Press Release
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES SHIPS MOTOGP4

The latest installment in the highly popular motorcycle racing series shoots off the grid and into store shelves today

 SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 20, 2006) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that the next installment of the MotoGP series, MotoGP4 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system zooms onto store shelves nationwide today.

The world famous motorcycle racing game returns in MotoGP4 as the most realistic racing title to date for the PlayStation 2.   Based on the real life MotoGP, all licensed engine classes, circuits, and riders are recreated to provide fans with a complete MotoGP experience. Featuring online play for the first time in the series, realistic bike physics, weather conditions, and a new upgrade system, MotoGP4 is the ultimate in Grand Prix racing.

MotoGP4 boasts the following impressive features:

• Online Enabled: Test your skills and talk trash with online competitors for the first time ever. Up to 8 players and CPU-controlled bots may compete via the Internet with USB Voice Chat support.

• The Most Complete MotoGP to Date: MotoGP4 features licensed professional riders, tracks, bikes, and all three engine classes including MotoGP, 250cc, and 125cc engine classes. All 16 tracks from around the world are accurately recreated including 3 bonus tracks.

• Ultra-Realistic Racing Experience: MotoGP4 simulates realistic bike physics, rider reactions, plus wet and dry weather conditions, delivering an unprecedented sense of realism.

• Legendary Riders: Famous riders such as Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Rainey, Mick Doohan, and Wayne Gardner who made appearances in MotoGP3 are slated to be included, as well as the late great Daijiro Kato.

• All New Features: Conduct Parts Tests between races to upgrade bikes and improve performance. Experience 7 gameplay modes including the new Training and Melee modes. Plus, capture the most dynamic displays of speed with the player-controlled replay camera.

• Tons of Unlockables: Earn and spend Grand Prix points to unlock hidden courses, bikes, riders, and more!

For more information and screens check out the NAMCO BANDAI Games official website at http://www.namcobandaigames.com/

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.

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Dorna has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and TV rights to the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (MotoGP) since 1992. With 57 years of history, MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing and Dorna’s main activity, with events in the five continents every year.

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