Tamagotchi Announces New Devices At New York Comic Con

Tamagotchi Announces New Devices At New York Comic Con

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA), the makers of the pioneering virtual pet brand Tamagotchi, unveiled a series of announcements from the almost thirty-year-old brand, in front of a 250-person audience of fans, during the FUN WITH TAMAGOTCHI panel at New York Comic Con (NYCC).

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Bandai Namco Announces One Piece Day 23

Bandai Namco Announces One Piece Day 23

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., together with Shueisha Inc. and Toei Animation Co., Ltd., bring you ONE PIECE DAY ’23, an event for fans all around the world, bringing everything ONE PIECE manga, anime, movies, games, merchandise, and more...all in one place!​

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Dragonball: The Breakers Review

Dragonball: The Breakers Review

DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS is an online asymmetrical action game in which a team of 7 ordinary citizens tries to survive the Raider (a classic DRAGON BALL rival such as Cell, Frieza, and Buu), who will hunt them down and evolve during the game into an unstoppable force. Escaping won’t be so easy!

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Bandai / Bluefin / Namco Preview

Hey O&G fans, last week we were invited to preview Bandai / Bluefin / Namco’s product preview. Unfortunately Toy Fair 2022 in person event was cancelled due to covid concerns. Thanks to the Reps at all the companies for giving us a great show that you can check out the video below.

We will be posting more info in all products featured in this video.

By Sean Tucker

Video: Bandai/Blufin

Bandai Namco Tales of Luminaria Mobile RPG Pre-Registration & New Trailer

Bandai Namco Tales of Luminaria Mobile RPG Pre-Registration & New Trailer

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has announced the start of pre-registration of TALES OF LUMINARIA, a new mobile app for “Tales of” series available for iOS and Android. The production for its animation was also announced in its first video content, “Tales of Luminaria Show #1”.

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Tales of Arise Review

Tales of Arise Review

300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

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First-Ever Gundam Online Expo Set to Take Off in U.S.A. on August 21-30, 2020

Posted by Justin D Williams

The global phenomenon Gundam is making franchise history with today’s announcement from BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) of the first-ever GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO  in the U.S.A. Together with fellow BANDAI NAMCO Group companies SUNRISE INC. and Bandai Spirits, Bluefin will present this official Gundam-only digital event over 12-days commencing on August 20, 2020. The GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO will showcase over 60 event exclusive figures never-before available in the United States, including not only GUNPLA World exhibit exclusives but also THE GUNDAM BASE exclusives – both of which until now were previously only available in Asia. The GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO event exclusives will be released in two waves at 6:00 pm Pacific on both Friday, August 21 (Group A) and Sunday, August 23 (Group B) on Premium Bandai USA with free shipping on all orders over $150.00 USD. All sales will end on Tuesday, September 1 at 11:59 pm Pacific.

 

In addition to event exclusives, GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO attendees will get a chance to visit THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO virtually via augmented reality. This experience will include a tour of GUNPLA WORLD Ver.MG, a special exhibition celebrating GUNPLA’s 40th Anniversary and the MG series. This exhibit features:

  • MG Lineup Exhibit. The entire MG series lineup, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, gathered and displayed in one place.

  • GUNPLA Evolution History. An exhibit of valuable materials from the BANDAI HOBBY CENTER where GUNPLAs are created.

  • Giant GUNPLA Timeline. A timeline chock-full of the 40 years of Gundam and GUNPLA history.

  • Package In-depth Analysis. A detailed analysis of how GUNPLA packages are create.!

  • Modeler Masterpiece Exhibit. A display of "MG" masterpieces created by famous modelers

  • Reveal of the Latest MGEX Brand. A sneak peak of he Unicorn Gundam from the latest MASTER GRADE EXTREME brand.

 

And that is not all, the GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO will also offer special video content like instructional sessions on painting skills with professional modeler Katsumi “Meijin” Kawaguchi aka “Master Kawaguchi” as well as interviews and panels featuring Japanese guests (to-be-announced) from gaming, voice acting, merchandise and animation. 

For schedule details and the latest event information, visit the official GUNDAM ONLINE EXPO website at en.gundam.info/onlineexpo.

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Flame Toys Transformers Skywarp & Drift Pre-Orders Open From Bluefin

Flame Toys Transformers Skywarp & Drift Pre-Orders Open From Bluefin

BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (dba: Bluefin), a BANDAI NAMCO Group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, expands its product catalog for Fame Toys as it opens pre-orders for a pair of new Transformers Furai model kits.

 

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Tales of Rays (Review)

Tales of Rays (Review)

The classic Tales RPG series comes to phones and tablets in an all new epic JRPG. Experience epic 3-D action with an all-new Linear Motion Battle system, using simple controls optimized for mobile devices. Unleash deadly Mirrage Artes for powerful attacks with simple taps and swipes.

In Tales of the Rays, Ix and Mileena are descended from a bloodline of Mirrists. Join them on an epic quest to revive their world, as they meet and learn from past Tales heroes. Explore dungeons full of treasures and deadly monsters across sprawling world maps. Meet characters from your favorite Tales games throughout the world and in limited time events, and enjoy fully animated cut-scenes with the classic soundtrack and music!

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Naruto Online Impressions

NARUTO ONLINE is an MMORPG turn-based browser-game that is set entirely in the NARUTO universe. The game is the very first and only Online NARUTO RPG in the world to be officially licensed from BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT. While the game faithfully follows the story portrayed in the anime series, NARUTO ONLINE is the only game you can continue the tale. Additionally, five brand-new characters that represent the elements of earth, water, fire, wind and lightning will be introduced. Players can choose to become one of these characters and start a new adventure, gaining experience in a variety of different types of quests and gameplay modes.