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October 13, 2006

.hack(R)//G.U. Vol.1: Rebirth Adventures to Gold

Offline Massively Multiplayer Online Game Scheduled to Ship October 24th

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that “.hack(R)//G.U. Vol.1: Rebirth” has gone gold. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system by Cyber Connect 2, “.hack//G.U. Vol.1: Rebirth” plunges players into the most recent incarnation of “The World,” a massively multiplayer online game universe. Scheduled to ship on October 24th, players are immediately immersed into the heart of an online world filled with secrets and unexplained phenomena.

“As the latest installment in the popular .hack series, ‘.hack//G.U. Vol.1: Rebirth’ builds on the intriguing storyline of the original action-RPG series, while further exploring the limits of perceived reality,” said Naruo Uchida, Vice President of Bandai Localization at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “The compelling stories and personalities of the lively new characters introduced in this game are sure to appeal to fans as well as those unfamiliar with the franchise. Additionally, we have expanded upon the concept that this game is a simulated MMORPG, yet the game itself is not actually online and no internet connection is required. The A.I. is more intelligent and acts like real players would in a true MMORPG.”

Events occurring within “The World” begin to affect players’ reality, blurring the fine line between cyber space and the real world. As Haseo, players must form guilds and befriend other player characters in game in order to survive an epic quest that throws reality into chaos. Only by utilizing the strength of their allies through trading items and information will players begin to unravel the mysteries of “The World.” Special surprises can be unlocked with the use of data saves from the first .hack series, immersing players even further into the captivating new storyline. With the ability to hack into and manipulate “The World,” players can gain an advantage over their enemies – and shape Haseo’s destiny.

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