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.
On September 17, 2026, Bandai Namco announced the opening of two new retail experiences, the Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and THE GUNDAM BASE Minneapolis, at the Mall of America on September 30. These stores mark the second U.S. locations for both concepts, expanding the company's retail footprint. Earlier on September 17, Bandai Namco, in conjunction with Square Enix, prepared the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for a physical release in Southeast Asia this October. This collection bundles Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLC. Previously, on September 9, Bandai Namco Entertainment released the Mask of Idris expansion for *Code Vein II* along with a free 2.0 update for all players of the base game. The DLC is available for purchase and comes bundled with the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions.
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