October 24, 2006

NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Snoopy vs. The Red Baron Soars onto Store Shelves Nationwide

Defeat the Evil Red Baron as Snoopy Takes to the Skies in this Multiplatform, Action Packed Adventure

Hold onto your seats as leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Snoopy vs. The Red Baron has shipped, zooming onto shelves this week nationwide. Available on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP and PC, join Snoopy and friends as they take on the nefarious Red Baron in this electrifying aerial adventure. Snoopy vs. The Red Baron is rated “E10+” for everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Developed by Smart Bomb Interactive, Snoopy vs. the Red Baron allows players to become immersed in a world only Snoopy can dream up as he transforms into a World War I flying ace on a valiant quest to defend the skies from the evil Red Baron. Navigate Snoopy through the clouds aboard the famous bi-plane, the Sopwith Camel, as he experiences perilous sky-high dogfights, no-holds-barred air races and heart-pounding missions behind enemy lines.

“Whether young or just young at heart, players get the chance to experience the classic Peanuts comic strip like never before,” said John Whitmore, Director of Internal and External Development at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “The design is vivid and colorful, the storyline is filled with high speed air races and memorable characters, and best of all,

Snoopy vs. The Red Baron is a game the whole family can enjoy.”

Snoopy vs. The Red Baron captures the style and humor of the classic brand with stunning graphics, comical cinematics and a cast of favorite characters. Players can battle side-by-side with Snoopy’s closest pal Woodstock, or more than 10 other Peanuts characters – including Lucy, Linus, Marcie and Sally – while collecting clues to reveal the whereabouts of the Red Baron’s top secret hideout. Snoopy is a highly skilled pilot, but sometimes even the smartest beagle can use a little help. When support is needed, players can visit Pigpen’s Shop to purchase a comical collection of weapons and gadgets to upgrade their planes, such as the Snow Blower and the Lightning Rod. Players can guide Snoopy thorough six vividly rendered worlds and more than 20 missions as he heroically attempts to defeat his archenemy, Red Baron, and foil his evil plans.

For more information about Snoopy vs. The Red Baron, please visit http://Snoopy.namcobandaigames.com

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