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.
Bandai Namco removed the Denuvo anti-tamper technology from its PC title *Digimon Story Time Stranger* on July 9, 2026, approximately nine to ten months after the game's September 2025 release. Earlier on July 8, the company confirmed the worldwide mobile launch of the free-to-play game *Digimon Up* for July 15, which will allow players to battle, raise, and Digivolve franchise characters like Agumon and Gabumon. Also on July 8, Bandai Namco and developer h.a.n.d announced the discontinuation of Steam trading cards for *Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition*, effective July 30, 2026, though previously acquired cards will remain accessible. Previously, on June 23, the company revealed a new *Dragon Ball Z* title is in development for a 2027 release, which will feature a new setting, fresh characters, and an expanded emphasis on high-speed cinematic combat.
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