Namco Bandai’s The Legend Of Heroes II for PSP System Now at Retail Stores

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 22, 2006) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system is available in retail stores. Part of the renowned Gagharv Trilogy in Japan, this bittersweet coming-of-age tale features accessible gameplay, enhanced enemy A.I., and dazzling visuals. With the unique "pet system" and a charming cast of characters, The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch is an exquisite role-playing game that offers hours of enchantment and fantasy.

The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch opens with childhood friends Jurio and Chris as they embark on a pilgrimage to five shrines surrounding their village. During their journey, they learn of a mysterious force that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Can Jurio and Chris, with the help of their friends, unveil the secrecy shrouding Queen Isabella's castle? Will they discover the identity of the mysterious "Moonlight Witch" who predicted it all? Players can join in the adventure with this elegant turn-based role-playing title developed by the legendary Nihon Falcom.

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 (C) 2006 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.