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NAMCO SHIPS PAC-MAN®
VS. FOR THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE THIS HOLIDAY
SEASON
Gaming’s Classic Character Is Now Available In A Unique New Way
San Jose, Ca., (December 2, 2003)
– Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today
that Pac-Man vs. has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide.
Packaged with Pac-Man World 2, the newest entry into
the Player’s Choice library, Pac-Man vs. is now available
exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube and uses the special connectivity
feature to link the Game Boy® Advance to the Nintendo GameCube. With an MSRP of
$19.95 and rated E for Everyone, Pac-Man vs. brings an old favorite back
to the limelight just in time for the Holiday season.
Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, Pac-Man vs. lets players compete
head-to-head using a Game Boy Advance and a Nintendo GameCube, connected by a
Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable. One player uses the Game Boy Advance
to control Pac-Man as he gobbles his Pac-Dots. Up to three other players on the
Nintendo GameCube control the Ghosts and chase Pac-Man around the board. If a
player’s Ghost catches Pac-Man, those players swap controllers and the game
continues. Whoever hits the predetermined scoring cap first wins the game.
“We are very excited to have a new addition to the Pac-Man family,” said Garry
Cole, Senior Vice President of Sales. “By incorporating this classic character
with the unique connectivity features of both the Nintendo GameCube and the Game
Boy Advance, players are offered a new style of gameplay that will bring them
closer to the competition than ever before.”
With six worlds and more than 20 levels to explore, Pac-Man World 2
offers a variety of gameplay mechanics including Shimmy and Flip Kick. Also
featured in the game are the in-line skating and ice-skating skills that propel
Pac-Man through the amazing 3D Pac-Mazes.
Pac-Man vs. will also be available with other Namco games for Nintendo
GameCube including R: Racing Evolution and I-Ninja. Each copy of
R: Racing Evolution will include a copy of Pac-Man vs., is rated T
for Teen, and will be available Dec. 9 at an MSRP of $49.95. Starting Dec. 4 at
specialty retailers, fans can also receive Pac-Man vs. free as a gift
with any purchase of I-Ninja, Rated T for Teen, at an MSRP of $49.95.
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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 San Jose, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video
games publisher for the next generation game consoles. Namco has created some of
the industry's greatest video game franchises: Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to
Rights®, Pac-Man World , Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and Ace Combat®. For more
information about Namco and its products log onto
www.namco.com.
TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, PAC-MAN WORLD , Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and Ace
Combat® are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco Limited in the
United States and/or other countries. Dead to Rights® is the registered
trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
I-Ninja & © 2003 Argonaut Games PLC. Licensed exclusively to Namco Hometek
Inc. R: RACING EVOLUTION & © 2003 NAMCO LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All
trademarks and copyrights associated with the manufacturers, cars, models, trade
names, brands, and visual images depicted in this game are the property of their
respective owners. All rights reserved.
© 1980, 2003 NAMCO LTD.
© 2003 Nintendo
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