Namco Announces Death by Degrees

NAMCO BRINGS POPULAR TEKKEN®
FRANCHISE CHARACTER NINA TO THE PLAYSTATION®2 THIS FALL

Out of the Fighting Ring, Sexy Undercover Operative Nina Williams Makes Her
Debut in the Action-Adventure DEATH BY DEGREES

San Jose, Ca., (April 7, 2004) – Leading video games publisher and
developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that the company is creating a
third-person action adventure game based on its popular character Nina Williams
from the best-selling 3-D fighting franchise, TEKKEN®.  Developed by Namco
Limited, DEATH BY DEGREES is scheduled for release on the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in late 2004.

“We are pleased to announce DEATH BY DEGREES,” said
Rod Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Research and Development at
Namco Hometek Inc. “We took one of gamers’ favorite TEKKEN characters out of the
confines of the fighting ring and gave her character the depth and incredible
fighting agility you would expect of a sexy former assassin.”

Namco extends its popular TEKKEN franchise by focusing on the voluptuous
operative, Nina Williams, as she confronts demons from her dark past in order to
carry out a perilous mission. Dispatched to investigate the whereabouts of a
stolen high-tech weapon, Nina must infiltrate a shadowy organization and reveal
a conspiracy on a global scale.

360-DEGREE COMBAT.  Surrounded?  An intuitive control system
offers hundreds of possible attacks in all directions using both analog sticks.
The game offers cutting edge action, featuring fighting techniques at speeds
similar to that seen in action films.

CRITICAL STRIKE ATTACK.  Use an on-screen “X-ray scan” to target
the weak points of an enemy’s body such as bones and internal organs to inflict
massive damage.

EMPLOY STEALTH AND ESPIONAGE.  Sneak up behind enemies, use
evasion maneuvers, and put unsuspecting guards out with sleeper holds.

SPECIAL TEKKEN MOVES.  Fans will recognize Nina’s Tekken
moves including Evil Mist, attacks, throws and submission techniques.

INCREDIBLE GAMEPLAY VARIETY.  Master a nearly unlimited
combination range of acrobatics, throws, grappling techniques, hand-to-hand
weapons (including katanas and tonfa), and firearms.

A CINEMATIC ADVENTURE.  A richly detailed story unfolds with an
hour of real-time and pre-rendered movies.


DEATH BY DEGREES blends a unique mixture of combat and adventure.
Beautifully rendered environments set the stage for game play, including combat
in a weapons research facility, a cryptic prison and a level onboard a luxury
cruise ship.  An intriguing storyline with challenging scenarios, recognizable
characters and interesting character development will allow players of all skill
levels to grasp DEATH BY DEGREES game play mechanics and
participate in over-the-top, fast-paced action combat.

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About the TEKKEN Series
TEKKEN was the first title to launch Namco’s legacy in the fighting game
genre.  Featuring an intriguing story with various stylistic characters and
high-end graphics, TEKKEN became an instant success in the arcades and later was
developed for the PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems.
Sales of the TEKKEN franchise have far surpassed 20 million units worldwide.

About Namco Hometek Inc.

Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a Tokyo-based
world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Based in San Jose, CA,
Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video games publisher for next generation
game consoles.  Namco has created some of the industry’s greatest video game
franchises: Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to Rights®,
Pac-Man World , Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and Ace Combat®.
For more information about Namco and its products log onto
<http://www.namco.com/> . 

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