Press Release
"THE LEGEND OF HEROES(TM) II" FOR PSP(TM) SYSTEM SHINES GOLD

NAMCO BANDAI'S Visually Stunning Role-Playing Title Slated for June Release

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 7, 2006) - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that "The Legend of Heroes(TM) II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch(TM)" for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system has gone gold. With accessible gameplay and enhanced enemy A.I., this visually dazzling game unfurls a coming-of-age tale of two heroes who must combine courage and strength to save their world. Part of the "Gagharv Trilogy" in Japan, "The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch" promises carefully crafted character art, an epic storyline, and the always endearing "pet system" that make this RPG series unique.

As part of their initiation into adulthood, Jurio and Chris embark on a pilgrimage to five shrines surrounding their village. With the help of their new-found friends, the duo discovers a sinister threat set to destroy their home and surrounding areas. Can Jurio and Chris stop the Raual Wave emanating from 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 poetic turn-based role-playing title arriving in June.

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(R), Tekken(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), Dead to Rights(R),

Pac-Man(R) World(TM), Digimon(R), Ridge Racer(R), Time Crisis(R) and ACECOMBAT(R). 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.

The Legend of Heroes (C) Nihon Falcom Corporation Game code (C) 2006 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.