Bandai Namco unveiled a new launch trailer for their upcoming collections of arcade classics, Namco Museum Archives: Volume 1 and 2, which arrive on Switch in the west this month. Check out the video below.

Namco Museum Archives: Volume 1 and 2 launch on the Switch eShop in the west June 18.

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My Hero One’s Justice 2 – DLC character Hawks goes live today, trailer

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Hawks is joining My Hero One’s Justice 2 as a new DLC character starting today, Bandai Namco has announced. Ten costume color variations are included.

Here’s an overview of Hawks, along with a trailer showcasing the character in action:

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Namco Museum Archives: Volume 1 and 2 confirmed for release on June 18

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Bandai Namco has officially announced that Namco Museum Archives: Volume 1 and Namco Museum Archives: Volume 2 will release for Switch in the west next week. It’ll be available digitally via the eShop on June 18.

Here’s an official overview with additional details:

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Mr. Driller DrillLand opening cinematic

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Arriving on Switch on June 25th, Bandai Namco has released the opening for Mr. Driller DrillLand. Originally released on the GameCube, this is a remaster of the 2002 title. You can take a look below at the game’s overview rounded up via Gematsu, as well as the aforementioned cinematic:

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The popular action puzzle game Mr. Driller DrillLand makes its western debut on Switch and PC! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand”—500 meters underground! Explore and conquer the five “attractions” with simple, yet exciting, gameplay that guests of all ages can enjoy!
Key Features
Mr. Driller returns! – The first Mr. Driller game for the Nintendo Switch featuring updated graphics and high-definition cutscenes!
Dig your way to victory! – Each of the five attractions in DrillLand features their own set of unique gameplay rules. Can you dig your way through each attraction and defeat the final boss?!
Competitive multiplayer modes! – Play with up to 4 players on one console—race to the finish or battle it out in “Free-for-All” or “Pairs”!
Take it easy! – All new “Casual Mode” for those who want to enjoy digging through DrillLand at a leisurely pace!

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My Hero One’s Justice 2 – English dub update footage

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My Hero One’s Justice 2 unexpectedly updated overnight with a new English dub added to the game. Listen to how the English cast sounds with the footage below.

My Hero One’s Justice 2 is available both physically and digitally on Switch.

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My Hero One’s Justice 2 update out now (version 1.05)

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A new update has arrived for My Hero One’s Justice 2 from Bandai Namco. Players can now enjoy the English voice cast for the first time. Various other features have been added, such as support for additional downloadable content, improved game balance and stability, as well as a Data Analytics Setting being added to the Options menu. Let us know how you feel about the new content in the comments below.

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Pac-Man Championship Edition retro demake in Namcot Collection was originally planned for 3DS, in the works for five years

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Last week, a special bonus game was revealed for Namcot Collection. Those who purchase all ten games in the collection will receive a retro remake of Pac-Man Championship Edition from 2007.

M2, the studio behind the SEGA Ages games and 3D Classics titles is actually behind that version. Director Naoki Horii shared more about the project and said that it actually started out as a 3DS release. The team has ultimately been working on it for nearly five years.

Horii said the following on Twitter, as translated by Siliconera:

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Namcot Collection appears to be coming west as Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and 2

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As previously announced, Namcot Collection is releasing for Switch in Japan this month. Although there hasn’t been any news for the west, it appears that we should be getting an official update very soon.

Two listings on the Microsoft Store have popped up for Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and 2. Information included on the pages sounds pretty much in line with what we’ve heard about Namcot Collection.

Here’s the official overview for both Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and 2:

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Namcot Collection to offer retro demake of 2007’s Pac-Man Championship Edition

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Bandai Namco has come up with a unique incentive to pick up all ten launch titles for Namcot Collection. As a special bonus, players will receive a retro demake of 2007’s Pac-Man Championship Edition.

Namcot Collection itself will also come with a few neat features, which Bandai Namco detailed today. These include the ability to suspend and resume play at any time, a rewind function, and a “screen function” to change the screen display format.

Namcot Collection launches for Switch in Japan via the eShop on June 18 where players can pick and choose the titles they wish to purchase. A physical version will also be available.