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Destineer Developing "Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy" for Nintendo DS

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:40am.
Minneapolis - Game publisher Destineer this week announced development on "Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy" for the Nintendo DS, based on the manga that has also spawned a TV series on Adult Swim and a feature film. Developed by Bandai, the game is scheduled for release in the fall.
tags: Games | Nintendo | DS | Destineer | Bandai |

Career Moves: August 21, 2006

Authored by dmw on August 21, 2006 - 6:28am.
Kendra Berger has been promoted to CFO at the Carlsbad, CA based NTN Buzztime, Inc. Berger has served as Director of the company since July 2005.
tags: Career | Moves | Namco | IMAX | Bandai | Relentless |

Bandai Introduces Tamagotchi Virtual Pets for Mobile Phones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:17pm.
Cypress, Calif. - Bandai America, a unit of Japanese game publisher Namco Bandai, announced on Tuesday the launch of a mobile phone version of its Tamagotchi virtual pet.
tags: Mobile | Children | Bandai | Tamagotchi | Virtual Pets |

Japanese Toymaker Bandai Acquires Game Developer Namco for $1.7 Billion

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 3, 2005 - 3:21am.
Tokyo -- Japanese toymaker Bandai announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Japanese video game publisher Namco, in a deal valued at $1.7 billion. Bandai creates action figures for the Power Rangers, Gundam and Digimon, as well as Tamagotchi virtual pets, while Namco has developed game franchises including "Pac-Man," "Tekken" and "Street Racing Syndicate." Bandai president Takeo Takasu will become president of the new company, Namco Bandai Holdings, while Namco vice chairman Kyushiro Takagi will be chairman. The merged company sees opportunities for Namco to create games based on Bandai toys.
tags: Games | Japan | Namco | Toymaker | Bandai |

Nintendo Buys 2.6% Stake in Video Game Developer Bandai

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2003 - 3:42am.
Tokyo -- In a bid to help ensure a greater number of game titles for its GameCube and Game Boy Advance, Japanese video game firm Nintendo has purchased a stake in fellow video game developer and toymaker Bandai. With its purchase of 1.28 million shares, Nintendo now owns 2.6% of Bandai, but told the Associated Press it has no plans to launch a takeover of the company. Tokyo-based Bandai also said toymaker Mattel has sold part of its stake in the company. Bandai has released video games based on popular toy franchises including the Power Rangers, Gundam, Strawberry Shortcake and Hello Kitty.
tags: Nintendo | Video Game | Stakes | Bandai |