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Nex Playground announces global expansion at gamescom 2026, launching in Germany later this year. Ben 9 hours ago 0 17 4 minutes read Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the viral-hit active play system that gets families moving together, today announced at gamescom 2026 its plans for continued international expansion. As part of this growth strategy, Nex is showcasing a preview of the platform ahead of early availability in Germany later this year, following its successful rollout in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Looking ahead to 2027, the company also unveiled plans to continue its international expansion across select global markets in Europe and Asia. Pre-Ordering New Video Game Releases Early access to Nex Playground in Germany will be available through select e-commerce platforms by the end of 2026, with plans to officially rollout in retail stores in 2027, bringing Nex's active family gaming experience directly to German consumers as part of its targeted European expansion. Nex Playground is also expanding its library with iconic gaming franchises with SEGA and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Players can look forward to the arrival of the high-energy Sonic Forces: Rival Rush(TM), and the arcade classic PAC-MAN(TM), both of which will be available this fall as part of the system's growing lineup of active, family-friendly experiences. With this expansion, Nex is building significant global momentum at the forefront of a breakout category that's redefining how families play, move, and connect. Through growing retail distribution, partnerships with globally recognized entertainment and gaming brands, and an expanding network of strategic partners, Nex has established itself as a leader in active family entertainment, surpassing one million lifetime units sold. "2026 is a defining moment for Nex as we take an even greater leap onto the global stage," said Tom Kang, President and Head of International at Nex. "As we bring Nex Playground to more families around the world, we're committed to scaling with the same focus on trust and safety that has been central to how we've built the platform from the beginning. With our launch in Germany and plans to expand into additional markets across Europe and Asia, we're moving closer to our mission of bringing active play, movement, connection, growth and joy to living rooms around the world." The launch comes at a time of growing global concern among families around online safety, digital well-being, age-appropriate content, and the responsibilities of technology platforms. As families seek healthier, more intentional relationships with technology, Nex Playground offers a secure, privacy-first experience designed with families in mind. Its motion-based platform encourages active physical engagement over passive screen time, while providing age-appropriate entertainment in a protected environment. Reflecting this commitment to creating experiences designed with families in mind, Nex Playground's Starter Pack bundle and Play Pass catalog have received a USK 6+ rating from Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle, Germany's official video game age-rating body. Nex Playground starts at €319 in Germany, which comes equipped with five free starter games so families can begin playing right away. Customers can also purchase an annual Play Pass subscription for €99, or quarterly Play Pass for €45, to unlock the full growing library of over 60+ games, including dance, fitness, and educational experiences, along with top-selling titles, upcoming releases, and new sports experiences. All pricing includes VAT. Nex is on a mission to connect families and friends through active play. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion. Its award-winning active play system, Nex Playground, is the only controller-free console built specifically for kids and families with safety and privacy at the core of its design. Nex Playground also aligns with GDPR requirements, earning PEGI 3 age ratings. Nex Playground is kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). Motion-tracking data and processing stay local to the device, and every system includes a built-in camera cover. Nex Playground with Play Pass features a growing library of 60+ active games, from sports to dance, fitness and educational experiences, including Nex Originals and collaborations with partners such as SEGA, Bandai Namco, Paramount, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry's beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN(R), GALAGA(R), TEKKEN(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), and ACE COMBAT(R), and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS(TM) series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING(TM). Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM(TM), NARUTO SHIPPUDEN(TM), DRAGON BALL(TM), and ONE PIECE(R). Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com. PAC-MAN(TM)& (C) Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. About SEGA SEGA CORPORATION is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. The company develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of games for consoles, PCs, and wireless devices as well as character products, and various other products. Moreover, SEGA distributes a range of gaming content developed by its domestic and overseas studios worldwide via its global publishing bases. SEGA is leveraging its own IP to accelerate the development and commercialization of its IP not only in games but also in various other media, thereby dramatically increasing the value of its IP. SEGA is positioning transmedia as an important strategy for providing new content to users around the world. (C) SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC FORCES RIVAL RUSH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

Nex and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announce collaboration to bring PAC-MAN(TM) to Nex Playground in Q3 2026. Ben 9 hours ago 0 11 3 minutes read -Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, has entered a licensing partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to bring PAC-MAN(TM) on NEX to the console later this year. The collaboration introduces one of gaming's most enduring franchises to a new generation of families while expanding Nex Playground's growing library of globally recognized entertainment experiences. For more than 45 years, PAC-MAN(TM) has entertained players around the world, evolving from an arcade phenomenon into one of the most iconic names in gaming. The collaboration reflects Nex's continued momentum in partnering with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands while creating new ways for families to experience them together through movement and play. "Some games have the unique ability to connect generations, and PAC-MAN has been doing exactly that for more than four decades," said David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex. "We're excited to work with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to bring PAC-MAN to Nex Playground in a way that's active, social, and designed for families to experience together in the living room." "Few games are as approachable and fun as PAC-MAN," said Susan Tran, Sr. Director of Brand Development for PAC-MAN at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. "We're excited to bring the Hungry Hero to Nex Playground, giving families a fresh, active way to experience the iconic PAC-MAN and chomp Ghosts together." PAC-MAN on NEX reimagines the classic arcade experience as a physically active adventure, encouraging players to move, dodge, chase, and compete together in the living room. Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the game brings the timeless fun of PAC-MAN to life through an accessible, motion-based experience for players of all ages. The game is currently in development by Nex for the Nex Playground and will be available in Q3 through Play Pass, Nex Playground's content subscription. Play Pass is sold separately and offers more than 60 active games spanning sports, dance, fitness and educational experiences. Play Pass can be added at any time. To learn more, visit nexplayground.com. Nex is on a mission to connect families and friends through active play. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion. Its award-winning active play system, Nex Playground, is the only controller-free console built specifically for kids and families with safety and privacy at the core of its design. Nex Playground is kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) in the U.S. In the U.K., Nex Playground aligns with GDPR requirements, earning PEGI 3 age ratings on the included starter bundle. Motion-tracking data and processing stay local to the device, and every system includes a built-in camera cover. Nex Playground with Play Pass features a growing catalog of 60+ active games, from sports to dance, fitness, and educational experiences, including Nex Originals and collaborations with partners such as Paramount, Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. Nex Playground is available at Amazon, Best Buy(R), Target(R), Walmart(R), Costco, Sam's Club(R), and TikTok Shop, online and select retail stores in the U.S. and Canada, and is available in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland at Amazon U.K., Argos, and Smyths Toys. To learn more, visit nexplayground.com or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook. About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry's beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN(R), GALAGA(R), TEKKEN(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), and ACE COMBAT(R), and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS(TM) series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING(TM). Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM(TM), NARUTO SHIPPUDEN(TM), DRAGON BALL(TM), and ONE PIECE(R). Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com. PAC-MAN(TM)& (C) Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Nex and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announce collaboration to bring PAC-MAN(TM) to Nex Playground in Q3 2026. Families Get Ready to Experience the Timeless PAC-MAN(TM) Franchise Together Through Active Play SAN FRANCISCO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, has entered a licensing partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to bring PAC-MAN(TM) on NEX to the console later this year. The collaboration introduces one of gaming's most enduring franchises to a new generation of families while expanding Nex Playground's growing library of globally recognized entertainment experiences. For more than 45 years, PAC-MAN(TM) has entertained players around the world, evolving from an arcade phenomenon into one of the most iconic names in gaming. The collaboration reflects Nex's continued momentum in partnering with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands while creating new ways for families to experience them together through movement and play. "Some games have the unique ability to connect generations, and PAC-MAN has been doing exactly that for more than four decades," said David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex. "We're excited to work with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to bring PAC-MAN to Nex Playground in a way that's active, social, and designed for families to experience together in the living room." "Few games are as approachable and fun as PAC-MAN," said Susan Tran, Sr. Director of Brand Development for PAC-MAN at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. "We're excited to bring the Hungry Hero to Nex Playground, giving families a fresh, active way to experience the iconic PAC-MAN and chomp Ghosts together." PAC-MAN on NEX reimagines the classic arcade experience as a physically active adventure, encouraging players to move, dodge, chase, and compete together in the living room. Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the game brings the timeless fun of PAC-MAN to life through an accessible, motion-based experience for players of all ages. The game is currently in development by Nex for the Nex Playground and will be available in Q3 through Play Pass, Nex Playground's content subscription. Play Pass is sold separately and offers more than 60 active games spanning sports, dance, fitness and educational experiences. Play Pass can be added at any time. To learn more, visit nexplayground.com. Nex is on a mission to connect families and friends through active play. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion. Its award-winning active play system, Nex Playground, is the only controller-free console built specifically for kids and families with safety and privacy at the core of its design. Nex Playground is kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) in the U.S. In the U.K., Nex Playground aligns with GDPR requirements, earning PEGI 3 age ratings on the included starter bundle. Motion-tracking data and processing stay local to the device, and every system includes a built-in camera cover. Nex Playground with Play Pass features a growing catalog of 60+ active games, from sports to dance, fitness, and educational experiences, including Nex Originals and collaborations with partners such as Paramount, Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. Nex Playground is available at Amazon, Best Buy(R), Target(R), Walmart(R), Costco, Sam's Club(R), and TikTok Shop, online and select retail stores in the U.S. and Canada, and is available in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland at Amazon U.K., Argos, and Smyths Toys. To learn more, visit nexplayground.com or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook. About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry's beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN(R), GALAGA(R), TEKKEN(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), and ACE COMBAT(R), and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS(TM) series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING(TM). Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM(TM), NARUTO SHIPPUDEN(TM), DRAGON BALL(TM), and ONE PIECE(R). Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com. PAC-MAN(TM)& (C) Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. More News From Nex SAN FRANCISCO-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the viral-hit active play system that gets families moving together, today announced at gamescom 2026 its plans for continued international expansion. As part of this growth strategy, Nex is showcasing a preview of the platform ahead of early availability in Germany later this year, following its successful rollout in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. 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