GUMBY AND
FRIENDS TO MAKE VIDEO GAME DEBUT
Namco Hometek Inc. Awarded Exclusive Video Game
Publishing Rights To The Beloved Gumby Property
Santa Clara, Calif., (January 27, 2005) –
Global video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc.
announced today that Prema Toy Co., Inc. has
awarded Namco the exclusive interactive
entertainment publishing rights to the classic
children’s entertainment property, Gumby. The
deal allows Namco to create video games for all
game systems, featuring Gumby and all related
characters, such as Pokey, Prickle, Goo and the
infamous Blockheads. Namco also has the unique
opportunity for Gumby to make cameo appearances
in other upcoming Namco games.
“Gumby and his friends have delighted
generations of kids and adults on the small
screen and through traditional toys,” said Jeff
Lujan, Business Director, Namco Hometek Inc.
“It’s time these beloved characters make their
debut in the interactive entertainment world,
and we are very pleased that the creators of
this wonderful property have entrusted Namco
with this opportunity.”
Film producer and director, Art Clokey, created
the Gumby characters 50 years ago when his
adventurous clay boy and his friends began
starring in their own television show and went
on to become a top-selling poseable doll line.
Entertaining families for decades, the
clay-animated adventures of Gumby have been
released on home video and DVD, and the Gumby
toy line is still a perennial favorite among
kids and parents. Gumby celebrates his 50th
anniversary this year.
“Our family is very excited to see Gumby make
his debut in the interactive world,” said Gumby
creator, Art Clokey. “With Pac-Man and its other
hugely successful video game franchises, Namco
has proven that they are a leader in this medium
and we are thrilled to be working with them on
bringing Gumby to life for the video game
generation.”
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
Santa Clara, 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
ACECOMBAT. For more information about
Namco and its products log onto
www.namco.com.
TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, PAC-MAN WORLD, Ridge
Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBAT are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco
Limited in the United States and/or other
countries.
Dead to Rights is a trademark or registered
trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries