NAMCO LTD. ANNOUNCE RIDGE RACER 6^TM FOR XBOX 360^TM IN PAL TERRITORIES

Drift on. Nitrous on. Game on!

LONDON, UK, 30th September 2005 – Namco Ltd. today confirm the PAL version of Ridge Racer 6^TM for Xbox 360^TM. Electronic Arts, the world's leading interactive entertainment software company, will co-publish the game in PAL territories.

Ridge Racer gamers were screeching across the asphalt long before drift racing became a phenomenon. Now, the game that revolutionized arcade racing blazes a trail to Xbox 360, featuring hi-definition graphics, powerful sound and improved nitrous system combined with an unparalleled sense of speed.

Ridge Racer 6 on Xbox 360 comes packed with more than 130 cars and 30 circuits, the most courses in any of the series so far! For the first time ever, it will also feature online compatibility with Xbox Live^® offering endless hours of drifting excitement.

• The Ultimate Racing Challenge
  Ridge Racer 6 offers more content than any of its predecessors; featuring new modes, 30 circuits and over 130 vehicles, including 8 special cars and a classic mini-game on starting the game!

• New 'World Explorer' Mode
  The major new feature offering more than 230 races for gamers to choose from according to their gaming style

• Improved Nitrous System
  Unleash the nitrous and experience the intensity of new speed levels

• Xbox Live Features
  Compete head-to-head in online races. Challenge the worldwide unified time attack ranking in Global Time Attack. Upload/download Ghost data for more challenges.
   

RIDGE RACER^TM6 ©2005 NAMCO LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Namco is a registered trademark of Namco Ltd.

Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and the Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries and are used under license from owner. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.