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Namco started making arcade games in Japan and its first game [[Gee Bee]] was released in 1978. A year later [[Galaxian]] was released and was Namco's first big hit in the video gaming market. The following years in the 80's Namco released some of its best arcade games including [[Pac-Man]], [[Galaga]], [[Dig Dug]] and [[Xevious]]. Namco continued to release arcade titles while shifting their focus to the video console market. It continues to expand its [[Tekken]] and [[Time Crisis]] series in arcades and also released [[Mario Kart Arcade GP]] into arcades in 2005. [[Tekken 6]] and [[Bomberman Stadium]] are being released in 2007.
Namco started making arcade games in Japan and its first game [[Gee Bee]] was released in 1978. A year later [[Galaxian]] was released and was Namco's first big hit in the video gaming market. The following years in the 80's Namco released some of its best arcade games including [[Pac-Man]], [[Galaga]], [[Dig Dug]] and [[Xevious]]. Namco continued to release arcade titles while shifting their focus to the video console market. It continues to expand its [[Tekken]] and [[Time Crisis]] series in arcades and also released [[Mario Kart Arcade GP]] into arcades in 2005. [[Tekken 6]] and [[Bomberman Stadium]] are being released in 2007.


The company first got into the console market when it licensed some of its arcade games to the [[Atari]], and they programmed several conversions for the [[MSX]] line of computers. It was one of the first 3rd party companies to develop games for [[NES|Nintendo Famicom]].  
The company first got into the console market when it licensed some of its arcade games to the [[Atari]], and they programmed several conversions for the [[MSX]] line of computers. It was one of the first 3rd party companies to develop games for the [[NES]].  


Many of Namco's biggest franchises where developed during the mid-90s. In 1993 the driving simulation game [[Ridge Racer]] was released into arcades and later on the [[Playstation]]. And [[Tekken]] was released in 1994.
Many of Namco's biggest franchises where developed during the mid-90s. In 1993 the driving simulation game [[Ridge Racer]] was released into arcades and later on the [[PlayStation]]. And [[Tekken]] was released in 1994.


In the new millenium Namco started developing for the new era of consoles, the Nintendo [[GameCube]], Sony [[Playstation 2]], Sega [[Dreamcast]], Microsoft [[Xbox]] and the Nintendo [[Game Boy Advance]]. In 1999 Namco released [[Soul Calibur]] onto the Dreamcast as a spin-off to the [[Soul Edge]] series. The franchise would soon to become major in its second installment and, with Tekken as well, it cemented Namco's dominance in the fighting game genre. The company helped all consoles, contributing many exclusives to each console. Although less so for the Xbox because of it being American, and it was Microsofts first stab in the video gaming market.
In the new millennium Namco started developing for the new era of consoles, the Nintendo [[GameCube]], Sony [[PlayStation 2]], Sega [[Dreamcast]], Microsoft [[Xbox]] and the Nintendo [[Game Boy Advance]]. In 1999 Namco released [[Soul Calibur]] onto the Dreamcast as a spin-off to the [[Soul Edge]] series. The franchise would soon to become major in its second installment and, with Tekken as well, it cemented Namco's dominance in the fighting game genre. The company helped all consoles, contributing many exclusives to each console. Although less so for the Xbox because of it being American, and it was Microsoft's first stab in the video gaming market.


The Playstation got many games from the [[Tales]] and [[Xenosaga]] series. The [[GameCube]] got  the new RPG series [[Baten Kaitos]] and the hugely successful [[Tales of Symphonia]]. Namco also helped Nintendo develop the [[Donkey Konga]] series and [[Star Fox Assault]]. A new franchise was also developed for the Game Boy Advance called [[Klonoa]]. And the comapany started developing for the Xbox with [[Pac-Man World]].
The PlayStation got many games from the [[Tales]] and [[Xenosaga]] series. The [[GameCube]] got  the new RPG series [[Baten Kaitos]] and the hugely successful [[Tales of Symphonia]]. Namco also helped Nintendo develop the [[Donkey Konga]] series and [[Star Fox Assault]]. A new franchise was also developed for the Game Boy Advance called [[Klonoa]]. And the company started developing for the Xbox with [[Pac-Man World]].


==Bandai==
==Bandai==
On 29th September 2005 Namco merged with Japanese toymaker [[Bandai]] to form one of the largest companies in Japan, Namco Bandai Holdings Inc. It 2006 the joint comapany took its first steps into mobile phone gaming in America.
On 29th September 2005 Namco merged with Japanese toymaker [[Bandai]] to form one of the largest companies in Japan, Namco Bandai Holdings Inc. It 2006 the joint company took its first steps into mobile phone gaming in America.


Namco announced support for the [[Nintendo DS]] and Sony [[PSP|Playstation Portable]] in 2004. It has since developed Ridge Racer and Tales games for both handhelds. It also exclusively developed [[Pac-Pix]] and [[Point Blank DS]] for the Nintendo DS. And for the Sony PSP it exclusively developed [[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]] and [[Me and My Katamari]].
Namco announced support for the [[Nintendo DS]] and Sony [[PSP]] in 2004. It has since developed Ridge Racer and Tales games for both handhelds. It also exclusively developed [[Pac-Pix]] and [[Point Blank DS]] for the Nintendo DS. And for the Sony PSP it exclusively developed [[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]] and [[Me and My Katamari]].


Namco has started developing games for the Microsoft [[Xbox 360]], Nintendo [[Wii]] and Sony [[Playstation]]. [[Ridge Racer 7]] and [[Soul Calibur IV]] is expected to be released on all three next generation consoles.
Namco has started developing games for the Microsoft [[Xbox 360]], Nintendo [[Wii]] and Sony [[PlayStation]]. [[Ridge Racer 7]] and [[Soul Calibur IV]] is expected to be released on all three next generation consoles.


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Based in Tokyo, Namco was formed in 1955 by Masaya Nakamura. The company originally made rocking horses and other toys until 1971 when it acquired Atari's Japanese division and started developing video games. Namco America was then formed in California.

Namco started making arcade games in Japan and its first game Gee Bee was released in 1978. A year later Galaxian was released and was Namco's first big hit in the video gaming market. The following years in the 80's Namco released some of its best arcade games including Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug and Xevious. Namco continued to release arcade titles while shifting their focus to the video console market. It continues to expand its Tekken and Time Crisis series in arcades and also released Mario Kart Arcade GP into arcades in 2005. Tekken 6 and Bomberman Stadium are being released in 2007.

The company first got into the console market when it licensed some of its arcade games to the Atari, and they programmed several conversions for the MSX line of computers. It was one of the first 3rd party companies to develop games for the NES.

Many of Namco's biggest franchises where developed during the mid-90s. In 1993 the driving simulation game Ridge Racer was released into arcades and later on the PlayStation. And Tekken was released in 1994.

In the new millennium Namco started developing for the new era of consoles, the Nintendo GameCube, Sony PlayStation 2, Sega Dreamcast, Microsoft Xbox and the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. In 1999 Namco released Soul Calibur onto the Dreamcast as a spin-off to the Soul Edge series. The franchise would soon to become major in its second installment and, with Tekken as well, it cemented Namco's dominance in the fighting game genre. The company helped all consoles, contributing many exclusives to each console. Although less so for the Xbox because of it being American, and it was Microsoft's first stab in the video gaming market.

The PlayStation got many games from the Tales and Xenosaga series. The GameCube got the new RPG series Baten Kaitos and the hugely successful Tales of Symphonia. Namco also helped Nintendo develop the Donkey Konga series and Star Fox Assault. A new franchise was also developed for the Game Boy Advance called Klonoa. And the company started developing for the Xbox with Pac-Man World.

Bandai

On 29th September 2005 Namco merged with Japanese toymaker Bandai to form one of the largest companies in Japan, Namco Bandai Holdings Inc. It 2006 the joint company took its first steps into mobile phone gaming in America.

Namco announced support for the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP in 2004. It has since developed Ridge Racer and Tales games for both handhelds. It also exclusively developed Pac-Pix and Point Blank DS for the Nintendo DS. And for the Sony PSP it exclusively developed Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception and Me and My Katamari.

Namco has started developing games for the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation. Ridge Racer 7 and Soul Calibur IV is expected to be released on all three next generation consoles.

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