NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. Announces Game Line-up for E3 2006; Popular Franchise Sequels,...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Leading video games publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today plans to showcase 19 of its highly anticipated console, PC and handheld releases at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, May 10-12, 2006 (booth #824 in the South Hall at the

"This year's E3 marks the debut of our integrated title line-up and exemplifies the industry strength behind the NAMCO BANDAI merger," said Genichi Ito, president and CEO of NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "Our strong commitment to extending popular franchises, creating original content and developing strategic partnerships with key licensors allows us to deliver quality games for all ages, interests and platforms."

New installments of notable franchises to be unveiled at this year's E3 include Xenosaga(R) EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra, Tales of the Abyss(TM), Pac-Man World Rally(TM), Ace Combat(R) X: Skies of Deception, Tekken(R): Dark Resurrection, The Legend of Heroes(TM) II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch(TM) and Mobile Ops(TM): The One Year War.

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. will also be showcasing its highly-anticipated PC titles such as Mage Knight Apocalypse(TM), Warhammer(R): Mark of Chaos(TM) and HELLGATE(TM): LONDON from Flagship Studios.

Popular licensed properties making their debut at the show include The Fast and The Furious, Snoopy(TM) vs. The Red Baron and Charlie Brown's(TM) All-Stars.

Renown anime based franchises on display for play include Naruto(TM): Ultimate Ninja(TM), Zatchbell!(TM): Mamodo Fury(TM), .hack//G.U. Vol.1: Rebirth(TM), IGPX(TM), One Piece(TM): Grand Adventure(TM), and Eureka Seven(TM) Vol. 1: The New Wave(TM).

Popular Franchise Sequels:

Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra (PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system)

A year has passed since Xenosaga(R) EPISODE II. Shion has resigned her post at Vector Industries after realizing that the company is deeply connected to the cause of the Gnosis phenomenon. She has thus joined forces with Scientia, an underground organization, in order to unveil Vector's true objectives. Featuring more than eight hours of movies including voiced cut-scenes, Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra is the exciting conclusion to the epic trilogy loved by RPG fans worldwide. Players will experience an updated battle system combining the best aspects of the first two games, while introducing the new Break system. Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra will also feature an extensive mini-game complete with a mini-game map editor. Uncover the future of humanity this Fall 2006.