Ghost Sighting Report -- Download New "Ghost in the Shell" Screens

Bandai is proud to present a new set of screens from "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex." Featuring lush, eye-catching graphics, this third-person action shooter features lightning-fast martial arts and gunplay in a technology drenched future. Play the cybernetic Major Kusanagi as she faces a mysterious adversary hell bent on creating a new order in Newport City.

With over 20 minutes of beautifully rendered CGI, "Ghost in the Shell" offers players ability to hack into machinery, computers, and enemy minds and choice of 15 different weapons ranging from sniper rifles to missile launchers. Gamers can also challenge their friends with four-player multiplayer combat, including both team matches and battle royale.

Slated for a November 8, 2004 release, "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" is rated "M" for Mature with a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Other "Ghost in the Shell" products coming out this year include:

"Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence"

The first anime movie ever selected to compete for Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2004. Limited theatrical release in Fall 2004, distributed in the US by Dreamworks.

"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" TV Series

Coming to the Cartoon Network Fall 2004.

Available on DVD from Bandai Entertainment this summer.

"Ghost in the Shell: Movie"

First movie will be available as a limited edition DVD release this summer from Manga.

More information about the game is available on the official website: www.ghostintheshell-thegame.com