sentences:  In 2002, he would step down as Namco's CEO, instead taking on a ceremonial role in the company's management.After Namco merged with Bandai in 2005 to form Bandai Namco Holdings, Nakamura would retain an honorary position in the company's video game branch.Nakamura is credited as a pioneer in the video game industry for his accomplishments, and one of the most important figures in video game history.