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Trioncube(TM) Blasts Onto The Nintendo DS(TM)

Puzzle Game from NAMCO BANDAI Games Coming to Retail February 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (December 7, 2006) - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announces Trioncube, an addictive new puzzle game for the Nintendo DS. Trioncube is a challenging puzzler that requires attention, patience and skill to rescue the kidnapped princess from the protagonist's arch enemy Hell Metal, Trioncube is scheduled for release throughout North America in February 2007.

In Trioncube, the player must embark on a journey across eight planets into the depths of space, as the captain of the mighty space ship Penko, to rescue the princess from the grasp of Hell Metal. Players reach this goal by creating a Trioncube - a series of 3x3 blocks, which start a chain reaction that refuels the space ship. Try to create as big a chain as you can before time runs out and the Trioncube is broken. The bigger the chain you make, the farther distance your ship travels.

"Trioncube is building up to be a massive success," said Yoshi Niki, Director of Localization at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., "With its addictive, challenging gameplay and unique visual style, Trioncube will provide gamers across North America with a heart pounding puzzle experience that they will not be able to put down".

Featuring four gameplay modes (Arcade, Story, Endless and Vs) Trioncube will provide endless fun for even the most seasoned puzzler. Unlike your typical puzzler where players try to quickly erase as many blocks as possible, Trioncube will have players at the edge of their seats as they try to create the ultimate 3x3 chain in a new type of thrilling puzzle experience. As they progress through the game, players will have to use different strategies to deal with new shapes in order to create the ultimate chain. Players will be able to collect coins as they create the Trioncube chain and purchase various unique Effects and Arts - like sushi rolls, dogs and tambourines jumping out of the Trioncube - as they travel the galaxy in their Penko.

For updated news and additional game information, please visit the official site www.namcobandai.com/trioncube

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is an interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a subsidiary of the newly formed NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc. based in Cypress, CA.

On September 29, 2005, Bandai Co., Ltd. and NAMCO LIMITED implemented a management integration to form NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc. This step was taken to compete more effectively on the global stage in the fast-changing entertainment industry and to deliver further growth.

The resulting BANDAI NAMCO Group is a global entertainment group involved in business fields ranging from toys, amusement facilities, video game software and visual software, to apparel, sundries and network content.

As previous separate entities (Namco Hometek Inc. and Bandai Games Inc.) the companies were each known for creating some of the industry's top video game franchises including: Tamagotchi®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to Rights®, Pac-Man® World, Digimon®, Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBAT®. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and its products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

Press Release ® 2006 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

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Mika Kelly

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

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mkelly@namcobandaigames.com

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