NAMCO NETWORKS AND G-MODE PARTNER TO BRING G-MODE GAMES TO
THE NORTH AMERICAN MOBILE MARKET
SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 11, 2006) - Namco Networks, a leading
publisher and developer of wireless games and network content,
today announced a strategic partnership with G-Mode, one of
Japan's largest mobile content providers. Recognizing Namco's
dedication to quality and strength in the U.S. mobile games
industry, G-Mode selected Namco to publish G-Mode's acclaimed
mobile content, which includes a vast line-up of puzzle, action
and RPG games. "With Namco Networks being a major mobile
content provider in North America, offering such games as
PAC-MAN® and Dig Dug®, this pairing should prove to be
impressive in terms of technology, development and market
expansion," said Takeshi Miyaji, President and CEO of G-Mode.
As leaders in the mobile game industry, the combined strength
of these companies further meets the growing demand for casual
games in the North American cell phone market. "Partnering with
G-Mode expands our already large catalog of entertaining games,
meeting the ever-increasing consumer demand for casual
content," said Kenji Hisatsune, President and CEO of Namco
Networks. "G-Mode's games have been hugely successful in Japan,
and we believe this popularity will continue in North America."
### About Namco Networks Established January 1, 2006, Namco
Networks America Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings
(USA) Inc., a worldwide leader in the high-tech entertainment
industry. Namco uses cutting-edge technology to provide fun,
quality entertainment to mobile consumers throughout the
Americas. For more information about Namco mobile games, please
visit: www.namcogames.com. PAC-MAN® ®1980, 2006 NAMCO BANDAI
Games Inc., All Rights Reserved. Dig Dug® ®1982, 2006 NAMCO
BANDAI Games Inc., All Rights Reserved.
