Fighter's Guide Provides Expert Tactics and Collectible Content

INDIANAPOLIS - Aug. 28, 2003 - The Soul Still Burns for Namco's highly anticipated SOULCALIBUR(r)II game. Players of the weapon-based fighting game will face difficult opponents and challenges at every turn, but they'll be victorious in every battle with the aid of BradyGames' exclusive SOULCALIBUR(r)II Official Fighter's Guide. And the guide's unique Signature Series content will entertain them for hours.

SOULCALIBURII provides non-stop action, excitement and surprises as players go one-on-one against their favorite challengers. With an array of groundbreaking features such as 14 historic fighters, new combatants including Necrid, specially designed by Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc., and unique special guest fighters for each platform including Link, Heihachi, and Todd McFarlane's Spawn(r), gamers are in for some tough, but thrilling challenges. In addition, there are seven exciting modes of play and 200 different weapons in the all-new mission-complete Weapon Master mode.

BradyGames' SOULCALIBURII Official Fighter's Guide features complete coverage of all 25 combatants, including the 14 standard, five unlockable, three characters that are only in the U.S. versions of the game, and Heihachi, Link and Spawn. The guide's detailed strategies explain which moves will destroy the opposition, and gamers can unlock the extra costumes, characters, chapters, weapons, cinemas and more with treasures of the Weapon Master mode.

To continue BradyGames' Signature Series line, this guide serves as a unique collector's item for SOULCALIBUR fans since it's packed with exclusive extras such as an unlockable collection list, character histories and tips on how to conquer the Weapon Master mode and extend the gaming experience. Other special features include a full-size poster with Weapon Master mode unlockables and character weapon lists and a special cover treatment.

Additionally, BradyGames is offering for a limited time only, the ultimate collectible for SOULCALIBURII fans - the SOULCALIBURII Official Fighter's Guide Limited Edition. This special offering includes exclusive features such as a CD with the remastered SOULCALIBURII original soundtrack. This CD includes 28 tracks and is the only place where U.S. fans can listen to the game's music. BradyGames' Signature Series Fighter's Guide for SOULCALIBURII and an exclusive cover for hardcore fans are also included in the Limited Edition. A deluxe jacket, also a part of this special package, holds the exclusive CD and guide.

"We continue to be impressed with the high-quality standards BradyGames integrates into the guides it publishes for our titles," said Jim Atkiss, product marketing manager for Namco Hometek Inc. "This Signature Series guide is no exception with its in-depth coverage of the game and collectible bonus content. We know that any SOULCALIBUR fan will want this guide right by their side."

The SOULCALIBUR(r)II Official Fighter's Guide (ISBN 0-7440-0256-7) is available at local electronics, book and software retailers for $14.99 US / $21.99 CAN. It also is available for purchase online at http://www.bradygames.com. 

The SOULCALIBUR(r)II Official Fighter's Guide Limited Edition (ISBN 0-7440-0306-7) is available for a limited time only at local electronics, book and software retailers for $24.99 US / $35.99 CAN.

ABOUT NAMCO HOMETEK INC.

ABOUT NAMCO

Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Based in San Jose, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video games publisher for the next generation game consoles. Namco has created some of the industry's greatest video game franchises: Tekken, Soulcalibur, Dead to Rights, Pac-Man World, Ridge Racer, Time Crisis and AceCombat. For more information about Namco and its products log onto www.namco.com .

ABOUT BRADYGAMES

Strategy guides have become an essential part of the high-tech world of gaming, and BradyGames delivers everything gamers need to win - comprehensive tips, strategies, cheats, and more! BradyGames creates strategy guides for the most anticipated games. Each guide takes on the unique look and feel of the game it supports while providing every piece of essential information. BradyGames' talented team of authors and editors cover every aspect of the game to provide the most detailed information available.

BradyGames, an imprint of the Pearson Technology Group, is a leader in the gaming world. BradyGames' guides feature quality and excellence comparable to each game they cover. With top-notch strategy guides and exclusive partnerships, BradyGames is on the path to an even more successful future. For the latest hints and cheats, visit www.bradygames.com  and Take Your Game Further(r).

SOULCALIBUR(r)II & (c)1995 1998 2002 2003 NAMCO LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Legend of Zelda: (c)1986-2003 Nintendo.Spawn(r), and its logo are registered trademarks of Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. The Spawn character is (c)1992 Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Character named "Necrid" is created and designed by NAMCO as the derivative work of the Illustration drawn by Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc.

The Character: (c) 2003 by Namco Limited. All rights reserved. Illustration: (c) 2003 by Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. All rights reserve

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