"The Legend of Heroes(TM) II" For PSP(TM) Systems Shines Gold
NAMCO BANDAI'S Visually Stunning Role-Playing Title Slated for June Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 7, 2006) -
Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI
Games America Inc. announced today that "The Legend of
HeroesTM II:
Prophecy of the Moonlight WitchTM" for the PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) system has gone gold.
With accessible gameplay and enhanced enemy A.I., this
visually dazzling game unfurls a coming-of-age tale of two
heroes who must combine courage and strength to save their
world. Part of the "Gagharv Trilogy" in Japan, "The Legend of
Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch" promises
carefully crafted character art, an epic storyline, and the
always endearing "pet system" that make this RPG series
unique.
As part of their initiation into adulthood, Jurio and Chris
embark on a pilgrimage to five shrines surrounding their
village. With the help of their new-found friends, the duo
discovers a sinister threat set to destroy their home and
surrounding areas. Can Jurio and Chris stop the Raual Wave
emanating from Queen Isabella's castle? Will they discover
the identity of the mysterious "Moonlight Witch" who
predicted it all? Players can join in the adventure with this
poetic turn-based role-playing title arriving in June.
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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®
WorldTM,
Digimon®, Ridge
Racer®, Time
Crisis® and
ACECOMBAT®. For
more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
and its products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.
Press Release ® 2006 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
The Legend of Heroes ® Nihon Falcom Corporation Game code ® 2006 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Contacts
Rannie Yoo
Kohnke Communications
415-777-4000
rannie@kohnkecomm.com
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Robert Cogburn
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
408-235-2138
rcogburn@namcobandaigames.com