TECMO SHIPS TOKOBOT PLUS: MYSTERIES OF THE KARAKURI

Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri, the robotic platformer, hits store shelves this week!

TORRANCE, Calif. October 17th, 2006— Tecmo® proudly announced today that Tokobot™ Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri, the most recent installment of the unique robotic platforming adventure title for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system swings its way onto store shelves this week. Previously available only on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the latest incarnation of the robotic adventure platformer comes complete with 10 new stages, new combination attacks, a new combination upgrade system, and an improved time attack mode. Help Bolt and the Tokobots traverse through the dangerous ruins to collect valuable treasures and unlock the Mysteries of the Karakuri!

“Strategically using the Tokobots to get past obstacles is a fresh approach to the adventure-platformer genre,” said Yoh Watanabe, Marketing Manager at Tecmo Inc. “Tokobot Plus adds another level of fun to the already fun gameplay! Tokobot fans will be extremely thrilled with the enhanced graphics, increased speed, improved interface features, and new stages and combos available in Tokobot Plus!”

Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri is spinning, swinging, and smashing its way onto the PlayStation 2 this week. Join the young archeologist, Bolt, on his adventures as he uncovers the prehistoric Mysteries of the Karakuri with the aid of the remarkable Tokobots today!

About Tecmo

Tecmo®, Inc., located in Torrance, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo based Tecmo, LTD. Tecmo, Inc. is a leading publisher of video games for next generation consoles, handheld hardware, and mobile devices. Tecmo has gained worldwide recognition with product lines such as Tecmo Bowl™, Ninja Gaiden ®, Dead or Alive®, Fatal Frame®, Monster Rancher®, Tokobot™, TЯAPT™ and Gallop Racer®. More information on Tecmo can be found at www.tecmogames.com.