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Namco Museum Essentials is coming at you this July bringing back original and popular games that refuse to go away, including Pac-man, Galaga, DIG DUG, DRAGON SPIRIT, XEVIOUS, and the brand new re-envisioned XEVIOUS: RESURRECTION. No matter how innovative and filled with graphics new systems get, these award-winning games will always be around. Ya can't shake 'em away.
And Namco is also getting its own section on the PlayStation Network's home screen. Online leaderboards and trophy support will be easily accessible. Namco fanatics will be pleased to see news and up-to-date downloadable media flash on screen when available. Fans won't know how to look away.
Hit the jump for the extended release.
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NAMCO BANDAI ANNOUNCES NAMCO MUSEUM™ ESSENTIALS AND PLAYSTATION®HOME DESTINATION FOR THE PLAYSTATION®NETWORK
Ultimate NAMCO BANDAI Games’ PlayStation Network Portal to Launch with Classic Arcade Games
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (JUNE 16, 2009) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today NAMCO MUSEUM™ ESSENTIALS, a must-have nostalgic compilation for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system’s PlayStation®Network. Arcade enthusiasts can digitally download their favorite NAMCO BANDAI Games’ arcade classics when NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS is released in July 2009.
Representing the core of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ timeless heritage, the NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS collection will keep players entertained for hours in nostalgic glory with Pac-man™, Galaga™, DIG DUG™, DRAGON SPIRIT™, XEVIOUS™, and the brand new re-envisioned XEVIOUS™: RESURRECTION. The re-imagined XEVIOUS game takes the classic 1982 vertical scrolling arcade shooter and injects visually stunning 1080p graphics and enhanced gameplay for today’s refined shoot ‘em up audience.
Featuring the full complement of PlayStation Network trophy support and online leaderboards, players will also be able to earn PlayStation®Home rewards to show off their classic game devotion and compete in the worldwide leaderboards for a top spot on the planet.
Launching simultaneously with NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, a dedicated NAMCO BANDAI Games PlayStation Home Destination section will be available to serve as the hub for all the company’s latest and greatest downloadable media. Featuring a virtual arcade where players can access a trial version of NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, collect 50 PlayStation Home classic NAMCO and The Idolm@ster™ items, as well as view the latest media and trailers, the site will contain content that guarantees to keep fans returning for more.
NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system’s PlayStation Network will be available this July. For more information about the game, please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com.
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
NAMCO MUSEUM™ ESSENTIALS＆© 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Pac-Man™&©1980-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaga™&©1981-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
DIG DUG™&©1982-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
XEVIOUS™&©1982-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
DRAGON SPIRIT™&©1987-2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
XEVIOUS RESURRECTION™&©1982 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
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