Namco Museum Battle Collection Released for PSP

"NAMCO MUSEUM(TM) BATTLE COLLECTION" NOW
AVAILABLE

Remixed Arcade Classics and Wireless
Multiplayer Battles Create Definitive Handheld Compilation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 23, 2005)

Global video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that "Namco
Museum(TM) Battle Collection" has shipped to North American retail outlets
exclusively for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system. "Namco Museum
Battle Collection" features updated 3D versions of Namco’s greatest and most
beloved arcade hits, as well as all-new wireless multiplayer capabilities for
competitive or cooperative fun.

"Namco Museum Battle Collection" brings
together arcade favorites such as "Pac-Man," "Ms. Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Galaxian,"
"Rally-X," "New Rally-X" and "Dig-Dug" for the most comprehensive handheld
compilation of Namco classics ever. Originally released earlier this year in
Japan, the U.S. version will feature 10 additional games including "Xevious," "Bosconian,"
"Mappy," "Tower of Druaga," "Dragon Buster," "Grobda," "Dig Dug 2," "King &
Balloon," "Motos" and "Rolling Thunder" bring the total to more than 20
fun-filled titles.

“We have prepared the ultimate collection of
more than 20 classic arcade games for the PSP system with ‘Namco Museum Battle
Collection,’” said Yoshi Niki, business unit director at Namco Hometek Inc. “The
new versions of Namco arcade favorites, along with the PSP system’s wireless and
game sharing capabilities, make this the ‘must-have’ PSP system title for all
types of gaming fans.”

Taking full advantage of the PSP system’s
wireless connectivity, "Namco Museum Battle Collection" allows up to four gamers
to battle it out or play together in the game’s remixed titles. Players will
also be able to share the great nostalgic gameplay of the original titles with
their friends in the Game Sharing Mode by wirelessly transferring a portion of
the game to another PSP system.

For more information about "Namco Museum
Battle Collection," please visit


www.namco.com
.

 

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