Namco Classics Go Handheld With ‘Namco MuseumTM DS’ (DS)

Atari Announces the February 2008 European Release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Collection of Namco Classics for Nintendo DSTM

LYON, FRANCE ? 28 January 2008 ? Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Namco Museum? DS for the Nintendo DS?. Featuring a line up of timeless classics including the legendary Pac-Man? VS., Namco Museum DS is scheduled for release in February 2008.

Namco Museum DS gives gamers a virtual arcade portal where they can choose from eight games: Pac-Man, Pac-Man VS., Galaga, Xevious, Dig Dug II, Galaxian, Mappy, and The Tower of Druaga. Unique features include a screen mode selection that allows the use of different screen combinations according to whether players want to play with a view adapted to the Nintendo DS or in classic arcade style.

Players can also enjoy wireless battles in Pac-Man VS., an addictive take on Pac-Man, the multiplayer classic which was previously only available exclusively with the purchase or pre-order of other previous games. This version of the game features downloadable play where up to four players can battle using only one game cartridge.

For more information about Atari’s entire product line up, visit www.atari.com.