Namco Bandai Announces Soulcalibur Legends for Nintendo Wii

May 11, 2007

LEGENDS ARE DEFINED BY HISTORY AS
NAMCO BANDAI ANNOUNCES SOULCALIBUR LEGENDS FOR NINTENDO WII

Landmark Franchise Revolutionized by
Motion-Sensitive Controls

The legendary weapon-based fighting game
franchise has been reinvented as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced
Soulcalibur Legends(TM) exclusively for the Nintendo Wii(TM). Developed
specifically for the innovative console, Soulcalibur Legends fully immerses
players in a third person action adventure and takes a unique approach to the
series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. An unparalleled experience
awaits gamers when Soulcalibur Legends is released this winter. To date the Soul
series has sold more than 9 million units worldwide.

"Over the past ten years, since the release
of the original Soulblade, the team behind the Soulcalibur series has pushed the
envelope of technology and innovation with each iteration," said Makoto Iwai,
Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "With
Soulcalibur Legends, they saw the opportunity to once again create an immersive
experience that is unique to the franchise."

In Soulcalibur Legends, follow the 16th
century exploits of Siegfried and Soulcalibur characters, new and old as they
find themselves on a quest for ultimate power in order to save an empire from
destruction. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as their weapons of choice,
players perform moves and combos using orchestrated slashes and movements. Sword
fighting capabilities are pushed to the limit as gamers unleash special attacks
to crush scores of enemies and large bosses. Earn honored titles such as Knight
or Soldier as you master special attacks acquired throughout the adventure while
battling through diverse stages and environments. With multiple modes of play
and the help of familiar faces, the Soulcalibur universe will be viewed in an
entirely new light.