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THE GHOST GOES LIVE ON THE NET

Bandai America Launches Website for "Ghost in the Shell(TM): Stand Alone Complex(TM)"

Cypress, CA, September 17, 2004 - Bandai America announced today that the official "Ghost in the ShellTM: Stand Alone ComplexTM" website has gone live at www.ghostintheshell-thegame.com. Now anime and video game fans alike have their own spot in cyberspace with the latest "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" history, features, news and events.

The brand new website features the latest screenshots and movies, including character profiles and updated game information. Developed by Cavia Inc. and published by Bandai America, "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" is a graphically spectacular third-person shooter with heart-pounding action for up to four players. Hot on the heels of the best selling DVD with the same name, "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system ships November 8.

Features for "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" include:

  • Three playable characters, including "Major" Motoko Kusanagi, Batou and Tachikoma.
  • Over 20 minutes of beautifully rendered CGI "Ghost in the Shell" FMV.
  • 15 Weapon types, including sniper rifles, sub-machine guns and missile launchers!
  • Ability to hack into machinery, computers, and enemies' minds from a distance.
  • Engaging single player story mode with an informative tutorial that gets you into martial arts action quickly.
  • Multiplayer combat for up to four players, including both team matches and battle royal.
  • Three difficulty levels to challenge even the most experienced gamers.
  • 12 stages of enemies and obstacles to overcome.

Other Ghost in the Shell Products coming 2004:

"Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence"

The first anime movie ever selected to compete for Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2004. On limited theatrical release from September 17th 2004, distributed in the US by Dreamworks.

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

Coming to the Cartoon Network November 6th 2004.

Vol. 1 now available, Vol. 2 available September 28th 2004.

"Ghost in the Shell: Movie"

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

(C)2002-2004 Shirow Masamune-Production I.G./KODANASHA (C)2004 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc./BANDAI/Production I.G/NTV Ghost in the Shell is a registered trademark of Kodansha Ltd. Stand Alone Complex is a trademarks of Kodansha Ltd.

Contact:

Rannie Yoo

Kohnke Communications

415-777-4000

rannie@kohnkecomm.com

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