Namco Bandai's "Eureka Seven(TM) Vol. 1: The New Wave" Scheduled For Lift Off This Fall

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 11, 2006) - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that "Eureka Seven^TM Vol 1: The New Wave," an exciting mecha combat adventure for the PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system, is scheduled to ship this fall. A prequel to the anime series from Bandai Entertainment, "Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave" promises an intense action-based storyline rife with stunning aerial boarding and thrilling robot battles.

Featuring transformable mechas called LFO (Light Finding Operation), "Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave" introduces Sumner Sturgeon, a budding LFO pilot trainee on a lush, futuristic planet whose primary energy source are "trapars" - invisible energy particles that provides lift for aerial travel. An aspiring elite military officer, Sumner can transform his LFO into its humanoid form to surf the skies on a ref board or remain in vehicle mode to participate in exhilarating high-speed chases. "Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave" offers a variety of gameplay modes as the gamer can switch from playing the character and controlling the LFO mechas in real time. With customizable mechas, this upcoming title guarantees an intriguing storyline and exciting combat in an unforgettable sci-fi world.

More information about "Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave" is available at www.namcobandaigames.com.

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is an interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a subsidiary of the newly formed NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc. based in Cypress, CA.

On September 29, 2005, Bandai Co., Ltd. and NAMCO LIMITED implemented a management integration to form NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc. This step was taken to compete more effectively on the global stage in the fast-changing entertainment industry and to deliver further growth.

The resulting BANDAI NAMCO Group is a global entertainment group involved in business fields ranging from toys, amusement facilities, video game software and visual software, to apparel, sundries and network content.
As previous separate entities (Namco Hometek Inc. and Bandai Games Inc.) the companies were each known for creating some of the industry's top video game franchises including: Tamagotchi^®, Tekken^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, Dead to Rights^®, Pac-Man^® World^TM, Digimon^®, Ridge Racer^®, Time Crisis^® and ACECOMBAT^®. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and its products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

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