Great Bandai Namco August games to look forward to!
The heat may be melting, but gaming season is finally upon us as August kicks off the start of great titles on the horizon. Our friends at Bandai Namco are known for creating diverse RPGS, authentic sports titles and faithful anime adaptations to name but a few. With such a large range of games coming from the publisher we thought it best to break down some of these titles to whet your appetites while you wait for their releases later this year (or beyond).
Let's take a look at some hot August releases from our friends at Bandai Namco and be sure to visit the Publisher Page to see the full range of titles available directly at Gamesplanet!
Fast & Furious Crossroads - Available Now
Join Dom, Letty and the gang for the next thrilling chapter in the Fast & Furious saga with Fast & Furious Crossroads, which is available now. Players will be able to enjoy the high octane racing that comes with everything the series is known for, as well as iconic vehicles from the series - such as Dom's Dodge Charger. Travel across the globe in order to stop a sinister criminal mastermind.
Editions Available to purchase
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions - Out August 28th
Based on the popular anime series Captain Tsubasa, the upcoming title Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions will see over the top arcade action as players score goals. Create your own dream team from a range of characters - each of which have their own skills and abilities for you to master on the pitch. The game also has 2 story modes for you to dive into, or if you want to battle it out among friends you can compete with up to 4 players online or offline.
Editions Available to pre-order
Pre-order or buy the game (within 30 days after launch) and get the following content:
- Shutetsu Uniform
- Meiwa FC Uniform
- All Japan Youth Uniform
- Open Sky Uniform Set (Uniform/Cleats/Ball)
- Hawk Uniform Set (Uniform/Cleats/Ball)
- Tsubasa's Challenge Ball to Wakabayashi
- 2 goal performances (Acrobatic/Uniform Closeup)
Those who get the Deluxe will also get the Season Pass and V Jump accessories bonus.
More info about Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Project CARS 3 - Out August 28th
Step your foot on the gas as the next entry in the popular racing series arrives on August 28th with the launch of Project CARS 3. This time the developers are making it more accessible for newcomers, while also giving a variety of ways to play with 200+ cars to drive and over 120 tracks to race on.
Editions Available to pre-order
For those eager to get in the race sooner, players can pre-order the Deluxe Edition and play 3 days earlier with the Early Access. You'll also receive the Season Pass and Season Pass Bonus. All players who pre-order or buy the game before September 28th will also be able to claim the free Ignition Pack from Steam (when it becomes available).
More info about Project CARS 3
Other Upcoming Bandai Namco titles
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope The second chapter in the Dark Pictures Anthology series, due for release on October 30th 2020.
- Elden Ring: A New World Created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin. Currently has no release date, but definitely one for the Dark Souls fans to keep an eye on.
- Tales of Arise: The latest entry in the popular Tales RPG series, which was recently delayed beyond 2020 due to the scope of the project.
- Little Nightmares II: Platform and survive through unspeakable horrors in the sequel to Little Nightmares, due for release sometime in 2020.
Of course these are just some of the great titles Bandai Namco have in store for us, with plenty more to come throughout 2020 and beyond. You can pre-order Project CARS 3 and Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions to be ready for release, or purchase Fast & Furious Crossroads today.