Classic Namco Daily

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As I said, I don't expect a mass exodus from this site a la Twitter. I recognize that as unrealistic, so I know this departure could possibly be disappointing for some people. This isn't me boycotting the site, we don't give them revenue, so boycotting doesn't really mean anything. I'm just leaving.

moderation. If you want my main account, for some reason, I'm at fgc.network/@joeriley121, a Fediverse/Mastodon instance. I'm currently looking for a instance for retro gaming/tech to transition ClassicNamcoDaily over to, as I would like to continue/revitalize this project, taking suggestions there.

post up and trying to at least check up on him and some other friends are really the only reason I haven't outright deleted my Bsky. I'm not expecting a mass exodus from this site like twitter, but I personally, am done dealing with the lack of transparency and negligence on part of Bsky's-

I'm really trying to minimize my time on this platform. I've checked up on a couple accounts, kept up somewhat on the news, though haven't posted outside of a mutual aid thing for a friend; if you live in the Houston area and can assist a friend of mine with work/housing, please DM me, getting this-

Update, status of this page 🧵
So first, I found that 4-6 months is probably the more realistic healing timeframe for my hands, and even then, I should be going easier on them than I have been.
For these past couple of weeks, the silence here hasn't been because of my hands so much as the fact that-

I'm the one who drew Goro and Mew-Mew for this! Here's the seperate image if you wanna see all the details.

#mappy #namco #bandainamco #meowkies #meowkie #mewmew #goro #fanart #art

List of Characters: Wataru Hoshi and Chuta Bigbang from Star Trigon Bravoman, Hitoshi Nakamura, Princess Waya, Dr. Bomb, and Black Bravoman from Bravoman Klonoa, Lolo, and Joka from Klonoa Ki from The Tower of Druaga Taizo Hori, Masuyo “Kissy” Tobi, Takky, Susumu Hori and Ataru Hori from Dig Dug/Mr. Driller Pac-man, Ms.Pac Man, Yum-Yum, and Spunky from Pac-man Prince of the Cosmos, Ryu, and Mu from Katamary Damacy Cousin from Namco High Uketsuke Komachi from real life (Yes, really.) Pit and Patti from Tinkle Bit Red Baron and Blue Max from Ski Kid Kuma from Tekken Rick Taylor from Splatterhouse Goro and Mew-Mew from Mappy Valkyrie from The Adventure of Valkyrie/The Legend of Valkyrie

I FORGOT VALKYRIE, FUCKIN OOPS!!! I don't wanna delete the first post but yeah, now EVERYONE is here!

#namco #bandainamco #fanart #art #artcollab #collab

Years before Pac-Attack, Pac-Man and friends starred in a tile-shifting puzzle game known as Puzzle Club.

In this game, players shift tiles around to align groupings of the same sprite horizontally.

Although nearly complete, this 1990 title never officially released.

Yeah, okay, hand pain is flaring up again, I need to take a serious break to let this heal. Probably doesn't bother anyone as much as it does me, but I'm very sorry for the inconvenience, probably gonna be another few days of reposts.

Puck Man (Pac-Man) promotional art work illustrated by Tadashi Yamashita (1980)

#namco #pacman #retrogaming #videogame #videogames #nostalgia #1980s #80s #パックマン

Front of the arcade flyer for Pole Position II (1983, Namco)

Back of the arcade flyer for Pole Position II (1983, Namco)

Left-side inside of the arcade flyer for Pole Position II (1983, Namco)

Right-side inside of the arcade flyer for Pole Position II (1983, Namco)

Scan of the fold-out Japanese Arcade Flyer for Pole Position II (Pōru Pojishon Tsū - ポールポジションII)

Yeah, I'm just not certain of how to chop up those arrangements. I actually have a project file for a video of the arrangement of the Valkyrie soundtrack from Volume 5, but it goes on for far longer than Bsky will allow. Still, will keep them under consideration, thanks for the suggestion!

Noted! Funny enough I originally intended to post one of the Encore Museum themes today, but couldn't find the composer soon enough to feel comfortable putting it out there, hah.

The bio says that this page would post music, but I haven't really done that aside from the one Bosconian X68000 post and the Namco Video Game Music Library stuff, so figured I'd try and turn that around. If you have any songs from Classic Namco stuff you'd like to see posted here, let me know!

Challenging Stage - New Rally-X
Composed by Ohnogi Yoshiyuki

Boxart for the Game Boy version of The Tower of Druaga (1990, Angel/Namco)

Boxart for the Game Boy version of The Tower of Druaga (Doruāga no Tō - ドルアーガの塔) 1990, Angel/Namco

Front of the box for the Japanese Mega-CD release of Starblade (1994, Namco)

Back of the box for the Japanese Mega-CD release of Starblade (1994, Namco)

Box scans for the Japanese Mega-CD release of Starblade (Sutāburēdo - スターブレード) (1994, Namco)

Cover for NG Namco Community Magazine Issue 09 (1985) Image source: https://www.retromags.com/gallery/image/61554-ng-namco-community-magazine-issue-09-1985/

Cover for NG Namco Community Magazine Issue 10 (July 25, 1985) Image source: https://www.retromags.com/gallery/image/39967-ng-namco-community-magazine-issue-10-july-25-1985/

Cover for NG Namco Community Magazine Issue 11 (October 25, 1985) Image Source: https://www.retromags.com/gallery/image/39969-ng-namco-community-magazine-issue-11-october-25-1985/

Cover for NG Namco Community Magazine Issue 12 (January 25, 1986) Image source: https://www.retromags.com/gallery/image/39968-ng-namco-community-magazine-issue-12-january-25-1986/

Once again, it's Namco NG Saturday, this time featuring three 1985 issues and the first issue for 1986! Namco NG's quarterly run is coming to an end soon, and we'll be seeing the first bimonthly issues next week!

Front of the arcade flyer for Steel Gunner (1991, Namco)

Back of the arcade flyer for Steel Gunner (1991, Namco)

Arcade flyer for the JP release of Steel Gunner (Sutīru Gannā - スチール・ガンアー) 1991, Namco

The i-mode version of Glory of Valkyrie (ワルキューレの栄光) was preserved by Yuuku! Its Android port had been preserved, but its original keitai release had been lost until today! Earlier this year, we also preserved its keitai-exclusive sequel, The Glory of Valkyrie 2.

While in a modern sense it's somewhat interesting to see anything officially sanctioned by Namco showing off Ms. Pac-Man stuff (including using the Cleopactra 1 track for the animation), it's *much* more baffling seeing even tacit acknowledgement of Jr. Pac-Man and Pac-Man Plus' existence.

Front of a promotional flyer for Pac-Man arcade. Image source: https://thearcadearchives.com/2020/05/15/pac-ommercial-the-pac-man-cafe/

Back of a promotional flyer for Pac-Man arcade. Image source: https://thearcadearchives.com/2020/05/15/pac-ommercial-the-pac-man-cafe/

The arcade only lasted roughly a year, likely due to Namco winding down its US arcade operations at this time. Supposedly, rent also went up in the Shopping Center around this time, possibly contributing to the decision to close it.

In 2004, Namco opened up a restaurant-arcade in the Pointe Orlando shopping center, Pac-Man Cafe! If you were interested in the cafe and decided to visit its website, you'd have been greeted by this pleasant little animation!

Boxart for SD Gundam: Over Galaxian (1996, Lay-Up/Bandai)

Gameplay screenshot of SD Gundam: Over Galaxian (1996, Lay-Up/Bandai)

Gameplay screenshot of SD Gundam: Over Galaxian (1996, Lay-Up/Bandai)

Gameplay screenshot of SD Gundam: Over Galaxian (1996, Lay-Up/Bandai)

Developed by Lay-Up and published by Bandai in 1996 for the Playstation, SD Gundam: Over Galaxian takes the basic formula of Namco's 1979 arcade classic and adds in various power-ups and new mechanics on top of an SD Gundam facelift.

You love them - Tekken, Pac-Man, Mr. Driller - but do you know Namco? www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/08/t... The latest in our Origin of Game series, how Namco was founded in Japan 70(!) years ago and became one of the most important video game companies! From Rocking Horses to...

Boxart for Namco Classic (1988, TOSE/Namco)

A screenshot of Namco Classic (1988, TOSE/Namco) showing the player having just taken a shot.

A screenshot of Namco Classic (1988, TOSE/Namco) showing the putting view.

A screenshot of Namco Classic (1988, TOSE/Namco) showing the caddy giving the player advice.

In 1988, Namco brought a new title to their 'Family' line of sports games, the TOSE developed Namco Classic!
This game was exceptionally advanced for an 8-Bit Golf title, allowing the player to select their own club set and including a caddy that gave the player advice on each hole!

Gonna be out all day today, so all you're getting is a repost, thanks for understanding!

Cover for Volume 1 of Suzuki Naoto's 1986 Tower of Druaga Gamebook Series, The One Enchanted by the Demon (Akuma ni Mise rareshi Sha - 悪魔に魅せられし者)

Cover for Volume 2 of Suzuki Naoto's 1986 Tower of Druaga Gamebook Series, Heroes of the Demon Palace (Maguu no Yūsha Tachi - 魔宮の勇者たち)

Cover for Volume 3 of Suzuki Naoto's 1986 Tower of Druaga Gamebook Series, Fall of the Demon World (Makai no Metsubou - 魔界の滅亡)

In 1986, Tokyo Sogensha published a trilogy of Gamebooks (essentially game novelizations, for those unfamiliar) based on the Tower of Druaga. Written by Suzuki Naoto, each book covers Gil's ascent through twenty floors of Druaga's 60 floor dungeon.

US Arcade flyer for Soul Calibur II (2002, Project Soul/Namco)

US Arcade flyer for Soul Calibur 2 (Sōrukyaribā Tsū - ソウルキャリバーII) 2002, Project Soul/Namco