Welcome
A fan page celebrating Namco's history of innovative gaming
Namco was a Japanese game developer known for its fun and diverse video game catalog. The company originally was founded in 1955 by Japanese businessman Masaya Nakamura as a business focused on installing mechanical wooden rocking horses in public spaces. Namco is best known for its games Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Pole Position, Mappy, The Tower of Druaga, Ridge Racer, Tekken, Soul Calibur, and more.
The Namco Historian page is a project put together by a fan with the goal to preserve and educate about Namco's 50-year history from its beginnings to its dissolution in 2006 when the company folded with Bandai. Now on to the story...
Museum
Browse through the online Namco Museum and learn more about your favorite arcade classics.
Archives
In this section, you will find rare information, images and footage related to Namco games and the company that made them.
Social
Do you want more exciting historical Namco content? Would you like to interact with other Namco fans? Follow the Namco Historian on Instagram and Facebook.
Website Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025 | Update History
Namco Historian is an unofficial publication made by a fan for non-commercial, informational purposes. This publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. All material is owned by their respective copyright owners.
