Namco Museum: 50th Anniversary

THE ULTIMATE ARCADE COLLECTION...NO QUARTERS REQUIRED!

It's party time! Namco is celebrating 50 years of bringing you the greatest games on the planet by releasing the biggest and best compilation of time-honored, all-star arcade classics for the (Nintendo GameCube) (PlayStation 2® computer entertainment system) (Xbox). Namco Museum’ 50th Anniversary features 14 of the most treasured Namco original games in arcade history wrapped up in a retro-cool menu interface that allows you to explore a virtual arcade and dominate your favorite games. Relive your arcade years and rock out to a cool 80's soundtrack that takes you back to glory days of arcade gaming and this time...leave your quarters at home.

• 14 arcade classics on one ALL-STAR collection!
• Brand new retro-cool interface - explore a virtual arcade!

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Namco Web Site.

Namco Hometek Inc. Announces Namco Museum™ 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection

**All of Your Favorite Namco Arcade Classics Are Back This Summer!

Santa Clara, Ca., (April 27, 2005)** – Global video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that Namco Museum 50th Anniversary™ is coming this August to the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™, Game Boy® Advance, and PC. In honor of the company's 50th anniversary, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary introduces 14 exciting, classic games from the 70's and 80's to a new generation of gamers.

"Namco Museum 50th Anniversary brings countless hours of family-friendly entertainment to gamers everywhere," said Jeff Lujan, business director, Namco Hometek Inc. "With Pac-Man, Galaga, Pole Position, and more, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection offers 14 landmark games in a single package."

The single largest compilation of Namco Arcade Classics ever, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection allows players to explore a virtual arcade hall where each of the game's classic titles will be standing in its original arcade form...except this time no quarters are required! Players will also be able to post high scores to the Xbox Live Leader boards (for the Xbox® version only).

While previous versions of Namco Museum contained up to 12 titles, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection contains 14 of the best Namco original arcade titles ever!

Classic Arcade Games Included: Pac-Man

Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time! Navigate the yellow fellow through the original Pac-Man maze, avoid ghosts while chomping pellets and fruit, and use power pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback!

Ms. Pac-Man

Originally released in 1981 – Starring Pac-Man's female counterpart; explore, collect, and chomp your way through four different mazes and eat new fruits.

Galaga

Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of bee-like aliens, try your luck with "Challenging Stages," and find the best way to deal with enemies' powerful tractor beams!

Galaxian

Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to Galaga, destroy flying aliens as they move in from formation to attack you.

Dig Dug

Originally released in 1982 – Equipped with only a shovel and a pump, tunnel your way underground and use the pump to blow up attacking enemies.

Pole Position

Originally released in 1982 – A milestone in racing games, players drive fast to beat the timer, and avoid cars and hazards or risk exploding.

Pole Position II

Originally released in 1983 – Sequel to Pole Position, this title introduced four new race tracks – Fuji, Test, Suzuka, and Seaside.

Rolling Thunder

Originally released in 1987 – In this horizontal scrolling shooter, play as a secret agent codename "Albatross," rescue female agent Lelia Blitz and defeat the criminal organization called Geldra.

Rally X

Originally Released in 1980 – Players drive around a maze while avoiding chasing cars, laying smoke screens, and collecting flags.

Bosconian

Originally released in 1981 - Pilot a space ship, survive enemy fighters and destroy enemy space stations, while avoiding asteroids and other obstacles.

Dragon Spirit

Originally released in 1987 – Control a powerful dragon through the air, harness spells, drop bombs and breath fire at enemies.

Sky Kid

Originally released in 1985 – Controlling a bi-plane, avoid enemy planes using evasive loops, drop bombs, and machine gun down other planes.

Xevious

Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed fighter plane to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.

Mappy

Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse. Bounce on trampolines and open and close doors to dodge chasing cats, all in an attempt to collect valuable items from a cat's house.

Note: Game Boy Advance version includes Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug and Rally-X games.

For more information about Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Collection, please visit www.namco.com.

Source:

Press release (27th April 2005)

"Namco Museum™ 50th Anniversary" To Feature Classic 80's Soundtrack

**Come On Eileen! Grab Your Roller Skates and Legwarmers, Namco's Biggest Arcade Collection to Feature Awesome 80's Soundtrack

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 28, 2005)** – Global video games publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the soundtrack for the upcoming "Namco Museum™ 50th Anniversary." Like the rock band Loverboy, every gamer "wants a second chance," and now they will have it – to play their favorite classic games while rocking out to the tunes that made the 80's great. "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" will be available this August for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™, Game Boy® Advance, and PC.

This release represents the first time Namco has included a classic licensed soundtrack on its popular compilation. The soundtrack will include:* "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners * "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy * "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals * "Talking In Your Sleep" by The Romantics * "Joystick" by Dazz Band

These classics are sure to keep the spirit of the compilation's 14 games alive. Notably, Dazz Band's "Joystick" was one of the first songs ever written about videogames. The single largest compilation of Namco Arcade Classics ever, "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" allows players to explore a virtual arcade hall with timeless games such as:

"Pac-Man"

Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time! Navigate the yellow fellow through the original "Pac-Man" maze, avoid ghosts while chomping pellets and fruit, and use power pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback!

"Ms. Pac-Man"

Originally released in 1981 – Starring Pac-Man's female counterpart; explore, collect, and chomp your way through four different mazes and eat new fruits.

"Galaga"

Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of bee-like aliens, try your luck with "Challenging Stages," and find the best way to deal with enemies' powerful tractor beams!

"Galaxian"

Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to "Galaga," destroy flying aliens as they move in from formation to attack you.

"Dig Dug"

Originally released in 1982 – Equipped with only a shovel and a pump, tunnel your way underground and use the pump to blow up attacking enemies.

"Pole Position"

Originally released in 1982 – A milestone in racing games, players drive fast to beat the timer, and avoid cars and hazards or risk exploding.

"Pole Position II"

Originally released in 1983 – Sequel to "Pole Position," this title introduced four new race tracks – Fuji, Test, Suzuka, and Seaside.

"Rolling Thunder"

Originally released in 1987 – In this horizontal scrolling shooter, play as a secret agent codename "Albatross." Your mission is to rescue female agent Lelia Blitz and defeat the criminal organization called Geldra.

"Rally X"

Originally released in 1980 – Players drive around a maze while avoiding chasing cars, laying smoke screens, and collecting flags.

"Bosconian"

Originally released in 1981 - Pilot a space ship, survive enemy fighters and destroy enemy space stations, while avoiding asteroids and other obstacles.

"Dragon Spirit"

Originally released in 1987 – Control a powerful dragon through the air, harness spells, drop bombs and breath fire at enemies.

"Sky Kid"

Originally released in 1985 – Controlling a bi-plane, avoid enemy planes using evasive loops, drop bombs, and machine gun down other planes.

"Xevious"

Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed fighter plane to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.

"Mappy"

Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse. Bounce on trampolines and open and close doors to dodge chasing cats, all in an attempt to collect valuable items from a cat's house.

Note: The Game Boy Advance version of "Namco Museum™ 50th Anniversary" includes "Pac-Man," "Ms. Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Rally X."

Source:

Press release (28th July 2005)

NAMCO MUSEUM™ 50th ANNIVERSARY ARCADE COLLECTION

**All of Your Favourite Namco Arcade Classics Are Back in January 2006 in PAL regions

Chertsey, UK , 24th October 05** –Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world's leading interactive entertainment software company today announced plans to co-publish with Namco Ltd – Namco Museum 50th Anniversary™ on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, NINTENDO GAMECUBE™, Game Boy Advance™ and PC.

In honour of the company's 50th anniversary, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary introduces 14 exciting, classic games from the 70s and 80s to a new generation of gamers.

"Namco Museum 50th Anniversary brings countless hours of great entertainment to gamers of all ages with games such as Pac-Man, Galaga and Pole Position." said Hideo Yanagihara, director, Namco Ltd in the UK.

The single largest compilation of Namco Arcade Classics ever, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection allows players to explore a virtual arcade hall where each of the game's classic titles will be standing in its original arcade form...except this time no quarters are required! Players will also be able to post high scores to the Xbox Live® Leader boards (for the Xbox® version only).

Classic Arcade Games Included:

Pac-Man

Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time! Navigate the yellow fellow through the original Pac-Man maze, avoid ghosts while chomping pellets and fruit, and use power pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback!

Ms. Pac-Man

Originally released in 1981 – Starring Pac-Man's female counterpart; explore, collect, and chomp your way through four different mazes and eat new fruits.

Galaga

Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of bee-like aliens, try your luck with "Challenging Stages," and find the best way to deal with enemies' powerful tractor beams!

Galaxian

Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to Galaga, destroy flying aliens as they move in formation to attack you.

Dig Dug

Originally released in 1982 – Equipped with only a shovel and a pump, tunnel your way underground and use the pump to blow up attacking enemies.

Pole Position

Originally released in 1982 – A milestone in racing games, players drive fast to beat the timer, and avoid cars and hazards or risk exploding.

Pole Position II

Originally released in 1983 – Sequel to Pole Position, this title introduced four new race tracks – Fuji, Test, Suzuka, and Seaside.

Rolling Thunder

Originally released in 1987 – In this horizontal scrolling shooter, play as a secret agent codename "Albatross," rescue female agent Lelia Blitz and defeat the criminal organization called Geldra.

Rally X

Originally Released in 1980 – Players drive around a maze while avoiding chasing cars, laying smoke screens, and collecting flags.

Bosconian

Originally released in 1981 - Pilot a space ship, survive enemy fighters and destroy enemy space stations, while avoiding asteroids and other obstacles.

Dragon Spirit

Originally released in 1987 – Control a powerful dragon through the air, harness spells, drop bombs and breath fire at enemies.

Sky Kid

Originally released in 1985 – Controlling a bi-plane, avoid enemy planes using evasive loops, drop bombs, and machine gun down other planes.

Xevious

Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed fighter plane to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.

Mappy

Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse. Bounce on trampolines and open and close doors to dodge chasing cats, all in an attempt to collect valuable items from a cat's house.

Note: Game Boy Advance version includes Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug and Rally-X games.

Source:

Press release (24th October 2005)

NAMCO MUSEUM 50TH ANNIVERSARY Fact Sheet

Replongez dans l'ambiance des jeux d'arcade classiques de Namco®.

C’est un jour de fête ! Namco vous offre depuis 50 ans les meilleurs jeux de la planète et fête cet anniversaire avec une compilation des plus grands classiques du jeu d’arcade. Namco Museum™ 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection regroupe 14 des grands jeux d’arcade à succès de Namco.

Retrouvez l’âge d’or des jeux d’arcade et éclatez-vous avec une bande-son classique des années 80 qui vous ramènera droit vers la grande époque… mais cette fois-ci vous pourrez laisser vos pièces de monnaie dans votre portefeuille.* CARACTERISTIQUES PRINCIPALES

14 grands jeux d’arcade classiques :

• Pac-Man

• Ms. Pac-Man

• Galaga

• Galaxian

• Dig Dug

• Pole Position

• Pole Position II

• Rolling Thunder

• Rally X

• Bosconian

• Dragon Spirit

• Sky Kid

• Xevious

• Mappy* CARACTERISTIQUES DU PRODUIT

Genre : jeux multigenres

Nbre de joueurs : 1 à 2

Langue : jeu en français

Développé par : NAMCO

Cible : 12-35 ans

Recommandation PEGI : 12 +

Source:

Press release (20th April 2006) - French