NAMCO BANDAI GAMES STRIKES BACK WITH NEW DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT FOR SOULCALIBUR® IV

Fan Reaction Prompts Acclaimed Fighting Franchise to Deliver New Content Fan Reaction Prompts Acclaimed Fighting Franchise to Deliver New Content From a Galaxy Far Far Away

Santa Clara, Calif., (October 17, 2008) – Due to overwhelming fan response, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today revealed that Sith Lord Darth Vader and Jedi Master Yoda will be downloadable characters for Soulcalibur® IV on Thursday, October 23 from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®Network for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.  Once console exclusive characters, players will soon be able to pit these adversaries against each other for the true epic battle between dark and light. Soulcalibur® IV has shipped millions of units worldwide since its July 29 launch and continues to win audiences over with its rich gaming experience and robust feature set.

Set to reveal the origins of this ongoing story, Soulcalibur IV features new and familiar faces from across the galaxy who seeks the rival swords for their own ambitions. The line-up of weapon-wielding fighters grows as new characters add to the mythos including Hilde, a striking armor-clad warrior who wields a short sword and spear. In addition to the iconic Star Wars characters, the Secret Apprentice from LucasArts’ STAR WARS®: The Force Unleashed™ also makes an appearance as a guest character for both Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system.

Retooled from the ground up, Soulcalibur IV perfects its highly celebrated weapons-based fighting system with stunning high definition graphics and new gameplay mechanics.  Adding to the depth of combat, players can now destroy protective armor; weakening their enemy’s resolve and unleash Critical Finish moves to defeat opponents in one spectacular blow.  Also new to the series is the ability to battle online against players from around the world using customized characters or fan favorites to challenges others for global domination.

Soulcalibur IV is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and is currently available in stores for a suggested MSRP of $59.99.  The downloadable characters will be available for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and $4.99 on the PLAYSTATION Network.  For more information please visit: www.soulcalibur.com or http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES RETURNS TO THE SLOPES WITH WE SKI™ & SNOWBOARD FOR NINTENDO WiiTM

Snowboarding and Next-Gen Gameplay Add New World of Fun to Epic Wintry Wii™ Experience

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 8, 2008) – Fresh powder, pristine slopes and winter fun will again drift into homes in March 2009, as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced We Ski^TM and Snowboard, a sequel to its much lauded snow sports game for Nintendo Wii^TM.

Topping the list of enhancements in this latest installment of Wii Balance Board standouts is the addition of high-performance snowboarding, as well as improved skiing functionality, two massive new mountains and 10,000 more vertical meters. Complete with fun boxes, rails and a half-pipe, both skiers and snowboarders alike can boost huge air and over-the-top aerial tricks in this epic wintry experience.

“We made major feature additions and control enhancements to an already impressive design set with We Ski and Snowboard,” said Andrew Lelchuk, EVP of marketing and sales for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Our goal was to provide gamers with the same great experience of being on the slopes that they enjoyed in We Ski and evolve it by adding snowboards, two world class hills, real-time trick capability and a fully-interactive environment. And We Ski and Snowboard has accomplished just that.”

We Ski & Snowboard is a wintry thrill ride through many different environments on the awesome Mt. Angrio and cool Jamboree Snow Resort. Players enjoy the classic motion-based controls popularized by We Ski using the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk controllers, or by adding the increased realism of the Wii Balance Board™ for even more ski and snowboard action. Custom characters and player Mii’s™ add even more dimension to snow-capped adventures across even more mountain terrain than ever with vast free-riding areas. Leisurely gondola rides to sloping peaks invite a breathtaking panoramic experience, while heli-drops from extreme dizzying heights offer-up opportunities to shred down vertical cliffs and severe precipices. Players should be sure to watch out for avalanches!

Hot Doggers can quench their thirst for excitement with half-pipe courses, and ski technique challenges, while loungers can look forward to other activities including ski school, board school, moguls and slaloms, as well as animal search and rescue. Players can enjoy the sprawling vistas with day, night and dusk skiing, offering countless nuances to an ever-expanding list of experiences. The whole family can still enjoy fast-paced racing action or free-skiing with four-player fun, while single players can enjoy the ride with up to three AI-controlled skiing buddies.

For more information on We Ski and Snowboard, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES’ NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PANDA TO INCLUDE BONUS DVD

Learn Everything You Wanted to Know and More About Pandas

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 30, 2008) – Leading video games publisher and developer, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that a bonus DVD, Secrets of the Wild Panda, will be packed in copies of their upcoming Nintendo DS™ pet-simulation game National Geographic Panda. Secrets of the Wild Panda is an hour long special that follows a group of researchers as they study a mother panda and her newborn baby. National Geographic Panda gives adoptive panda parents a unique opportunity to interact and learn about these majestic animals when it is released this November.

“National Geographic Panda delivers on the promise to provide engaging and informative content for which National Geographic is known for,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Secrets of the Wild Panda and in-game National Geographic articles give National Geographic Panda a substantial added value on top of an already terrific game.”

More about National Geographic Panda:
Step into Panda Park and immerse yourself in raising cuddly panda cubs. Use the touch screen to wake up sleepy pandas in the morning, hand them their favorite food, or help them with tricky somersaults. Players can enter the Panda House to find over 20 authentic National Geographic articles about pandas, with new articles unlocked each day the game is played. Players are also given an allowance every morning to spend or save as they see fit. Buy food, toys, clothes or a good bath for your pandas. Raise your panda well and more will wander into Panda Park wanting to join in on the fun!

More about Secrets of the Wild Panda:

Shot in the remote Qi Ling mountains of China, Secrets of the Wild Panda follows a team of scientists as they observe and track a mother panda and her newborn baby, Xi Wang, for a full year. In a time where wild panda habitats are vanishing at an astonishing rate, the team must learn all they can from this rarely seen occurrence.

National Geographic Panda will be available for Nintendo DS this November with a MSRP of $29.99. For more information about National Geographic Panda, please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

Namco Bandai GAMES REVEALS FULL Song List FOR WE CHEER™

30 Master Tracks from Chart-Topping Recording Artists Highlight Upcoming Cheerleading Game for Wii™

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 22, 2008) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today revealed the full song list for We Cheer™, exclusively for Wii™. Packed with 30 high-energy master tracks spanning four decades of music from chart-topping artists such as Hilary Duff, Natasha Bedingfield, Paramore and Moby, the game’s soundtrack is sure to get players of all ages ready to lead their virtual cheerleading squad to stylish victory as they perform to their favorite songs using Wii Remotes™ as virtual pom-poms.

Below is the full song list for We Cheer:

• “Walking On Sunshine” – Aly & AJ
• “It Takes Two” – Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
• “If You’re Gonna Jump (Paul Oakenfold Remix)” – Natasha Bedingfield
• “Push It To The Limit” – Corbin Bleu
• “I Want Candy” – Bow Wow Wow
• “On Top Of The World” – Boys Like Girls
• “The Great Escape” – Boys Like Girls
• “Godspeed” – BT
• “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” – C+C Music Factory
• “Eye Of The Tiger (Sunset Crew Radio Mix)” – Crew 7
• “Come Clean” – Hilary Duff
• “Unbelievable” – EMF
• “Calabria 2008” – Enur feat. Natasja
• “Star” – Erasure
• “Perfect Day” – Hoku
• “That’s The Way (I Like It)” – KC & The Sunshine Band
• “I Say Hey” – Kinky
• “Footloose” – Kenny Loggins
• “Bodyrock” – Moby
• “Born for This” – Paramore
• “Our Time Now” – Plain White T’s
• “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” – Quad City DJ’s
• “I’d Do Anything” – Simple Plan
• “Jump” – Simple Plan
• “Stamp Your Feet” – Donna Summer
• “Whoomp! (There It Is)” – Tag Team
• “In This Diary” – The Ataris
• “Groovy Train” – The Farm
• “The Power Is On” – The Go! Team
• “Huddle Formation” – The Go! Team

We Cheer delivers the fun, excitement and teamwork of championship cheerleading as players perform using one or two Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms. Full of authentic cheerleading moves, players must move their Wii Remotes as directed by the on-screen indicators to choreographed routines, utilizing a full range of arm and body movements such as spins and twists. The look of each cheerleader is fully customizable, with a variety of outfits and accessories allowing players to create their own custom squads or match the look of their own school or favorite teams. Letting friends and family get in on the cheerleading fun, up to four players can participate in a variety of cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes.

We Cheer for Wii will ship to stores nationwide on September 30 and is rated “E10+” by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.wecheergame.com.

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

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