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2022
Bandai Namco responds to Elden Ring performance issues
Bandai Namco acknowledged performance problems affecting Elden Ring, particularly on PC, apologized to players, and said it would work to improve performance and address specified issues in future patches.
2021
Bandai Namco announces a new logo and purpose
Bandai Namco announced a new mission, vision, and logo, with the changes planned to take place in April 2022. The new logo is intended to reflect the group’s new purpose.
2021
EU fines publishers over PC game geo-blocking
The European Commission concluded its investigation and fined Valve and five PC game publishers a total of €7.8 million over geo-blocking that restricted activation of around 100 PC games across EU countries. The article states that the Commission deemed the practice contrary to the EU digital single market rules.
2021
EU fines Valve and five game publishers over geo-blocking
The European Commission confirmed that Valve and five game publishers breached EU rules through geo-blocking practices and imposed fines totalling €7.8 million. Valve said it disagreed with the findings and planned to appeal.
2020
Aardman and Bandai Namco partner to develop new IP
Aardman partnered with Bandai Namco to develop a new intellectual property, with a first major project planned across multiple media. The teams planned to approach partners with development materials in early 2021.
2020
Bandai Namco announces acquisition of Reflector Entertainment
Bandai Namco announced that it had acquired Canadian developer Reflector Entertainment for an undisclosed sum. The deal also includes subsidiary Reflector Interactive Productions and was expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020.
2020
Bandai Namco announces Little Nightmares II launch dates
Bandai Namco and developer Tarsier Studios announced that Little Nightmares II was scheduled to launch on February 11, 2021, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 versions planned later in 2021.
2019
Bandai Namco sues AtGames over Ms. Pac-Man mini-cabinet
Bandai Namco sued AtGames, alleging that AtGames’ production of an unauthorized Ms. Pac-Man mini-cabinet harmed negotiations with the game’s original developers over ownership issues.
2019
Code Vein launches on Xbox One, PS4 and PC
Code Vein launched and became available to purchase and download on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
2019
Bandai Namco sues AtGames over Ms. Pac-Man products
Bandai Namco Entertainment America filed a lawsuit against AtGames alleging counterfeiting, unfair competition and false advertising, including claims that AtGames used Ms. Pac-Man without a license and falsely described products as authorized.