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Bandai Namco's controversial new Gundam game is designed for newbies

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Michael McWhertor Polygon
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Bandai
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Bandai
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1985–2026
Latest · Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Top genres · rpg, fighting, adventure
346 articles 166 writers 165 games
Namco
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Namco
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1972–2026
Latest · Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Top genres · arcade, fps, rpg
689 articles 222 writers 404 games
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Active · 1986–2027
Latest · Super Robot Wars Y
Top genres · rpg, strategy, fighting
115 articles 61 writers 99 games
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