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
