For the most part, both groups will be combined under a new company called Bandai Namco Games. Namco's console game division, business program division, cellphone division, and new business group, "Incubation Center", will be placed under and have their games be published by Bandai Namco Games. At the same time, Bandai's home game division will also be joining these groups bringing the total to five separate entities under this new company. With around 1800 employees, Bandai Namco Games will be established on March 31st, 2006.
