Tales of Xillia Remastered (PS5) Review
Tales of Xillia has rightfully earned its cult following. The 2011 PS3 title is one of the best in Bandai Namco’s Tales series. While it’s not my personal favorite from Tales, it’s hard for me to ignore the success of the entry. Its fast-paced combat, engaging gameplay loop, and investing plot elevate it above other JRPGs from the aughts. So, when I saw that Tales of Xillia was being remastered, I...[Read More]
Once Upon a Katamari (PS5) Review
As of this minute, my kitchen is in utter disarray. I made dinner, meal prepped for later this week, and got ready for a birthday that is taking place over the weekend. It’s times like these where I had The Prince to clean up my mess with a Katamari ball while I take a quick snooze. Maybe then my kitchen will be pristine as I wish it to be. But alas, I am writing this review instead of being a hou...[Read More]
Shadow Labyrinth Review
Shadow Labyrinth was a satisfying imitation of a classic Metroidvania in its first hour or two. At that point, platforming felt confident. “Swordsman 8” was nimble but not floaty, jumps were relatively precise. Combat had a punch to it where a sword swing registered enough against alien foes to feel satisfying. It felt good to play and become acclimated to its rhythm. But somewhere aro...[Read More]
Bandai Namco bringing the goods to San Diego Comic-Con
Ahhhh, the new E3. Anyway, enjoy the official Bandai Namco details below. IRVINE, Calif. (June 27, 2025) – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is bringing its hotly anticipated lineup to San Diego Comic Con 2025. Show attendees will have a chance to be among the first to play upcoming games including DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER™, TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE™,...[Read More]
Elden Ring Nightreign Review
Hours into Elden Ring Nightreign my confidence had been obliterated. Nearly a dozen Expeditions into Limveld had resulted in failure. Each successive run I would dread the fall of Night 2, signifying the appearance of the Fell Omen, an aggressively harrowing boss from Elden Ring. I had played enough to know when a run was burnt. The team hadn’t collected enough flasks to ensure topped-off he...[Read More]
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Review (PS5)
What in the bloody hell do you think you’re doing, Spike Chunsoft and Bandai Namco? You can’t just go into a fighting genre, change up how they work, and then go about your normal business. You can’t. Yet, you did. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero changed two things upon its release. First, it changes expectations of how anime games look, feel, and work. As my oldest (age 22) put it, “This might be the...[Read More]
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream gets Administrator trailer
Today Bandai Namco recently released a new trailer for SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream which reveals gameplay footage for Administrator. As the group’s “Mage” role, Administrator defends her empire and her party members by defeating countless foes with various ranged spells and attacks. Just be sure to keep her away from any childhood friends… SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is a multiplay...[Read More]
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Review
Fifteen years feels like a long time to be trapped in this endless cycle of life and death. Yet that’s how long FromSoftware’s abyss of grueling, rewarding games have been in my life. I’ve been there since Demon’s Souls on PlayStation 3. But it took me awhile to adapt to the emergent genre that has taken to flooding every gaming event like a murderous deluge. You see, there...[Read More]
UNKNOWN 9: AWAKENING Shows Off a New Story Trailer
You may recognize Anya Chalotra, who plays Haroona, as Yennefer from The Witcher series on Netflix. Revealed at Summer Game Fest, the Latest Story Trailer Sets up the Quest Taking Players on a Globe-Trotting Action-Adventure as Haroona, Portrayed by Anya Chalotra Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today gave another glimpse into the compelling story and setting behind UNKNOWN 9: AWAKENING, th...[Read More]
DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO Releasing October 11
Insert 9000 Power Level joke here. But these Dragon Ball games are becoming indistinguishable from the anime we grew up on. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, the first entry to the DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI series in 15 years, is releasing worldwide on October 11, 2024. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is available now for digital and physical pr...[Read More]
Tekken 8 Review (PS5)
Back in 2007, I briefly peaked in the top 100 Tekken 5 players in North America. I was rank 96, to be exact. I start this review off not to brag (okay, maybe a little), but to immediately signal that I’ve invested quite a bit of time playing the Tekken series and learning its intricacies. It’s a series that is dear to my heart despite how much I’ve praised its competitors in some of my other...[Read More]
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon‘s initial complexity reminded me of the time when FromSoftware’s game’s felt daunting, a sensation I’ve not had since 2009. This is my first Armored Core game, a series stretching back to 1997 and its last game being released a decade ago. Knowing the pedigree and influence of FromSoftware’s recent catalog, I naturally assumed there w...[Read More]