New Japan-based studio formed with help from Ilca Inc.
July 1, 2022
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and ILCA Inc. are proud to announce the establishment of a new company named Bandai Namco Aces Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has cultivated its game production expertise through iconic series such as TEKKEN and ACE COMBAT, while ILCA, Inc. has the technical capabilities to produce high quality content using state-of-the-art technology.
Embracing the name “Aces” as representing those who are best or leading in any field, the newly created studio will leverage the know-how of both companies and continue to deliver deep and lasting, high-quality content to fans around the world, including for the ACE COMBAT series.
For more information, please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/english/.
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About Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
Head Office: Shinjuku Sanko-cho Building, 5-15-5, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Business: Planning, development and operation of console video games, network contents, PC contents, etc.
Board of Directors:
Takuya Iwasaki, President and CEO
Kazutoki Kono, Executive Vice President
Jun Ikeda, Director
Shinya Sorimachi, Director
Masatoshi Furubayashi, Director
Toshifumi Odaka, Auditor
Capital: 10 million yen (investment ratio: Bandai Namco Entertainment 51%, ILCA 49%)
Official website: https://www.bnaces.co.jp/en/
About ILCA Inc.
Head office: 5-15-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Business: Development of consumer games
CG image production using real-time technology for games, etc.
Planning and production of applications and contents for smartphones and the web
Representative: Takuya Iwasaki, Representative Director
Capital: 30 million yen
Official website : https://www.ilca.co.jp/company/
About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening - developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.
Press Release © 2022 BANDAI NAMCO Europe S.A.S.
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