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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

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Hits Three Million Sales In Only 24 Hours After Release

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has already sold over three million copies in only 24 hours since its highly successful release.

Tekken 8 Shows Microtransactions Were The Worst Addition To Fighting Games

Tekken 8 is now charging for a stage, too, adding to my disappointment with fighting games' monetization and my hatred of microtransactions.

Tekken 8 Fell To Mixed Reviews Due To Heihachi DLC Stage Costing More Money

Tekken 8 has recently fallen to mixed reviews due to the Heihachi Mishima's DLC Stage costing them additional money.

Bandai Namco Files ‘Motion To Dismiss’ Against Elden Ring Difficulty Lawsuit

An Elden Ring player sued Bandai Namco over excessive difficulty, leading the giant to file a motion to dismiss.

Tekken 8 DLC Has Left With Me With Nothing But Disappointment

Tekken 8 has confirmed three DLC characters so far, and every one of them has managed to disappoint the fandom.

Kill Switch: Hidden Gem That Pioneered Cover Systems In Third Person Shooters

Although not exactly well known, Kill Switch played an essential part in pioneering modern-day third-person shooters.

Bandai Namco Says Audiences Want More Diversity & Inclusivity In Games

Bandai Namco has been focusing more on diversity and inclusion, as the studio believes these are necessary to reach a wider audience.

Elden Ring DLC Boosted Bandai Namco’s Operating Profits By 553%

Bandai Namco has announced another wave of strong results for Elden Ring, marking more profits for the publisher.

Suing FromSoftware Due To Its Difficult Games Is Plain Stupidity

A 4Chan user is planning to sue FromSoftware because he believes that we play only half of the games from this developer due to difficulty.
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