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My Hero One's Justice 2 update Izuku Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki Costume Set

Bandai Namco has announced that a new update is available for My Hero One’s Justice 2, which adds new costumes for Izuku Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki.

The update ties in with season 6 of the anime. Players can now get their hands on the “Izuku Midoriya Costume ε” & “Tomura Shigaraki Collapse Style”​ Costume Set, which is entirely free. It includes all eight color variations as well as mottos featuring memorable lines from the anime.​

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster enhancements frame rate resolution

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster was only just announced for Switch a short while ago, but Bandai Namco has followed up with more details including enhancements being implemented, frame rate, resolution, and more. This stems from an official FAQ.

Here’s the full rundown:

Baten Kaitos I II HD Remaster

Bandai Namco has just announced Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster, updated versions of the classic card RPGs now making their way to Switch. A release is planned for this summer.

Both Baten Kaitos titles were developed by Monolith Soft of Xenoblade fame. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean came out at the end of 2003 in Japan, 2004 in North America, and 2005 in Europe. It was followed by Baten Kaitos Origins – which is actually a prequel – in 2006.

We Love Katamari

Bandai Namco is bringing another Katamari game to Switch – specifically We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie. The game launches on June 2, 2023.

We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie is an updated version of the original game with quality-of-life enhancements and new modes such as Selfie Mode and Eternal Mode, which introduces casual play with no time limits. Also being added are five new challenges themed around the story of the young King of All Cosmos have been added to the remaster, along with all new collectibles to roll up.

SD Shin Kamen Rider Ranbu

Original (1/11): SD Shin Kamen Rider Ranbu is coming to Switch, the Shin Kamen Rider Production Committee has announced. A release is planned for March 23, 2023 in Japan.

SD Shin Kamen Rider Ranbu is a side-scrolling beat ’em up game, and the action is said to be extremely diverse. Players will face off against the evil organization Shocker. Riders can be strengthened with the food, coins, and badge equipment earned through battle. Additionally, they can power up by removing their coat.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Orange Piccolo

Bandai Namco has provided a first look at Orange Piccolo in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which will be the game’s next DLC character.

Orange Piccolo is the first part of the Hero of Justice 2 pack. More characters are planned, but their identities have not been revealed. Also, Bandai Namco has teased that new skills and customization items are coming soon.

Below are a few screenshots showing off Orange Piccolo in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2:

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R Rudol Von Stroheim

Original (1/19): Rudol Von Stroheim will be joining JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R as the game’s next DLC character, it’s been announced. Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 did not share a release window.

This marks the second DLC character for the game following Risotto Nero. Weather Forecast and Father Pucchi (Final) were also added for free.

Klonoa origins

Klonoa series director Tsuyoshi Kobayashi has provided new insight into how the franchise came to be. Kobayashi spoke about this in a recent issue of Lost In Cult.

Interestingly, Bandai Namco was originally working on a game that would have been based on a different IP. However, after that didn’t work out, they had to replace the characters. That led the team to hold an internal competition to create a new character that would eventually become Klonoa.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R update 1.5

Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 have announced a new version 1.5 update for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R. This should be out on January 29, 2023.

Support is planned to be added for DLC character Rudol von Stroheim. On top of that, many changes are planned – almost all of which are character adjustments.

The full patch notes for the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R version 1.5 update are as follows:

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series development challenges

Ryo Ishida, the producer of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, has spoken about what challenges were involved in remastering Klonoa 2.

The Switch release includes two games. Since the collection used the Wii remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, that game was likely easier to work with. However, Klonoa 2’s last appearance was on PlayStation 2 in 2001.


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