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Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2024: Major Nintendo Switch Announcements Scheduled for July 2
Bandai Namco confirms return of its Summer Showcase on July 2, 2024, with exciting Nintendo Switch game updates and new trailers including Towa and the Guardians of...
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025: New Game Reveals and Major Updates Coming to Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco Entertainment announces its Summer Showcase 2025, featuring new game reveals and updates for titles like My Hero Academia, Tekken 8, and Little Nightmares...
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2024: New My Hero Academia Game, Little Nightmares III, and More Revealed
Bandai Namco has officially announced its Summer Showcase 2024, promising fans a first look at upcoming titles including a new My Hero Academia game and Little...
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025: New Titles Revealed, Including My Hero Academia and Tekken 8
Bandai Namco announces its Summer Showcase 2025 livestream, featuring new game reveals such as My Hero Academia, Tekken 8, and more for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo...
Bandai Namco Launches Massive Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Featuring Digimon Survive, Baten Kaitos, and More
Discover Bandai Namco's biggest Nintendo Switch eShop discounts for June 2025, including new historic lows on Digimon Survive, Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster, and...
Freedom Wars Remastered Demo Launches on Nintendo Switch eShop, Full Game Discounted
Bandai Namco releases a free Freedom Wars Remastered demo on the Nintendo Switch eShop, offering players a trial before purchasing. The game is currently discounted in...
G’AIM’E Light Gun Surpasses Kickstarter Goal: Bringing Classic Namco Shooters to Modern TVs
The G’AIM’E light gun, developed by Tassei Denki and backed by Bandai Namco, integrates AI-driven technology to revive classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis on...
Everybody’s Golf Hotshots Swings Onto Nintendo Switch With September Release Date and New Features
Bandai Namco announces Everybody’s Golf Hotshots for Nintendo Switch, launching September 5th with deep customization, world tour, and innovative game modes. Discover...
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots Set for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Multiplayer Modes Detailed
Bandai Namco Entertainment unveils the overview trailer and feature set for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on Nintendo Switch, highlighting new game modes, massive...
Little Nightmares III and Enhanced Edition Confirmed for Switch 2 Launch on October 10, 2025
Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games bring both Little Nightmares III and Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition to the Nintendo Switch 2 with multiple editions and...
Little Nightmares III and Enhanced Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Release in October 2025
Bandai Namco confirms the release of Little Nightmares III and an enhanced edition of the original Little Nightmares for Nintendo Switch 2, both launching on October...
Little Nightmares 3 Gets Release Date and Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Bandai Namco Entertainment announces Little Nightmares 3 release date, with Supermassive Games developing for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring...
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition Launches for Nintendo Switch 2 with 4K Visual Upgrades
Bandai Namco Entertainment brings Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 10, 2025, featuring 4K resolution, RTX effects, and improved...
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: 4K, 60 FPS, and Release Date Revealed
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 10, 2025, featuring 4K resolution, 60 FPS, ray tracing, and gameplay improvements. Get all the...
Towa and The Guardians of The Sacred Tree: New Prologue Trailer Revealed for Nintendo Switch Release
Bandai Namco Entertainment introduces Towa and The Guardians of The Sacred Tree with a new prologue trailer, highlighting gameplay, artistic style, and upcoming...
Atelier Yumia x Tales of Graces f Remastered: Free Collaboration Costume DLC Available Now on Nintendo Switch
Koei Tecmo, Gust, and Bandai Namco announce free costume DLC for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, featuring characters from Tales of...
Patapon 1+2 Replay: Bandai Namco Unveils Remaster Trailer Ahead of July Switch Launch
Bandai Namco releases a detailed new trailer for Patapon 1+2 Replay, showcasing rhythm-based gameplay and modern upgrades before its July 11 Nintendo Switch release.
Little Nightmares Showcase Announced: Fresh Updates Coming for Nintendo Switch Fans
Bandai Namco has scheduled a Little Nightmares Showcase for June 24, promising new information on Little Nightmares 3 for Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay Marches to Nintendo Switch with New Features and Accessibility Options
Bandai Namco brings the beloved rhythm-action series Patapon 1 + 2 Replay to Nintendo Switch on July 11, 2025. Discover enhanced gameplay, new features, and what's in...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree: Opening Movie Revealed for Upcoming Nintendo Switch Roguelite
Bandai Namco and Brownies unveil the opening movie for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, a highly anticipated Nintendo Switch roguelite adventure set for...
Masahiro Ohki, Composer of Soul Blade’s Iconic Edge of Soul, Passes Away at 2024
Masahiro Ohki, known as Benten-Maru and composer of Soul Blade's famous 'Edge of Soul' theme, has died at age 64. Discover his impact on Namco's classic franchise and...
Bandai Namco Teases Next Tales of Remaster Reveal for Summer 2025
Bandai Namco has confirmed that the next Tales of remaster will be officially announced in summer 2025, following the success of previous releases like Tales of Graces...
Towa and The Guardians of The Sacred Tree Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date Set for September 2025
Bandai Namco Entertainment and developer Brownies bring the hand-drawn 2D roguelite Towa and The Guardians of The Sacred Tree to Nintendo Switch, launching worldwide...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Developer Background
Bandai Namco and Brownies announce Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, a roguelite RPG adventure arriving on Nintendo Switch in September 2025, featuring music...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree: New Bandai Namco Rogue-Lite Announced for Nintendo Switch at Summer Game Fest
Bandai Namco and Brownies reveal Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, a new rogue-lite IP set to launch on Nintendo Switch in September 2025. Details on...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Set for Nintendo Switch Launch on September 19, 2025
Bandai Namco to release Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree on Nintendo Switch with a global launch date of September 19, 2025. Discover the new action-adventure...
Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Reveals Exclusive Shops and Release Date
Bandai Namco Entertainment unveils new gameplay and exclusive Joy-Con 2 features for Tamagotchi Plaza, launching worldwide on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in June 2025.
Ridge Racer's Arcade Debut Lands on Nintendo Switch: Original 'Texture Drive' Working Title Revealed
Bandai Namco's classic Ridge Racer joins the Arcade Archives collection on Nintendo Switch and PS4, with the surprising revelation of its early working title, 'Texture...
Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Bandai Namco Announces Open Network Test
Bandai Namco and Ganbarion have revealed that the free-to-play game Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra is coming to Nintendo Switch. Learn about the open network test,...
Bandai Namco Announces 'Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra' for Nintendo Switch, Open Network Test Dates Confirmed
Bandai Namco confirms Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra, a team-based free-to-play game, is coming to Nintendo Switch. Details on gameplay, customization, and open network...
Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots Launches September 2025 on Nintendo Switch With PAC-MAN as Early Pre-Order Bonus
Bandai Namco announces the release date for Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots on Nintendo Switch, featuring PAC-MAN as an early unlockable character for pre-orders. Get all...
Argonaut Teases Potential I-Ninja Remaster Following Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Revival
Argonaut, the developer behind classics like Croc and Star Fox, responds to fan interest in an I-Ninja remaster after its recent revival and launch of Croc: Legend of...
Tamagotchi Plaza Gameplay Trailer Revealed: Bandai Namco Brings Beloved Franchise to Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment unveils a new gameplay trailer for Tamagotchi Plaza, launching globally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025. Explore new...
Super World Court Joins Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and PS4: Release Date, Features, and Pricing
Bandai Namco's classic arcade tennis title Super World Court launches on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via Arcade Archives, featuring four-player action, unique characters,...
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered for Nintendo Switch: Comprehensive Review of Bandai Namco’s Mech Fighter Revival
A detailed review of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered on Nintendo Switch, exploring its gameplay, mission structure, features, and appeal for series...
Elden Ring Movie Announced: A24 and Bandai Namco Partner, Alex Garland Directs Live-Action Adaptation
A24 and Bandai Namco confirm Elden Ring live-action movie adaptation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland. Details on the production team, release updates,...
Pac-Man Shadow Labyrinth Gets New Trailer, Release Date Set for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Bandai Namco unveils a new trailer for Pac-Man Shadow Labyrinth, highlighting nostalgic gameplay features ahead of its July 2025 release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Features, and Film Adaptation Details
Bandai Namco Entertainment reveals Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by news of a live-action film adaptation helmed by Alex Garland.
Pac-Man Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Krispy Kreme Donut Collaboration
Bandai Namco partners with Krispy Kreme for a special Pac-Man donut collection to celebrate the franchise's 45th anniversary, available for a limited time.
NebulasRay Launches on Nintendo Switch and PS4: Classic Namco Shoot 'Em Up Debuts at Premium Price
NebulasRay arrives on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via Arcade Archives, marking its first-ever home console release. Explore the history, development, and unique price...
Super World Court Set for Nintendo Switch & PS4 Release on May 29 via Arcade Archives
Hamster Corporation confirms the classic Namco tennis game Super World Court is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 through its Arcade Archives series,...
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Announces Daima – Adventure Through The Demon Realm DLC for Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco reveals Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's Daima – Adventure Through The Demon Realm DLC, with new story content releasing on Nintendo Switch in July 2025.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 With New Content Announced
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco officially announce Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, introducing new character classes, customization options, and...
Tamagotchi Plaza Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 in Japan
Bandai Namco confirms Tamagotchi Plaza will launch physically on both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 devices in Japan, with English support and new gameplay features. Learn...
Battle Train Brings Innovative Deckbuilding Roguelite Action to Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco, Terrible Posture Games, and Nerd Ninjas launch Battle Train—a genre-blending roguelite deckbuilder—on Nintendo Switch via the eShop June 18, 2025.
Pac-Man Shadow Labyrinth: Bandai Namco Unveils Bold New Direction for Pac-Man on Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco reinvents Pac-Man with Shadow Labyrinth, an action-adventure launching July 18, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, featuring legendary developers and collectors...
NebulasRay Arcade Classic Launches on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via Arcade Archives
Arcade Archives expands with Namco's NebulasRay, making its home console debut on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Discover the game's history, developer insights,...
Battle Train Brings Roguelite Deck-Building Action to Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2025
Battle Train, developed by Terrible Posture Games and Nerd Ninjas LLC and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, launches on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2025,...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Receives Nintendo Switch 2 Classification from Saudi Arabia’s Game Regulators
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero gets officially rated for Nintendo Switch 2 by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Media Regulation, signaling Bandai Namco’s continued...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Rated for Nintendo Switch 2 in Saudi Arabia
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco, receives a Nintendo Switch 2 rating in Saudi Arabia, suggesting the iconic...
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO Receives Nintendo Switch 2 Rating Following FighterZ Success
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO, the latest entry in Bandai Namco’s acclaimed fighting game series, has been officially rated for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2,...
Namco Month 2024: Three Classic Arcade Games Set for Reissue on Nintendo Switch and PS4
Hamster Corp celebrates Namco Month 2024 by reissuing three classic Namco arcade titles on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via Arcade Archives, continuing its tradition of...
Nintendo Switch Demos: Comprehensive Guide to Free Game Trials on the eShop (North America & Europe)
Explore a complete, updated list of Nintendo Switch demos available in North America and Europe. Learn how to download free trials, including notable games and...
The Blue Crystal Rod: Long-Awaited English Fan Translation Revives Namco's Babylonian Castle Saga on Super Famicom
A new English fan translation makes 'The Blue Crystal Rod,' the final entry in Namco's Babylonian Castle Saga, accessible to Western audiences on the Super Famicom for...
Nintendo Switch Dev Kit Leak Reveals Unreleased Ridge Racer and Retro Studios Projects
A recent Nintendo Switch dev kit leak unveils unreleased games from Bandai Namco and Retro Studios, offering a rare look at canceled titles and development builds.
Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced: Release Date, Features, and Connectivity Details
Bandai Namco confirms Tamagotchi Plaza for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Discover features, gameplay, and exclusive connectivity for Tamagotchi fans.
Shadow Labyrinth Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced: Bandai Namco Reveals Release Date and Direct Tie-in
Bandai Namco Entertainment has officially announced Shadow Labyrinth Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, a bold reimagining of the PAC-MAN legacy, set for global release on...
Ridge Racer Returns: Namco’s Arcade Classic Races onto Nintendo Switch 2 as Part of Arcade Archives 2
Namco's legendary arcade racer Ridge Racer is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th, 2025, via Arcade Archives 2, marking its first appearance on a...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025
Bandai Namco Entertainment confirms Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, including base game, expansion, and exclusive content. Launches in...
Assault Plus Arrives on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via Arcade Archives
Bandai Namco and Hamster bring classic arcade tank game Assault Plus to Nintendo Switch and PS4, marking its first standalone console release outside Japan since 1988.