the fact. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2007 7:21 pm GMT
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Ace Combat 6 lands October 23
Namco Bandai's flight-combat shooter touches down on Xbox 360 later this year alongside Hori's Ace-Edge Flightstick. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2007 10:39 pm GMT
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PS3 gets new game, firmware, GTA IV trailer
Downloadable shooter Super Stardust, Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM demo, and Rockstar Games trailer arrive on the now new-and-improved console. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2007 9:24 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: Tekken 5, Geometry Wars, Resistance, Wii, Jeopardy! 2
Dark Resurrection update priced; Valve loosed on Bizarre space shooter; Resistance tournament heads to GPHD; Good vs. Wiivil takes grand prize; Jeopardy! 2 going online. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2007 11:40 pm GMT
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Ace Combat 6 sticking 360s
$150 limited-edition bundle from Namco and Hori to include game, flight stick, and faceplate. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2007 7:48 pm GMT
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Online fighting coming to Tekken 5:DR
Online support and single-player modes being added to Namco Bandai's download-only PS3 brawler. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2007 9:37 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: GTA IV, Spector, mtvU, .hack
Second Grand Theft Auto IV trailer dated; Junction Point Studios' new game teased; Darfur Is Dying getting worldwide release; single-player MMOG ending this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2007 2:12 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 4-8: Mario, Lara, and Shrek
Lara Croft and Shrek dominate this week's releases down under. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2007 9:21 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 28-June 1: Impossible Mission, Spidey and ponies
PSP and DS titles, kid-friendly games dominate releases Down Under. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2007 9:03 am GMT
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NewsSpots: Dead Head Fred, Treasure Island Z, Digimon, 'Nam on DS
D3's PSP star gets a voice, Capcom renames Wii puzzle adventure game, Namco Bandai returns to digital monster battling, and Majesco brings the DS "in country." Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2007 1:00 am GMT
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Soulcalibur Legends to be told on Wii
Next installment of Namco Bandai fighting franchise coming exclusively to Nintendo's console. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2007 8:07 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam coming to US
Namco Bandai and Koei confirm a late summer North American release and an Xbox 360 version for their PlayStation 3 crossover game. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2007 6:28 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai annual profit up 71 percent
Marriage of game publisher and toymaker paying off to the tune of 24.2 billion yen; game division sells 23.4 million units worldwide. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2007 11:47 pm GMT
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Nintendo buys Monolith Soft
Wii maker acquires majority interest in developer of Xenosaga, Baten Kaitos series from Namco Bandai Games. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2007 6:56 pm GMT
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Euro PSP price drops
Following a cut earlier this month in the States, British PSPs also get a new price and Platinum titles. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2007 12:23 pm GMT
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Beautiful Katamari confirmed for PS3, Xbox 360
Namco Bandai fesses up to next-gen debut of ball-rolling, cosmic-body-creating simulation; rumored Wii version not mentioned. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2007 6:42 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 16-20: Valhalla Knights, Bust-A-Move Bash!
A PSP RPG and Wii puzzler lead a minor mob of springtime releases, including five downloadable titles for next-gen consoles. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2007 11:26 pm GMT
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Wii Tamagotchi touches gold
Minigame collection featuring Bandai's digital pets sent off to factory; Tamagotchi: Party On! sees players battling to be president of Tamagotchi Planet. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2007 9:04 pm GMT
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Namco opening Museum on DS
Collection of ported classics coming to Nintendo's dual-screened handheld; Namco Museum DS includes Pac-Man vs., Galaga, Xevious, more. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2007 11:33 pm GMT
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Ace Combat 6 confirmed for Xbox 360
Namco Bandai to set Fires of Liberation loose on Microsoft's system worldwide later this year; game will introduce online play to series. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2007 9:40 pm GMT
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Euro PSN lineup released
Eight downloadable titles coming between now and the end of April, four available for launch day. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2007 8:15 pm GMT
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Namco tells more Tales on PSP
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology confirmed for US release; PSP game features character creation, ability to trade items wirelessly. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2007 8:03 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai to deal Culdcept Saga this summer
Xbox 360 to get its first taste of Monopoly-meets-Magic: The Gathering strategy title in coming months. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2007 7:11 pm GMT
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Wii Pokémon, DS browser coming in June
First US Wii game to use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, DS connectivity coming to US; other Nintendo games dated. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2007 2:43 am GMT
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Namco serves up PSP tennis
Smash Court Tennis 3 lobbing onto Sony's portable this summer; Federer, Nadal, Henin included as playable pros. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2007 7:54 pm GMT
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Tekken 5: DR alive and kicking on PS3
Namco Bandai fighting game arrives today on PlayStation Store alongside firmware update. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2007 6:38 pm GMT
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Space Station Tycoon has liftoff
Namco Bandai Wii game will be docking in "summer" 2007. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2007 3:22 pm GMT
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Sony confirms UK Network prices
The company sets its UK prices and schedule for downloadable games from the PlayStation 3 Network. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2007 12:49 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 19-23: Big names for next-gens, PC
Strong week of releases across all platforms highlighted by 360's Crackdown, PS3's VF5, Wii's Sonic, PC's Supreme Commander. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2007 1:06 am GMT
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Tekken: DR attacks US PS3s later this month
Downloadable version of Namco Bandai's fighting game to include optimizations for 1080p, playable final boss. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2007 9:11 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out January 22-26: More Zelda for VC
Dry week for new releases topped off with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past's debut on the Wii's Virtual Console, trio of releases for the PSP. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2007 12:38 am GMT
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Tamagotchis party on Wii
Namco Bandai prepping Wii game based on its popular digital pets; four-player party game to hatch in retail this spring. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2007 11:11 pm GMT
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Assassin's Creed, Fight Night R3 earn effects honors
Ubisoft's stealth actioner, EA's punch party nominated for Visual Effects Society Awards; Hellgate: London, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos also nominated. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2007 1:30 am GMT
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Nintendo details Euro Q1 releases
WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Excite Truck, and Star Fox Command all coming to the continent and UK at the start of 2007. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2006 9:40 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out December 4-8: Full Auto 2, MGS: Portable Ops
Car combat and Big Boss join Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and the PS3 Fight Night Round 3 on the week's release docket. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2006 12:11 am GMT
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Tamagotchi Corner Shop 2 cuts gold ribbon
Upcoming DS game Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 almost open for business; in stores November 14. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2006 9:37 pm GMT
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Mark of Chaos golden
Namco Bandai Games says its first crack at the Warhammer fantasy license is ready for retail, set to ship November 14. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2006 12:29 am GMT
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21 PS3 games available by end of '06
[UPDATE] Three first-party, 18 third-party games will go on sale for Sony's next-gen console by year's end. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2006 12:51 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 16-20: BF 2142, Bully, Double Agent, WTF
A crowded week sees Family Guy, Flight Simulator X, Justice League Heroes, Sims 2: Pets, and Railroads! get on the retail train; Zoo Tycoon 2 and Age of Empires III expansions also on board. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2006 10:37 pm GMT
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.hack is .gold
Action role-playing techno-geek game .hack//G.U. vol. 1//Rebirth finishes development, scheduled for October 24 release. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2006 11:41 pm GMT
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Japan game charts: September 25-October 1
Japan's most popular game franchise meets Japan's most popular handheld: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl rock top 10 with monster sales. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2006 10:52 pm GMT
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PlayStation 3 games priced in Japan
Famitsu lists nine first- and third-party titles, ranging from the 5,040 yen ($43) Mah-Jong Taikai IV to the 8,190 yen ($69) Armored Core 4. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2006 9:17 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai ready to tell more Tales
Development wraps up on Tales of the Abyss for the PS2; publisher expects to ship the game to US stores next month. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2006 12:56 am GMT
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Shippin' Out 9/25-9/29: NBA trifecta, Just Cause, Valkyrie Profile 2
Sony, EA, and 2K Sports hit the hard court this week as Eidos offers up over-the-top action and Square Enix brings a long-awaited sequel to retail. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2006 1:11 am GMT
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DS Digimon headed to US
Digimon World DS makes the trans-Pacific journey stateside this fall; gamers can train, battle, trade, breed Digimons online. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2006 10:47 pm GMT
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TGS 06: Final fantasies in Tokyo
As the last day of the Tokyo Game Show winds down, GameSpot takes a whirlwind tour of the biggest booths on the show floor. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2006 8:43 pm GMT
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TGS 06: Sony tips PS3 Japan launch hand
Press materials confirm a minimum of six titles for 11/11, nine more due by end of year; at least 12 confirmed for 2007; US launch catalog to be at least eight titles larger. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2006 11:53 am GMT
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TGS 06: 360 comes full circle in Japan
[UPDATE] Microsoft Japan reveals details on 360 HD-DVD add-on at TGS press briefing; Lost Planet and Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 to carry unusually high price tags. Video inside. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2006 6:00 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: 9/18-9/22: Okami, Pokemon, Godfathers, Xbox Vision camera
This week's release calendar features wolf gods, pocket monsters, vicious mobsters, and your mug. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2006 9:16 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 9/11-9/15: Hockey, Lego Star Wars, Mario Hoops
NHL 07 and NHL 2K7 face off, Legos take on Episodes IV-VI, and Mario brings his game to the DS. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2006 8:30 pm GMT
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Japan game charts: August 28-September 3
Phantasy Star Universe kicks off with a big bang, dethroning the almighty DS. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2006 12:42 am GMT
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Japan game charts: August 21-27
Final Fantasy III leads nine other titles to total DS domination of Japan's top 10 weekly best-sellers. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2006 7:37 pm GMT
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Japan game charts: August 14-20
Nintendo first-party titles take seven of top 10 slots; DS games have top five positions locked down. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2006 10:27 pm GMT
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PS3 Gundam caught in Crossfire
Game briefly known as Target in Sight now named Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire; takes shot at PlayStation 3 later this year. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2006 6:30 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 8/21-25: Madden, Texas Hold 'Em
Annual edition of top-selling franchise arrives on shelves alongside first XBL poker game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2006 1:06 am GMT
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Japan game charts: August 7-13
New Super Mario Bros. leaps back to number one; popular user-made game debuts at number three. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2006 11:14 pm GMT
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DS opening new Tamagotchi Corner Shop
Namco Bandai prepping sequel to virtual pet game for Nintendo's portable; Corner Shop 2 cuts ribbon this winter. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2006 9:40 pm GMT
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Retail Radar: PSP goes over the Rainbow Six Vegas, gets Rocky 6
Online sites suggest delays, details, release dates, and the first Xbox 360 game to carry a suggested retail price under $20. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2006 1:53 am GMT
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Japan game charts: July 31-August 6
PSP strategy title SD Gundam G Generation Portable grabs top spot; Star Fox Command misses top 10 in first week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2006 11:42 pm GMT
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US console charts: July 30-August 5
Nintendo's DS rules the top 10 again as gamers gear up for Madden's release; a few 360 titles sneak back on the list. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2006 2:38 am GMT
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Gundam to storm PS3 this year
Namco Bandai's giant mech series gets a 2006 debut date on Sony's next-gen console, still needs a final name. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2006 12:04 am GMT
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Q&A: Gundam: Mobile Suit devs
Okamoto Yoshihiro and Hirofumi Inagaki focus in on PS3 mech shooter based on the famous anime series; discuss the new game's pursuit of realism. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2006 2:53 am GMT
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Japan game charts: July 24-30
Slew of new titles lead by Tamagotchi and Sengoku Basara 2 storms this week's rankings; DS games take seven of the top 10 spots. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2006 12:54 am GMT
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US console charts: July 23-29
Mario, Brain Age are back on top again with NCAA Football 07 in hot pursuit; PSP Tekken punches into top 10 in debut week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2006 6:34 am GMT
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Partial TGS 2006 game list emerges
CESA and Nikkei BP's tentative slate of games show Xbox 360 and PS3 present and accounted for, but no Wii titles yet. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2006 5:52 pm GMT
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New Naruto hitting PS2
Namco Bandai announce Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles for PlayStation 2 is coming sometime this winter. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2006 1:10 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: SF II' Hyper Fighting, Dungeon Siege II, Safecracker
Microsoft makes good on Xbox Live Wednesdays gaming with classic Street Fighter II, Gas Powered Games cranks out a Dungeon Siege II expansion, and THQ attempts back-to-back movie-to-game hits. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2006 11:17 pm GMT
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Sony honors Japanese top sellers
Sony Japan doles out feel-good accolades for more than a dozen of its best-selling games at its 2006 PlayStation Awards show. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2006 8:32 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 7/24-28: Tekken: Dark Resurrection, Civ IV: Warlords
Big-time PSP fighter leads small-time lineup of games this week; arcade classic Galaga marks third Xbox Live Wednesdays download. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2006 10:04 pm GMT
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US console sales charts: July 9-15
Soccer games trip, Prey teleports to third, Chromehounds shoots to fourth, and the familiar duo of Mario and Brain Age returns to the top. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2006 1:58 am GMT
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Japan game charts: July 3-9
New Super Mario Bros. on top again, but Namco Bandai gets a pair of new entrants on the list in Xenosaga Episode III and Tekken: Dark Resurrection. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2006 9:07 pm GMT
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Tekken: Dark Resurrection golden
Development wraps up on Namco's first fighter for the PSP; King of Iron Fist ready to rumble later this month. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2006 10:26 pm GMT
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Gunpey loaded for DS, PSP
Namco Bandai brings Q Entertainment remake of Gunpei Yokoi puzzler to US later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2006 6:23 pm GMT
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US console sales charts: June 25-July 1
Gamers still love their brain training and Mario as DS duo remains on top; Naruto leads quartet of PS2 games in top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2006 1:17 am GMT
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Japan game charts: June 19-25
Valkyrie Profile sequel lands the top spot with Mario Bros.; Winning Eleven and brain-training games rounding out the front five. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2006 9:26 pm GMT
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Namco franchises find European publishers
Koch Media signs on to release Warhammer: Mark of Chaos and Mage Knight: Apocalypse; Atari to handle Saint Seiya: The Hades. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2006 7:27 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 26-30: Over G, Titan Quest, Pirates of the Caribbean
As the summer movie season heats up, game adaptations begin to hit the slightly slower release calendar. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2006 12:53 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 19-23: NFL Head Coach, Alexander, Tomb Raider PSP
EA offers first stat-minded NFL management sim and Sega digitally distributes Rome: Total War add-on as flow of new releases narrows to trickle. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2006 12:50 am GMT
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EA, Namco bring movie titles to Europe
Curious George and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift to be released in second half of 2006. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2006 3:49 pm GMT
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Japan game charts: May 15-21
The latest .hack PS2 game heads the list of best sellers in Japan--which is otherwise dominated by the DS. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2006 1:34 am GMT
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Game critics narrow down Best of E3
Journalists from 37 North American publications meld minds to vote on best of E3 2006; Gears of War, Nintendo lead pack. Winners announced next week. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2006 9:14 pm GMT
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E3 06: MIA @ E3 06
Killzone 2, Fallout 3, Resident Evil 5, Devil May Cry 4, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Dragon Age, Culdcept, Bully, and first-party GameCube and GBA titles all skipped last week's event. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2006 4:59 pm GMT
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E3 06: Frame City Killer canceled
Namco Bandai's Unreal Engine 3 action game canned, company confirms Xbox 360 role-playing game in works. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2006 4:43 pm GMT
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E3 06: Merged Namco Bandai booth shows its roots
The house that Pac-Man built shows love to its original mascot, pushes latest lineup of PC and anime games. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2006 3:34 am GMT
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E3 06: Sony's booth holds PS3 surprises
Massive exhibit sports dozens of playable kiosks for Sony's next-gen console, including a demo for previously unannounced titles Wardevil: Enigma and something new from the creators of Indigo Prophecy. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2006 12:25 am GMT
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E3 06: Sony gives Europe PSP love
Sony announces white PlayStation Portable for Europe, expanded Wi-Fi hot spot scheme, a Platinum range of titles, and interactive City Guides. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2006 5:43 pm GMT
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E3 06: Namco completes E3 lineup
Japanese publisher reveals final list of games scheduled to appear at E3; Mobile Ops 360, newest Xenosaga, Tekken PSP headline. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2006 7:03 pm GMT
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E3 06: Snoopy and Pac-Man skipping Xbox?
Previously announced versions of upcoming Namco Bandai mascot titles mysteriously absent from E3 release list; publisher mum on future Xbox support. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2006 8:00 am GMT
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E3 06: Namco Bandai details E3 anime lineup
[UPDATE]: Publisher confirms gaming debut of IGPX will appear at show, along with five more anime-inspired titles. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2006 8:00 am GMT
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E3 06: Namco Bandai reveals next-gen lineup
Tekken 6, Ridge Racer 7 slated for PS3; Mobile Ops and Culdcept Saga coming to Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2006 9:14 pm GMT
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Legend of Heroes continues
More PSP RPG action on the way as Namco confirms Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch for release this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2006 12:42 am GMT
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E3 06: Ace Combat confirmed for US takeoff
Spacious skies are about to become a bit more crowded, as Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception is set to hit American PSPs this fall. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2006 7:31 pm GMT
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E3 06: Ace Combat swooping onto PSPs
Namco Bandai confirms its popular combat flight-sim is coming to Sony's portable in Japan; no US plans revealed as of yet. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2006 1:20 am GMT
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Xenosaga Episode III set for fall
Namco Bandai's Nietszchean sci-fi RPG series concludes on PlayStation with Also Sprach Zarathustra. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2006 8:57 pm GMT
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Bandai mechs set to surf US skies
Publisher set to bring aerial robot combat to North American PS2s this fall with Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2006 10:53 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 4/10-4/14: Tomb Raider, Auto Assault, Odama
Lara Croft returns with guns blazing, NCsoft hits roads with guns blazing, and Yoot Saito's latest arrives on GameCube with strategic military pinballs rolling. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:18 pm GMT
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PSP WRC: FIA 24K
The handheld version of World Rally Championship has gone gold; Namco Bandai to publish on April 18. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2006 1:31 am GMT
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Namco Bandai readying five for 360
Gundam, Culdcept, and new mech game underway; Pac-Man and Galaga heading to Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2006 11:12 pm GMT
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Microsoft lays out Japanese game plan
Xbox 360 Media Briefing in Tokyo brings new Silpheed, Culdcept games; Pac-Man and Galaga headed for Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2006 5:53 pm GMT
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PSPs, PS2s getting Fast, Furious
Namco Bandai developing game based on third The Fast and the Furious movie; racer speeds into stores this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2006 12:40 am GMT
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Frame City Killer delayed again in Japan?
Famitsu schedule indicates that Namco Bandai's Xbox 360 debut has once again been pushed back. Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2006 3:18 pm GMT
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Bandai making 360 mech game
Bandai and Cavia developing action mech game Zegapain for summer release in Japan; TV anime series to air starting next month. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2006 12:08 am GMT
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Tekken coming to PSP
Namco is bringing the King of Iron Fist tournament to Sony's portable, details to be unveiled next week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2006 5:33 pm GMT
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PlayStation 3 to appear at Taipei Game Show
A quarter of Sony's booth will be devoted to showing off the PS3, but will it be anything gamers haven't seen before? Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2006 7:03 pm GMT
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World Rally Championship screeches onto PSP
The officially licensed PS2 racing series hits the starting line in portable form; first details inside. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2006 11:38 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai updates 2006 release calendar
New Warhammer drops this fall; Stargate, DS Curious George curiously missing; Cowboy Bebop still a no-show. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2006 12:11 am GMT
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Frame City Killer delayed
Namco's Xbox 360 shooter will be cooling its guns until the "second half of 2006." Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2006 7:41 pm GMT
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Frame City Killer delayed in Japan
Namco's Xbox 360 action game pushed back in Japan from February 23 to spring; company cites quality improvement as the reason. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2005 11:23 pm GMT
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Snoopy, Red Baron to dogfight on PC, consoles
Namco making cartoon combat game based on Peanuts WWI fantasy; due fall 2006. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2005 9:18 pm GMT
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Pac-Man goes karting
Mascot go-kart racer genre comes nearly full circle with Namco's new Pac-Man World Rally. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2005 12:03 am GMT
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Naruto for PS2 coming to America
Ninja series' original Narutimate Hero game set to sneak into stores in first quarter of 2006. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2005 1:30 am GMT
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Magna Carta 2 announced for Xbox 360
Korean publisher SoftMax's RPG will spawn a sequel in 2007, to be released worldwide. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2005 9:43 pm GMT
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Bounty Hounds delayed in Japan
Namco's new sci-fi third-person shooter for the PSP won't be hitting stores as expected next month in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2005 7:31 pm GMT
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Warhammer fantasy RTS hits next year
PC gamers to receive Mark of Chaos, Namco's first use of the tabletop gaming license, in late 2006. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2005 6:50 pm GMT
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Samurai Champloo to funk up US PS2s
Bandai bringing the game version of the hip-hop-infused anime stateside; first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2005 12:17 am GMT
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TGS 2005: Xenosaga Episode III unveiled
Monolith Soft is developing the third--and final---installment to its popular sci-fi RPG series. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2005 9:38 pm GMT
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Naruto headed for PS2 once again
Bandai's popular ninja fighting game is making a comeback with Narutimate Hero 3. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2005 10:18 pm GMT
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Namco picked for Afro Samurai
Publisher gets rights to make games based on GDH's vengeance-fueled samurai manga from Takashi Okazaki. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2005 1:50 am GMT
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Namco readies sci-fi shooter for PSP
Weapons-heavy Bounty Hounds to pit portable players against evil aliens this fall. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2005 7:58 pm GMT
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Tales of the Abyss descending on PS2
Namco's popular RPG series celebrates it 10th anniversary with a new game on the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2005 1:22 am GMT
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New .hack game coming to PS2
Virtual-world role-playing series will get a new chapter for PlayStation 2 sometime next year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2005 1:46 am GMT
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PlayStation 3 announced for 2006
[UPDATE 12] Sony unveils its next-gen console in LA; Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tekken 6, Gran Turismo 5, and Warhawk redux confirmed. First pictures and video inside. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2005 11:43 pm GMT
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Frame City Killer caught on 360
Namco's first next-gen game features an assassin on the hunt in futuristic Asia; game to run on Unreal Engine 3. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2005 7:04 pm GMT
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Mage Knight Apocalypse cast for PCs
Namco is turning WizKids' miniatures-based fantasy tabletop game into an action role-playing title. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2005 10:57 pm GMT
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Bandai to release first UMD-DVD bundle
Company's first anime release will sell in Japan on both PSP-compatible media and DVD in one package. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2005 7:09 pm GMT
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MotoGP 4 peelin' out on the PS2
Namco's two-wheeling racer returning to Sony's console in Q3; latest version features all three engine classes; first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2005 9:20 pm GMT
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Namco nabs Warhammer license
Publisher plans to focus on PC titles based on the Games Workshop fantasy tabletop game; deal does not cover Warhammer 40,000 or Warhammer Online. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2005 10:46 pm GMT
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Bandai launches Project Eureka franchise
Mech-based PlayStation 2 game due this summer; emerges first as a manga, then becomes an anime series starting in April. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2005 7:16 pm GMT
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Naruto Hero 2 on the way
A sequel to Narutimate Hero is bound for the PS2; developer also hints at new RPG. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2004 8:15 pm GMT


