BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT'S "SUPER ROBOT WARS" SERIES GREETS 30TH ANNIVERSARY, TOTAL SERIES SALES SURPASS 19 MILLION

TOKYO, Nov. 24, 2021 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--

- 274 Titles Produced through Series to Mark Most IP Licenses Ever to Appear in Role-playing Video Game Series -

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. based in Tokyo has announced that the "Super Robot Wars" series has reached its 30th anniversary. The series was first released in 1991 as a simulation RPG where robots from various licenses came together in battle. The series appeared on various gaming platforms, such as the GAME BOY (R), offering entertainment to customers around the world. More than 90 titles have appeared under the series brand (including rerelease variations), and the series has now surpassed 19 million in sales (*1).

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By utilizing BANDAI NAMCO Group's business knowledge and experience, 274 different licenses (*2) have appeared across the brand's legacy, thus making it a series with the most IP licenses ever to appear in any role-playing video game series.

- "Super Robot Wars 30" marks the 30th anniversary of the series In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the series, "Super Robot Wars 30" was released on the home console systems (Nintendo Switch (TM) /PlayStation (R) 4 /STEAM (R)) on October 28, 2021 (Thursday).

In response to comments and requests from fans of the series, the game features a new game system, "Tactical Area Selection" where players can choose the order of the story, robots, and characters that can be obtained. In order to have many customers enjoy the game worldwide, the game is available on STEAM (R) for the U.S. and European regions for the first time ever. In addition, the game is available in five languages, including simplified Chinese, the first ever to the series, to have as many customers as possible enjoy it. Please enjoy the latest version of the game, which offers more ways to have fun.

Notes:
(*1) Includes the downloadable version and the downloadable STEAM version.
(*2) The number "274" represents the number of IP licenses as of June 2021.

Content name: Super Robot Wars 30
Genre: Simulation RPG
Platforms: Nintendo Switch (TM) /PlayStation (R) 4 /STEAM (R)
Release date: October 28, 2021 (Thursday)
Official website: https://srw30-thirty.suparobo.jp/en/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/srw_game

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*"PlayStation" and "PS4" are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

*Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

*(C) 2021 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment follows its corporate slogan to the word -- more fun for everyone. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment will strive to bring the fun to everyone throughout the world.

Source: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. 

--BERNAMA

China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative Financial Summit takes off Nov 23-24

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 -- The China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative Financial Summit (CCI-FS) will be held in Chongqing and Singapore parallelly from Nov 23 to 24, the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government announced recently.

According to a statement, CCI-FS this year will be held under the theme: Deepening China-ASEAN Financial Cooperation, Creating a New Paradigm of Interconnectivity.

As a key event under the third intergovernmental cooperation project between China and Singapore, CCI-FS has been successfully held for three times. 

In November 2015, the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI) was officially launched with financial services as one of its four priority areas.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, shipping and air transportation have been hampered, however, the cargo volume along China-Europe Railway Express has instead increased despite the disruptions, a vital support to Europe in fighting COVID-19 and maintaining the stability of global supply chain.

Under the CCI framework, Chongqing International Logistics Hub, where the starting terminal of China-Europe Railway Express, i.e. Chongqing Tuanjiecun Railway is located, issued bonds worth US$500 million in Singapore with lower cost than that in the domestic market. (US$1 = RM4.187)

The issuance has raised funds for infrastructure construction in the hub, so that financial cooperation plays its role to create a better port terminal.

The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) serves as a major international logistics channel between China and Southeast Asian countries.

By means of railway, sea and road, goods from western China can travel southward and access the world market through coastal and border ports such as Guangxi and Yunnan, with shorter time compared with the traditional route from eastern China.

Meanwhile, the CCI cross-border financial services are empowering the ILSTC. A financial service platform jointly built by China and Singapore for the corridor provides convenient and low-cost financial services for logistics, trade and manufacturing enterprises along the route, and also empowers its operation companies.

-- BERNAMA

5th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop opens in Nanning

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The 5th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop kicked off in Nanning recently.

Co-sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the event was organised by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Science and Technology Association.

Guangxi Science and Technology Museum implemented the event, according to a statement.

Launched in September, the event will last until November-end, featuring a combination of online and offline activities.

The online platform introduced the ‘Belt and Road Teenagers in the Same Class’, bringing together 10 science and technology classrooms and experts from nine countries. Science popularisation expert, Professor David performed a science show online and pioneered a novel approach to science education in countries along the Belt and Road.

The event also featured the online activity ‘Dialogue with Scientists’ and provided more than 100 science and technology courses and science popularisation materials such as ‘Space Maker’, ‘Low Carbon and Energy Saving’, and ‘Images of Science’.

Guangxi University and Nanning No.3 Middle School put on an online live show to showcase Guangxi's embroidered ball, Zhuang dance, Guilin landscape and other scenic spots through videos and VR.

The event attracted one million teachers and students from 53 countries, regions and international organisations.

-- BERNAMA