All Namco Bandai Games News
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Namco going 'guns blazing' to market Dark Souls II
Publisher explains marketing effort for upcoming sequel will treat game like "massive AAA game" unlike predecessor. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 3:10 pm 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 2 contest let fans design in-game shields
Winning submissions to be announced at San Diego Comic-Con. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2013 9:44 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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Free-to-play Ridge Racer revealed
Unbounded developer Bugbear working on downloadable Driftopia for PlayStation 3 and PC to launch later this year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 11:57 am 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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Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation arriving in Southeast Asia this March
Free-to-play multiplayer mech action game to be distributed by Sony Computer Entertaiment Asia in Chinese language. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2013 10:37 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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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle out late August in Japan
Fighting game from Asura’s Wrath developer to also have limited edition featuring sculpted figure of main character Jotaro Kujo. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2013 9:52 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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Tencent Games, Namco Bandai team up to develop Naruto MMORPG for China
Game companies to partner up with Japanese manga publisher Shueisha to create online game for web browsers. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2013 3:02 am GMT
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Evolution Tournament 2013 Line-Up Announced
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Persona 4: Arena new additions; eighth game will be determined by community. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 4:29 am GMT
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Dark Souls II concept art emerges
Artwork for upcoming role-playing game shows two-headed skeleton horses, chariots, flaming creatures, and crossbows. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2012 1:24 pm 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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Dark Souls II will protect 'core' experiences
Producer Hidetaki Miyazaki says new role-playing game will not be significantly different from predecessor; reveal trailer contained no in-game footage. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2012 2:34 pm GMT
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Accessibility a 'key topic' for Dark Souls II
Director Tomohiro Shibuya says he wants RPG to provide those new to the series a "good introduction" of the game and how it should be played. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 2:01 pm GMT
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Dark Souls II Wii U petition nets 10,000 signatures
Online petition to bring From Software's role-playing game to Nintendo's first HD console reaches 10,000 signatures. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2012 7:08 pm GMT
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Dark Souls II Wii U petition kicks off
Online petition to bring From Software's role-playing game to Nintendo's first HD console begins; 3,000 signatures netted thus far. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2012 12:32 pm GMT
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Dark Souls II will be 'more understandable'
From Software's new role-playing game will also be "more straightforward," producer Tomohiro Shibuya says. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2012 8:31 pm GMT
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Dark Souls II on the way
Sequel to From Software's role-playing game revealed at awards show; coming to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC with focus on new hero in "unfamiliar setting"; revamped server-based multiplayer also planned. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2012 2:59 am 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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FIFA 13 holds off Dishonored on UK chart, Fable: The Journey lands at 37
FIFA still holds off all newcomers, including Dishonored, Pokemon and XCOM; Fable: The Journey scrapes into the top 40 at number 37. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 10:32 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 12-14: Tekken Tag Tournament 2, NHL 13
Fighting, sports and rhythm games, this week has you covered no matter what you're into! Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 5:14 am GMT
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 community features are free for all
World Tekken Federation tracks stats, arranges teams, competitions online at game's launch on September 11. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2012 7:14 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 27-30: Guild Wars 2, Tales of Graces f
Get your RPG fix in online and offline flavours this week with the releases of Guild Wars 2 and Tales of Graces f. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2012 7:09 am GMT
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Big in Japan July 30-August 5: Dragon Quest X
New Wii RPG debuts at number one; Wii sales experience surge. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2012 5:03 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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Big in Japan July 16-22: Kirby's Dream Collection
Wii compilation of Kirby games takes top sales spot in Japan, followed by new Rune Factory title. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2012 9:12 am 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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Tales of Xillia getting Western release
Namco Bandai PlayStation 3-exclusive role-playing game confirmed for 2013 release in Europe and North America. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 7:26 pm GMT
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Asura's Wrath dev working on JoJo's fighting game
Namco Bandai publishing CyberConnect2-developed JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle for PlayStation 3 based on long-running manga series. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2012 7:43 pm 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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Tekken prequel film coming from Ong Bak director
Prachya Pinkaew to direct Tekken: Rise of the Tournament with an eye toward domestic theatrical release, will cast unknown actors instead of stars. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2012 5:16 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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Tekken dev says no paid DLC fighters
Katsuhiro Harada goes on record saying his games will never offer for-pay character downloads, including the upcoming Tekken X Street Fighter. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2012 7:29 am GMT
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Namco Bandai biggest moneymaker for March in Japan
One Piece: Kaizoku Musou for PS3 main reason for high software revenues. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2012 5:50 am GMT
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 hitting consoles this September
The Xbox 360 and PS3 version of the game will use the latest arcade revision; "fight lab" mode will be introduced. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 6:52 am GMT
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Dragon Ball Z Kinect-ing this October
Namco Bandai bringing new motion-controlled fighting game to Xbox 360 later this year with 50 playable characters, 100 moves; One Piece: Pirate Warriors heading West. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2012 9:22 pm GMT
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Capcom defends on-disc DLC - Report
Purported statement from publisher says there is "effectively no distinction" between on-disc DLC and downloaded add-ons save for delivery method. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2012 8:41 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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Big in Japan March 12-18: Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition
New Pokemon title for DS dominated the sales chart for the week; console sales took slight dip. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 7:40 am GMT
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Big in Japan March 5-11: Street Fighter X Tekken
New Capcom fighting game debuts just below One Piece and Project Diva 3DS titles; PS3 sales slowing down. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2012 5:16 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 11-17: Mario Party 9, Silent Hill: Downpour
New release slate led by Nintendo's latest party game, Konami's new horror-action title; Journey, FIFA Street, Yakuza: Dead Souls, and Tales of Graces f also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2012 4:38 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 12-16: Yakuza: Dead Souls
Yakuza: Dead Souls leaves the shores of Japan in search of Western brains this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2012 6:54 am GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 27-March 4: One Piece Kaizoku Musou
PS3 debut of popular anime/manga franchise reaches pole position. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 7:59 am GMT
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Capcom explains Street Fighter X Tekken on-disc DLC
Publisher says 12 "downloadable" characters will debut on PS Vita, were included on 360, PS3 retail copies to save hard drive space, negate compatibility issues. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 10:41 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 20-26: Tales of the Heroes, Harvest Moon
Two Namco Bandai-published titles and a new Harvest Moon take the top spots; hardware sales down for major consoles. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2012 6:56 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Feb. 26 - March 3: One Piece Kaizoku Musou
Anime franchise's debut on PS3 landing on shores this week alongside EA's snowboarder refresh and Sega's robot shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 5:31 am GMT
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Tekken Unlimited Tag Tournament 2 hits arcades this spring
Japanese arcade update of Namco Bandai's latest fighter to feature one-on-one and one-on-two fights. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2012 4:05 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 12-18: Twisted Metal, PS Vita games
New release slate led by vehicular combat game, early PS Vita hardware and games; UFC Undisputed 3, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Tekken 3DS, and Alan Wake for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 4:07 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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Namco Bandai profits soar
Quarterly profits at Japanese firm jump 48 percent to $106 million, with Tales of Xillia leading the charge. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 3:19 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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Final Fantasy XIII-2 tops UK games chart
After six weeks at the top, FIFA 12 gets knocked down to four, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first new release to go to number one in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 3:10 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Jan. 30-Feb. 3: Res Evil: Revelations
Three of Japan's most iconic developers release games this week. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2012 2:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 29-Feb. 4: Final Fantasy XIII-2, SoulCalibur V
New release slate led by Square Enix's role-playing sequel and Namco Bandai's fighting game; Rebellion's NeverDead and Mac version of BioShock 2 also out. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2012 9:42 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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UK, Japanese sales slide in 2011
British market posts $3.9 billion in total retail revenues, while Japan led by 3DS, Mario to $5.9 billion gross. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 7:40 pm GMT
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SoulCalibur V goes gold
Development finished on Namco Bandai's latest fighting game ahead of January 31 North American bow; $80 collector's edition available at launch. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2012 7:54 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 3D Prime time is February 14
Namco Bandai launching 3DS installment in fighting game franchise for Valentine's Day; game to feature more than 40 characters, Tekken: Blood Vengeance 3D movie. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2011 11:52 pm GMT
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Tales of Graces f confirmed for March 13 release
Latest entry in Namco Bandai's long-running RPG series set to make Western debut with high-definition PS3 edition early next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2011 12:51 am GMT
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Kid Icarus: Uprising takes wing March 23
Nintendo lays out early 2012 release slate; $20 3DS Circle Pad Pro peripheral on sale exclusively at GameStop starting Feb. 7, Rhythm Heaven Fever hits Wii Feb. 13. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2011 4:24 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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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd gets top honors at PlayStation Awards
Capcom's monster-killing game for PSP and PS3 nabs Sony Japan's highest awards; Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2 also top winners in User's Choice category. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2011 4:21 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 21-27: Skyward Sword
New Zelda title is at the top spot of the Japan sales chart; Wii sales double but 3DS still number one. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2011 2:24 am GMT
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Nintendo and third parties sued over Wii exercise game patents
Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, THQ, Konami, Namco Bandai, and Majesco allegedly infringed on patents held by interactive sports simulation maker Impulse Technologies. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2011 12:42 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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AU Shippin' Out: Nov 14-18: AC: Revelations
It's a big week for releases with Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Saints Row: The Third, and more coming out in the space of just a few days. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2011 12:19 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct 31 - Nov 6: Super Mario 3D Land
New handheld adventure featuring Nintendo's mascot easily leads sales charts, pushes 3DS to top of hardware heap. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 3:35 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 24-30: Final Fantasy Type-0
Square Enix's long-awaited PSP RPG top seller for the week; 3DS outsells PSP. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 10:44 am 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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SoulCalibur V to get its own FightStick
Namco Bandai welcomes Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Soul Edition to its latest fighter's "Stage of History." Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2011 11:22 pm 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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AU Shippin' Out Oct 24-28: Battlefield 3
After countless trade shows and an extensive beta test, it's finally time for EA to release Battlefield 3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 6:37 am GMT
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Assassin's Creed sneaks into SoulCalibur V
Assassin's Creed: Revelations protagonist Ezio Auditore revealed as playable character for weapons-based fighting game; Namco Bandai confirms January 31 launch. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 4:11 pm 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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Asia Shippin' Out Oct. 16-22: Batman: Arkham City
Sequel to Arkham Asylum video game, new Spyro title, and four-player Rachet & Clank title highlights of this week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2011 1:07 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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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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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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New publisher to target Middle Eastern gaming market
Red Stallion Interactive to manage content rooted in Arab and Middle Eastern culture; targeting mobile and online PC platforms. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2011 4:07 am GMT
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Big in Japan September 12-18: Dragon Quest Collection
RPG collection for Wii takes down Namco Bandai's title; 3DS now at top of hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2011 5:56 am GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 5-11: Tales of Xillia
Namco Bandai's flagship RPG reaches top spot, followed by Resident Evil revivals and Resistance 3; PS3 climbs to top of hardware sales chart. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2011 11:02 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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Tales of Xillia ships 500,000 copies in Japan
High preorder numbers due to numerous cross promotions. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2011 9:39 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors One Piece game revealed
Namco Bandai x Tecmo Koei tease revealed as another Musou spin-off along the lines of Dynasty Warriors Gundam, Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2011 11:20 pm 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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AU Shippin' Out August 22-26: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
All conspiracies have to start somewhere, and this week Eidos takes players back to the start with Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 7:25 am GMT
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3DS games push Namco Bandai to profitability
Nintendo's new handheld accounts for publisher's three best-selling games of first fiscal quarter; One Piece, Tales of the Abyss top sellers as Namco pockets $42.1 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2011 9:42 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 1-5: Sony PS3 bundles
Sony bundles up some old PlayStation 3 classics. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2011 4:37 am GMT
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3DS Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions omits save overwrites
[UPDATE]: Namco Bandai confirms key code giving users ability to delete data, including for high scores, unlocks, and achievements. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 12:00 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out July 24-30: Catherine
Sheep-laden nightmares, godly power wielding, and a return trip to Kirkwall are on the agenda in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2011 12:47 am 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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Shippin' Out July 24-30: Catherine, From Dust
New release slate led by Atlus' horror puzzler and Ubisoft's god game; Black Ops Annihilation DLC for PS3, Dragon Age II: Legacy DLC, 3DS Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions also hit this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2011 7:08 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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Big in Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS
Portable version of PS2 RPG pushes sales for system; Super Street Fighter IV: AE and GoldenEye 007 tailing behind. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2011 5:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out July 3-9: EDF: Insect Armageddon
Light week at retail highlighted by Vicious Cycle's sci-fi shooter and Resistance Dual Pack for the PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2011 6:39 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out July 3-9: EDF: Insect Armageddon
Gamers will have a week dealing with all sorts of alien invasions, ranging from space primates to bugs. Full Story
- Posted Jul 4, 2011 5:31 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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New PS3 model announced for Japan
New unit to consume less power; also used for Tales of Xillia X edition bundle. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2011 8:10 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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Tales of Xillia slated for September
Japanese version of Namco Bandai's upcoming role-playing game for the PS3 pegged for Q3; hardware bundle with special PS3 also available. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2011 4:14 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 31-June 3: Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Navigate dungeons and slay foes in Bethesda's latest fantasy adventure game. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2011 6:26 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out May 15-21: L.A. Noire
Adventure and role-playing take centre stage in this week's releases all over Asia. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2011 4:31 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 15-21: L.A. Noire, Fable III PC, New Vegas DLC
New release slate led by Rockstar's period detective thriller, Lionhead's action role-playing game, and new downloadable content for Obsidian's game. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2011 11:41 am GMT
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Dragon Ball Game Project set for fall launch
Spike developing newest Xbox 360 and PS3 game based on original manga series; playable version to surface at Comic-Con. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2011 12:43 am GMT
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Tales of the Abyss surfacing on 3DS
Namco Bandai bringing updated PS2 role-playing game to North America later this year, puts 2012 window on US PS3 release of Tales of Graces F. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 9:37 pm GMT
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Harada details Tekken: Blood Vengeance movie
Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada outlines newly announced feature-length CG Tekken movie. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2011 9:07 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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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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AU Shippin' Out May 9-13: Brink
Brink leads Aussie releases, with Steel Diver and MX vs. ATV Alive rounding out the pack. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 2:04 am GMT
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Ocarina of Time 3D dated, Wii Play: Motion revealed
Nintendo will ship 3DS remake of Legend of Zelda classic on June 19; new bundle to feature Wii Remote Plus, all-new minigame compilation; full spring schedule inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2011 6:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Final Fantasy IV Collection
Square Enix remake for Sony's handheld tops 100,000 sold as 3DS and PSP hardware race goes down to the wire. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2011 11:48 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 28-April 1: 3DS bonanza
There are plenty of Nintendo 3DS games being released this week to coincide with the local launch, but it's not all about Nintendo's shiny new toy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 4:58 am GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 21-27: 3DS sells 375,000
Games for Nintendo's latest portable claim half of top 10 software chart, but PSP Phantasy Star and Gundam games take top spots. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2011 6:22 pm 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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AU Shippin' Out February 21-25: de Blob 2
Bulletstorm, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Killzone 3, de Blob 2: This week's going to pound your wallet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2011 6:04 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 20-26
First-person shooting galore, witch double-teaming, and a little painting goes a long way for the next few days. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2011 4:25 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 20-26: Killzone 3, Bulletstorm
New release slate led by Guerrilla Games' third Helghan title, People Can Fly's shooter; Knights Contract, de Blob 2 also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2011 12:40 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 7-11: Test Drive Unlimited 2
Head to the tropics and drive fast cars in Atari's latest racing game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2011 6:05 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 6-12: Mario Sports Mix, Test Drive Unlimited 2
New release slate led by portly plumber's athletic outing, open-world racer; You Don't Know Jack also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2011 4:32 pm GMT
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Pac-Man, Galaga tag-team 3DS
Namco Bandai bundling up 2D platformer spin-off of famed pellet-muncher, 3D shooter take on classic space-invasion shooter later this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2011 11:23 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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Tales of Graces F journeying to North America
Namco Bandai confirms latest installment in anime-infused action RPG series is "coming soon" to US on PS3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2011 12:18 am GMT
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Knights Contract fulfilled on PS3, 360
Namco Bandai confirms 17th-century action adventure has gone gold in time for February 22 launch date. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2011 9:48 pm GMT
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Japanese 3DS launch games confirmed
Eight titles to be released alongside new handheld for its February 26 debut on home soil; game prices to range from 4,800 yen ($57) to 6,090 yen ($73); full Japanese 3DS schedule inside. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2011 10:57 am GMT
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Nintendo 3DS news coming Jan. 19
Mario Factory holding New York event to unveil its plans for North American release of the glasses-free 3D handheld. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2010 12:30 am GMT
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Knights Contract signed for Feb. 22
Namco Bandai's gruesome fantasy action adventure pegged for midwinter release on Xbox 360, PS3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2010 8:32 pm GMT
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Big in Japan December 6-12: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's PSP action game retains top spot as Studio Ghibli-Level Five collaboration Ninokuni, Donkey Kong Country Returns spar for second. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2010 7:56 pm 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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Big in Japan Nov. 29-Dec. 5: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's latest action RPG dominates Media Create chart with nearly 2 million in opening-week sales; PSP benefits with 323,653 systems sold. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2010 9:27 pm GMT
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Body and Brain Connection Kinect-ing Feb. 8
Namco Bandai nails down launch date for Xbox 360 mental and physical minigame collection; due in Europe on Feb. 11. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2010 6:27 pm GMT
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Kinect sells 2.5 million in 25 days
Microsoft says its motion-sensing system is on track to hit 5 million units sold by year's end. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2010 12:46 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 28-Dec. 4: Epic Mickey, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
New release slate led by Junction Point's Disney mascot platformer for Wii, DS role-playing game; other new titles out include Nail'd, Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2010 5:38 pm GMT
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Microsoft approves of Kinect open-source projects
Xbox director of incubation tells NPR nobody will get in trouble for writing code that supports motion-sensing camera on non-Xbox 360 devices. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 7:39 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 8-14: Tactics Ogre PSP
Remake of 16-bit strategy role-playing game topples God Eater: Burst from top spot on Japanese sales chart; Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 debuts in second place. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2010 12:49 am 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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Kinect cost $56 to make - Report
UBM Tech Insights opens up Microsoft's new motion-control technology and prices out each of the components within. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2010 5:22 pm GMT
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Microsoft denies Kinect hack claims
[UPDATE] Software giant says engineer's linking of camera-based system to Windows 7 PC does not constitute hacking. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2010 8:19 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 8-12: Call of Duty: Black Ops
A big week in releases as Activision sets loose the next instalment in its mega Call of Duty franchise with the Treyarch-developed Black Ops. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2010 4:13 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 25-31: Gods Eater Burst
Second helping of Namco Bandai multiplayer monster hunting game tops a quarter million sold in first week; latest release of Winning Eleven, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, Fable II also make top 10. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2010 12:01 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 1-5: GoldenEye 007
This week's release list features a double dose of 007. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2010 7:53 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Kinect, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, GoldenEye, James Bond: Blood Stone
Plentiful new release slate sees Microsoft's full-body motion control tech and launch titles hit shelves; portable Kratos adventure, pair of 007 titles round out the week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2010 12:26 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 18-24: Super Mario All-Stars
Portly plumber's 25th anniversary compilation dethrones Pokemon as Vanquish, Medal of Honor, more new releases storm Japanese sales charts. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2010 9:00 pm GMT
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First Kinect cost $30,000
Prototype for Microsoft's shortly shipping, motion-sensing system did not come cheap; hardware now profitable at $150 each. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2010 10:01 pm GMT
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Core Kinect games incoming
Q&A: Phil Spencer discusses how "all genres" will support Microsoft's motion-sensing system, launch plans for the peripheral, controller-based games that use Kinect. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2010 8:12 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 11-15: Medal of Honor
EA revives two old franchises this week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2010 7:47 am GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 27-Oct. 3: Pokemon Black/White
Nintendo's creature hunter RPG continues dominance, as seven new games crack Media Create's weekly chart; Dead Rising 2 debut = 123,000 units. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2010 10:48 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 5-8: Enslaved
Ninja Theory's postapocalyptic action game breaks the surface down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2010 7:35 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 3-9: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Enslaved, Wii Party
Latest in storied series with 3D graphics hits this week next to Ninja Theory’s action adventure game, Nintendo's minigame collection, and NBA 2K11. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2010 12:55 am 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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Nintendo tabs 10 titles for 3DS launch window
Spring 2011 software lineup in Japan features Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Super Street Fighter IV; Mega Man Legends 3 Project and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D revealed. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 10:37 pm GMT
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Nintendo 3DS dated, priced
Stereoscopic handheld to launch February 2011 in Japan, March 2011 for US/Europe; price pegged at ¥25,000 ($299) in home nation; to include Game Boy Virtual Console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 7:18 am GMT
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Time Crisis: Razing Storm goes gold
Namco Bandai wraps up development on Move-compatible on-rails shooter for PlayStation 3, release set for October 19. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 11:40 pm 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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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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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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Singapore to Move on September 15
Singapore to be first southeast Asian country to score Sony motion-sensing add-on for PlayStation 3; Move bundle with camera and demo games to retail for S$99 ($72). Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2010 10:50 am 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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Shippin' Out July 25-31: Starcraft II
First part of Blizzard's long awaited, trifurcated real-time strategy sequel finally arrives alongside BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Clash of the Titans. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2010 2:59 am GMT
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Two Street Fighter-Tekken crossovers in development
Comic-Con 2010: Capcom working on Street Fighter x Tekken for PS3, 360; Namco developing Tekken x Street Fighter; Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online also unveiled. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2010 8:00 pm GMT
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Enslaved on sale October 5
Namco Bandai confirms North American release date for Ninja Theory's PS3 and Xbox 360 action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2010 8:04 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out July 5-9: Crackdown 2
Shoot, kick, and roll over zombie hordes as you return to the streets of Pacific City. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2010 8:36 am GMT
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Nintendo to make 'serious' 3DS titles
Company president Satoru Iwata reveals Nintendo's plans to make "elaborate games targeting serious gamers" for 3DS; claims successor to Wii will be 3D compatible. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2010 3:03 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 20-26: Transformers: War for Cybertron
Activision's latest robot action game joined by third episode of Telltale's latest Sam & Max season, and massive MAG update. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2010 6:17 pm GMT
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Time Crisis: Razing Storm Move-ing on PS3
E3 2010: Namco Bandai's shooter franchise gets exclusive Sony installment this fall with new online mode; Time Crisis 4, Deadstorm Pirates packed in. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 7:19 pm GMT
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Pac-Man & Galaga, Dragon Ball headed to 3DS
E3 2010: Namco Bandai lineup of five titles for Nintendo's new handheld also includes Ridge Racer, Gundam, Super Robot Wars. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 6:57 pm GMT
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The Last Word: June 7-11
Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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Enslaved being freed in October
Latest trailer for Ninja Theory's upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 action adventure game narrows down release window. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2010 11:45 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 31-June 4: Split/Second
Disney Interactive's anticipated racing game takes pole position in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2010 6:56 am GMT
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Dragon Ball: Origins sequel due June 22
Second installment in Namco Bandai, Game Republic's action adventure goes gold for DS, DSi release next month; demo drops May 31. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2010 11:19 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai signs Knights Contract for PS3, 360
Publisher's new third-person action game teams up resurrected witch with her executioner, set for release next year. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2010 9:59 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 17-21: Red Dead Redemption
Rockstar Games sends players back to the prairie for its Western-themed action game. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2010 8:31 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 9-15: Skate 3, Lost Planet 2
EA Sports' latest skateboarding effort joins Capcom's sci-fi shooter, Age of Conan expansion, Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition in stores. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2010 2:20 pm 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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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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Dragon Ball: Origins 2 flying on DS this summer
Namco Bandai teams with Game Republic on second action adventure featuring young Goku on Nintendo's portable. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2010 6:08 pm 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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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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Big in Japan Dec. 7-13: New Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo's portly plumber reprises chart-topping performance, Modern Warfare 2 sells nearly 100K on PS3 alone; Wii leads hardware. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2009 10:21 pm GMT
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Muscle March proceeds to US
Namco Bandai's bizarre bodybuilding WiiWare action game confirmed for international release this winter. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2009 12:01 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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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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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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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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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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Clash of the Titans descending next spring
Genji developer Game Republic tapped by Namco, Warner Bros. to create action adventure adaptation of 2010 feature film remake. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 9:19 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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Heavenly Sword dev Enslaved on 360, PS3
Ninja Theory's game for Namco Bandai revealed as tactical action adventure in postapocalyptic America; Andy Serkis to provide protagonist's voice, motion-capture. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2009 8:34 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Sept. 7-13: Pokemon catches 1.4 million
Nintendo's HeartGold, SoulSilver open to platinum sales as Sony's PS3 Slim sees significant sales drop-off in second week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2009 7:57 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Aug. 31-Sept. 5: PS3 Slim sells 151,000
Sony posts strong weekly sales numbers following 120GB console's launch, Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 leads software with 178,000 units. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2009 8:26 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Gundam Wars storm PS2, Wii
Superdeformed strategy game takes top spot from Monster Hunter Tri, Dragon Quest IX; new Tingle game for DS lands in ninth place. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2009 12:13 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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AU Shippin' Out July 13-17: Arma II
Bohemia Interactive unleashes realistic warfare on the PC. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2009 6:52 am 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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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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Spot On: British game-ratings changes broken down
Restrictions to be harsher--and legally binding--under just-adopted PEGI system; new body being set up to focus on selecting which games will be banned in the UK. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 9:00 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 24-30: Infamous, Damnation, Up, Personal Trainer: Walking
[UPDATE] It's an electromagnetic/steampunk/helium balloon/DS pedometer jamboree in the final week before the Electronic Entertainment Expo, which runs June 1-4; Rock Band Unplugged not on sale this week. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2009 5:47 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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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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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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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 16-20: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The Nintendo DS adds another MA 15+ game to its small library of violent games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2009 6:24 am GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 23-Mar. 2: Yakuza 3 bloodies PS3 rivals
Sega's gangster drama lifts Sony console sales past Wii on Japan charts; 360 sinks wtih Star Ocean. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2009 12:20 am 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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Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
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Pikmin, Pokemon revamp top Nintendo lineup
Publisher details Wii and DS releases for early 2009; first in "New Play Control" line of GameCube remakes with motion control. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2008 7:37 pm GMT
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GTAIV, Media Molecule top Spike's VGAs
Rockstar's acclaimed action adventure scores network's Game of the Year; Little Big Planet developer named Studio of the Year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2008 7:28 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Dec. 7-13: Persona 4, POP PC
Altus' latest Shin Megami Tensei RPG and the Windows edition of Ubisoft's platformer reboot lead a supermodel-thin release list; Meteos Wars, PS3 Sonic Unleashed also launching. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2008 12:49 am 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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Infogrames grows revenues, maintains losses
Alone in the Dark publisher sees sales grow to $166 million during first half of fiscal year, thanks to 145 percent spike in US operations. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2008 1:34 am 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 Nov. 2-8: Gears 2, Resistance 2
It's an explosive week, literally, as headliners join EndWar, James Bond: Quantum of Solace, AC/DC Rock Band Track Pack, and more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2008 7:06 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: Sackboy leads Sony booth offerings
Little Big Planet featured prominently at Sony TGS booth alongside adults-only showings for Resistance 2, Killzone 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2008 12:11 am 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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Snowboards slalom into We Ski 2
Namco Bandai confirms Wii Balance Board ski sequel set for US March 2009 release; snowboards to join skiing frenzy. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2008 12:02 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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XBL revs spike 67 percent in August
Summer of Arcade slate, including Geometry Wars 2, Braid, Castle Crashers pushes sales for Microsoft's online platform to best month ever. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2008 9:56 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 15-19: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Throw tie-fighters, battle orcs, and take chimps into space, all in this week's game releases down under. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2008 9:18 am GMT
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NPD: Gaming growth slows in August
US retail sales top $1 billion to show 9 percent growth for the month; Madden takes four of top 10 software spots with more than 2 million sold in all. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2008 12:12 am GMT
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Shippin' Out September 1-7: Spore, Mercs 2, Viva Pinata 2
Headliners join arcade FaceBreaker, NFL Head Coach, and downloadable titles Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Shred Nebula, and My Aquarium. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2008 12:40 am GMT
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Super Mario RPG hits Europe VC
Updated Wii retro lineup to celebrate Hanabi Festival; Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars now available on Virtual Console. Full Story
- Posted Aug 26, 2008 4:47 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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NPD: NCAA Football sacks July
EA's collegiate pigskin sim scores top honors as 41 percent spike in total software sales push US industry to $1.2 billion in revenue for the month. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2008 12:31 am GMT
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Atari reverses fortunes in Q1
Soon-to-be enveloped Infogrames subsidiary draws in $40.3 million in sales, turns profit on strength of Alone in the Dark, DBZ: Burst Limit. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2008 1:01 am GMT
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Soulcalibur IV slays 2 million
Namco Bandai's latest fighter for the 360, PS3 hits multiplatinum milestone in global sales in less than two weeks. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2008 6:24 pm GMT
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Alone in the Dark lights up Infogrames revenues
Atari shooter and Dragon Ball Z push its corporate parent's sales up 80 percent to $140.5 million. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2008 8:15 pm GMT
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Microsoft lays out August XBL schedule
Galaga Legions, Castle Crashers, Braid get dated as publisher celebrates the "Summer of Arcade" with 100,000 Microsoft point giveaway. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2008 2:07 am GMT
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Shippin' Out July 28-August 1: Soulcalibur IV, Geometry Wars 2
Headliners join Atlus' Spectral Force 3 on the 360, the first episode of American McGee's Grimm for PCs, and Pong Toss on WiiWare, among others. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2008 1:06 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out July 28-August 1: Soulcalibur IV
Fighting game heads to PS3 and 360 down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2008 6:50 am GMT
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E3 2008: Soulcalibur IV strikes gold
The soul still burns, but the development of Namco Bandai's fighter is over and done with. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2008 6:06 am GMT
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E3 2008: Portal spin-off leads XBLA lineup
GLaDOS leads the Live Arcade charge alongside South Park, Geometry Wars 2, Galaga Legions, Uno Rush, and the original N64 Banjo-Kazooie. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2008 9:31 pm GMT
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Publishers leaning on licenses
Dragon Ball accounts for nearly half of Atari sales, whereas THQ reaps a quarter of its revenues from WWE, another quarter from Pixar and Nickelodeon. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2008 11:17 pm 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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Shippin' Out June 29-July 4: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Activision's themed rhythm game headlines the week, but is backed up in slim margins by Trauma Center DS and Soulcalibur XBLA. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2008 9:59 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 30-July 4: Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and Buzz
Goku and friends' latest brawler out in Australia this week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2008 6:41 am GMT
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Nintendo dates DS, Wii games
Wario Land, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Mystery Case Files due in September; Mario Super Sluggers leads off in August. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2008 10:46 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 23-27: Bad Company, Guitar Hero DS
Alone in the Dark, Final Fantasy Tactics A2, and a handful of high-profile ports join a deluge of new releases. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2008 8:39 pm GMT
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Infogrames halves losses
Atari parent company sees slight dip in full-year revenue to $450 million, but losses trimmed significantly to $79 million. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2008 10:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 16-20: Secret Agent Clank, Spore CC
Console gaming takes a week off, as headliners joins classic gaming staples Space Invaders Extreme on DS, PSP, Arkanoid on Nintendo's handheld; free trial of Maxis' sim-everything. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2008 8:10 pm GMT
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Atari down $23.6M on shrinking revs
Once-mighty publisher's annual revenues $42.3 million lower than prior year, totaling just $80.1 million. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2008 1:08 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 9-13: Metal Gear Solid 4
Guns of the Patriots locked and loaded for PlayStation 3 launch; Prizefighter 360 and Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit also on tap. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2008 1:49 am GMT
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Aussie emulation mash-up: June 2-6
Actionloop Twist debuts on WiiWare. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2008 8:34 am GMT
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Soulcalibur IV Unleashed
Sith apprentice from LucasArts' Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to cross lightsabers in Namco Bandai's newest fighter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2008 12:45 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 12-16: WiiWare, Chronicles of Narnia
Downloadable titles dominate the week as headliners join We Ski, Deca Sports, and Castle of Shikigami III on Wii, Drone Tactics, Myst on DS. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2008 8:48 pm GMT
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We Ski gets gold
Namco Bandai's Balance Board-compatible downhill-skiing game ready to tackle retailers later this month. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2008 1:03 am GMT
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Soulcalibur IV dated for Australia
Get your dose of swords and lightsabers on July 31. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2008 8:49 am 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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DC Soulcalibur swings onto XBLA
Critically acclaimed Dreamcast fighting game headed for downloadable debut courtesy of Namco Bandai. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2008 1:01 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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Soulcalibur IV set for July 29 unsheathing
Namco Bandai dates regular and limited edition versions of Xbox 360 and PS3 fighter; $20 premium pays for exclusive customization options, comic, and more. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2008 12:00 am GMT
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Nintendo throws Wii Fit, parades new Pokemon in SF
New NOA marketing chief Cammie Dunaway announces Mario Super Slugger's US release, demos Wii Fit and new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon RPG at press event. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2008 8:52 pm GMT
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Mario Super Sluggers swings for US Wiis
Mascot-themed arcade baseball game coming to Nintendo's console in North America later this year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2008 7:54 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 31-April 4: Mana Khemia
April 1 scares away most publishers, as Nippon Ichi's turn-based RPG for the PS2 is the week's sole retail console release. Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2008 8:52 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 10-14: Army of Two
EA's cooperative shooter assaults retailers down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2008 8:49 am GMT
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Green PSP boosts sales in Japan
Newly released hue for Sony's portable sends the handheld to the top of the pops in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2008 12:52 pm GMT
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Namco planning spring We Ski trip
Publisher confirms its alpine-sports-themed Wii title is headed for US within the next few months; title supports Wii Fit balance board. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2008 7:26 pm GMT
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GDC '08: Wii Fit, WiiWare hitting US in mid-May
Balance board peripheral-based game and independent development and digital distribution channel are just three months away. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2008 3:53 pm GMT
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Aussie game charts: January 29-February 3
Sight Training takes top spot again. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2008 4:30 am 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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Aussie game charts: January 21-January 27
Australia well on the way to getting 20:20 vision from gaming. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2008 5:15 am GMT
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Wii Music, Animal Crossing, Kirby hit Japan in '08
Nintendo confirms new launch windows on long-awaited, little-heard-from Wii and DS titles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2008 1:38 am GMT
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Microsoft launching XBLA Awards
Console maker polling Xbox Live users to elect the best downloadable 360 games of 2007; winners announced during GDC 08. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2008 8:01 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out January 21-25: Burnout Paradise, No More Heroes
Headliners join Advance Wars: Days of Ruin and Mario & Sonic's Olympic adventures on the DS, Pirates of the Burning Sea MMOG hoists its sails, and PixelJunk Monsters mauls the PSN. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2008 8:21 pm GMT
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DBZ Bursts onto 360, PS3
Atari and Namco Bandai bringing online-enabled Dragon Ball Z fighting series to Sony's and Microsoft's current-gen consoles in 2008. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2008 7:37 pm GMT
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Sony announces Pick N Mix PS3 bundle
A new 40GB PlayStation 3 deal offering the choice of two from a selection of 12 games is coming to the UK January 18 for £349.99. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2008 11:17 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 14-January 18: Endless Ocean
Don't forget to breathe! Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2008 5:18 am GMT
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CES '08: Yoda, Vader warring in Soulcalibur IV
Namco Bandai and LucasArts team to add Jedi Master to pacify Xbox 360 version, Sith Lord to rage on PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2008 1:07 am GMT
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Namco Bandai opening Corner Shop 3
Third installment in Tamagotchi Connection series setting up new outlets this summer for the Nintendo DS. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2008 6:51 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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Atari settles DBZ dispute
Publisher retains rights to anime series through peaceful dialogue, $3.5 million paid to FUNimation. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2007 6:48 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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Infogrames losses down
Atari parent reports losses are down over the same period last year, but so are group revenues, profits, and sales. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2007 3:13 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 27-30: Super Mario Galaxy
The week many Wii owners have been waiting for is finally here! Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2007 3:38 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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Japan Charts Nov. 5-11: Mario Party DS celebrates
Portable minigame compilation featuring Nintendo's irrepressible mascot unseats Galaxy and ekes past Koei's latest beat-'em-up. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2007 12:10 am 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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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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Atari fights to keep Dragon Ball Z
FUNimation claims deal for games based on popular anime was terminated after publisher violated license agreements. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2007 8:26 pm GMT
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Nintendo UK: We are inclusive, not exclusive
David Yarnton and Dawn Paine of Nintendo UK talk strategy, how it's paid off, and what's in store for Nintendo's future at their London event. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2007 4:32 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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360 Arcade on sale in US today, UK Friday
[UPDATE] Microsoft's replacement for Core model lands in US and UK stores with five XBLA games; Looney Tunes cartoons now available for download through XBLM. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2007 8:41 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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$279 360 Arcade official
Microsoft exec confirms repackaged low-end console will include wireless controller, and at least Pac-Man, Uno, and Luxor 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2007 7:00 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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Arcade 360 displays popping up at retail
Photos surface of standees promoting long-rumored replacement for entry-level Microsoft console equipped with wireless controller and 256MB card. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2007 9:47 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 3-7: Stranglehold, MOH: Airborne
John Woo's gangster epic locks and loads; EA's WWII shooter takes the plunge; spate of downloadable classics invade the Wii and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2007 8:04 pm 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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Xbox Live gets Labor Day sale
Downloadable game service to temporarily slash prices on four older titles; Fatal Fury Special and Cyberball 2072 confirmed for Wednesday release. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2007 6:50 pm GMT
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GC '07: Best of GC winners revealed
Awards from the Leipzig Games Convention set Crysis, BioShock, PES 2008, Mario & Sonic on top of their respective platforms. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2007 11:18 pm GMT
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PAX '07: Day 1 wrap-up
The comic-strip-inspired gaming festival kicks off in Seattle for the fourth time, drawing a record crowd. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2007 7:59 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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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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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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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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Soulcalibur IV burns on Xbox 360, PS3
Next-gen installment of weapons-based fighter heads to Sony and Microsoft platforms, set for 2008 release. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2007 11:57 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 11-15: Fantastic 4, Tenchu Z, Naruto 2, Big Brain
Take-Two takes on Fantastic 4; Tenchu Z and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 leap from the shadows; Nintendo heads back to school. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2007 2:34 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 4-8: Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Call of Juarez
Eidos' remake joins Ubisoft's Western on the week's docket along with Pac-Man Championship Edition, Zelda II, and Dragon Ball Z DS. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2007 1:51 am GMT
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Pac-Man Championship Edition chomps XBLA
Revamped edition arrives tomorrow with new modes, midgame maze changes, and 800 Microsoft point price tag. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2007 9:26 pm GMT
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Xevious, Rush 'n Attack storm XBLA
Arcade action games set to arrive on Xbox 360 downloadable game service this Wednesday. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2007 8:16 pm GMT
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 punching in
"Ultimate chapter" in the popular game series in development for the Wii and PS2. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2007 4:50 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: Ubisoft on PS3, SOE Fan Faire, Namco Museum Wii, BioWare talent search
Yves Guillemot says Sony must slash console prices, SOE event to debut new title, old games revamped, and RPG developer looks for amateur designers. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2007 1:03 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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NewsSpots: Naruto, Test Drive, Duck Hunting, MS exec on Home
Namco's anime game is returning to PS2, Atari's driving game gets new rides, wildlife shooter heads for Wii, and Microsoft's Shane Kim takes a swipe at Sony's online service. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2007 2:58 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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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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Pac-Man tourney, cartoon hit Xbox Live
World Championships to give Xbox 360 owners a chance to meet Pac-creator Toru Iwatani; opportunity to see nearly forgotten early '80s TV show. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2007 7:43 pm GMT
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Galaga swoops onto VC
NES port of arcade space shooter leads trio of titles now available for download on Wii; Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Bravoman also out now. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2007 7:23 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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Euro PS3 games get downloadable content
Ridge Racer 7 and Genji get add-ons starting tomorrow; Resistance and MotorStorm bonuses to follow in coming months. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2007 7:30 pm GMT
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Galaga shoots onto Euro VC
Three more titles now available for download, including the classic arcade space shooter. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2007 9:05 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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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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Sony reveals Euro PS3 game prices
PlayStation 3 titles to be 59.99 euros in Europe, £39.99 in UK. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2007 3:50 pm 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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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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Dig Dug digs into XBLA
Namco's coin-op classic burrows onto Xbox Live Marketplace at 1 a.m. tonight for 400 points ($5). Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2006 12:58 am 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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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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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 9/11-9/15: 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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Going under the hood with Ridge Racer 7
Online connectivity, in both multiplayer and single-player, to be focus of new version of Bandai Namco's next-gen racer. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2006 8:03 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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Sony lists playable PS3, PSP games at TGS
More than two-dozen games for Sony's next-gen system can be played by the general public at next month's event in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2006 6:47 pm 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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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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Shippin' Out 8/7-11: Dead Rising, Pac-Man
Summer remains light on new releases; zombies, Pac-Man attack the 360 and the pint-size GBA grows up with Super Robot Taisen. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2006 12:05 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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Xbox Live Arcade captures Galaga
Namco's arcade classic gets yet another lease on life in the form of a $5 straight port on Xbox Live Marketplace. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2006 2:21 am 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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The Last Word: July 10-14
The week that was sees Microsoft get its Xbox Live Arcade act together, Sony back off of its controversial PSP ad campaign, and EA drop a bombshell with Team Fortress 2. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2006 1:16 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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GameSpot spotted on XBL
Free video now available on Xbox 360 Marketplace; features chat about Xbox Live Arcade with Xbox Live GM Greg Canessa. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2006 6:36 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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Q&A: XBL's Aaron Greenberg
Microsoft's group marketing manager for Xbox Live talks about the future of the Wednesday program and how people use the Marketplace. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2006 12:05 am GMT
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$10 Street Fighter II coming to Xbox Live August 2
[UPDATE] "Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays" promotion will see a new game released each week; Galaga, Frogger, and Pac-Man all to be $5. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2006 2:01 am 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 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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Namco shoots Point Blank DS to retail
Publisher's latest compiles more than 40 minigames from trilogy of shooters, trades the light gun in for a stylus. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 11:28 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 12-16: MotoGP 06, Civilizations at War, Metal Gear PSP comic
PC and PS2 release lists reasonably robust while the rest of the systems see few new games, if any. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2006 9:33 pm GMT
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Namco tunes up MotoGP PSP
Publisher releases more details on portable racer, promises thorough roster of real-life riders. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2006 8:17 pm 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: Namco Bandai's MotoGP hits the road
Cycle racing simulator slated for PSP; set to support eight-player wireless runs, variety of modes. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2006 9:10 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: Walled-off Wiis draw crowds at Nintendo booth
Attendees can fill up on DS Lite or wait in a lengthy line to see the Wii; playable Wii games include Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda, Wii Sports. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2006 11:42 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: 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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Xbox Japan chief: Microsoft "will succeed"
Takashi Sensui reconfirms his company's commitment to crack his country's game market; unveils new plans for Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2006 2:32 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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DS Point Blank site launches
Newly launched site for Japanese market showcases screenshots, positions game to take advantage of the current craze for DS brain-training games. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2006 12:25 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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Namco Bandai to Rain on Asian PSPs
Company's first postmerger PSP project targets Asian market; gamers virtually hang with Korean vocalist Rain in a "variety game." Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2006 6:11 pm GMT
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Point Blank coming to DS
Namco's light-hearted light gun series set to arrive on Nintendo's handheld with new gameplay mode. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2006 9:47 pm 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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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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Namco gets Mage Knighted
Turn-based strategy based on WizKids miniatures game coming to Nintendo DS in spring 2006. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2005 5:51 pm GMT
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TGS 2005: Baten Kaitos II announced for GameCube
Second installment of Namco's GameCube RPG to be shown at the Tokyo Game Show. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2005 9:19 pm 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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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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Bandai reveals lineup for Tokyo Game Show
Several Gundam and anime-related games will be displayed at Bandai's booth. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2004 9:46 pm GMT


