- Innovative Action-Adventure Gameplay of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Newest Chapter in the Dragon Ball Saga for DS Comes to Europe in December 2008 -

LYON, FRANCE – 19 August 2008 – The Dragon Ball bounces back with the announcement that Atari is bringing NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball: Origins for Nintendo DS™ to European shores in December 2008. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., Dragon Ball: Origins takes players back to the original Dragon Ball series and around the world for a thrilling action-adventure game with innovative touch pad controls.

The single player game follows Goku and his clever sidekick Bulma as they travel the world overcoming enemies and obstacles to collect the 7 Dragon Balls. In the shoes of Goku, the player must protect Bulma from incoming enemy attacks using special skills, such as fighting with his power pole, or unleashing a kamehameha. Combined with Bulma’s ability to invent machines and weapons, the intrepid pair make a formidable team able to defeat even the strongest enemies or trickiest of obstacles.

The innovative controls mean the player uses only the touch pad to control Goku. Players must draw lines or shapes to direct the character and control the action by tapping on the screen, for example a double tap on Goku followed by tapping on the Ka-me-ha-me-ha letters unleashes his devastating signature move.

Goku can perfect his skills by gaining experience through defeating strong enemies. Goku’s power pole helps him and Bulma not only in the battle but also in solving puzzles throughout the game. For extra Dragon Ball fun, hunt down and collect the many virtual figurines hidden in the game world which can then be swapped and traded with friends via the wireless connection to get the full collection.

Dragon Ball: Origins pulls no punches in terms of graphics with both screens displaying vibrant 3D visuals, and with the lively, fun humour of Dragon Ball present throughout the game, fans will be able to immerse themselves completely in the spectacular universe.
 

- NAMCO BANDAI Games and Atari to Showcase Original Japanese Video Game Titles, Including World Exclusive First Play -

LYON, FRANCE – 16 June 2007 – NAMCO BANDAI and Atari today announced their line-up of titles to be showcased at the ninth Japan Expo taking place at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte from 3 to 6 July 2008. NAMCO BANDAI Games will be present once again to showcase an array of video game titles displaying the publisher’s breadth of gameplay variety with entertainment for everyone from ninja fighting to physical family fun.

Fans of the cult Naruto and Dragon Ball Z anime series will be given first-hand experience on three brand new Naruto titles, including one worldwide exclusive, alongside Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit launching on 6 June for Xbox 360 and PS3, while visitors wanting a light-hearted workout can get physical with friends and family on the hilarious Family Trainer for Wii.

Naruto fans will be particularly well served with playable versions of three new titles all out later in 2008, namely Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress. The highly anticipated Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will be present at Japan Expo as a world exclusive first ever playable version.

Also as an exclusive for Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, an official presentation of the game will be given by Mr Hitoshi Matsuyama, the director of CyberConnect 2, giving fans the chance to meet one of the key people behind the game. Visitors will also see a brand new exclusive trailer for the game, and be able to showcase their best ninja moves during an onsite tournament for a chance to win cool prizes. Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for PlayStation®2 and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress for PSP (PlayStation® Portable) will also be playable at the event.

The recently released Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, the first ever next-gen Dragon Ball Z game boasting superior HD graphics and a highly anticipated global online feature, will also be on show for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. An explosive tournament is planned with an array of goodies to give away to the ultimate Dragon Ball Z champion fighter.

Family Trainer exclusively for Wii lets all the family and friends get physical by engaging the whole body in a variety of easy-to-understand, fast-paced and wildly entertaining activities based on outdoor themes. The game includes the specially designed Family Trainer mat controller which, when combined with the Wii Remote, lets players work themselves into a physical frenzy in a series of crazed challenges. More goodies will be given away throughout the event to visitors who clock up the highest scores. All visitors to the stand will have a chance to get their hands on an array of fantastic NAMCO BANDAI Games goodies for featuring a host of their favourite games and anime characters.

Japan Expo is a colourful and multifaceted four day celebration of Japanese entertainment, arts and culture taking place in the heart of France, a country which embraces Japanese culture as its own. For details about Japan Expo visit www.japanexpo.fr.

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe is one of the companies comprising the newly formed BANDAI NAMCO Group, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. On 29th September, 2005, BANDAI Co., Ltd and NAMCO LIMITED implemented a management integration to compete more effectively on the global stage in the fast-changing entertainment industry and deliver future growth. The resulting BANDAI NAMCO Group is a global entertainment operation involved in business fields ranging from toys, video game software and visual software to amusement machines & facilities and network content.

More information about NAMCO BANDAI Games, its products and services can be found online at www.namcobandaigames.eu

About Infogrames Entertainment and Atari:
Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group, is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR).
The Atari Group is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for all market segments and in all existing game formats (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) and on CD-ROM for PC. Its games are sold in more than 60 countries.
The Atari Group’s extensive catalogue of popular games is based on original franchises (Alone in the Dark, V-Rally, Test Drive, etc.) and international licenses (Dragon Ball Z, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).
For more information: http://www.atari.com

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– Latest and Greatest Incarnation of the Mighty Dragon Ball Z Video Game Series Blasts into Europe with an Ear-splitting Kamehameha! –

LYON, FRANCE – 6 June 2008 – Atari today announced the European launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z®: Burst Limit for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit brings a dazzling new extreme of DBZ intensity to fans with sumptuous next-gen graphics, online multiplayer gameplay and adrenaline-soaked high-velocity action.

Bringing the massively popular DBZ brand to next-generation consoles for the very first time, Dragon Ball Z®: Burst Limit sends the series flying into the future with a high-energy flourish. The game boasts graphics and visual effects only possible on the advanced hardware of Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, while the online gameplay adds a much sought after dimension, bringing fans across the world into direct competition over who has the best moves and the most lightning fast attacks. With a host of carefully crafted playable characters and enhanced battle stages and environments, alongside stunning visuals and online play, fans can get deeper into the Dragon Ball Z® universe than ever before.

The Dragon Ball Z® series is the gold standard of anime-based video games, with more than 25 different games and over 10 million units sold since May 2002.
 

First Ever Next Gen Dragon Ball Z Title Demo Available Now on Xbox Live Marketplace -

The demo of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in Europe on 6 June 2008. As the very first Dragon Ball Z® video game released on next-generation gaming systems, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit boasts superior HD graphics and a highly anticipated worldwide online feature.

The Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit demo includes the game’s opening sequence and two playable segments from Z Chronicles’ Saiyan Saga in first player mode. The story mode, named Z Chronicles, best demonstrates the blur created between the videogame and the iconic anime series, with heroic battles of good versus evil interspersed with cut scenes adapted from the original anime, and packed with the explosive energy and legendary fighters of the Dragon Ball Z® universe. The demo has English voiceover and subtitles available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit powers its way onto the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live on 6 June in Europe.
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– Next Chapter in the Unstoppable Dragon Ball Z Series of Games Coming to Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3 –

LYON, FRANCE – 16 January 2008 – Atari today announced that NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z®: Burst Limit is in development for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and is scheduled for European release in 2008. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Inc. / Dimps, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit will explode with a new level of DBZ intensity boasting next-gen graphics, online gameplay and lightning fast action.

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit will revolutionise the series bringing DBZ to next-generation gaming systems for the very first time. Complete with fierce online battles, cinematographic graphics and 3D effects only possible on the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit will blur the line between the videogame and the iconic anime series. Jam-packed with graphically enhanced playable characters, realistic battle stages and environments, players can experience the Dragon Ball Z® universe as never before.

The immensely popular Dragon Ball Z® series is the gold standard of anime-based video games, with more than 25 different games and over 10 million units sold since May 2002.

For more information on Dragon Ball Z® video games, please visit www.dbz-videogames.com.