Video game developer and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment America is offering a chance for players to try out some of their titles through demos at this year's Anime Expo. The games are One Piece Odyssey, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, and Digimon Survive. Besides demos, there’s also a panel that showcases upcoming titles from Bandai as well as other activities that fans can participate in.
The Anime Expo 2022 is going to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 to July 4. For the convention, Bandai’s booths are #2300 and #2211.
Game Demos
For the game demos, attendees can get free swag items by playing these games:
- One Piece Odyssey
- Fans can check out the opening moments of One Piece Odyssey and learn more about how to play as the Straw Hat Crew through RPG combat.
- Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
- Enjoy some hands-on time with this stylistic anime-based fighting game.
- It’s launching on September 2.
- Learn more about the game here.
- Digimon Survive
- Located at Booth #2211, fans can be one of the first to play this long-awaited game.
- It’s set to be released on July 29.
Panels
The Bandai Namco Entertainment Summer Showcase is going to be in Petree Hall on July 1 at 11:30 p.m. ET, hosted by VampyBitMe!
Those who attend have the chance to be the first to see exciting reveals from Bandai along with news for its newest titles. Game developers will also share exclusive info. Of course, there’s the usual swag to be given for free to attendees.
Other Activities
In addition to the game demos and panels, there are also these activities:
- Anime Expo Livestream
- Bandai is hosting a special livestream for the duration of Anime Expo 2022.
- Fans can look forward to exclusive reveals, commentary, and interviews.
- Watch it on Bandai’s Twitch channel here.
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Hands-on Station
- After playing Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R demo, fans can get 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
- Purchase Digimon items on-site
For those who can attend, we hope you'll have fun!