Namco Announces "Tales of Legendia" for the PlayStation 2

NAMCO TO BRING "TALES OF LEGENDIA(R)," AN
EPIC ROLE PLAYING ADVENTURE TO THE PLAYSTATION(R)2

Latest Quest in Tales Universe Takes
Franchise Fans To New Heights

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 12, 2005) –
Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today
that the latest epic adventure in the enormously popular "Tales" franchise,
"Tales of Legendia(R)," will be coming to the U.S. market exclusively for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system.

In development for several years, "Tales of
Legendia" will offer fantastic 3D graphics, dynamic battle scenes and an
emotionally-charged storyline. Additionally, "Tales of Legendia" features a
unique cast of characters designed by Kazuto Nakazawa, the internationally
renowned Japanese artist acclaimed for his amazing animation sequences in “Kill
Bill: Vol. 1.”

“We look forward to bringing the newest
‘Tales’ adventure to the loyal fans of this franchise,” said Yoshi Niki,
Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. “’Tales of Legendia’s’ updated
graphics and engaging battle system clearly sets a new standard for the
role-playing genre of games, and we are confident players will be delighted with
this next journey.”

"Tales of Legendia" is an epic tale of love
and heroism that explores the ties that bind us all. Senel Coolidge, a young
expert of the special skill called “eres,” was drifting in the misty ocean on a
small boat with his younger sister Shirley. As food ran out and their strength
deteriorated, an island suddenly burst through the mist and approached the boat
with astonishing speed. The boat was engulfed by wild waves as Senel tried to
steer it. When they woke up on the shore, they realized it was not an ordinary
island, but actually the deck of the mysterious giant ship called Legacy. Have
they stumbled upon an unknown civilization, or is the Legacy a relic of
something long past?

The ‘Tales’ series has been thrilling RPG
fans around the world for nearly a decade. While it follows a traditional RPG
format, the series is set apart by its slick presentation and art, real-time
interactive battle system and clever level designs and puzzles.

For more information about "Tales of Legendia,"
please visit:


http://www.namco.com/games/talesoflegendia/

About Namco Hometek Inc.

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 Santa Clara, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. is an
award-winning video games publisher for next generation game consoles.  Namco
has created some of the industry’s greatest video game franchises: "Tekken(R),"
"SOULCALIBUR(R)," "Dead to Rights(R)," "Pac-Man World(TM)," "Ridge Racer(R),"
"Time Crisis(R)" and "ACECOMBAT(TM)." For more information about Namco and its
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