UNPAC Podcast

This week on UNPAC, we’re talking all about the music of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. Before the game launched, we invited MarcoMeatball to our office to talk about the music of the game series, what compelled him about it, and what was most exciting him about the music he’d heard so far! We also shared a message with him from one very important member of the music team for the game! Watch along...

This week on the UNPAC Podcast, we're talking all about ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. We're diving into the world of the Strangereal and discussing what makes this game so exciting. We dive into a bit of the history of the franchise and what you can expect when you take off for your first sortie! ACE COMBAT 8 is available to play now in early access! If you buy your copy before October 2nd...

As we reach the close of the Ace Combat 30th Anniversary festivities, we wanted to take a look back across the franchise and discuss what makes it feel so special to fans of the game and what keeps them coming back for more! This week we’re joined by SlyAceZeta, one of the Ace Combat Wiki Mods, Falcon, and Super Louis 64 who told us how they began with the series and which moments across the games...

This week on UNPAC, we’re joined by Globku and games Journalist Will Borger! We caught up with them at Gamescom where they tried out GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT and then told us their thoughts! During our chat, we talked about the missions and bosses they faced and the strategies they had to employ to win, from multiple weapons that work best in different situations, to abilities that gave them the extra e...

The Code Vein II DLC, “Mask of Idris” and the free Boss Rush Mode update are available now! Grab your copy: Playcodevein.com This week on UNPAC, we’re celebrating the launch of the Code Vein II DLC Mask of Idris with a throwback! We invited Brandon McInnis, a voice actor, singer, and voice director for Code Vein II. We talk about how he got into voice acting after a career in music, and the ways t...

The Blood of #Dawnwalker is available now! Grab your copy today: https://bnent.eu/Buy-TheBloodOfDawnwalker This week on the UNPAC Podcast, the team is talking all about The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new single-player open-world dark fantasy action-RPG with a strong focus on story and narrative. They’re digging into what you need to know about Vale Sangora and its inhabitants, the game mechanics and s...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by Nkosi Tafari, who joins us from Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)! In this episode, we talk all about Nkosi's career playing professionally both in the US and the ways in which it differs from playing against players from different countries. He tells us what his Special Shot would be and who he would most want to do a special team move with in real life,...

This week on UNPAC we're joined again by Piotr Kucharski, a writer from Rebel Wolves, to talk about the challenges and opportunities in creating a compelling narrative in The Blood of Dawnwalker's open world. We discuss some of the ways Rebel Wolves were able to create an expansive world with a plethora of choices leading down a variety of narrative paths towards different ultimate game ou...

This week on UNPAC, we’re speaking with pro players and commentators Roo Kang and Anakin, and Alex Julio from the Bandai Namco eSports team! We had a chance to catch up with the whole crew at Evo Las Vegas and chat all about Bob’s return to the TEKKEN franchise. During the chat, we gave them an early look at the Bob Gameplay Reveal Trailer and dig into what has made Bob stand out as a playable cha...

We're back in the Digital World Iliad this week on UNPAC! We're joined again by Karn EX and Jahara Jayde to dig into Digimon Story Time Stranger even more deeply! This week we're talking about the combat, gameplay systems, mechanics, and ways to evolve your Digimon to their fullest potential! We also talk about ways to optimize your battles via type-set matchups, attributes, skill swap...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by Jahara Jayde and KarnEX to discuss the world of Digimon Story Time Stranger! They share their perspective on the game and the world as both a new fan and a returning fan! We're talking all about the locations, major characters, and Digimon that make this game so special.  Digimon Story Time Stranger is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by cosplayers and gamers AuzzieJLee and Fruitcake to discuss their CODE VEIN II cosplay. You may have seen them at various conventions around the US in 2025 dressed as the Protagonist and Lou Magmell; today we're talking to them about how they created their cosplays, what led them to start doing cosplay in the first place, and which characters they most wan...

This week on UNPAC, we’re joined again by Piotr Kucharski from Rebel Wolves, the studio behind the upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker! In this episode, we’re talking all about the trailer from Summer Game Fest. We dig into who is featured in the trailer, their roles in the game, and dig in a bit more into what it takes to create a compelling game narrative. Watch the full trailer here: https://w...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by Patryk Fijałkowski, Senior Quest at Rebel Wolves on The Blood of Dawnwalker along with Creators Sarthe and WolfheartFPS to discuss their reactions to the game after getting some time with hands-on gameplay. They talk about the different paths players can take in the game, the elements that stood out to them, and their favorite moments from the preview. The B...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by writers Brandon Zachary (Comicbook.com) and Will Borger (IGN) to discuss their experience with the hands-on demo of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3! Want to try the demo for yourself? The #DBXV3 Road Tour is travelling across the United States of America. Find your stop here: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3/road-tour Follow Dragon Ball G...

We sat down with GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Game Producer Yuya Tomiyama at Summer Games Fest to discuss the reveal of GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, its new protagonists and what features action game fans and Gundam fans can look forward to in the future. Watch the full reveal trailer here: https://youtu.be/-J0_2eMtFQM Learn more: http://www.gundamrogueorbit.com #gundam #rogueorbit Follow Bandai Namco Entertainment:...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by MarcoMeatball, Jesse Cox, and Oboeshoes to tall all about the Ace Combat series. They discuss some of their favorite and most impactful moments from the history of the series as well as their hopes for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE and their reaction to the Release Date Trailer. Stick around, pilots; you won't want to miss this one! Check out the full Rel...

This week on UNPAC, the Bandai Namco Podcast, we're joined by Bricky, Yong Yea, and Jericho! They joined us at the ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE First Look event and sat down after trying to game to tell us their reactions to the gameplay and their hopes for the full game when it releases on October 2, 2026! Pre-Order ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE now: https://www.acecombat.com/preorder #ACECOMB...

This week on UNPAC, we're joined by three leaders in the DRAGON BALL Games community to talk about the last 10 years of DRAGON BALL games. We're talking all about DRAGON BALL Xenoverse 1 & 2, DRAGON BALL FighterZ, DRAGON BALL Z Kakarot, and DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, including some of the most exciting moments in the games, reactions to the original announcement and the impact these...

This week on the UNPAC Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant artist and brother duo, Juan and Alejandro Mingarro, better known as Brosmind. We recently commissioned them to create a brand new, limited edition work of art for Katamari Damacy. We talk to them all about the process of creating this piece, their artistic journey and, of course, Katamari Damacy! Want the print for yourself? Pre-orders...

Want to learn more about the world and characters in Code Vein II? This week we’re back with Syrobe and Rare Gangster and we’re discussing some of the main characters in Code Vein II! They delve into how a few of the characters fit into the overall story and why so darn many of them are named Magmell! Code Vein II is available for purchase now! Pick up your copy today: https://www.playcodevein.com...

Code Vein II is officially available for purchase! To celebrate the launch, we're sharing a conversation we had with Oroboro, SpectreX Gaming, and RapidReacts at our special Preview Event in Downtown Los Angeles back in December. They share their first reactions to the gameplay, including the expansive character customization options and fun yet challenging bosses they faced! Code Vein II is a...

You've got questions, we've got answers! This week we're talking all about Code Vein II! The team discusses some of their favorite characters in the game, the world of the game, and some of their favorite bosses in the game (no spoilers!) And don't forget, the Code Vein II demo is available for free now on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam! Check it out and send us some of your best cha...

This week on UNPAC, we're talking to SYROBE and RareGangster, who joined us in our office for an exclusive first look at Code Vein II! In this episode they're discussing the expansive Character Creation options, the new weapons, and some of the most notable improvements from Code Vein to Code Vein II! Listen in to hear their thoughts on Code Vein II, releasing January 30, 2026. Get excited: The Co...

This week, Roxxy Haze talks to Sarah Serrano-Esquilin, founder of the NYC Tamagotchi Club. They chat all about the history of Tamagotchi, the ways in which they have found community Tamagotchi, and of course, Tamagotchi Plaza! Tamagotchi Plaza is on sale now for 20% off on Nintendo and Nintendo Switch 2 https://www.bandainamcoent.com/deals Follow Bandai Namco Entertainment:  X (Twitter): https://t...