Entries in 'namco' (56)

Playing your cards right: an introduction to free-to-play Tekken

Playing your cards right: an introduction to free-to-play Tekken

Every major games publisher has invested into the ever-growing free-to-play market, and today Namco Bandai announced its biggest F2P venture to date.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 21st 2013 at 5:29PM in News
Tekken Card Tournament mixes trading cards with free-to-play gaming

Tekken Card Tournament mixes trading cards with free-to-play gaming

Namco Bandai has announced an ambitious product that will let retailers cash in on an upcoming free-to-play title.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 21st 2013 at 5:00PM in News
Win Tekken Tag Tournament 2 art

Win Tekken Tag Tournament 2 art

Namco Bandai has teamed up with well-known artists to produce some pretty pictures for its 'We are Tekken' campaign.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 31st 2012 at 1:58PM in News
Tekken X Street Fighter still planned for current gen consoles

Tekken X Street Fighter still planned for current gen consoles

The developers behind Tekken X Street Fighter have said the game is still coming to current generation consoles.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 11th 2012 at 10:38AM in News

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Namco and Advantage team up for indie day

Namco and Advantage team up for indie day

Namco Bandai is showing off its hottest upcoming games to UK independent retailers at a special event today.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 14th 2012 at 12:32PM in News
Kerri West joins Namco

Kerri West joins Namco

Former EA and PlayStation product manager Kerri West has joined Namco Bandai.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 29th 2012 at 2:18PM in News
What can we learn from Street Fighter and Tekken?

What can we learn from Street Fighter and Tekken?

Two of the biggest rivals in the beat ‘em up genre also happen to be best of friends. Christopher Dring discovers how Capcom and Namco Bandai are working together to ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 16th 2012 at 2:00PM in News

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What's Out Today? w/e February 17th, 2012

What's Out Today? w/e February 17th, 2012

Fighting fans have plenty to grapple with this week, thanks to the return of THQ's popular MMA series.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 17th 2012 at 10:21AM in News
Tekken 3D set for February release

Tekken 3D set for February release

Namco Bandai’s Tekken 3D Prime Edition will hit UK shelves on February 17th with Nintendo responsible for sales, marketing and distribution.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 21st 2011 at 9:49AM in News
Watch the Xmas Industry Fight Club here

Watch the Xmas Industry Fight Club here

Namco Bandai and Capcom's Xmas Industry Fight Club takes place tonight (December 2nd).

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 2nd 2011 at 10:12AM in News
Namco targets 3.5m Ben 10 fans

Namco targets 3.5m Ben 10 fans

A five-month marketing plan could help the latest Ben 10 video game race up the charts.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 29th 2011 at 11:44AM in News

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Industry Fight Club smashes targets

Industry Fight Club smashes targets

The Namco X Capcom Industry Fight Club Christmas special event has already passed its £5,000 target for charity GamesAid – but there’s time yet to make it an even bigger ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 1:51PM in News
Games industry Fight Club opens

Games industry Fight Club opens

Namco Bandai and Capcom are breaking the first and second rules of Fight Club by not only talking about it, but inviting the rest of you to join in.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 3rd 2011 at 12:42PM in News
Resurgent Namco Bandai posts £64m profit

Resurgent Namco Bandai posts £64m profit

A number of top releases and an impressive display of strength in Japan has helped Namco Bandai to a very strong H1.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 3rd 2011 at 10:55AM in News
Namco confirms Vita launch line-up

Namco confirms Vita launch line-up

Buyers of the upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld will be able to take home new Ridge Racer, Katamari and Shinobido games at launch.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 21st 2011 at 10:10AM in News

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Now Namco Bandai adopts single-save 3DS games

Now Namco Bandai adopts single-save 3DS games

A month after Capcom found itself in the limelight over its decision to prevent gamers erasing game information from 3DS title Resident Evil: Mercenaries, Namco Bandai has seemingly opted to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 27th 2011 at 9:39AM in News
New Katamari game on the way?

New Katamari game on the way?

Publisher Namco Bandai could be readying a new instalment in the colourful Katamari series, if two new trademark registrations are to be believed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2011 at 2:05PM in News
RSG and Namco strike Harvest Moon deal

RSG and Namco strike Harvest Moon deal

Publisher Rising Star Games has announced a fresh deal with Namco Bandai that will see that firm handle distribution duties for both Harvest Moon: Animal Parade on Wii and Harvest ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 11:59AM in News
Capcom and Namco go to war in new fighters

Capcom and Namco go to war in new fighters

Capcom and Namco revealed at last week's San Diego ComicCon that the two are collaborating on crossovers for their flagship fighting franchises.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 26th 2010 at 10:01AM in News
Namco backs Ubisoft’s DRM

Namco backs Ubisoft’s DRM

Having staved off some pretty fierce criticism of its controversial online-required DRM in some of its PC titles, Ubisoft has at last received a welcome spot of corporate backing from ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 28th 2010 at 2:52PM in News
Splatterhouse to launch at rock awards

Splatterhouse to launch at rock awards

The remake of cult ‘80s arcade brawler Splatterhouse will launch at Metal Hammer magazine’s 2010 Golden Gods awards at London’s Indig02 venue.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 13th 2010 at 2:43PM in News
Namco Bandai posts $312m loss

Namco Bandai posts $312m loss

Publisher Namco Bandai has reported a $312m loss for the fiscal year ending March 31st 2010, a sharp dip from the $126m profit reported in the year before. Revenues hit ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2010 at 1:04PM in News
Namco sets low price for Titans

Namco sets low price for Titans

Namco Bandai has set the RRP of upcoming action adventure game Clash of the Titans at just £29.99, ahead of the game’s May 28th launch.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 30th 2010 at 10:20AM in News
‘Ben 10 will set sales records’

‘Ben 10 will set sales records’

Namco Bandai expects that Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks will be the most successful game in the multi-million selling franchise when it hits shelves next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2010 at 8:16AM in News