Bandai Namco Group has opened a new website to celebrate Bandai Namco’s 20th anniversary. On the Bandai Namco 20th anniversary website, fans can be redirected to Bandai Namco’s history page and a Nikkei interview with Bandai Namco president and CEO Yuji Asako.
What’s more, a Bandai Namco 20th anniversary visual was revealed, depicting the iconic PAC-MAN chasing after RX-78-2 Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam.
In other news, Bandai Namco and Maruchan have teamed up for a collaboration between PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC and Maruchan’s Instant Lunch Chicken flavor, featuring PAC-MAN and PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC packaging. For a limited-time, the special PAC-MAN design will replace Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor packaging at all stores where the Chicken flavor is available. What’s more, fans can follow Maruchan on Instagram for a chance to enter an exclusive product giveaway.
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC launched on September 26 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, noting that the game is “a solid 3D action adventure platformer that stays true to the original game while introducing a slew of new features and upgrades, including revamped visuals, Quality and Performance modes, voice-acting, and brand-new levels and rewards.”
Bandai Namco Filmworks previously its plans for the Gundam franchise ahead of New York Comic Con 2025, which runs from October 9 to 12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Gundam heads to New York as a hub for fans from October 4 to 19, with exclusive director signings and giveaways at New York Comic Con 2025 and a two-day film festival at Japan Society. There will also be Gundam-wrapped buses roaming the streets of Manhattan and welcoming fans to the celebration.
