THE WORLDS OF SOCCER, ANIME, AND VIDEO GAMES CONVERGE IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA’S CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS
Prepare to Score Over-the-Top Goals and Meet Colorful Players & Teams in the Legendary World of Captain Tsubasa
Santa Clara, Calif., (January 21, 2020) – Leading
anime video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America
Inc. today announced that Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
will be making its long awaited return to video game consoles in the Americas
for the PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PCs via STEAM®. Based on the works
of series creator, Yoichi Takahashi, the game chronicles the athletic exploits
of Tsubasa Ozora and the glory and success his teammates experience under his
leadership.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions immerses players in a
fantastic anime portrayal of the world of professional soccer. Players will be
able to execute an array of powerful offensive and defensive super moves as
they battle powerful soccer teams. The game will feature multiple gameplay
modes including Story Modes, Versus Mode, and Online Versus Mode.
“We’re excited to take to the pitch and bring Captain Tsubasa back to western
console and PC gaming audiences with Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New
Champions.” said Dennis Lee, Director of Brand Marketing at BANDAI
NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “With Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New
Champions we’re combining the global excitement surrounding the sport
of soccer with the nostalgic appeal of the classic Captain Tsubasa franchise;
all presented with anime style and flair. Soccer and anime fans are in for a
truly unique and unforgettable experience!”
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions will be coming in the
Americas for the PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PCs via STEAM®. Captain
Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions will feature Japanese voice-over with
subtitles in English, Neutral-Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. For more
information regarding Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions or
other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the
conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
###About
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI
NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a
leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all
major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is
known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game
franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western
hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL
Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be
found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
