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September 27, 2006

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA INC.’S MOTOGP RACES TO RETAILERS NATIONWIDE TODAY

Popular Motorcycle Racing Video Game Series Ships For The PSP System

Return to the track as leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that the latest installment in the most realistic and action-packed motorcycle racing series, MotoGP, has shipped for the PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system.

The first in the series to be made available on a portable system, MotoGP boasts thrilling new features including the new 2005 roster, unlockable rewards, and a wireless multiplayer mode that allows up to eight players to race against each other for the ultimate racing experience on two wheels.

“We are thrilled to deliver our superb racing series, MotoGP, to handheld owners worldwide,” Yoshi Niki NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.’s Product Group Director said. “The compelling ad hoc wireless support, authentic tracks and real-life riders make it the ideal on-the-go Grand Prix racing game fans have been clamoring for.”

MotoGP includes famous riders such as Valentino Rossi, Marco Melandri, Nick Hayden, Troy Bayliss, Carlos Checa, Alex Barros and Shinya Nakano. In addition, players can choose from a variety of modes including arcade, season, and multiplayer, or compete one-on-one and take on riders in head-to-head competitions throughout all tracks featured in the game.

Rated ‘E’ for Everyone, MotoGP is available for the PSP system at a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information on this game and other exciting products, check out NAMCO BANDAI Games’ official website at http://www.namco.com/games/motogp_psp/

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