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Bandai Namco

Bandai dates back to the 1950s, gaining popularity as a distributor of toys during its early years. Namco also began as a company in the 1950s, focused on amusement rides, eventually transitioning to the gaming industry.

Following a merger several decades later, Bandi Namco was created, becoming a massive part of the Japanese gaming industry through franchises like Tekken, Pac-Man, and more. Based in Tokyo, the publisher operates worldwide through branches in parts of the world like California and Lyon.

Today, the publisher is well-known for its anime games, using licenses like Dragon Ball and Naruto for various gaming adaptations. Bandai Namco has also published genre-defining games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring. For more information about Bandai Namco’s vast portfolio, scroll through the list of articles shown below.

  • Founded: March 2006 After Merger
  • CEO: Masaru Kawaguchi

Yujiro Hanma Showcases Absolute Strength In First Tekken 8 Teaser

Tekken 8 has finally shown off Yujiro Hanma for the first time, and the Baki character appears to be just as terrifying as fans expected.

Brand New Naruto Game Hinted At As Part of Series’ Long-Term Plans

A new Naruto game appears to be on the way, with Project Rasengan setting up a reveal in the next few years.

Ace Combat 8 Launches To Mostly Positive Reviews on Steam

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has launched on Steam with a "Mostly Positive" rating, giving Bandai Namco’s series a solid start on PC.

Former Witcher 3 Devs’ Blood of Dawnwalker Has Reached 1 Million Wishlists

Blood of Dawnwalker from former The Witcher 3 devs has reached 1 million wishlists, highlighting the high anticipation of the RPG.

Dark Souls Series Hits a Huge Milestone As The Franchise Reaches 40 Million Sales

Bandai Namco has released its latest financial report, revealing that the Dark Souls series has reached around 40 million units combined.

Sony Pays Highest Salary Among Japanese Game Companies, Despite Nintendo’s Dominance

A new report has revealed that Sony is the highest-paying game company in Japan, despite Nintendo being more successful.

Elden Ring Still Rakes In Huge Profits For Bandai Namco 3 Years After Release

Bandai Namco's latest financial reports reveal that Elden Ring and its DLC continue to be significant revenue generators for the company.

EA, Microsoft, Ubisoft, & Sony Still Want To Reserve Right To Discontinue A Game

Major companies, including Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and EA, do not support the "Stop Killing Games" initiative.

Elden Ring Nightreign Launched To 313K Players With Mixed Rating on Steam

Elden Ring Nightreign launched to over 313K players with mixed ratings on Steam but the player count is expected to go way higher.
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