BANDAI NAMCO News
The Name Bandai Namco is uttered by gamers of all genres today. Bandai Namco Entertainment is a multinational video game publishing company based in the futuristic skylines of Tokyo, Japan. However, the formation of Bandai Namco Entertainment resulted from an infusion between two giants two decennia ago. Bandai Namco Entertainment was formed on 31 March 2006, following a corporate merge between Namco and Bandai on 29 September of the previous year, known initially as Namco Bandai Games. Their influence has gifted us with countless prominent franchises such as Tekken, Super Smash Bros, Little Nightmares, and the mascot of Bandai Namco, Pacman, and many more.
Bandai Namco’s contributions to single-player role-playing games can’t be denied either. Souls-like titles like Dark Souls and Elden Ring shaped a whole genre around them. The goliath also holds licenses to various Japanese media franchises, such as Shonen Jump, Kamen Rider, and Super Sentai, to name a few. As of March 2022, Bandai Namco Entertainment is the third-largest video game corporation in Japan concerning revenue, after Sony Interactive Entertainment and Nintendo, succeeding Sega, Square Enix, and Konami, to name a few. You will discover all the ventures related to Bandai Namco and their engaging titles on this page.
- Founded: 31 March 2006
- Founder: Masaya Nakamura
- President & CEO: Satoshi Oshita
- Famous Products: Pac-Man, Tekken, Gundam, Soulcalibur, Tales, Ace Combat, Taiko no Tatsujin, The Idolmaster and Dark Souls
- Games
One Piece Odyssey Debuts At No.2 On The Japan Sales Chart
One Piece Odyssey is doing well in sales as it has debuted at a peak of No.2 on the Japan retail charts, behind only Pokémon Scarlet/Violet.
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One Piece Odyssey Sells Over 60,000 Retail Copies During First Week In Japan
One Piece Odyssey has reportedly rolled over 60,000 copies for the PlayStation 4 and 5 in Japan during its first week since release.
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Harada Reveals Key Tekken 8 Details; Confirms Jun Never Died
Tekken's director, Katsuhiro Harada, and producer, Michael Murray, discussed several details about Tekken 8 in a Twitch livestream.
- Games
One Piece Odyssey Comprises Tutorial Videos To Detail The Anime’s Lore
One Piece Odyssey consists of Grand Logs that contain videos made to catch up newcomers to the lore of the franchise.
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Tekken 7 Has Sold More Than 10 Million Units, Says Harada
As per Katsuhiro Harada's statement, Tekken 7 has sold more than ten million units across the globe in lifetime sales.
- Games
Tales Of Arise Beyond The Dawn Trademark Filed In Europe
Bandai's alluring action RPG, Tales of Arise, may be getting a new expansion or a whole new sequel, as suggested by the recent trademark.
- Games
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Has Now Sold 4 Million Copies Worldwide
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has now sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, the official Twitter account of the series announced.
- Games
Tekken 8 May Be Set For A 2023 Release
Tekken 8 might be coming out very soon, in the year 2023, according to the latest financial reports from Bandai Namco.
- Games
Bandai Namco Wants To Expand Dragon Ball, One Piece, And Gundam Overseas
In the financial report, Bandai Namco says that it's implementing various measures to make these IPs appeal to the worldwide gaming audience.
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Elden Ring Becomes Fastest Selling Multi-Platform Japanese Game of All Time
Elden Ring has sold a tremendous number of 17.5 million copies. The milestone makes the game fastest selling of all time in Japan.
- Games
Bandai Namco Trademarks Next Ultimate Ninja Storm Game
Bandai Namco have just recently filed a trademark for a game titled Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, currently awaiting approval.
- Industry
Former God of War Ragnarok Writer Working On Bandai Namco’s “Unannounced Original IP”
According to the LinkedIn profile of Aly Samson, a Bandai Namco writer, the publishing company has an unannounced IP in development.
- Games
A New Balance Update Announced for Tekken 7 On October 4th
New balance update announced for Tekken 7 releasing on October 4th months after the supposed final balance update released on August 17th.
- Games
Tekken 8 – What Are The Changes We Should Expect?
A detailed analysis of all the changes we should expect in Tekken 8 after the towering success of Tekken 7.
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Tekken 8 Might Include More Guest Fighters From Capcom, SNK
It's obviously something that we enjoy doing, and if the fans enjoy it, it's something that we would consider again.
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One Piece Odyssey Release Date Officially Announced
The highly anticipated One Piece Odyssey release date has been officially unveiled during the Tokyo Game Show 2022 in a new reveal trailer.
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Tekken 8 Announced at the State of Play 2022
Tekken 8 is coming for PS5, confirms the State of Play Sept 2022 Livestream. No official release date of the game announced.
- Games
Gundam Evolution Has Been Rated In South Korea
Gundam Evolution has been officially rated in South Korea by the Game Management Committee. It is classified as "for 12 years old."
- Games
Elden Ring Hackers Summoning Players Into An Enclosed Battle Arena
Recently, footage showed a player ending up in a closed battle arena with other players after using a Duelist's Furled Finger in Elden Ring.
- Nintendo
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Possibly Coming To Nintendo Switch
According to a recent listing on EB Games Australia, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris might be coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022.
