Bandai Namco Games is a Japanese multinational video game development company. It is a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings, a global corporation that specializes in toys, arcade games, video games, and amusement parks. The company is known for publishing popular franchises such as Tekken, Pac-Man, Soulcalibur, and Dark Souls. Bandai Namco Games also develops and publishes mobile games, browser games, and games for other gaming platforms.
Bandai Namco Games was formed in 2006 through the merger of two video game companies, Namco and Bandai.
Namco was founded in 1955 and initially produced amusement park rides, eventually moving into the video game industry in the 70s.
Bandai was founded in 1950 and primarily focused on toy production, but later expanded into the video game industry in the 80s.
In 2014, the company rebranded as Bandai Namco Entertainment to reflect its focus on entertainment products beyond just games.
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Bandai Namco Games develops games for a variety of platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.
Bandai Namco Games is known for publishing popular franchises such as Tekken, Pac-Man, Soulcalibur, and Dark Souls.
Yes, Bandai Namco Games develops and publishes mobile games in addition to console and PC games.
Bandai Namco Games was formed in 2006 through the merger of two video game companies, Namco and Bandai. Namco was founded in 1955 and Bandai was founded in 1950.
Some of Bandai Namco Games' competitors include Capcom, Square Enix, and Nintendo.