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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

Modern Fighting Games Have Failed To Elevate The Genre

For all the buzz surrounding fighting games last year, recent releases from the biggest studios seem to have fallen flat on their faces.

Elden Ring DLC Will Offer Fewer Endings Than The Base Game

The director of Elden Ring has recently confirmed that Shadow of the Erdtree won't have as many endings as the base game.

Elden Ring Won’t Receive Any DLC After Shadow of Erdtree

Shadow of the Erdtree will mark Elden Ring's final hurrah, but Hidetaka Miyazaki remains open to a fully-fledged sequel.

Tekken 8’s Failure To Deal With Plugging Has Ruined The Online Experience

Like moths to a flame, I keep running into pluggers in Tekken 8, and Bandai Namco's negligence has practically ruined my experience.

Japanese Games Off To A Great Start This Year

While the industry is in peril, Japanese games are carving out unique identities through ambitious yet familiar releases.

Armored Core 6 Is Worldwide Hit, Says Bandai Namco

Armored Core 6 publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed that the game was a worldwide hit, selling nearly a million units in Japan.

Ace Combat 8 In The Works With New Bandai Namco Team

Bandai Namco Aces is looking to recruit new developers to work on Ace Combat 8, the next entry in the arcade flight combat series.

Soulcalibur Remaster Reportedly Being Planned

A new report claims that Bandai Namco may be considering a remaster for their fighting game franchise, Soulcalibur.

Elden Ring Has Sold 20 Million Copies Wordlwide

As the anniversary of Elden Ring is approaching, Bandai Namco has revealed that the game has sold over 20 million copies.
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