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February 26, 2014

TALES OF SYMPHONIA CHRONICLES IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS FOR THE PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM

Experience the Full TALES OF SYMPHONIA Saga with HD Graphics and Content Never Released in the Americas

SAN JOSE, Calif., (February 25, 2014) – Leading video game publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today released TALES OF SYMPHONIA CHRONICLES throughout the Americas exclusively for the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system. Journey through two epic role-playing games and experience the entirety of the SYMPHONIA storyline with TALES OF SYMPHONIA and its follow-up title, TALES OF SYMPHONIA Dawn of the New World.

Follow Lloyd Irving as he embarks on a grand adventure with his friends to restore mana back to the world of Sylvarant, a source of energy necessary for the survival of their world. Along the way they learn of the parallel world of Tethe’alla, whose survival rests on the same source of mana Sylvarant needs to sustain life. How will Lloyd and his friends find a way to ensure the survival of both worlds? TALES OF SYMPHONIA takes the signature real-time battle system of the TALES OF role-playing games, allowing for direct control of the character through fast-paced tactical battles.

TALES OF SYMPHONIA Dawn of the New World continues the story from the previous installment by delving into the consequences set into motion by Lloyd and his friends at the end of TALES OF SYMPHONIA. Take on the role of Emil Castagnier as he seeks to uncover the mysteries that have befallen his world. Dawn of the New World advances the series’ battle system by introducing a new monster recruitment feature that lets players capture more than 200 monsters and train them to participate in battles. Players have complete control over their roster of party members and monster allies, allowing for limitless combinations to take out to the battlefield.

TALES OF SYMPHONIA CHRONICLES includes features that are new to players in the Americas including the original Japanese voice-overs, new 2D art during special Mystic Artes attacks, costumes, and a casino-themed area for TALES OF SYMPHONIA.

TALES OF SYMPHONIA CHRONICLES is rated “T” for teen by the ESRB and carries a MSRP of $39.99. A special collector’s edition for TALES OF SYMPHONIA CHRONICLES is also available for a MSRP of $99.99. For more information regarding the TALES OF series please visit: www.namcobandaigames.com and www.facebook.com/tales.

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball^®, GALAGA^®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com or www.facebook.com/namco

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA INC. ANNOUNCES PAC-MAN MUSEUM™ LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION NETWORK, XBOX LIVE, AND STEAM THIS WEEK

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Philip Federico

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February 26, 2014

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NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA INC. ANNOUNCES PAC-MAN MUSEUM™ LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION NETWORK, XBOX LIVE, AND STEAM THIS WEEK

Jump into the Maze Mayhem with PAC-MAN’s Greatest Hits throughout the Years

SAN JOSE, Calif., (February 25, 2014) NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announces that PAC-MAN MUSEUM is available in the Americas as a digital download for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and will be available tomorrow, February 26^th, on the Xbox Live online entertainment network for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and STEAM^® for PC. Additionally, the endearing Ms. PAC-MAN will be offered as free promotional add-on content for a limited time.

The iconic yellow PAC-MAN has led a long legacy of providing sensational arcade entertainment for multiple generations, and the eternal race through ghost and pellet-ridden mazes continues to this day. PAC-MAN MUSEUM features a comprehensive collection of nine classic PAC-MAN titles ranging from the early 1980’s retro games to newer smash-hits such as the critically acclaimed PAC-MAN^® Championship Edition™* and PAC-MAN Battle Royale^®.

PAC-MAN Battle Royale brings the multiplayer madness from the arcades into living rooms as it debuts on consoles today for the very first time. The gameplay takes the classic PAC-MAN formula and turns it on its head as players compete against up to three friends with each player controlling a PAC-MAN character to frantically gobble up pac-dots, fruits and each other! Players will chomp their way through fast-paced maze action with the potential threat of both ghosts and opposing Pac-Men at every twist and turn to see who will be the last PAC-MAN standing.

“PAC-MAN is one of the most classic and recognizable video game characters in the world today,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With PAC-MAN MUSEUM, gamers of all generations can play through the evolution of PAC-MAN from his humble 1980’s beginnings through 2010’s PAC-MAN Battle Royale.”

PAC-MAN MUSEUM is available in the Americas via digital download on the PlayStation^®Network and will be available on Xbox Live and STEAM tomorrow, February 26^th. PAC-MAN MUSEUM has a MSRP of $19.99 and is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB. Ms. PAC-MAN will be free promotional add-on content until March 31^st and will become $4.99 after that date. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.’s products please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com. To learn more about the PAC-MAN franchise, please visit the official PAC-MAN website at http://pacman.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/pacman

*The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will not include PAC-MAN Championship Edition

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball^®, GALAGA^®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com or www.facebook.com/namco

Hulk Hogan Returns on WWE Raw, Hosting Wrestlemania 30

Zac Elawar

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February 26, 2014

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Hulk Hogan Returns on WWE Raw, Hosting Wrestlemania 30

The legendary Hulk Hogan returned to the WWE on this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, and will be hosting Wrestlemania 30 on Sunday, April 6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Hall of Famer himself had some words to say on the homecoming, as did Vince McMahon;

Words cannot express how excited I am to be back in the WWE family. I only have one question for the WWE Universe: whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild as the host of WrestleMania 30? – Hulk Hogan
We are thrilled that Hulk Hogan has returned home to WWE. It’s fitting to have him help us celebrate 30 years of WrestleMania and usher in a new era with the launch of WWE Network. – WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.

There are few people in the world of entertainment that have a truly “larger-than-life” aura about them, and Hogan is one of them. “Hulkamania” was officially born on January 23 1984, when he defeated The Iron Sheik to become WWE Champion at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Prior to this momentous return, his last WWE appearance was in December 2007, where he appeared at the 15th anniversary of Monday Night Raw. For those wondering why Hogan is not wrestling at the event, it is because he could not pass the initial physical upon resigning with the company, and so cannot (by the good conscience of WWE doctors/physicians) become an active competitor on the roster. It’s really for the best, as well as Hogan’s health, and great to see the company taking the health of their stars so seriously.

New Details and Behind the Scenes of Sonic Boom

Nathan Farrugia

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February 26, 2014

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New Details and Behind the Scenes of Sonic Boom

Sega recently announced a new branch for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise with Sonic Boom, featuring all new gameplay mechanics, worlds, storylines and most surprisingly, all new character designs. Today a behind the scenes featurette was released focusing on the development side of the new Sonic Boom game and also the television series which both feature intertwining storylines and settings. Developers discuss their first experiences with the blue blur, talk about what went into the new character designs and give us a first hand look at a voice recording session. The video also confirms what we previously reported, in that Sonic Boom is a new branch for the franchise rather than a reboot or replacement for the “Modern Sonic” universe and that the franchises will run paralell with one another. Make sure you check out the 10 minute video below.

While not entirely new more specific details about the game have been discovered which give some interesting insight into the games inspirations, story focus and use of the Wii U’s specific features.

The Wii U GamePad will be used to display a map and upgrades, as well as another function which is yet to be unveiled.
The game follows an adventure style with currency and upgrades for the characters.
The game is more “organically” challenging, in that difficulty arises from skill in combat and finding hidden secrets as opposed to enemies just becoming tougher.
All the levels in the game are connected by the story and its locations.
You will mainly use two characters at a time during gameplay, but all four will show up in hubs and boss fights.
There will be points in the game where you are required to use a certain character to proceed.
The game will be very character driven, with a lot of focus put onto each individual character and their unique abilities.
We will “definitely” be seeing other characters from the Sonic series making an appearance – these will be revealed over the coming months.
Inspiration is being taken from Sonic 2, Sonic Adventure, and Sonic Generations.

Sega also happily announced the English voice line up for both the show and the game today, and while most of this is no surprise it’s good to see some official confirmation for returning actors.

Sonic Roger Craig Smith
Dr Eggman Mike Pollock
Tails Colleen Villard
Knuckles Travis Willingham
Amy Cindy Robinson
Orbot Kirk Thornton
Cubot Wally Wingert
Voice Director Jack Fletcher

Drop us a comment to let us know what you think about these latest details and if you’re happy with the voice cast for the series as it has been announced so far. We will report more information on Sonic Boom as it becomes available.

Vector Thrust Coming to Steam Spring 2014

Chris Chu

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February 26, 2014

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Vector Thrust Coming to Steam Spring 2014

Iceberg Interactive, the publishers of Starpoint Gemini 2 and Time Symmetry, has just announced that their arcade-style flight game Vector Thrust will be available for purchase on Steam, this spring, for the PC.

The game will feature fast-paced combat in the skies, as you pilot and manoeuvre your plane to defeat others. There will be a variety of game modes to choose from, including a deep story-mode campaign. You’ll be able to choose over 200 different models of planes while engaging in aerial combat with intelligent AI. The game boasts an ability for dynamic gameplay, meaning that you’ll never play the same way twice, leading to a great opportunity for flight-enthusiasts.

Fans of classic arcade and combat flight games are sure to fall in love with Vector Thrust. Time Symmetry is the perfect example of a small, one-man team following its own passionate vision. And it has done an excellent job creating an all new flight combat experience, delivering the added ability for users to create their own content — and more.
– Erik Schrueder, Iceberg Interactive CEO

Again, the game will be available for purchase on Steam for the PC, this spring. Make sure to keep an eye out for this exciting title, and check out the gallery of screens below.

‘Risen 3: Titan Lords’ Announced Today

Joe Morgan

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February 26, 2014

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Today, Deep Silver, along with development studio Piranha Bytes (Gothic, Risen) announced the return to classic RPG roots with a new game set to launch later this year. Risen 3: Titan Lords will be the third installment in the franchise. It will pull players into a hand-crafted world full of rugged charm, where every decision changes your story, your fate, and the fate of the world. Piranha Bytes is aiming to deliver a lush, enticing world that will give players the freedom to roam and explore.

Risen 3: Titan Lords is set for release in August 2014 for PC and Consoles. For more information, be sure to check out their official website here. Be sure to check out the game’s image gallery below to see some of the upcoming title’s artwork!

Persona 4: Dancing All Night announced for North American release in 2015

Travis Bruno

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February 26, 2014

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The localization of Persona 5 was a given, the English release for the second Persona fighting game, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, was expected, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth might have been a bit of a stretch but we’ve seen all three of those titles given localization announcements today.

Now Atlus USA has closed out their day of Persona by announcing that Persona 4: Dancing All Night, the rhythm game following Rise as she returns to being an idol but still has to deal with Shadows, will also be coming to North America. We’ve previously seen screenshots for the game but now we have also been given some of our first gameplay footage which can be found below.

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax announced for North American release

Travis Bruno

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February 26, 2014

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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax announced for North American release

Following up on their past two announcements for Persona, Atlus USA still had more to give us as they have announced that they will also be bringing Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold, the sequel, to Persona 4 Arena, to North America under the name Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax features the inclusion of Ykari Takega, Junpei Iori, and a new character named Sho Minazuki. The title is set to be released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 sometime this Fall and to go along with the announcement the company released a new trailer for the fighting game as well as a few new screenshots, all of which can be found below.

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth heading to North America Fall 2014

Travis Bruno

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February 26, 2014

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Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth heading to North America Fall 2014

While it was a given that the next numbered Persona title would be getting released in the West, it was a bit iffy if the 3DS spin-off Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth which sees the cast of Persona 4 and Persona 3 thrown together in a labyrinth where they must solve a mystery and try to escape, would be coming over.

Well today Atlus USA put fans’ worries at ease by announcing that they are planning to release Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth in North America sometime in Fall 2014. To go along with this announcement the company has released a new teaser trailer as well as some screenshots for the game which can be found below.

Persona 5 announced for North American release in 2015

Travis Bruno

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February 26, 2014

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Persona 5 announced for North American release in 2015

Today Atlus USA has announced that fans of the Persona series will be able to enjoy the next long awaited numbered Persona title, Persona 5, sometime in 2015. Unfortunately to go along with this announcement the company didn’t have a lot else to share about the game besides a new teaser trailer which can be found below.

Persona 5 is currently set for release on the PlayStation 3 and currently the tag line for the title is “You are a slave. Want emancipation?” and is described as following people who are discontent with their current lives. Hopefully we can expect to hear more news about the title in the months to come.