Namco Networks And Sprint Announce Launch Of Super Pac-Man To Sprint Wireless Subscribers
Sweepstakes to Give Away Customized Super PAC-MAN Car to Promote First Time Mobile Launch of PAC-MAN Sequel
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 10, 2005) -- (From E3, Los
Angeles May 10-12) - Celebrating today's first-time
launch on wireless phones of Super PAC-MANTM, the super sequel to
PAC-MAN®, Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer
of wireless games and content, and Sprint (NYSE: S), the
industry leader in innovative wireless entertainment
services, announced plans to give away a 2006 Volkswagen
Beetle customized with a Super PAC-MAN theme.
First launched in arcades in 1982, Super PAC-MAN features the
same dot-chompin' action from the original PAC-MAN. This
time, however, the goodies PAC-MAN has to gobble are behind
locked doors and there are more obstacles to clearing the
maze. To get around these obstacles, the wireless game
features a number of super power-ups that make our favorite
dot-chomper into a super-fast, super-sized PAC-MAN.
Two game modes, original arcade mode and enhanced mode,
create fast-paced game play that fans won't want to miss. In
the original arcade mode, PAC-MAN must gobble up keys that
provide access to goodies locked behind secret doors. In
addition, chomping super Power Pellets makes PAC-MAN bigger
stronger, and faster, giving him a few seconds of
imperviousness from those relentless ghosts.
Building on the action in the original mode, the enhanced
mode features four new mazes and four new super powers to
help PAC-MAN overcome his ghostly foes:
ICE freezes the ghosts;
MIRROR creates a distracting phony PAC-MAN double;
TELEPORT enables PAC-MAN to escape doom by transporting him
to a new location; and
STUN knocks the Ghosts senseless and lets PAC-MAN gobble them
up for double points.
"Super PAC-MAN is truly a super sequel, packed with multiple
game modes and 256 levels of fun," said Scott Rubin, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for Namco Networks. "Whether
they are gobbling super Power Pellets or playing the
ghost-free bonus stage, fans of PAC-MAN will enjoy the added
challenges and thrills of Super PAC-MAN."
In celebration of the worldwide premiere of Super PAC-MAN on
wireless phones, Sprint will be hosting the Super PAC-MAN
sweepstakes from June 1 thru July 31, and will be the only
carrier to offer the title during this time. Fans of Super
PAC-MAN or other Namco mobile games, such as PAC-MAN, Ms.
PAC-MAN®, Galaga® and Dig Dug®, can enter for a chance to win
this exclusive Super PAC-MAN vehicle by visiting the Super
PAC-MAN Sweepstakes category on their capable Sprint and
Nextel branded wireless phones and downloading any of Namco's
mobile games. Each game downloaded equals an entry into the
sweepstakes, and downloading Super PAC-MAN specifically will
result in bonus entries.
"Whether playing Super PAC-MAN for the first time or
re-living memories of playing the original version in the
arcade, Sprint customers will be able to enjoy this great
sequel to PAC-MAN on their mobile phones," said Jason Ford,
General Manager of Games & Entertainment for Sprint.
"We're excited about today's premier of the mobile version of
Super PAC-MAN, and for the opportunity to offer the Super
PAC-MAN sweepstakes to our customers."
As wireless technology, consumer electronics and
entertainment converge; Sprint subscribers can use their
wireless phone as a source for information, communications,
personalization and entertainment. Sprint is the wireless
industry's leader in innovative gaming services, offering the
best selection of games; the first carrier-based game
community; and a status points program.
Attendees at E3, the annual videogame tradeshow held at the
Staples Center in Los Angeles May 10 thru 12, can preview
Super PAC-MAN on Sprint phones and check out the Super
PAC-MAN customized Volkswagen Beetle at the Namco Networks
booth (#600, South Hall).
About Namco Networks
Established January 1, 2006, Namco Networks America Inc. is a
subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., a worldwide
leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Namco uses
cutting-edge technology to provide fun, quality entertainment
to mobile consumers throughout the Americas. For more
information about Namco mobile games, please visit: www.namcogames.com.
SUPER PAC-MAN ®1982, 2006 NBGI, All Rights Reserved.
PAC-MAN® ®1980, 2006 NBGI, All Rights Reserved. MS. PAC-MAN®
®1980, 1982, 2006 NBGI, All Rights Reserved. Galaga® ®1981,
2006 NBGI, All Rights Reserved.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications
services bringing mobility to consumer, business and
government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for
developing, engineering and deploying innovative
technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering
industry leading mobile data services; instant national and
international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an
award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more
information, visit www.sprint.com.
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