Bandai Namco Summer Showcase recap

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Over the weekend Bandai Namco hosted their own Summer Showcase event at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The event included some updates and gameplay trailers for several previously announced titles as well as the reveal of Jujustu Kaisen Cursed Clash.

Below we’ve put together a recap of the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase in case you missed it!

First, we got some details on Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. Featuring an all-new special story mode, the game will feature two new game-original characters Nanashi and Merz. Naruto x Boruto will focus on a fight between Naruto and Sasuke leading to the crisis of the Fifth Great Ninja War.

We also got an all-new trailer for the special story mode.

Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is set to come to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC later this year.

Next up we got some gameplay footage of Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster. The new veneer is looking great for a title that’s almost two decades old. We also got confirmation of some of the exclusive new features being added to the remaster.

First, you will be able to increase the game and battle speed by up to 300%. You can also toggle a “No Encounters” mode that will let you avoid battles while playing. Finally, a new “Instant KO” mode will allow you to defeat enemies with a single attack.

These features are similar to those we’ve seen in other recently older RPG re-releases and can add some much-appreciated quality of life to those who may have already beaten the game in the past.

Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster hits the Nintendo Switch on September 14.

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