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Namco Bandai’s free-to-play frenzy seems to be continuing. A translated Famitsu article from Gematsu says that a free-to-play version of Soul Calibur is currently in development for PS3. There’s no word yet on when it might be released. The release follows the release of two other free-to-play Namco titles – …
Read More »Third week at the top for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
The retail version of Minecraft for Xbox 360 has topped the UK charts for a third week running. The previously download-only hit represents Microsoft’s longest unbroken run at No.1 in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Chart since the release of Forza Motorsport 2 in 2007. The only new entry …
Read More »Namco Bandai opens Vancouver studio
New branch to focus on mobile and online titles
Read More »Namco Bandai expands free-to-play effort
Publisher changes its tune on new business model
Read More »Free-to-play Ridge Racer enters closed beta
Namco Bandai is giving consumers the chance to be among the first to test Ridge Racer Driftopia, the first free-to-play entry in the series. The game was announced back in April and enters closed beta on Steam today. It is being developed for PS3 and PC by Bugbear Entertainment, the …
Read More »An introduction to Tekken Card Tournament
Namco Bandai is launching Tekken Card Tournament’s physical booster packs at retail this month. MCV finds out what the firm is doing to ensure the cards are welcomed by fans and those yet to try the free-to-play title. Back in February, Namco Bandai launched its first free-to-play title: Tekken Card …
Read More »Tales of Xillia 2 getting PS3 release in 2014
Namco Bandai has announced a Western release date for RPG sequel Tales of Xillia 2. The PS3-exclusive RPG will be released in Europe and Australia in 2014. Which – obviously – means it arrives after the launch of PS4 at the end of the year. Tales of Xillia 2 is …
Read More »Dragon Ball Z gets first Vita title in Battle of Z
Namco Bandai is bringing the Dragon Ball Z series to the Vita with upcoming team melee title Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z. The game will be available on the PS3, 360 and Vita, making it the first game in the series to grace the handheld. Battle of Z is …
Read More »Roundtable: Marketing games through mobile
MCV and mobile giant Velti quiz trade experts on how traditional firms are taking advantage of mobile
Read More »Tales of Symphonia compilation coming to PS3
Namco Bandai is reviving one of the most popular entries in the cult Tales Of series, Tales Of Symphonia. Currently titled Tales of Symphonia Chronicles, the new PS3-exclusive SKU will include both the original JRPG, released in 2004 for PS2 and GameCube, and its sequel Dawn of the New World. …
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