With the upcoming release of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness, I purchased Digital Extremes’ and Namco Bandai’s Star Trek: The Video Game to tide me over. And it did, for about an hour. Unfortunately, all of the initial luster and promise of the game — the stealth, innovative co-op, the unique story that’s canon to the Abrams Star Trek world — just sort of squeaks into oblivion like the air out of a leaky balloon.
I know better than to assume a movie tie-in type of video game is going to be stellar, but I wasn’t expected the slow sludge of combat and the totally un-Roddenberry alien killing.
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A News10 video with Namco Bandai brand manager Jason Enos unleashes details about the upcoming fighting game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. Based on the popular anime and manga that have been around for well over 10 years, the game will be true to the original story, while letting players jump into the action during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Hit the break for details on what this fighting game offers — and how many characters it will feature.
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When Project X-Zone, the Nintendo 3DS RPG from Sega, Capcom and Namco Bandai was revealed, some gamers figured that the title would never see a release outside of Japan.
Well, surprise to doubtful players, as it’s been announced that the major crossover title is getting a release in North America.
More details after the break.
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It looks Namco Bandai will make its first footstep into the world of China’s PC Online Game with everyone’s favorite orange-wearing ninja.
It was announced today that Namco Bandai will collaborate with Chinese Internet company Tencent Games for Naruto Online. Both companies will develop it, with assistance from CyberConnect 2, while the game will see release on Tencent’s Chinese Portal site sometime this year.
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As if the upcoming Star Trek Into Darkness film wasn’t enough, Star Trek fans now have even more to get excited about. Namco Bandai has confirmed that its Star Trek shooter — titled simply Star Trek — is due next April for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
Hit the break for details on pre-order bonuses and just how canon the game is.
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Given the legacy and countless series Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump has provided, it kind of a surprise that there hasn’t been a theme park dedicated to the publication.
That all changes next summer however, as it was announced that a Shonen Jump theme park will be opening next summer in Tokyo.
More details after the break.
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For gamers who have been wanting to jump into a pilot’s seat and start shooting, Namco Bandai’s 2011 flight combat sim Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is coming to Steam and Games for Windows Marketplace early next year. The game has been likened to a Activision’s Call of Duty — only the action here takes place in the virtual sky.
As of today, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is also available on PlayStation Network in North America. European gamers will have to wait until December 18, when it will also hit Xbox LIVE Games on Demand in both North America and Europe.
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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Wizard has already won fans over who crave a traditional JPRG experience with its gorgeous cel-shaded graphics and a touching story. And if you haven’t put down a pre-order yet, you may want to consider the special edition that was just announced today.
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Some surprising news coming out before the next Nintendo Direct broadcast, which is coming up tonight, is that Nintendo isn’t developing the new Super Smash Bros. game. Instead, the duties are being handled by Namco-Bandai.
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Namco Bandai has just announced that the highly anticipated next flagship title of its popular Tales of series, is Tales of Xillia 2. Tales of Xillia 2, or TOX 2 for short, will be a direct sequel to the previous Tales of game, Tales of Xillia.
In TOX 2, players will no longer be playing as Jude or Milla, the 2 protagonists from the prequel. Instead, they will plays as new characters from the same world.
More information as well as screenshots under the cut. Mild spoilers for those who have not played the game yet.
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This “Ni no Kuni” Trailer Will Satisfy Anime & Game Lovers
Lost in yesterday’s early E3 trailer releases was this gem by developer Level-5. And it shouldn’t have been.
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch centers around a boy named Oliver, who is on a quest to save his mother. Along the way he befriends allies who will ultimately lead him to an encounter with the White Witch.
A joint venture with publisher Namco Bandai and Studio Ghibli, the latter’s animated touch is on full display in this trailer. Joe Hisashi’s soundtrack also shines.
The English dubbing didn’t offend me, personally, but gamers will have the option to switch to the Japanese track should they prefer to.
Expect to experience this magical adventure on January 22, 2013.
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“Project X Zone” Japanese Trailer
And to follow up with first images released weeks ago of the Capcom, SEGA, Namco-Bandai crossover title, a Japanese trailer was released recently.
Other than “sometime in 2012” there still isn’t a Japanese release date for the Nintendo 3DS title.
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“Dragon Ball Z For Kinect” Has The Most Unintentionally Hilarious Trailer This Year
People love Dragon Ball Z. It’s a classic series that’s absolutely timeless. Of course, Namco Bandai loves to try and capitalize on this fact by releasing a never-ending stream of games set in the universe.
The latest of those is the aptly named Dragon Ball Z For Kinect. Its hook is putting fans into the middle of the action, “actively” controlling the fighting for the fate of the universe. By the looks of things, the game appears to be a weird crossover between a motion-controlled fighter and a move-matching dancing game, with cutscenes playing out between your flailing.
“Become a Super Saiyan!” in October 2012 on the Xbox 360.
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![“Project Versus J”: The Ultimate Shonen Jump Game
The second 2013 issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine is announcing that Namco Bandai Games will launch Project Versus J, which is being billed as the “ultimate Jump game.” The game is set launch sometime next year.
The above image shows off One Piece’s Monkey D. Luffy, Dragon Ball’s Son Goku, and Toriko’s title character.
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