Convention - SDCC 2023 : Discover the Bandai Namco booths

By Mulder, San Diego, Convention Center, 21 july 2023

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Bandai Namco, is a Japanese multinational video game publisher and development company. Here are some key points about Bandai Namco:

History: 
Bandai Namco has its roots in two separate companies. Bandai Co., Ltd., originally founded in 1950, was a toy and entertainment company known for popular franchises like Gundam. Namco Ltd., established in 1955, was a company specializing in arcade games and amusement parks. The two companies merged in 2005 to form Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc., and its video game division became Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Video Game Publishing: 
Bandai Namco is known for publishing a wide range of video game titles across various genres. They have released games on numerous platforms, including consoles, handheld devices, and PCs. Some of their popular franchises include Tekken, Pac-Man, Soulcalibur, Ace Combat, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Tales of, and Dark Souls.

Development Studios: 
Bandai Namco owns and operates several in-house development studios, both in Japan and internationally. These studios work on creating and developing their own game titles. Notable studios under Bandai Namco include Bandai Namco Studios Inc., Namco Tales Studio Ltd., and Project Aces.

Arcade Games and Amusement Parks: 
Prior to their merger, Namco was renowned for its arcade games, such as Pac-Man, Galaga, and Ridge Racer. Bandai Namco continues to produce arcade games and operates amusement parks, such as Namco Namja Town and Namco WonderPark in Japan.

Collaboration and Licensing: 
Bandai Namco has collaborated with various other companies and licenses intellectual properties for its games. They have worked with popular franchises like Disney, One Piece, Gundam, Marvel, and many others, creating games based on these properties.

Global Presence: 
Bandai Namco has a significant international presence and publishes and distributes its games worldwide. They have subsidiary companies and offices in North America, Europe, and other parts of Asia, allowing them to cater to a global audience.

Entertainment Beyond Gaming:
 In addition to video games, Bandai Namco has expanded into other areas of entertainment. They produce and distribute anime, manga, toys, and merchandise related to their game and franchise properties, further strengthening their presence in the entertainment industry.

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