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(Press Release)

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 11, 2005) – Global video games publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that their much-anticipated "Namco Museum(TM) 50th Anniversary" has entered duplication. The game is due to boogie onto store shelves this August, and will be available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, and PC. The most comprehensive compilation of Namco’s classic arcade hits to date, the collection celebrates Namco’s 50th Anniversary and includes 14 of the company’s most beloved games.

“'Namco Museum 50th Anniversary' is more than a flashback to a great era of gaming,” said Jeff Lujan, business director, Namco Hometek Inc. “With 14 of the world’s most beloved arcade experiences including 'Pac-Man,' 'Galaga,' and 'Pole Position' and a classic soundtrack to match, the game is sure to be popular with classic gaming fans as well as the latest generation of gamers.”

In "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary," players explore a virtual arcade hall where each of the game’s classic titles stand in its original arcade form… no quarters required!

Developed by Digital Eclipse, the classic arcade game may be played by one or two alternating players, and is rated “E10+.”

The Arcade Collection Includes:

"Pac-Man"
Originally released in 1980 – In this, 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!

"Ms. Pac-Man"
Originally released in 1981 – Starring Pac-Man’s female counterpart; explore, collect, and chomp your way through four different mazes and eat new fruits.

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"Galaga"
Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of bee-like aliens, try your luck with “Challenging Stages,” and find the best way to deal with enemies’ powerful tractor beams.

"Galaxian"
Originally released in 1979 – In this precursor to "Galaga," destroy flying aliens as they move in from formation to attack you.

"Dig Dug"
Originally released in 1982 – Equipped with only a shovel and a pump, tunnel your way underground and use the pump to blow up attacking enemies.

"Pole Position"
Originally released in 1982 – A milestone in racing games, drive fast to beat the timer while avoiding cars and explosion hazards.

"Pole Position II"
Originally released in 1983 – Sequel to "Pole Position," explore four new race tracks – Fuji, Test, Suzuka, and Seaside.

"Rolling Thunder"
Originally released in 1987 – Play as a secret agent “Albatross” in this horizontal scrolling shooter.  Rescue female agent Lelia Blitz and defeat the criminal organization Geldra.

"Rally X"
Originally released in 1980 – Drive around a maze while avoiding rocks and chasing cars.  Lay smoke screens as defense and collect the flags.

"Bosconian"
Originally released in 1981 - Pilot a space ship, survive enemy fighters and destroy enemy space stations, while avoiding asteroids and other obstacles.

"Dragon Spirit"
Originally released in 1987 – Control a powerful dragon through the air, harness spells, drop bombs and breath fire at your enemies.

"Sky Kid"
Originally released in 1985 – Controlling a bi-plane, avoid enemy planes using evasive loops, drop bombs on target, and machine gun down other planes.

"Xevious"
Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed fighter plane to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.

"Mappy"
Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse. Bounce on trampolines and open and close doors to dodge chasing cats, all in an attempt to collect valuable items from a cat’s house.

Note: The Game Boy Advance version of "Namco Museum(TM) 50th Anniversary" includes "Pac-Man," "Ms. Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Rally X."

The unprecedented classic soundtrack on the compilation includes:
*   “Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners
*   “Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy
*   “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals
*   “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics
*   “Joystick” by Dazz Band

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 products log onto www.namco.com.