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Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games

Dragon Ball: The Breakers Challenges Players to Evade Villains

— July 22, 2022 — Marketing
Bandai Namco announced a new asymmetrical multiplayer game titled 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers.' The video game is set in the 'Breakers' timeline of the popular anime series, which is a world in which none of the main heroes exist, only the villains and the humans. This means humans have no superheroes to save them and are tasked with avoiding super-powered villains with only stealth.

The game is asymmetrical, meaning one player will assume the role of a villain hunting down the other team, while the other team will try to escape in a game of cat-and-mouse, similar to popular titles such as 'Dead by Daylight.' This game will be available on October 14th, 2022, on PC, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One consoles. While there will not be a PS5 or Xbox Series S/X version of the game, these consoles can still play the previous generation's version.

Image Credit: Bandai Namco
Trend Themes
1. Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games - Asymmetrical multiplayer games with unique gameplay mechanics provide opportunities for game developers to create new and engaging experiences for players.
2. Villain-centric Gaming - Games that center around villains rather than heroes offer an innovative twist on traditional storytelling and could appeal to a new audience.
3. Minimalist Gaming - Games that rely on stealth and strategy rather than brute force offer a unique gaming experience and could cater to players who prefer a more minimalist style of gameplay.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Asymmetrical multiplayer games like 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers' present opportunities for video game developers to offer new and innovative gameplay experiences for players.
2. Anime and Manga - Villain-centric games like 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers' could appeal to fans of anime and manga by providing a unique twist on familiar characters and stories.
3. Gaming Consoles - The release of 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers' on multiple gaming consoles creates opportunities for businesses in the gaming console industry to expand their user base and increase sales.
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