Platforms: PC (version reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X/S Genre: Simulation, Management, Sandbox, 3D City Builder Theme park simulation games have been around since the early 90s and made it mainstream thanks to the RollerCoaster Tycoon series by Atari. What makes the magic of a park sim is that players can unleash th

Rhythm games have become a staple genre of video games, dating back to the mid-1990s, but considering that there are so many control schemes and themes that they use now. It’s important to understand where they came from, not just for their memorable songs and flashy visuals. While it’s impossible to cover every si

This summer, watch along as humans flee their underground city in a desperate attempt to reclaim their lives on the surface in SYNDUALITY Noir, a new Japanese anime series coming exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar on 11 July 2023. Set in the year 2242 SYNDUALITY Noir follows a group of humans forced deep underground in

Bandai Namco has announced that the first Tekken 8 closed network test will begin on 21 July 2023 and end on 24 July 2023 on the PS5. Meanwhile, the second closed network test will begin on 28 July 2023 and end on 31 July 2023 on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Dates and session times for the TEKKEN 8 CNT are

We found out a couple of months ago that the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama is getting one of his manga series Sand Land adapted into a movie which is to be released later this year. But what we didn't expect is that Bandai Namco is also adapting it into a game which was announced at Summer Game Fest.  

Taiko No Tatsujin is a rhythm game franchise by Bandai Namco, where players beat a taiko drum in time with the music. The franchise mostly features Japanese songs, but it does occasionally add foreign songs from time to time. In the next update for Taiko No Tatsujin Nijiiro Ver., the game is surprisingly adding a Malay

E3 2023 is officially cancelled, but don't be sad, folks! Summer has arrived; and that means a whole bunch of major video game showcases, live streams and presentations are still in store throughout the season. This year's lineup could potentially be the biggest one yet since the launch of the next-gen consoles in 2020

Bandai Namco and developer ASOBIMO has announced Sword Art Online: Integral Factor, which is slated for PC via Steam. However, no release date has been confirmed yet. The free-to-play massively multiplayer is currently playable for iOS and Android devices. The game’s description reads: This time, the protagon

Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, have announced they have reached an agreement to develop and publish a new The Lord Of The Rings MMMO (massively multiplayer online) game. The upcoming game will be an open-world MMO adventure in a persistent world set in Middle-earth,

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Tekken 8, now bringing in series veteran and taekwando expert Hwoarang. Hwoarang made his debut in Tekken 3 as Jin's rival, and has been in odds with him since then. In Tekken 8, he sports his master's gi (Baek from Tekken 2) and has a more laid-back attitude, less into ge

Back in April, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced the new DLC for One Piece Odyssey called Reunion of Memories. Bandai Namco has just announced that the DLC will be dropping 25 May on a PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC via Steam. Check out the original announcement! Now, let's get into what this DLC is

The Summer Game Fest 2023 eveent will take place on 8 June 8 2023. It will be streamed live on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Summer Game Fest organiser and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed that over 40 companies will be taking part in the event. Potential big reveals could be coming from PlayStat

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced the release of SD Gundam Battle Alliance’s new paid DLC, “SD Gundam Battle Alliance - Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch From Mercury Pack” today. The pack features Gundam Aerial as a playable unit. In addition to the introduction of Gundam Aerial as a playable unit, the

Bandai Namco and From Software just launched a new Armored Core VI Fires Of Rubicon gameplay trailer. While it's 3 minutes long, it's definitely showing off a lot of giant mecha-versus-the-world kind of action. With the phrase "let the last cinders burn" echoing in your mind, you're a Raven (Armored Core pilot) thru

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced a new update for the Nintendo Switch title, Ace Angler Fishing Spirits. The update is a collaboration between the game and the manga version of "Ace Angler", published in the monthly CoroCoro Comic. In addition, they have released new illustrations and manga by the autho

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble is now available on the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game is part of the beat ‘em up/hack and slash genre, while the concept of the game is based on the recently released movie, SHIN KAMEN RIDER. Representatives of the Shin Japa

Bandai Namco and ILCA just dropped some exciting news about their One Piece Odyssey DLC called "Reunion of Memories"! We don't have a release date yet, but let me fill you in on what we do know. The DLC's announcement also comes with a Producer Message from non-other than Katsuaki Tsuzuki, the lead producer of One P

Bandai Namco has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming Sand Land anime movie adaptation in production at Sunrise, Kamikaze Douga, and ANIMA. It is slated to premiere on 18 August 2023. The movie’s cast and staff were also announced: Cast Beelzebub (voiced by Mutsumi Tamura) Rao (voiced by Kazuhiro

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that the network test date for the Steam version of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 will take place from 4 April 2023 at 1 pm GMT+8 until 6 April 2023 at 4 pm GMT+8. The developer will also be conducting the network test of the Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2

April's Fools Day is coming soon, and the video game industry will continue another long tradition of making funny fake news and jokey announcements, much to our chagrin as writers and reporters. Developers, publishers, studios and figures in the games industry have participated in the annual celebration for years, and