SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 10, 2007) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Namco MuseumTM 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 NamcoMuseum franchise, please visit
www.namcobandaigames.com.
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
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Press Release © 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO MUSEUM™ & © 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Pac-Man® VS. & © 1980-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Pac-Man® & © 1980-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Dig Dug II® & © 1982-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaga® & © 1981-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaxian® & © 1979-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Mappy® & © 1983 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
The Tower of Druaga ® & © 1984-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Xevious® & © 1982-2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Pac-Man ® VS.: Original game design by Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Nintendo DS and Nintendo GameCube are trademarks of Nintendo.
Contacts:
Kit Ellis
NAMCO BANDAI Games America
408-235-2131
