August 10, 2007

NAMCO MUSEUM DS Goes Gold

Eight Classic Titles Set to Deliver Timeless Arcade Fun at a Budget Price with Unique Dual-Screen Presentation, Game Sharing and Wireless Multiplayer Support

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Namco Museum DS has gone gold and will ship to stores nationwide for the Nintendo DS on September 10. Compiling seven timeless arcade classics and the landmark Nintendo GameCube title Pac-Man Vs., Namco Museum DS delivers unparalleled gameplay value as players relive their favorite gaming memories anytime, anywhere.

Delivering players into a virtual arcade packed with landmark hits from the past, Namco Museum DS lets players enjoy each game their way, choosing from a number of different screen configurations and fun settings such as sound tests and secrets for each game. Players can also wirelessly send demo versions of each game in Namco Museum DS to others, sharing the arcade fun with friends and family using only one game card.

Namco Museum DS includes the following gaming hits:

• Pac-Man VS.
  Originally released in 2003 – For the first time in Pac-Man history, you and your friends now have the chance to be the famous ghosts from Pac-Man! With one person playing as Pac-Man and up to 3 people playing as ghosts, this incredibly fun multiplayer game offers nonstop enjoyment with just one game card.
• Dig Dug II
  Originally released in 1985 – Equipped with only a drill and a pump, hit weak fault line points in an attempt to sink portions of an island, sending your enemies deep into the sea!
• Galaga
  Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of aliens, try your luck with “Challenging Stages,” and find the best way to deal with enemies’ powerful tractor beams!
• Galaxian
  Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to Galaga, shoot flying aliens as they move in formation to attack you.
• Mappy
  Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse, as he attempts to bring a band of criminal cats to justice. Bounce on trampolines and open or close doors to dodge chasing enemies, all in an attempt to retrieve valuable items from the cats’ mansion
• Pac-Man
  Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time! Navigate the yellow fellow through the original Pac-Man maze, avoid ghosts while chomping pellets and fruit and use power pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback!
• The Tower of Druaga
  Originally released in 1984 – Control a heroic prince, using your sword and shield to slay the terrible demon Druaga.
• Xevious
  Originally released in 1982 – Use heavily armed aircraft to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.

Namco Museum DS carries a suggested retail price of $19.99 and will be available in stores on September 10. For more information on the Namco Museum franchise, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com.

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