Topic: Ready, Steady, Atomic Betty

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Namco's Game Boy Advance title rockets makes its way to stores around the country.

"ATOMIC BETTY(TM)" REPORTS FOR DUTY AT RETAIL    

The Animated Galactic Guardian Saves the Galaxy and Still Makes the Grade at School in Fun Adventure for Game Boy(R) Advance    

SANTA CLARA, Ca., (October  26, 2005) – Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that "ATOMIC BETTY," for the Game Boy(R) Advance, has begun shipping to retail outlets throughout North America. Based on the hit animated series airing on Cartoon Network, the game features a unique character gameplay system, allowing players to easily control three characters at one time to take advantage of their unique abilities and save the galaxy from the diabolical Maximus I.Q. Developed exclusively for the Game Boy Advance, "ATOMIC BETTY" is rated E for Everyone and carries a suggested retail price of $19.99.    

A seemingly ordinary little girl, Betty has a big secret – she is really Atomic Betty, Galactic Guardian and Defender of the Cosmos. As if keeping up in school weren’t hard enough, Betty must also fight off the scheming Maximus I.Q. and his legion of baddies.  Fortunately, Betty’s friends are always there to help her with her mission, whether it’s finishing her homework on time or defending the galaxy.    

“'ATOMIC BETTY' brings the adventures of the galaxy guarding heroine to life through vibrant graphics, a multi-character gameplay system and an original storyline,” said Jeff Lujan, business director at Namco Hometek Inc. “Younger players will appreciate the game’s faithfulness to the hit cartoon series and accessible controls, while more experienced games will find a lot of depth in utilizing three characters at once to solve puzzles and ultimately save the galaxy.”    

"ATOMIC BETTY" follows Betty and her band of friends as they attempt to   thwart Maximus I.Q. once and for all. In addition to Betty, players can   choose to play as Sparky, X-5, Noah and Paloma in a unique three character   gameplay system. Players can easily switch between any of the three   characters in their group, utilizing each member’s special abilities, such   as jet packs, grappling hooks and kung fu strikes, to fulfill objectives and   take on Maximus I.Q.’s fearsome minions. In between missions, players can   hurtle through the cosmos in Betty’s Hyper-Galactic Star Cruiser, blasting   any asteroids and enemies that stand in Betty’s way.