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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus production and release

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Latest: Toei Animation releases Dragon Ball Super: Beerus reconstruction

The ‘enhanced’ anime series ‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ officially launched on October 11, 2026, following a pilot screening at New York Comic Con. Produced by Toei Animation as part of the studio’s 70th anniversary cele

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Japanese anime hobby and model kit releases

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Latest: Bandai announces new Gundam and Project R.E.D. merchandise

Major Japanese manufacturers continue to expand their hobby and collectible offerings. Bandai has expanded its Gundam-themed merchandise through Premium Bandai, introducing Char Aznable-themed ICID card cases and Zaku-in

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Tekken 8 DLC and character announcements

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Latest: Bandai Namco reveals Roger Jr. gameplay details for Tekken 8

Bandai Namco announced new downloadable content (DLC) for Tekken 8 during the Evo France event. The updates include the addition of Roger Jr., a character described as a “Pocket Commander” who utilizes a pro-wrestling in

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion and updates

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Latest: Capcom announces Dragon’s Dogma 2 crossover with Delicious in Dungeon

The Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion launched on 9 October 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces the frozen Norgan region, twelve “Lost Rites” dungeons, and t

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Sanrio Games Hello Kitty Party Land release

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Latest: Bandai Namco releases Hello Kitty Party Land for Nintendo Switch

The Sanrio Games label, a collaboration between Bandai Namco Entertainment and Sanrio, launched the casual party game ‘Hello Kitty Party Land’ for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features over 145 charact

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PlayStation Plus monthly updates and lineups

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Latest: Sony announces PlayStation Plus November games and Prism Collection

Sony has released the PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for October 2026, including F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. These titles are available to Essential, Extra, and Premiu

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve release and reception

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Latest: Bandai Namco releases Ace Combat 8 soundtrack worldwide

Bandai Namco released Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Project Aces using Unreal Engine 5, the game follows the Joker Flight team during the Sotoa-

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A24 Elden Ring film production

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Latest: Amazon MGM secures streaming rights for Elden Ring film

Reports indicate that the upcoming live-action film adaptation of the video game ‘Elden Ring’ is expected to have a production budget approaching $200 million. If confirmed, this would be the most expensive production in

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Bandai Namco Gundam video game announcements

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Latest: Bandai Namco announces Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 3

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced two new titles within the Gundam franchise to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary. On October 15, the company introduced Gundam Blitz Order, an idle strategy RPG for iOS and A

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Universal Studios Japan Universal Cool Japan 2027 event

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Latest: Universal Studios Japan announces manga collaborations for 2027

Universal Studios Japan has announced the lineup for its ‘Universal Cool Japan 2027’ special event. The initial announcement detailed a collaboration with the ‘Sailor Moon’ franchise, which is scheduled to run from Decem

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Bandai Namco Dragon Ball video game releases

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Latest: Bandai Namco announces Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 10th anniversary

Bandai Namco has outlined upcoming content and new titles for its Dragon Ball franchise. The company released a roadmap for ‘Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’ extending through 2027, which includes the ‘Super-Limit Breaking N

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Bandai Namco Ace Combat Zero distribution issues

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Latest: Bandai Namco releases Ace Combat Zero standalone on Steam

Bandai Namco initially addressed fan dissatisfaction regarding the availability of ‘Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’. Developers explained that the title could not be sold as a standalone product because of expiring lice

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Elden Ring commercial performance

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Latest: Elden Ring surpasses 36 million copies sold

The action role-playing game Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, has demonstrated significant commercial success. By June 2024, the title had surpassed 25 million copies sold worldwide across platforms including PlayS

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Tales of Eternia Remastered release and sales performance

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Latest: Tales of Eternia Remaster released on multiple platforms

Bandai Namco has released Tales of Eternia Remastered, a modernized version of the classic JRPG originally launched in the early 2000s. As the fifth entry in the ‘Tales Remaster Project’, the title follows protagonists R

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The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay and sales updates

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Latest: The Blood of Dawnwalker receives 1.1 update with new difficulty level

Information regarding the video game ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ has expanded to include detailed mechanics for character progression, quest strategies, weapon selection, and romance storylines. Developed by Rebel Wolves—a

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One Piece Grand Gourmet video game release

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Latest: ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet released by Bandai Namco and Kairosoft

Kairosoft and Bandai Namco collaborated on ‘One Piece Grand Gourmet’ (also known as ‘ONE PIECE Sea Feast Restaurant’), a restaurant management simulator set in the ‘One Piece’ universe. Departing from the franchise’s typ

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Tokyo Game Show 2026: 30th anniversary and industry trends

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Latest: Tokyo Game Show 2026 highlights

Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking its 30th anniversary at Makuhari Messe, featured a record-breaking 1,138 exhibitors from 53 countries. The event centered on technological innovation, particularly AI-ready hardware and loca

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Video game industry releases and sales

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Latest: Video game industry updates: Major and indie releases for October 2026

The video game industry experienced various commercial activities through September and October 2026, spanning major publisher releases, indie developments, and platform sales. In mid-September, the Steam platform featu

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NTT Docomo d Point anniversary campaign

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Latest: NTT Docomo announces 100 million d Point anniversary campaign

NTT Docomo has announced a campaign to celebrate the 11th anniversary of its d Point service. Starting November 1, the company plans to distribute a total of 100 million points to participants across two phases: the firs

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Ace Combat 8 video game release

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Latest: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on multiple platforms

Bandai Namco Entertainment released Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This release marks the first mainline entry in the flight-shooting franchise in seven years

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Anime figure releases and pre-orders

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Latest: AmiAmi announces new anime figure pre-orders

The hobby industry continues to see new product announcements for various anime franchises. Volks announced a 1/4 scale resin assembly kit of Mari Makinami Illustrious from ‘Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition’, which com

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Bandai Namco festival participation

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Latest: Bandai Namco announces initiatives for Lucca Comics & Games

Bandai Namco has announced its participation in several major gaming and pop culture festivals in October 2026. At the Poznań Game Arena (PGA) in Poland, the company plans to showcase titles such as Dragon Ball Xenovers

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BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft shooter and Diablo V announced

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Latest: Blizzard begins cinematic filming for Diablo 5

Following the announcement of Diablo V at BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment has clarified the support lifecycle for Diablo IV. While the franchise shifts focus toward the spring 2029 release of Diablo V—which is expe

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Naruto franchise announces Project Rasengan roadmap

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Latest: Naruto franchise launches major global project ‘PROJECT RASENGAN’

The Naruto franchise has unveiled a comprehensive expansion roadmap titled ‘Project Rasengan’ during the ‘NARUTO: What’s Next?’ panel at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2026. This long-term plan for the Naruto and Boru

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Gundam Rogue Orbit and RG Project development

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Latest: Bandai Namco announces Gundam film and game updates

Bandai Namco Entertainment is developing ‘GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT’, a high-mobility action game set in a completely original Gundam timeline. Scheduled for release on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

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Reina Mishima joining Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

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Latest: SNK and Bandai Namco announce Tekken 8 character Reina for Fatal Fury

SNK announced that Reina Mishima, a character from Tekken 8, will join the playable roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Following the initial teaser, SNK and Bandai Namco provided further details regarding the co

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