Bandai Namco Entertainment America

Bandai Namco Entertainment America

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Bandai Namco Entertainment America, also known as BNEA, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. Founded in 2015, with approximately 410 employees, the company specializes in computer games. Functioning as the North American regional headquarters and primary publishing arm of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., the company is based in Irvine, California. It is responsible for the distribution, marketing, and localization of the group’s portfolio of video games and digital entertainment throughout the Western Hemisphere, encompassing North America, Central America, and South America. BNEA supports the global "IP Axis" strategy by serving as a bridge between Japanese development studios and the Western gaming market. The company is active in the publishing of RPGs such as Elden Ring, fighting games including Tekken 8, and various titles based on major anime franchises.

Revenue

Founded

2015

Headcount

410

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Computer Games

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On April 23, 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment America partnered with Kura Sushi USA for a limited-time Tamagotchi Bikkura Pon dining experience, running from May 1 through June. This collaboration celebrates the Tamagotchi brand’s 30th anniversary, featuring exclusive sushi plates and capsule prizes at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations. Earlier, on April 19, Dimps and Bandai Namco revealed that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, initially unveiled as Dragon Ball: AGE 1000, will launch for PC and consoles in 2027, described as an epic story-driven RPG. Also on April 19, during Sunday's Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, Bandai Namco announced a Summer 2026 update for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, which will introduce over 30 new characters, several new stages, costumes, a new game mode, and combat tweaks. Previously, on April 16, Bandai Namco continued to release patches and updates for its fighting game Tekken 8, aiming to address community concerns over contentious DLC choices and patches, despite the game's initial critical acclaim.

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Apr

23rd

2026

17:30

Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, B2B Tag

Kura Sushi USA Rolls Out a Tamagotchi Dining Experience

Kura Sushi USA, a brand of revolving sushi restaurants, is partnering with Bandai Namco Entertainment America for a limited-time Tamagotchi Bikkura Pon dining experience that celebrates the brand’s 30th anniversary featuring exclusive sushi plates and capsule prizes at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations from May 1 through Jun.

Apr

19th

2026

16:06

New Offerings, B2B Tag

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Launcing in 2027

Originally unveiled as Dragon Ball: AGE 1000 back in January, Dimps and Bandai Namco have revealed that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 will release for PC and consoles in 2027. An epic story-driven RPG, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 features a completely new Dragon Ball experience.

Apr

19th

2026

16:00

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero's DLC Is Adding More Than 30 Characters

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero continues to be the game of Dragon Ball fans' dreams, and its next update, which is slated for Summer 2026, is keeping that element alive. As revealed during Sunday's Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, the upcoming Summer 2026 update will bring forward 30+ new characters, several new stages, costumes, a new game mode and even some combat tweaks.

Apr

18th

2026

13:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Elden Ring on Switch 2 Comes With a Big Asterisk Attached

This article was updated by Andrea Trama on April 18, 2026, with an explanation of what game key cards are and a list of games with key cards on Switch 2. It was first published on April 9.

Apr

16th

2026

15:58

Bandai Namco Is Once Again Trying To Win Back Tekken 8 Fans

What started off a critical darling fit for reviving the fighting game franchise, Tekken 8 has since devolved into one of the most contentious titles in the Fighting Game Community (FGC). Between some of its DLC choices, as well as the many patches that have made the game "unplayable." Even still, Bandai Namco has stood by Tekken 8, continually releasing patches and other updates to try and smooth things over.

Apr

16th

2026

08:41

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Xenosaga: Pied Piper coming to Nintendo Switch via G-Mode Archives+

A special investigations chief is on the trail of the ruthless killer known as “Voyager”. What incident changed the fate of a once-human cyborg? Key Features Traditional JRPG with turn-based battles. Gameplay follows a similar system to the mainline Xenosaga games, but adapted for mobile devices.

Nintendo Everything

Apr

13th

2026

18:30

Gundam x Miku Anniversary Special Project Keychains Return

Bandai Namco announced it is bringing the Gundam x Miku Anniversary Special Project rubber mascot keychains back to the US and Canada. These will appear in its Gashapon capsule machines in both countries in April 2026.

Apr

9th

2026

18:30

CODE VEIN II Update 1.0.7 is Now Available

Several performance and stability improvements were made. Published: Bandai Namco has released the patch notes for CODE VEIN II update 1.0.7, revealing that performance and stability improvements for field loading and VFX processing load were applied.

Apr

8th

2026

15:59

New Offerings, B2B Tag

US Pre-Orders Open for Godzilla x Digimon Pendulum COLOR Devices

Bandai Namco has confirmed North American availability for the latest exciting collaboration between the iconic Godzilla franchise and Digimon. US pre-orders have officially opened for the brand-new Digimon Pendulum COLOR Godzilla Edition virtual pet devices, which were revealed back in late March.

Essential-Japan

Apr

8th

2026

02:07

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack. Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami are all deploying blockchain initiatives on networks like Oasys, reshaping Japan’s $28B+ gaming market.

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Apr

7th

2026

18:30

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn models. Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack.

Apr

6th

2026

03:52

JUMP All-Stars Rumble CBT: New Game Modes and Characters Revealed

The intersection of nostalgia and competitive gaming is reaching a fresh peak as the closed beta for prepares to open its doors. For fans of Weekly Shonen Jump, the attraction is obvious: a collision of the most iconic universes in manga history.

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