NAMCO TO SEND CHILLS THROUGH PLAYERS’ SPINES WITH GHOSTHUNTER

San Jose, Ca., (April 22, 2004) – Leading video games publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that it is bringing Ghosthunter, a dark and atmospheric third-person action-adventure game from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s Cambridge Studio, to the U.S. market. Scheduled for release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in August, Ghosthunter is set in a paranormal environment and features film-quality graphics with stunning ghost effects.

“We are always working to deliver new and distinctive experiences to gamers, and Ghosthunter definitely qualifies,” said Rod Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Research and Development.“ “With its all-out action, supernatural universe, cinematic gameplay, dark and eerie atmosphere, and even humor, Ghosthunter gives gamers a truly unique action-horror experience.”

During a routine patrol through a derelict high school that was once the site of a brutal and unexplained massacre, Lazarus Jones, a rookie Detroit cop, and his partner, Anna Steele, stumble across the ghost research laboratory of Professor Peter Richmond. Lazarus unintentionally liberates a legion of ghosts and spirits that begin to wreak havoc around the world. A malevolent spirit abducts Anna, while another ghost fuses with Lazarus, giving him the ability to see into the spectral realm. Armed with second sight and a cache of weapons and gadgets, the idealistic cop is forced to take on the entire spirit realm in hopes of finding his valued partner -- and saving the world.

Developed by the award winning SCEE Studio Cambridge, Ghosthunter blends the action and adventure aspects of a third-person shooter with macabre humor. Players battling the vengeful sprits are equipped with a selection of high-tech weaponry and gadgets specially designed for hunting and capturing ghosts. Diverse cinematic locations set the scene and make the game come to life with haunted versions of familiar sights, including an Alcatraz-style prison and a sunken ship.

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 San Jose, 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 Ace Combat®. For more information about Namco and its products log onto www.namco.com   “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, PAC-MAN WORLD , Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBAT® are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco Limited in the United States and/or other countries. Dead to Rights is the trademark or registered trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © NAMCO LTD.

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