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Another Vital Figure Has Left Bandai Namco

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Heidi Kemps GameSpot
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Bandai
COMPANYSubject
Bandai
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1985–2026
Latest · Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Top genres · rpg, fighting, adventure
347 articles 166 writers 165 games
Namco
COMPANYSubject
Namco
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1972–2026
Latest · Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Top genres · arcade, fps, rpg
692 articles 223 writers 404 games
Also mentionsTekken 8Tekken 8gameBandai Namco StudiosBandai Namco StudioscompanyBandai Namco EntertainmentBandai Namco Entertainmentcompany
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