Namco

Namco is a Japanese entertainment company best known for creating and developing popular video games and arcade machines. Founded in 1955, it initially specialized in amusement ride manufacturing before becoming a major player in the video game industry. Namco is famous for iconic titles like Pac-Man, which became a cultural phenomenon, and for contributing to the development of influential game franchises such as Tekken and Ridge Racer. The company is now part of Bandai Namco Entertainment, a leading global publisher that combines gaming, toys, and other entertainment forms.