NAMCO BANDAI Announces NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS

June 16, 2009

NAMCO BANDAI Announces NAMCO
MUSEUM ESSENTIALS

Ultimate NAMCO BANDAI Games’
PlayStation Network Portal to Launch with Classic Arcade Games

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
announced today NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, a must-have nostalgic compilation for
the PLAYSTATION 3 PlayStation Network. Arcade enthusiasts can digitally download
their favorite NAMCO BANDAI Games’ arcade classics when NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS
is released in July 2009.

Representing the core of NAMCO
BANDAI Games’ timeless heritage, the NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS collection will
keep players entertained for hours in nostalgic glory with Pac-man, Galaga, DIG
DUG, DRAGON SPIRIT, XEVIOUS, and the brand new re-envisioned XEVIOUS:
RESURRECTION. The re-imagined XEVIOUS game takes the classic 1982 vertical
scrolling arcade shooter and injects visually stunning 1080p graphics and
enhanced gameplay for today’s refined shoot ‘em up audience.

Featuring the full complement of
PlayStation Network trophy support and online leaderboards, players will also be
able to earn PlayStation Home rewards to show off their classic game devotion
and compete in the worldwide leaderboards for a top spot on the planet.

Launching simultaneously with NAMCO
MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, a dedicated NAMCO BANDAI Games PlayStation Home Destination
section will be available to serve as the hub for all the company’s latest and
greatest downloadable media. Featuring a virtual arcade where players can access
a trial version of NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, collect 50 PlayStation Home classic
NAMCO and The Idolm@ster items, as well as view the latest media and trailers,
the site will contain content that guarantees to keep fans returning for more.

NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS for the
PLAYSTATION 3’s PlayStation Network will be available this July. For more
information about the game, please visit

http://www.namcobandaigames.com.