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===Background===
===Background===
'''Namco''' is a Japanese video game company, best known for arcade games like ''Galaga'', ''Pac-Man'', ''Mr. Driller'', ''Dig Dug'' and ''Tekken'', among others. In 2006, it merged with [[Bandai Games|Bandai]] and became [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]], although the Namco trademark was still in regular use until 2013.
'''Namco''' is a Japanese video game company, best known for arcade games like ''Galaga'', ''Pac-Man'', ''Mr. Driller'', ''Dig Dug'' and ''Tekken'', among others. In 2006, it merged with [[Bandai Games|Bandai]] and became [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]], although the Namco trademark was still in regular use until 2013.


{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Namco (2005) 2.png|1st Logo (Still variants) (September 15, 1979-September 7, 2021)
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|Namco (2005) 2.png|1st Logo (Still variants) (September 15, 1979-September 7, 2021)
|Namco2.png|2nd Logo (Star Wars (1987) custom variant) (December 4, 1987)
|Namco2.png|2nd Logo (Star Wars (1987) custom variant) (December 4, 1987)
|Namco America (1992) (A) (Taken from Splatterhouse 2, GEN).png|3rd Logo (July 20, 1990-August 4, 1992)
|Namco America (1992) (A) (Taken from Splatterhouse 2, GEN).png|3rd Logo (July 20, 1990-August 4, 1992)
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===1st Logo (Still variants) (September 15, 1979-September 7, 2021)===
===1st Logo (Still variants) (September 15, 1979-September 7, 2021)===
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Images=
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Standard Variants=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="120">
Namco (1988) (A) (Taken from Kai no Bouken - The Quest of Ki, FC).png
Namco (1991) (A) (Taken from Family Circuit '91, FC).png
Namco (1991) (B) (Taken from Family Circuit '91, FC).png
Namco America (1991) (B) (Taken from Marvel Land, GEN).png
Namco Hometek of America (1995) (A) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SNES).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from WeaponLord, SNES).png
Namco (1997) (A) (Taken from Libero Grande, Arcade).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Star Sweep, Arcade).png
Namco (1998) (Taken from Fighting Layer, Arcade).png
Namco (1999) 2.png
Namco (2000) (Taken from Mr. Driller, GBC).png
Namco (2000).png
Namco (2001) (Taken from Pac-Man Collection, GBA).png
Namco (2001) (Taken from Pocket King, GBC).png
Namco (2001) (Taken from Tekken Advance, GBA).png
Namco (2002) (Taken from Family Tennis Advance, GBA).png
Namco (2002).png
Namco (2002) 2.png
Namco (2004).png
Namco (2004) 2.png
Namco (2004) 3.png
Namco 50th Anniversary (2005) (Taken from Pac-Pix, DS JP).png
Namco 50th Anniversary (2005) (Taken from Pac-Pix, DS USA).png
Namco (2005).png
Namco (2005) 2.png
Namco (2005) 3.png
Namco (2013) (From - Tekken Revolution for PS3).png
Namco (2013) (From - Mario Kart Arcade GP DX).png
</gallery>
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Namcot Variants=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="120">
Namcot (1988) (A) (Taken from Family Circuit, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (A) (Taken from Hydlide 3 - Yami kara no Houmonsha, FC).png
Namcot (1991) (B) (Taken from Marvel Land, MD).png
Namcot (1992) (A) (Taken from Super Famista, SFC).png
Namcot (1992) (A) (Taken from Wagyan Land 3, FC).png
Namcot (1995) (A) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SFC).png
</gallery>
{{!}}-{{!}}
"Produced by" Variants=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="120">
Namcot (1993) (A) (Taken from Super Family Tennis, SFC).png
Namcot (1993) (A) (Taken from Super Wagyan Land 2, SFC).png
Namcot (1994) (A) (Taken from Wagyan Paradise, SFC).png
Namco Hometek of America (1993) (Taken from Pac-Attack, GEN).png
Namco Hometek of America (1993) (Taken from Pac-Attack, SNES).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (A) (Taken from Starblade, SegaCD).png
Namcot (1994) (Taken from Pac-Panic, SGB).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (A) (Taken from Suzuka 8 Hours, SNES).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (A) (Taken from Pac-Attack, SGB).png
Namco (1995) (A) (Taken from Galaga & Galaxian, SGB).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from Tales of Phantasia, SFC).png
Namco (1999) (A) (Taken from Pac-Man Special Color Edition, SGB).png
Namco (2000) (Taken from Seme COM Dungeon Drururuaga, GBC).png
Namco (2000) 2.png
Namco (2000) 3.png
Namco (2003).png
Namco (2006) (Taken from Tales of Phantasia, GBA).png
</gallery>
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In-Credit Variants (Arcades)=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="78">
Namco (1979) (Taken from Galaxian, Arcade).png
Namco (1980) (Taken from Kaitei Takara Sagashi, Arcade).png
Namco (1980) (Taken from King & Balloon, Arcade).png
Namco (1980) (Taken from Puck-Man, Arcade).png
Namco (1980) (Taken from Rally-X, Arcade).png
Namco (1980) (Taken from Tank Battalion, Arcade).png
Namco (1981) (Taken from Bosconian, Arcade).png
Namco (1981) (Taken from Galaga, Arcade).png
Namco (1981) (Taken from New Rally-X, Arcade).png
Namco (1981) (Taken from Warp&Warp, Arcade).png
Namco (1982) (Taken from Dig Dug, Arcade).png
Namco (1982) (Taken from Pole Position, Arcade).png
Namco (1982) (Taken from Xevious, Arcade).png
Namco (1983) (Taken from Mappy, Arcade).png
Namco (1983) (Taken from Libble Rabble, Arcade).png
Namco (1983) (Taken from Phozon, Arcade).png
Namco (1983) (Taken from Pole Position II, Arcade).png
Namco (1984) (Taken from Dragon Buster, Arcade).png
Namco (1984) (Taken from Gaplus, Arcade).png
Namco (1984) (Taken from Pac-Land, Arcade).png
Namco (1984, opening) (Taken from Grobda, Arcade).png
Namco (1984, closing) (Taken from Grobda, Arcade).png
Namco (1984) (Taken from Super Xevious, Arcade).png
Namco (1984) (Taken from The Tower of Druaga, Arcade).png
Namco (1985) (Taken from Baraduke, Arcade).png
Namco (1985) (Taken from Dig Dug II, Arcade).png
Namco (1985) (Taken from MetroCross, Arcade).png
Namco (1985) (Taken from Motos, Arcade).png
Namco (1986) (Taken from Hopping Mappy, Arcade).png
Namco (1986) (Taken from ToyPop, Arcade).png
Namco (1986) (Taken from Rolling Thunder, Arcade).png
Namco (1986) (Taken from The Return of Ishtar, Arcade).png
Namco (1987) (Taken from Dragon Spirit, Arcade).png
Namco (1987) (Taken from PacMania, Arcade).png
Namco (1987) (Taken from Quester Special Edition, Arcade).png
Namco (1987) (Taken from Wonder Momo, Arcade).png
Namco (1987) (Taken from Youkai Douchuuki, Arcade).png
Namco (1987-1988) (Taken from Galaga '88, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Bakutotsu Kijuutei, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Chou Zetsurinjin Berabowman, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Märchen Maze, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Metal Hawk, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Mirai Ninja, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Ordyne, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Phelios, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Pro Tennis World Court, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Pro Yakyuu World Stadium, Arcade).png
Namco (1988) (Taken from Splatterhouse, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from Blast Off, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from Burning Force, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from DirtFox, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from Finest Hour, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from FourTrax, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from Pro Yakyuu World Stadium '89, Arcade).png
Namco (1989) (Taken from Rompers, Arcade).png
Namco (1989-1990) (Taken from Marvel Land, Arcade).png
Namco (1990) (Taken from Dragon Saber, Arcade).png
Namco (1990) (Taken from Pistol Daimyo no Bouken, Arcade).png
Namco (1990) (Taken from Pro Yakyuu World Stadium '90, Arcade).png
Namco (1990-1991) (Taken from Rolling Thunder 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1990-1991) (Taken from Steel Gunner, Arcade).png
Namco (1991) (Taken from Cosmo Gang Video, Arcade).png
Namco (1991) (Taken from Starblade, Arcade).png
Namco (1991) (Taken from Tank Force, Arcade).png
Namco (1991-1992) (Taken from Steel Gunner 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (B) (Taken from Knuckle Heads, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Cosmo Gang Puzzle, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Emeraldia, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Exvania, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from FA, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Lucky&Wild, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Super World Court, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Super World Stadium '92, Arcade).png
Namco (1992) (Taken from Suzuka 8 Hours, Arcade).png
Namco (1993) (Taken from New World Stadium, Arcade).png
Namco (1993) (Taken from Numan Athletics, Arcade).png
Namco (1993) (Taken from Ridge Racer, Arcade).png
Namco (1993) (Taken from Super World Stadium '93, Arcade).png
Namco (1993) (Taken from Suzuka 8 Hours 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1993) (Taken from TinklePit, Arcade).png
Namco (1994) (Taken from Ace Driver, Arcade).png
Namco (1994) (Taken from Alpine Racer, Arcade).png
Namco (1994) (Taken from J-League Soccer V-Shoot, Arcade).png
Namco (1994) (Taken from Nebulasray, Arcade).png
Namco (1994) (Taken from Ridge Racer 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1994) (Taken from Tekken, Arcade).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from MB Numan Athletics 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from Namco Classic Collection Volume 1, Arcade).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from Super World Stadium '95, Arcade).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from Xevious 3DG, Arcade).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Ace Driver VL, Arcade).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Armadillo Racing, Arcade).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Dancing Eyes, Arcade).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Kosodate Quiz My Angel, Arcade).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Classic Collection Volume 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Super World Stadium '96, Arcade).png
Namco (1997) (B) (Taken from Libero Grande, Arcade).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Kosodate Quiz My Angel 2, Arcade).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Super World Stadium '97, Arcade).png
Namco (1998) (Taken from Kosodate Quiz My Angel 3, Arcade).png
Namco (1998) (Taken from Super World Stadium '98, Arcade).png
Namco (1998) (Taken from Tenkomori Shooting, Arcade).png
Namco (1999) (Taken from Tekken Tag Tournament, Arcade).png
Namco + 8ing + Raizing (1999) (Taken from Golgo 13, Arcade).png
</gallery>
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In-Credit Variants (Home consoles)=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="73">
Namcot (1984) (Taken from Galaxian, FC).png
Namcot (1984) (Taken from Mappy, FC).png
Namcot (1984) (Taken from Pac-Man, FC).png
Namcot (1984) (Taken from Xevious, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from BattleCity, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from BurgerTime, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from Dig Dug, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from Druaga no Tou, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from Galaga, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from Pac-Land, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from Star Luster, FC).png
Namcot (1985) (Taken from Warpman, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Babel no Tou, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Dig Dug II, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Mappy-Land, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Metro-Cross, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Pro Yakyuu - Family Stadium, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Sky Kid, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Super Chinese, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Super Xevious - Gump no Nazo, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Tag Team Pro-Wrestling, FC).png
Namcot (1986) (Taken from Valkyrie no Bouken - Toki no Kagi Densetsu, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Dragon Buster, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Family Jockey, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Family Mahjong (Japan), FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Family Tennis, FC).png
Namcot + Falcom (1987) (Taken from Dragon Slayer IV, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Jikuu Yuuden - Debias, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Pro Yakyuu - Family Stadium '87, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Sanma no Mei Tantei, FC).png
Namcot (1987) (Taken from Side Pocket, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (B) (Taken from Kai no Bouken - The Quest of Ki, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from Dokuganryuu Masamune, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from Erika to Satoru no Yume Bouken, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from Family Mahjong II - Shanghai e no Michi, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from Final Lap, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from Namco Classic, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from Pro Yakyuu - Family Stadium '88, FC).png
Namcot (1988) (Taken from World Stadium, TG16).png
Namcot (1989) (B) (Taken from Hydlide 3 - Yami kara no Houmonsha, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Devil Man, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Dragon Buster II - Yami no Fuuin, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Dragon Ninja, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Dragon Spirit - Aratanaru Densetsu, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Family Pinball, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Famista '89 - Kaimaku Ban!!, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Famista '90, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Final Lap Twin, TG16).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Hayauchi Super Igo, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Lasalle Ishii no Child's Quest, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Mappy Kids, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Mindseeker, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Quinty, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Rolling Thunder, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Splatter House - Wanpaku Graffiti, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Tenkaichi Bushi - Keru Naguuru, FC).png
Namcot (1989) (Taken from Wagyan Land, FC).png
Namcot (1990) (B) (Taken from Burning Force, MD).png
Namco America (1990) (B) (Taken from Burning Force, GEN).png
Namcot (1990) (B) (Taken from Famista, GB).png
Namcot (1990) (B) (Taken from MegaPanel, MD).png
Namcot (1990) (B) (Taken from Pac-Man, GB).png
Namcot (1990) (B) (Taken from Phelios, MD).png
Namco America (1990) (B) (Taken from Phelios, GEN).png
Namcot + ZAP (1990) (Taken from Barunba, TG16).png
Namcot (1990) (Taken from Famista '91, FC).png
Namcot (1990) (Taken from Märchen Maze, TG16).png
Namcot (1990) (Taken from Valkyrie no Densetsu, TG16).png
Namcot (1990) (Taken from Wagyan Land 2, FC).png
Namcot (1990) (Taken from Xevious Fardraut Densetsu, TG16).png
Namcot (1991) (B) (Taken from Megatrax, MD).png
Namco America (1991) (B) (Taken from Quad Challenge, GEN).png
Namcot (1991) (B) (Taken from Rolling Thunder 2, MD).png
Namco America (1991) (B) (Taken from Rolling Thunder 2, GEN).png
Namcot (1991) (C) (Taken from Marvel Land, MD).png
Namco America (1991) (C) (Taken from Marvel Land, GEN).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from Family Circuit '91, FC).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from Family Jockey, GB).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from Famista '92, FC).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from Namco Classic, GB).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from Namcot Mahjong III - Mahjong Tengoku, FC).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from Super Wagyan Land, SFC).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from World Circuit, TG16).png
Namcot (1991) (Taken from World Stadium '91, TG16).png
Namcot (1992) (B) (Taken from Splatterhouse Part 2, MD).png
Namco America (1992) (B) (Taken from Splatterhouse 2, GEN).png
Namcot (1992) (B) (Taken from Super Famista, SFC).png
Namcot (1992) (B) (Taken from Wagyan Land 3, FC).png
Namcot (1992) (Taken from Druaga no Tou, TG16).png
Namcot (1992) (Taken from Famista '93, FC).png
Namcot (1992) (Taken from Famista 2, GB).png
Namcot (1992) (Taken from Namco Classic II, FC).png
Namcot (1993) (B) (Taken from Namcot Open, SFC).png
Namcot (1993) (B) (Taken from Super Family Tennis, SFC).png
Namcot (1993) (B) (Taken from Super Wagyan Land 2, SFC).png
Namcot (1993) (Taken from Family Jockey 2, GB).png
Namcot (1993) (Taken from Famista '94, FC).png
Namcot (1993) (Taken from Famista 3, GB).png
Namcot (1993) (Taken from Kattobi Road, GB).png
Namcot (1993) (Taken from Super Famista 2, SFC).png
Namco America (1993) (B) (Taken from Rolling Thunder 3, GEN).png
Namco Hometek of America (1993) (Taken from Ms. Pac-Man, GB).png
Namco Hometek of America (1993) (Taken from Ms. Pac-Man, NES).png
Namco Hometek of America (1993) (Taken from Pac-Man, NES).png
Namcot (1994) (B) (Taken from Hello Pac-Man, SFC).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (B) (Taken from Pac-Man 2, GEN).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (B) (Taken from Pac-Man 2, SNES).png
Namcot (1994) (B) (Taken from Pac-Panic, SGB).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (B) (Taken from Pac-Attack, SGB).png
Namcot (1994) (B) (Taken from Super Famista 3, SFC).png
Namcot (1994) (B) (Taken from Wagyan Paradise, SFC).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (B) (Taken from Starblade, SegaCD).png
Namco Hometek of America (1994) (B) (Taken from Suzuka 8 Hours, SNES).png
Namcot (1995) (B) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SFC).png
Namco Hometek of America (1995) (B) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SNES).png
Namcot (1995) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SGB).png
Namco Hometek of America (1995) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SGB).png
Namco Hometek of Europe (1995) (Taken from Pac-In-Time, SGB).png
Namcot (1995) (Taken from Super Famista 4, SFC).png
Namco (1995) (B) (Taken from Galaga & Galaxian, SGB).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from Galaga & Galaxian - Galaga, SGB).png
Namco (1995) (Taken from Galaga & Galaxian - Galaxian, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (B) (Taken from Super Famista 5, SFC).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 1 - Battle City, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 1 - Galaga, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 1 - Mappy, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 1 - Namco Classic, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 2 - Galaxian, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 2 - Dig Dug, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 2 - Druaga no Tou, SGB).png
Namco (1996) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 2 - Famista 4, SGB).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 3 - Sky Kid, SGB).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 3 - Babel no Tou, SGB).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 3 - Family Tennis, SGB).png
Namco (1997) (Taken from Namco Gallery Volume 3 - Jantaku Boy, SGB).png
Namco (1999) (B) (Taken from Pac-Man Special Color Edition, SGB).png
Namco (1999) (Taken from Ms. Pac-Man Special Color Edition, SGB).png
</gallery>
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'''Logo:''' Just a still version of the Namco logo.
'''Logo:''' Just a still version of the Namco logo.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Later games would have "PRESENTED BY" or "PRODUCED BY" over the logo.
* Later games would have "PRESENTED BY" or "PRODUCED BY" over the logo.
* On the arcade version of ''Galaxian'', the logo is {{color|#a300b8|purple}}.
* On the arcade version of ''Galaxian'', the logo is {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|#a300b8|purple}}.
* On ''SOS'', the Namco logo is black.
* On ''SOS'', the Namco logo is black.
* Console games from the company in Japan have the logo say "{{big|{{font|Arial|{{color|red|'''namcoт'''}}}}}}". '''Namcot''' was Namco's console game business division established in 1984 until 1995.
* Console games from the company in Japan have the logo say "{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Arial|{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|red|'''namcoт'''}}}}}}". '''Namcot''' was Namco's console game business division established in 1984 until 1995.
* A copyright byline may appear under the logo.
* A copyright byline may appear under the logo.
* On ''Mr. Driller 2'', the black Namco logo appears on a {{color|pink}} spiral background.
* On ''Mr. Driller 2'', the black Namco logo appears on a {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|pink}} spiral background.
* A 50th anniversary variant existed on 2005 games.
* A 50th anniversary variant existed on 2005 games.
* On ''Pac-Man World'', the logo is next to a picture of Pac-Man. A similar variant appears on ''Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness'' (excluding the Dreamcast version) but with Ms. Pac-Man instead of Pac-Man.
* On ''Pac-Man World'', the logo is next to a picture of Pac-Man. A similar variant appears on ''Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness'' (excluding the Dreamcast version) but with Ms. Pac-Man instead of Pac-Man.
* On the Dreamcast versions of both ''Namco Museum'' and ''Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness'', the logo appears by spinning into the middle.
* On the Dreamcast versions of both ''Namco Museum'' and ''Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness'', the logo appears by spinning into the middle.
* At least one ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' game has the logo with a {{color|lightgray|light gray}} color over a white background.
* At least one ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' game has the logo with a {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|lightgray|light gray}} color over a white background.
* On ''Ace Combat 2'', a white line grows in and the text "PRODUCED BY NAMCO" rises up from it as the line then disappears.
* On ''Ace Combat 2'', a white line grows in and the text "PRODUCED BY NAMCO" rises up from it as the line then disappears.
* Starting in 2006, the [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai Games/Bandai Namco Games]] logo preceded this logo.
* Starting in 2006, the [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai Games/Bandai Namco Games]] logo preceded this logo.
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===2nd Logo (''Star Wars (1987)'' custom variant) (December 4, 1987)===
===2nd Logo (''Star Wars (1987)'' custom variant) (December 4, 1987)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background is a {{color|gold|yellow}} [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]]-style structure complete with two searchlights with one in the back. The words "FUTURE CREATOR" and "{{big|{{font|Arial|'''namco'''}}}}" in its company font are stacked. "FUTURE CREATOR" is slanted. The logo is shown in widescreen with two {{color|green}} bars above and below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background is a {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|gold|yellow}} [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]]-style structure complete with two searchlights with one in the back. The words "FUTURE CREATOR" and "{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Arial|'''namco'''}}}}" in its company font are stacked. "FUTURE CREATOR" is slanted. The logo is shown in widescreen with two {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|green}} bars above and below.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Seen only on the infamous ''Star Wars'' game on the Famicom in Japan. People living outside Japan can find it on ROMS for NES emulators.
'''Availability:''' Seen only on the infamous ''Star Wars'' game on the Famicom in Japan. People living outside Japan can find it on ROMS for NES emulators.
===3rd Logo (July 20, 1990-August 4, 1992)===
===3rd Logo (July 20, 1990-August 4, 1992)===
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'''Logo:''' We see the small Namco logo, with the text "FOR SEGA GENESIS" and the Sega Enterprises license text below.
'''Logo:''' We see the small Namco logo, with the text "FOR SEGA GENESIS" and the Sega Enterprises license text below.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On Japanese releases, the text "FOR SEGA GENESIS" is replaced by "FOR SEGA MEGA DRIVE", and lacks the Sega Enterprises license text.
*On Japanese releases, the text "FOR SEGA GENESIS" is replaced by "FOR SEGA MEGA DRIVE", and lacks the Sega Enterprises license text.
*On ''Marvel Land'', the logo shines and turns {{color|red}}.
*On ''Marvel Land'', the logo shines and turns {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|red}}.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on numerous Namco games for the Japanese Sega Mega Drive and the American Sega Genesis, such as ''Klax'', ''Phelios'' and ''Splatterhouse 2''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on numerous Namco games for the Japanese Sega Mega Drive and the American Sega Genesis, such as ''Klax'', ''Phelios'' and ''Splatterhouse 2''.
===4th Logo (September 14-November 16, 1990)===
===4th Logo (September 14-November 16, 1990)===
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the Namcot logo in black along the word "'''PRESENTS'''" below wiping in.
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the Namcot logo in black along the word "'''PRESENTS'''" below wiping in.


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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see pieces of the Namco logo falling down in 3D. Then, it rotates to reveal the text.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see pieces of the Namco logo falling down in 3D. Then, it rotates to reveal the text.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Several yells and falling sounds, ending with a laugh.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Several yells and falling sounds, ending with a laugh.
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===7th Logo (March 19-August 1993)===
===7th Logo (March 19-August 1993)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Namco logo glows in blue. Then the text turns red, and the text "for SEGA GENESIS" and the usual Sega licensing info is shown below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Namco logo glows in blue. Then the text turns red, and the text "for SEGA GENESIS" and the usual Sega licensing info is shown below.


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===9th Logo (''Super Famista'' custom variant) (March 4, 1994-February 29, 1996)===
===9th Logo (''Super Famista'' custom variant) (March 4, 1994-February 29, 1996)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see Pac-Man smiling, winking and doing a thumbs up pose, albeit in a different design. The {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|red}} Namcot logo, with a white outline and in a slight 3D effect, is shown below it. Below is the text "{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|red|Produced by NAMCO, LTD.}}" in red serif with a white outline.
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see Pac-Man smiling, winking and doing a thumbs up pose, albeit in a different design. The {{color|red}} Namcot logo, with a white outline and in a slight 3D effect, is shown below it. Below is the text "{{color|red|Produced by NAMCO, LTD.}}" in red serif with a white outline.


'''Variant:''' On ''Super Famista 5'', the Pac-Man design resembles more like the previous logo, but Pac-Man is wearing a blue hat and has a baseball bat on his right hand, with a baseball seen above his left hand. The Namcot logo is also changed to the Namco logo.
'''Variant:''' On ''Super Famista 5'', the Pac-Man design resembles more like the previous logo, but Pac-Man is wearing a blue hat and has a baseball bat on his right hand, with a baseball seen above his left hand. The Namcot logo is also changed to the Namco logo.
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===10th Logo (''Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures'' custom variant) (August 26-October 28, 1994)===
===10th Logo (''Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures'' custom variant) (August 26-October 28, 1994)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a sprite of Pac-Man smiling at the camera, winking and doing a thumbs up pose. Below is a rectangle that contains the Namco logo. "PRODUCED BY NAMCO LTD." is shown below the logo.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a sprite of Pac-Man smiling at the camera, winking and doing a thumbs up pose. Below is a rectangle that contains the Namco logo. "PRODUCED BY NAMCO LTD." is shown below the logo.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* The colors of the rectangle can vary depending on the game version.
* The colors of the rectangle can vary depending on the game version.
* In the Japanese release, the Namcot logo is used, Pac-Man is less shaded and the "{{big|{{font|Arial|{{color|red|'''namcoт'''}}}}}}" logo shines in this version.
* In the Japanese release, the Namcot logo is used, Pac-Man is less shaded and the "{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Arial|{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|red|'''namcoт'''}}}}}}" logo shines in this version.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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===11th Logo (September 21-December 9, 1994; March 31-November 1995)===
===11th Logo (September 21-December 9, 1994; March 31-November 1995)===
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, the letters from the Namco logo move towards the center of the screen and arrange themselves into the logo.
'''Logo:''' On a white background, the letters from the Namco logo move towards the center of the screen and arrange themselves into the logo.
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'''Variant:''' On the arcade version of ''Tekken'', the logo plays faster and the wordmark shines once it's arranged.
'''Variant:''' On the arcade version of ''Tekken'', the logo plays faster and the wordmark shines once it's arranged.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None, but on the arcade version of ''Tekken'', a synthesized arpeggio plays.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None, but on the arcade version of ''Tekken'', a synthesized arpeggio plays.
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===12th Logo (January 27, 1995-October 30, 1997)===
===12th Logo (January 27, 1995-October 30, 1997)===
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'''Logo:''' On a space background, the letters from the Namco logo are seen from behind as they move toward the screen. The camera then shifts towards the front side of the logo as the letters arrange themselves. The space background is then replaced by a black background as the completed logo slowly zooms in and comes to a halt after a few seconds.
'''Logo:''' On a space background, the letters from the Namco logo are seen from behind as they move toward the screen. The camera then shifts towards the front side of the logo as the letters arrange themselves. The space background is then replaced by a black background as the completed logo slowly zooms in and comes to a halt after a few seconds.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized, space-like tune plays throughout, along with a whooshing noise when the letters are arranging themselves.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized, space-like tune plays throughout, along with a whooshing noise when the letters are arranging themselves.
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===13th Logo (''Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere'' custom variant) (May 27, 1999-March 2, 2000)===
===13th Logo (''Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere'' custom variant) (May 27, 1999-March 2, 2000)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Namco logo appears by a "turning on" effect. The words "PRODUCED BY" then fade in above.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Namco logo appears by a "turning on" effect. The words "PRODUCED BY" then fade in above.
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===14th Logo (February 24, 2002-December 14, 2007)===
===14th Logo (February 24, 2002-December 14, 2007)===
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, the Namco letters drop down one by one at a quick pace, and continue to bounce for a couple of seconds before coming to a halt. The registered trademark symbol then rolls in and bounces up to the side of the completed logo.
'''Logo:''' On a white background, the Namco letters drop down one by one at a quick pace, and continue to bounce for a couple of seconds before coming to a halt. The registered trademark symbol then rolls in and bounces up to the side of the completed logo.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A happy synth tune playing to the bouncing letters. Rolling and beeping noises from the Registered Trademark symbol are also heard.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A happy synth tune playing to the bouncing letters. Rolling and beeping noises from the Registered Trademark symbol are also heard.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Curious George'', ''Pac-Man World 2'', and ''Pac-Man World 3'', among other games for PS2, GameCube, and Xbox. Used in tandem with 1st logo.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Curious George'', ''Pac-Man World 2'', and ''Pac-Man World 3'', among other games for PS2, GameCube, and Xbox. Used in tandem with 1st logo.


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Background

Namco is a Japanese video game company, best known for arcade games like Galaga, Pac-Man, Mr. Driller, Dig Dug and Tekken, among others. In 2006, it merged with Bandai and became Bandai Namco Entertainment, although the Namco trademark was still in regular use until 2013.

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1st Logo (Still variants) (September 15, 1979-September 7, 2021)

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Logo: Just a still version of the Namco logo.

Variants:

  • Later games would have "PRESENTED BY" or "PRODUCED BY" over the logo.
  • On the arcade version of Galaxian, the logo is {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|#a300b8|purple}}.
  • On SOS, the Namco logo is black.
  • Console games from the company in Japan have the logo say "{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Arial|{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|red|namcoт}}}}}}". Namcot was Namco's console game business division established in 1984 until 1995.
  • A copyright byline may appear under the logo.
  • On Mr. Driller 2, the black Namco logo appears on a {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|pink}} spiral background.
  • A 50th anniversary variant existed on 2005 games.
  • On Pac-Man World, the logo is next to a picture of Pac-Man. A similar variant appears on Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness (excluding the Dreamcast version) but with Ms. Pac-Man instead of Pac-Man.
  • On the Dreamcast versions of both Namco Museum and Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness, the logo appears by spinning into the middle.
  • At least one Taiko no Tatsujin game has the logo with a {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|lightgray|light gray}} color over a white background.
  • On Ace Combat 2, a white line grows in and the text "PRODUCED BY NAMCO" rises up from it as the line then disappears.
  • Starting in 2006, the Namco Bandai Games/Bandai Namco Games logo preceded this logo.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None or the opening theme of the game.

Music/Sounds Variants:

  • 1999-2006 games had a group of Japanese kids say "NAMCO" when the logo appears.
  • For the 50th anniversary variant, a pizzicato string note would play before the uttering of the company's name.
  • On Smash Court 3 (a PS1 exclusive), a drum and bass/jungle break with an electric piano plays.
  • On Street Racing Syndicate, the Pac-Man "Ready" theme plays on the logo.
  • On Taiko: Drum Master (the PS2 American edition of Taiko no Tatsujin), multiple people shout "Namco!".

Availability: Seen on most games produced by the company starting with the arcade version of Galaxian. As mentioned earlier, the logo continued to appear on a few games beyond the merger with Bandai until 2018, when it last appeared on Katamari Damacy REROLL (as the original's save game menu makes use of the logo for its saves which was carried over).

2nd Logo (Star Wars (1987) custom variant) (December 4, 1987)

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Logo: On a black background is a {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|gold|yellow}} 20th Century Fox-style structure complete with two searchlights with one in the back. The words "FUTURE CREATOR" and "{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Arial|namco}}}}" in its company font are stacked. "FUTURE CREATOR" is slanted. The logo is shown in widescreen with two {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|green}} bars above and below.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: An epic-sounding 8-bit tune.

Availability: Seen only on the infamous Star Wars game on the Famicom in Japan. People living outside Japan can find it on ROMS for NES emulators.

3rd Logo (July 20, 1990-August 4, 1992)

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Logo: We see the small Namco logo, with the text "FOR SEGA GENESIS" and the Sega Enterprises license text below.

Variants:

  • On Japanese releases, the text "FOR SEGA GENESIS" is replaced by "FOR SEGA MEGA DRIVE", and lacks the Sega Enterprises license text.
  • On Marvel Land, the logo shines and turns {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|red}}.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on numerous Namco games for the Japanese Sega Mega Drive and the American Sega Genesis, such as Klax, Phelios and Splatterhouse 2.

4th Logo (September 14-November 16, 1990)

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Variant: On Pac-Man, the logo is lighter.

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on the Japanese GB games of Pac-Man and Famista.

5th Logo (November 22, 1990)

Logo: On a black background, we see the two copies of the Namcot logo, along with the text "PRESENTS" and "FOR SEGA MEGA DRIVE", slides from the left and from the right. After a few seconds, the logo plays in reverse.

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on the Sega Mega Drive game of MegaPanel.

6th Logo (December 1992)

Logo: On a black background, we see pieces of the Namco logo falling down in 3D. Then, it rotates to reveal the text.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: Several yells and falling sounds, ending with a laugh.

Availability: Seen on Knuckle Heads for the arcades.

7th Logo (March 19-August 1993)

Expansion depth limit exceeded Logo: On a black background, the Namco logo glows in blue. Then the text turns red, and the text "for SEGA GENESIS" and the usual Sega licensing info is shown below.

Variant: On the original Japanese version, the Namcot logo glows instead and lacks the Sega licensing info. Plus, "for SEGA GENESIS" is replaced by "for SEGA MEGA DRIVE".

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Splatterhouse 3 for Sega Genesis.

8th Logo (1993)

Logo: On a black background, pieces of the Namco logo slide in, and merge into one. The usual Sega licensing info is shown below the logo.

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Rolling Thunder 3 for Sega Genesis.

9th Logo (Super Famista custom variant) (March 4, 1994-February 29, 1996)

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Variant: On Super Famista 5, the Pac-Man design resembles more like the previous logo, but Pac-Man is wearing a blue hat and has a baseball bat on his right hand, with a baseball seen above his left hand. The Namcot logo is also changed to the Namco logo.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: Depending on the game:

  • Super Famista 3: A 5-note chime.
  • Super Famista 4: A 7-note congratulatory theme.
  • Super Famista 5: An arpeggiating synth going up and down.

Availability: Seen on the Super Famista 3, Super Famista 4 and Super Famista 5 for the SFC.

10th Logo (Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures custom variant) (August 26-October 28, 1994)

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Variants:

  • The colors of the rectangle can vary depending on the game version.
  • In the Japanese release, the Namcot logo is used, Pac-Man is less shaded and the "{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Arial|{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|red|namcoт}}}}}}" logo shines in this version.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Music/Sounds Variant: The Japanese release adds a female voice over saying "Presented by Namcot".

Availability: Seen on Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures for Sega Genesis and SNES.

11th Logo (September 21-December 9, 1994; March 31-November 1995)

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Logo: On a white background, the letters from the Namco logo move towards the center of the screen and arrange themselves into the logo.

Variant: On the arcade version of Tekken, the logo plays faster and the wordmark shines once it's arranged.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: None, but on the arcade version of Tekken, a synthesized arpeggio plays.

Availability: Rare. Was spotted on the arcade version of Tekken. The Arcade history version of Tekken found on Tekken 5 for PS2 keeps this logo intact. The normal version is unused and it was hidden inside the PS1 version of Tekken disc under the name "NAMCO.STR". Used in tandem with 1st logo.

12th Logo (January 27, 1995-October 30, 1997)

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Logo: On a space background, the letters from the Namco logo are seen from behind as they move toward the screen. The camera then shifts towards the front side of the logo as the letters arrange themselves. The space background is then replaced by a black background as the completed logo slowly zooms in and comes to a halt after a few seconds.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: A synthesized, space-like tune plays throughout, along with a whooshing noise when the letters are arranging themselves.

Availability: Seen mostly on early PS1 games produced by the company, like Tekken, Ridge Racer, and the Namco Museum volumes. Used in tandem with 1st logo.

13th Logo (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere custom variant) (May 27, 1999-March 2, 2000)

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Logo: On a black background, the Namco logo appears by a "turning on" effect. The words "PRODUCED BY" then fade in above.

Technique: 2D animation.

Music/Sounds: A weird sound resembling a TV turning off, then a held synth note.

Availability: Found only on Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere for the PlayStation.

14th Logo (February 24, 2002-December 14, 2007)

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Logo: On a white background, the Namco letters drop down one by one at a quick pace, and continue to bounce for a couple of seconds before coming to a halt. The registered trademark symbol then rolls in and bounces up to the side of the completed logo.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: A happy synth tune playing to the bouncing letters. Rolling and beeping noises from the Registered Trademark symbol are also heard.

Availability: Seen on Curious George, Pac-Man World 2, and Pac-Man World 3, among other games for PS2, GameCube, and Xbox. Used in tandem with 1st logo.

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