Gundam is making a rather big splash at the moment with its popular TCG managing to break into the mainstream, its big-budget Western adaptation in full swing, and its upcoming projects getting showcased at major events. While the legendary mecha anime has always been incredibly popular, it is great to see it become infinitely more prevalent in circles where it was once an unfamiliar entity at best, especially as there is so much potential for excellent expanded media projects that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy.
Such is the case with the upcoming 2027 Gundam release, Rogue Orbit. Announced a short while ago, this brand-new project is set to not only usher in a whole new era for the iconic franchise, but also introduce a cohort of new fans to it through its stylish visuals, standalone narrative, and breaking of a major Gundam rule. Rogue Orbit is absolutely a Gundam project worth keeping an eye on, regardless of whether you're new to the series or have been a dogmatic devotee for years.
Gundam's history with video games has been inconsistent, to say the least. While there have been great Gundam games released in the past, SD Gundam Battle...
