Masaya Nakamura (Namco)
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is the founder of Namco
, the third largest video game developing entity in Japan. The Japanese government
awarded Nakamura the “Order of the Rising Sun
, Gold Rays with Rosette” in their Spring Conferment of Decorations for his contribution to Japanese industry.
After Namco bought the film studio Nikkatsu
in 1993, Nakamura became involved in film production was credited as executive producer on a number of Nikkatsu movies.
Mr. Nakamura was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame in Ottumwa, Iowa at The Big Bang gaming extravaganza which took place from August 5-8, 2010. Pac-Man was also inducted and honored at a party celebrating his 30th birthday. Mr. Nakamura acknowledged his induction via a video feed. Pac-Man was present in Ottumwa for the festivities.
Namco
is a Japanese corporation best known as a former video game developer and publisher. Following a merger with Bandai in September 2005, the two companies' game production assets were spun off into Namco Bandai Games on March 31, 2006. Namco Ltd. was re-established to continue domestic operation of...
, the third largest video game developing entity in Japan. The Japanese government
Government of Japan
The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the power of the Emperor is very limited. As a ceremonial figurehead, he is defined by the 1947 constitution as "the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people". Power is held chiefly by the Prime Minister of Japan and other elected...
awarded Nakamura the “Order of the Rising Sun
Order of the Rising Sun
The is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese Government, created on April 10, 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun...
, Gold Rays with Rosette” in their Spring Conferment of Decorations for his contribution to Japanese industry.
After Namco bought the film studio Nikkatsu
Nikkatsu
is a Japanese entertainment company well known for its film and television productions. It is Japan's oldest major movie studio. The name Nikkatsu is an abbreviation of Nippon Katsudō Shashin, literally "Japan Cinematograph Company".-History:...
in 1993, Nakamura became involved in film production was credited as executive producer on a number of Nikkatsu movies.
Mr. Nakamura was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame in Ottumwa, Iowa at The Big Bang gaming extravaganza which took place from August 5-8, 2010. Pac-Man was also inducted and honored at a party celebrating his 30th birthday. Mr. Nakamura acknowledged his induction via a video feed. Pac-Man was present in Ottumwa for the festivities.