Bandai Namco’s latest Dragon Ball fighting game, Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO, has shattered sales records, surpassing 3 million units sold worldwide in its first 24 hours. This success comes as a testament to the enduring power of nostalgia and the franchise’s global popularity. Despite facing economic headwinds, Bandai Namco predicts Dragon Ball will continue to be a major revenue generator, with projections reaching nearly $1 billion in FY25.
Bandai Namco, the publisher behind popular titles like Elden Ring and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, has reportedly cancelled several game projects. This decision comes amidst a broader industry slowdown, marked by layoffs and cost-cutting measures. The affected projects include a Nintendo partnership and titles featuring characters from franchises like Naruto and One Piece.
Global investment bank Jefferies forecasts the anime industry to reach a staggering $60 billion by 2030, identifying Netflix, Sony Group, and Bandai Namco as key players poised to capitalize on this growth. The surge is fueled by increasing overseas demand, making anime a mainstream cultural phenomenon.
With the success of Tales of Arise and the ongoing celebration of the Tales series’ 30th anniversary, Bandai Namco is revisiting older titles with remasters. While Tales of Graces f is getting a remake, many fans are clamoring for the Western release of Tales of Rebirth, a unique and thematic RPG that tackles racism and features a distinct battle system.
Elden Ring’s newest expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, has been a massive success for Bandai Namco, accounting for over half of the company’s Q1 game sales volume. The DLC sold an impressive 5 million copies in just three days, contributing significantly to the publisher’s overall performance.
Bandai Namco is bringing Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, a 64-player online-only battle royale, to PC and all major consoles on May 9. Originally a Google Stadia exclusive, the game was lost when Stadia shut down in January 2023. The updated version features crossplay support and brings back the chaotic multiplayer formula that fans of the Pac-Man series will enjoy.
Rejoice, Elden Ring enthusiasts! In collaboration with PureArts Studio, Bandai Namco presents a limited-edition, life-size replica of Malenia’s golden prosthetic right arm. Pre-orders are now open at $389, with an estimated delivery in December 2024. The intricately detailed replica, limited to 3,500 units, boasts an articulated wrist, exquisite golden finish, and display options for a metal base or wall mount.
Elden Ring fans can now preorder a limited-edition life-size replica of Malenia’s golden prosthetic right arm, thanks to a partnership between Bandai Namco and PureArts Studio. The faithfully recreated polyresin limb is currently available to preorder through the Bandai Namco store for $389 and has an estimated delivery date of December 2024. The replica, which is limited to a run of 3,500 units, features a fully articulated wrist and faithfully detailed golden finish, along with a metal base and wall mount option.
