IRVINE, Calif. (June 27, 2022) - Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced today its line-up of planned activations for Anime Expo® from July 1-4. This includes the first consumer hands-on demos with ONE PIECE ODYSSEY, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R, and DIGIMON SURVIVE, a panel showcasing upcoming titles from the company, and additional activities fans can engage with virtually, or on-site at the convention.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. will be located at booth #2300 and #2211, and will showcase the following:
GAME DEMOS – Attendees can receive free swag items by playing the below games.
- ONE PIECE ODYSSEY– Fans can check out the opening moments of ONE PIECE ODYSSEY and learn more on how to play as the Straw Hat Crew via RPG combat!
- JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R – Get hands-on time with the stylistic anime-based fighting game before the game’s Sept. 2 global launch!
- DIGIMON SURVIVE – Located at Booth #2211, fans can be one of the first to play the long-awaited Digimon Survive before the game's launch on July 29!
PANELS
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Summer Showcase (Friday, July 1, 8:30 p.m. PT in Petree Hall) - Get ready for a season of anime gaming with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and host, VampyBitMe! Be the first to see exciting reveals and news for our newest titles. The game developers themselves will also be joining to share exclusive info. We’ll also be giving away some exclusive swag for those in attendance.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Anime Expo Livestream – From July 1-4, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. will be hosting a special livestream across all four days of the show. Fans can look forward to exclusive reveals, commentary, and interviews. Please tune into Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.’s Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/bandainamcous
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Hands-on Station – After playing the JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R demo, fans can receive a free temporary tattoo themed after the iconic anime on-site at booth #2300.
- DIGIMON SURVIVE Booth – Located at Booth #2211, fans can play DIGIMON SURVIVE, get signed autographs, win random DIGIMON SURVIVE-themed prizes, take photographs, and purchase Digimon items on-site.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
ONE PIECE ODYSSEY
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JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R
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PR Contact
Hiro Ito
Fortyseven Communications on behalf of Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
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