NAMCO'S "REBELSTAR: TACTICAL COMMAND(TM)" GOES GOLD

From the Makers of X-Com: Fight for Mankind's Freedom in this Sci-Fi

Turn-Based Strategy Game for Game Boy(R) Advance

SANTA CLARA, CA., (August 4, 2005) - Global video games publisher Namco

Hometek Inc. announced today that "Rebelstar: Tactical Command(TM)," a

nominee for GameSpot's "Best of E3" on the Game Boy(R) Advance, has gone

gold. Developed exclusively for the Game Boy Advance by Codo Technologies,

the team behind the legendary "X-Com" and "Laser Squad" series, "Rebelstar:

Tactical Command" is a turn based strategy game that puts the player at the

epicenter of a human revolt against alien oppressors. "Rebelstar: Tactical

Command" will be available at retail chains across North America this

September.

"Developed by the team behind 'X-Com' and 'Laser Squad Nemesis,' 'Rebelstar

Tactical Command' has an unmatched turn-based strategy pedigree," said Jeff

Lujan, business director at Namco Hometek Inc. "The game expands upon

traditional strategy gameplay with true character development, fully

destructible environments and a compelling science fiction premise,

delivering the most full-featured handheld strategy experience for gamers

everywhere."

In the year 2117, the Earth has been overrun by a terrible alien scourge

known as the Arelian Empire. Controlling mankind through fear and

intimidation, the Arelians have brought countless suffering to mankind,

abducting all humans once they reach the age of 30. A new recruit named

Jorel joins a group of rebels in their struggle to reclaim the world for

humans, driving the Arelians back into the deepest, darkest reaches of

space.

"Rebelstar: Tactical Command" lets players control their own squad of

rebels. Using a turn-based combat system, players will be able to devise

unique strategies to achieve victory, such as flanking opponents, utilizing

the game's fully destructible environments to destroy cover and using lines

of sight to their advantage to perform sneak attacks. As they fight their

way to freedom, players will be able to develop their characters, outfitting

them with new weapons while cultivating unique skills. Players can also

battle head-to-head against their friends with a single cartridge in

competitive hot seat multiplayer mode.

"Rebelstar: Tactical Command" is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the

ESRB. For more information on "Rebelstar: Tactical Command" visit

http://www.namco.com/games/rebelstar/ .