Namco Bandai Games, or Namco Bandai, is a Japanese videogame developer and publisher. It is known for its work in the Tales of, Ridge Racer, Katamari, and Soulcalibur franchises. It has developed games for all 6th and 7th generation platforms, as well as Microsoft Windows and arcade cabinets. It has developed games in several genres including fighting, driving, RPG, action, and puzzle. It was created when Namco and Bandai merged under its current parent company, Namco Bandai Holdings.