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NAMCO’S RIDGE RACER COMING TO PSP HANDHELD SYSTEM
Namco to Bring Fan Favorite to Sony’s Hot New Handheld Platform
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (February 7, 2005)
– Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today
that Ridge Racer will be available at launch for the PSP
handheld entertainment system. Taking full advantage of the PSP handheld
system’s wireless connectivity, Ridge Racer will feature an
extensive multiplayer mode.
“Sony is once again pushing the envelope in interactive entertainment, and Namco
is thrilled to be a part of the next evolution in handheld gaming,” said
Nobuhiro Kasahara, president and chief executive officer of Namco Hometek Inc.
“Ridge Racer will allow gamers to experience the capabilities of
this new platform to the fullest.”
In the latest installment of the ten-year drift racing dynasty, Ridge
Racer features an all-new nitrous boosting system that allows players to
race faster than ever and smoke their competition. Through new modes such as
Wireless Battle, players can battle it out head-to-head in eight-player races. Ridge
Racer also delivers advanced 3D graphics, smooth analog steering and
robust vehicle and course selections – comprised of classic courses from
previous Ridge Racer titles.
Ridge Racer will be available at the launch of the PSP handheld
system. For more information, please visit:
www.namco.com.
About Namco Hometek Inc.
Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a Tokyo-based
world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Based in Santa Clara, CA,
Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video games publisher for next generation
game consoles. Namco has created some of the industry's greatest video game
franchises: Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to Rights®,
Pac-Man World , Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBAT .
For more information about Namco and its products log onto
www.namco.com.
TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, PAC-MAN WORLD , Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBAT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco Limited in the United States and/or other countries.
Dead to Rights is a trademark or registered trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
RIDGE RACER &©2004 NAMCO LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
“PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PSP is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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