Namco Networks Launches New Collection of Game Ringtones

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of wireless games and content, today launched its latest series of videogame ringtones, available to subscribers of Namco's ringtone service, PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner(TM).

Exclusively available through PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner, the new ringtones include sounds from Namco's award-winning console phenomena, Katamari Damacy(TM) and its recently released sequel, We Love Katamari(TM). New ringtones from the hit games series Tekken(R), Ace Combat(TM), and Time Crisis(R) are also available, along with ringtones from classics PAC-MAN(R), Ms. PAC-MAN(R), Galaga(R) and Sonic the Hedgehog by SEGA. PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner distributes game ringtones from many of Namco's other popular console and arcade games as well as from the games of other game publishers.

“Namco Networks recognizes the prevalence of arcade and video games in our culture and that consumers of mobile entertainment find value in and identify with these popular games”

"Namco Networks recognizes the prevalence of arcade and video games in our culture and that consumers of mobile entertainment find value in and identify with these popular games," said Scott Rubin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Namco Networks. "PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner gives consumers the opportunity to personalize their mobile phone experience with their favorite video game sounds."

Namco Networks continues to be the only game publisher with an application dedicated to video game ringtones and a large catalog of video game-based true tones. Namco Networks plans to continue expanding its ringtone catalog with exclusive content from more Namco games as well as from games of other publishers.

PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner(TM) (C)2005 Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Katamari Damacy(TM) (C) Namco Ltd. We Love Katamari(TM) (C) Namco Ltd. Tekken(R) is a registered trademark of Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved. TIME CRISIS MOBILE(TM) (C)1995, 2005 Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved. PAC-MAN(R) (C)1980, 2005 Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved. MS. PAC-MAN(R) (C)1980, 1982, 2005 Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Galaga(R) (C)1981, 2005 Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Ace Combat (TM) (C) Namco Ltd. Sonic The Hedgehog is a registered trademark of SEGA Corporation.

About Namco Networks

Established January 1, 2006, Namco Networks America Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., a Tokyo-based world 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.