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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Beloved PS4 Game Being Delisted, Multiplayer Being Shut Down
An award-winning Bandai Namco Entertainment PS4 game is being delisted soon, and its multiplayer servers are being shut down. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, released in August 2020, and will no longer be available for purchase next month. However, players have some time to enjoy online services. PS4 game Project Cars 3 being delisted 5 years after launch In a notice on the game's PS Store page, Bandai Namco announced that Project Cars 3 will be pulled from sale on August 24. All those who purchased the game or any of its DLC prior to this date will continue to have access. As for multiplayer, Project Cars 3 servers will remain live until February 24, 2026. Trophy hunters have ample time to work towards the game's online trophies. Project Cars hasn't seen a new entry since its third game in 2020. The series made its debut in 2015, and a second game followed in 2017. The franchise has been a commercial success for Bandai Namco, but Project Cars 3 was admittedly the weakest entry and least favorably reviewed. Despite this, Project Cars 3 won the 'Best Simulation Game' award at Gamescom 2020, and enjoyed quite an enthusiast following. The post Beloved PS4 Game Being Delisted, Multiplayer Being Shut Down appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mobile Suit Gundam: New Theatrical Releases, Anniversary Projects, Manga and More Announced at San Diego Comic Con 2025
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on opening night of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, one of the world's largest pop culture and entertainment conventions, Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. revealed major announcements around three major Gundam series during the panel event "GUNDAM Showcase – Featuring 30 Years of Gundam Wing." News highlights: Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary illustration inspired by the classic artwork was revealed. A commemorative video titled "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing -Operation 30th-" directed by Toru Iwasawa is now available on GundamInfo, the official Gundam YouTube channel. Gundam Wing illustrator Sakura Asagi and screenwriter Katsuyuki Sumisawa team up for a new manga series commemorating the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing that bridges the gap between Endless Waltz and Frozen Teardrop, with chapter 1 available to read online in English now. A theatrical re-release of Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz will arrive in Japanese and American theaters. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th Anniversary project was announced, reuniting key staff members from the original series including Director Tatsuyuki Nagai and the main cast of Mobile Suit Gundam Iron‐Blooded Orphans Urdr‐Hunt. A theatrical release of a special compilation film Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt -Path of the little Challenger- releases in Japan this year. American audiences can follow official channels for information about the release. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is scheduled to be released in theaters in Japan next winter. American audiences can please follow official channels for us for official information about the release. Assets can be located here. New Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Illustration RevealedInspired by the iconic artwork from the original anime broadcast, an original illustration has been revealed celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. 30th Anniversary PV "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Anniversary Video -Operation 30th-" Now ReleasedA new video titled Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Anniversary Video -Operation 30th-, directed by Toru Iwasawa, who has served as an action director and animation director on numerous works, is now available on YouTube via GundamInfo. The video features new mobile suits and characters not seen in the original anime, including the "Cloaked Custom," a newly designed unit draped in a mantle; Adin Lowe, a guardian who takes in the child Heero Yuy—left behind by a former comrade—and teaches him how to survive; and Meilan, the wife of Chang Wufei. Watch now on GundamInfo: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING 0.5 POINT HALF PREVERNTER-7 Chapter 1 Now AvailableTo commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing, Sakura Asagi and Katsuyuki Sumizawa have teamed up once again for a new manga series. The story will unfold a new narrative that bridges the gap between Endless Waltz and Frozen Teardrop. Read the first chapter in English now: Introducing Gundam Wing from ZERO Highlight Video and Endless Waltz Theater Release A special highlight reel recapping the events of Gundam Wing narrated by Duo Maxwell with English subtitles will be available on GundamInfo on July 25, at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time: The film Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz, which depicts the events after the Gundam Wing TV series, has been scheduled for a theatrical release in America. The release is tentatively this fall at the Japan Society with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th Anniversary Project LaunchesMarking the 10th anniversary of its original broadcast in October 2015 in Japan, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans will launch a new anniversary project this year. The project reunites the core creative team from the Iron-Blooded Orphans series, including Director Tatsuyuki Nagai and key voice cast members such as Rina Ikoma. As part of the project, a special compilation edition of the series' spin-off title Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt -Path of the Little Challenger- will be released in theaters across Japan on Friday, October 31. The film is a re-edited version of all 12 episodes originally distributed via the Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans G smartphone app, compiled into a theatrical format. The special compilation film is also planned for release in North America. Official Japanese website: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe theatrical release announced for Japan and North American release plannedMobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, originally released in Japanese theaters in June 2021, garnered widespread attention for its stunning visuals and cinematic quality. The continuation of the saga in MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe arrives in theaters across Japan next winter. A North American release is also planned with further details to be announced soon on official channels. Official Website: Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded OrphansThis television series emphasizes its identity as a road movie centered on child soldiers. Episodes 1–25 comprise Season 1, followed by Season 2 covering Episodes 26–50. The story depicts a group of boys who rise from the lowest levels of society and continue pressing forward, simply to survive. From a mechanical design standpoint, the series features multiple mobile suits built on the same frame, with no beam weaponry—instead, the battles are marked by brutal melee combat using blunt-force weapons, offering a raw and grounded portrayal of mobile suit warfare. In 2025, Iron-Blooded Orphans marks its 10th anniversary since the original broadcast in Japan. As part of its anniversary projects, a special compilation film— Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt -Path of the little Challenger- is scheduled for theatrical release on Friday, October 31 in Japan. For release information in North America, please follow our officials for further information. Official Iron-Blooded Orphans Website: Urdr-Hunt Website: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Mobile Suit Gundam Wing is the second title in the Gundam Alternative series. The story kicks off with an explosive opening, as five Gundam mobile suits launch a surprise attack on a powerful organization—setting the tone for a nonstop, high-stakes narrative that continues all the way through the finale. It is also notable for being the first Gundam series to be broadcast in the United States. Official Japanese Website: Anniversary Special Site: © Credit NoticeJapanese display: ©創通・サンライズEnglish display: ©SOTSU・SUNRISEPlease ensure that the above copyright notice is clearly displayed when using any images, logos and related assets. Assets can be located here. Some information may be subject to change without notice. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.
5 days ago
- Business
Sony to Acquire 2.5 Pct Stake in Bandai Namco
News from Japan Jul 25, 2025 13:55 (JST) Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)--Japanese technology conglomerate Sony Group Corp. has struck an alliance deal with Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. to acquire a 2.5 pct stake in Bandai Namco to capitalize on anime and manga assets held by the game and toy group. Under the deal, announced Thursday, Sony Group will purchase 16 million outstanding Bandai Namco shares from existing owners for some 68 billion yen. The capital tie-up focuses particularly on creating and distributing video content based on anime-related intellectual properties held by Bandai Namco. But the two companies will also work on experiential entertainment and fresh property development. Bandai Namco has a wide range of intellectual assets, from the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series to the "Tamagotchi" handy digital pet-raising gadget. Sony Group, for its part, is strengthening game and anime operations, which currently include Aniplex Inc., a Tokyo-based anime studio known for the "Demon Slayer" series. This year, the group also became the largest shareholder in major publisher Kadokawa Corp. with abundant intellectual properties. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sony buys stake in ‘Gundam', ‘Pac Man' owner to grow anime empire
TOKYO, July 25 — Sony has bought a strategic 2.5 per cent stake in Japanese game franchise giant Bandai Namco, which owns 'Gundam' and arcade classic 'Pac-Man', with a view to growing its anime business. Booming global appetite for Japanese animation has become a money-spinner for Sony, which acquired online anime library Crunchyroll in 2021. 'As two of the leading Japanese entertainment companies, Bandai Namco and Sony will focus on expanding the fan community… and strengthening engagement, particularly in the anime field where rapid market growth is anticipated,' said a joint statement released yesterday. With the 68 billion yen (US$460 million) transaction, the companies plan 'to create new and emotionally moving experiences for fans', it said. Sony's rival Nintendo already owns a 1.8 per cent stake in Bandai Namco, which also publishes the games 'Elden Ring' and 'Tekken', said Atul Goyal, equity analyst at Jefferies. 'Building on joint intellectual property successes like 'Gundam SEED FREEDOM', and 'Demon Slayer', the move aims to reinforce Sony's upstream IP strategy and Bandai Namco's global expansion push,' Goyal wrote. 'While there is no immediate earnings impact, the move strengthens Sony's positioning as a central hub in Japan's anime and IP value chain.' — AFP
Business Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Sony buys stake in ‘Gundam' owner to grow anime business
[TOKYO] Sony has bought a strategic 2.5 per cent stake in Japanese game franchise giant Bandai Namco, which owns Gundam and arcade classic Pac-Man, with a view to growing its anime business. Booming global appetite for Japanese animation has become a money-spinner for Sony, which acquired online anime library Crunchyroll in 2021. 'As two of the leading Japanese entertainment companies, Bandai Namco and Sony will focus on expanding the fan community... and strengthening engagement, particularly in the anime field where rapid market growth is anticipated,' said a joint statement released Thursday. With the 68 billion yen (S$588.7 million) transaction, the companies plan 'to create new and emotionally moving experiences for fans', it said. Sony's rival Nintendo already owns a 1.8 per cent stake in Bandai Namco, which also publishes the games Elden Ring and Tekken, said Atul Goyal, equity analyst at Jefferies. 'Building on joint intellectual property successes like Gundam SEED FREEDOM and Demon Slayer, the move aims to reinforce Sony's upstream IP strategy and Bandai Namco's global expansion push,' Goyal wrote. 'While there is no immediate earnings impact, the move strengthens Sony's positioning as a central hub in Japan's anime and IP value chain.' AFP
