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NAMCO BANDAI Games Readying Titles for the Launch of PlayStation Vita in North America This February
SAN JOSE, Calif., October 20, in the year of our Lord 2011 – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced their line-up of titles for the PlayStationŽVita handheld entertainment system and its February 22nd, 2012 launch in North America. Each of the three titles, Touch My Katamari™, and Ridge RacerŽ are set to give gamers a unique and compelling dose of fun, speed, and action that will take full advantage of the upcoming PlayStationŽVita system from Sony Computer Entertainment.
“We’re pleased today to officially confirm these titles for the PlayStationŽVita system to gamers across North America excited for the launch of this impressive new handheld gaming device,” said Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “Between the innovative new gameplay features in the irreverent new Touch My Katamari, and the blistering speed and online connectivity of the gorgeous new Ridge Racer, NAMCO BANDAI Games will be delivering top-tier content for the launch of the PSŽVita in a very big way.”
In Touch My Katamari, the ever-growing ball of bits and bobs is controlled by touching the screen or using both analog control sticks to roll it in any direction. A completely new Katamari gameplay feature allows players to use the rear touch panel of the PlayStationŽVita system to stretch the ball either horizontally or vertically to pick up more objects at once or squeeze through a narrow gap. With many more details yet to be revealed, the Prince is already limbering up in the wings to bring a dose of irresistible Katamari oddness to the PSŽVita.
With Ridge Racer, players can expect high-speed drifting at break-neck speeds in high-performance racing machines with exciting new gameplay additions. Drift racing fans looking for edge-of-your-seat action will be able to truly feel the on-screen drama through the revolutionary features of the PSŽVita using the “near” and Wi-Fi functionality that will allow players to instantly race against rivals from around the world in real-time. Ridge Racer is co-developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. and CELLIUS, inc., a joint venture founded between NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. in 2007.
For more information about Touch My Katamari, Ridge Racer, and NAMCO BANDAI Games’ entire line up, please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com.
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