Namco Bandai Ships Trio Of Digimon Games To Retail

September 18, 2007

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES SHIPS TRIO OF
DIGIMON GAMES TO RETAIL STORES

Digimon World® Data Squad for
PlayStation2 System and Digimon World Dawn & Dusk for Nintendo DS Now Available
Nationwide

Leading video games publisher and
developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that it has shipped
Digimon World® Data Squad™ for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system
and Digimon World® Dawn and Digimon World® Dusk for the Nintendo DS™ to retail
stores nationwide. Featuring hundreds of Digimon to collect, train and evolve,
these three games bring players closer to their favorite Digital Monsters
through fun RPG gameplay, colorful graphics, and strategic turn-based battle
systems.

Players guide Marcus Damon in
Digimon World Data Squad, a member of the secretive DATS (Data Squad) sent to
examine the mysterious disappearance of a group of children. During the course
of the investigation, the Seven Demon Kings arrive, wreaking havoc across the
world and putting their investigation in jeopardy. As Marcus, it is up to
players to find the missing kids while defeating the deadly Seven Demon Kings
and their evil minions.

Digimon World Data Squad boasts the
following features:

  • Dozens of Digimon – As you travel
    through more than 10 unique stages, collect and evolve 140 Digimon. Each
    Digimon has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and upgrading your
    Digimon can be easily done through the intuitive Galactic Evolution System!

  • Exciting new look and feel –
    Digimon World Data Squad features cel-shaded artwork and emotive Digimon that
    are affected by the way you treat them.

  • Numerous items to wield – There
    are over 250 items to find and acquire during the course of the game. Some
    items will help solve complex puzzles, while others will provide different
    advantages in battle.

  • Unique storyline and characters –
    Digimon World Data Squad features a storyline that parallels the upcoming
    Digimon Data Squad cartoon premiering this fall on Toon Disney’s Jetix block
    as well as new characters voiced by the same actors from the animated series.

In Digimon World Dawn and Dusk, a
huge earthquake has stricken the Sunshine and Dark Moon districts, damaging the
access points to the Digital World and causing many Digimon to mysteriously
devolve into Digi-Eggs. The two games present parallel perspectives of the
catastrophe through the eyes of opposing tamers, while letting players collect
and evolve more than 400 Digimon.

Digimon World Dawn and Dusk include
the following features:

  • Hundreds of Digimon – As players
    travel throughout the land, collect, tame, train, and evolve over 400 Digimon
    from 8 different species. Each game contains some unique and rare Digimon that
    can only be obtained through wireless communication with the other version of
    the game.

  • New World Maps – Digimon World
    Dawn and Dusk both contain a new world map, which always shows where players
    have been and their current location. The maps also show info on each dungeon,
    including what items and Digimon are available.

  • New & Improved Digifarm – Raise,
    train, and evolve new Digimon. Different farms and goods help a Digimon learn
    new abilities and can boost their stats.

  • Compelling and Strategic Battle
    System – With intense 3-on 5 turn-based battles, manage the placement of your
    Digimon to gain a tactical edge over enemies.

  • Wireless Connectivity – Take your
    Digimon and battle or trade via the Nintendo Wi-FI Connection service. The
    winner of wireless battles obtains “Tamer” points which can be used to obtain
    unique items.

Digimon World Data Squad for the
PlayStation 2 system is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and each carry a suggested
retail price of $29.99. Digimon World Dawn and Dusk for the Nintendo DS are
rated “E” by the ESRB and carry a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more
information about these new Digimon titles and the Digimon series, please visit:

www.namcobandaigames.com