Majesco's 'MechAssault: Phantom War' Assaults the Nintendo DS

Popular 'Mech Series Goes Handheld With Touch Screen Functionality

EDISON, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment

Company (Nasdaq: COOL - News), an innovative provider of digital

entertainment products and content, today announced that MechAssault®:

Phantom War has shipped to retail. The very first handheld version of the

critically acclaimed action series that's sold more than 1.5 million units,

MechAssault: Phantom War offers a new level of control for the franchise by

integrating Nintendo DS Touch Screen mechanics.

"Capturing the look and feel of this extraordinary franchise for the

handheld audience was an impressive technical achievement," said Ken Gold,

vice president of Marketing, Majesco Entertainment. "We're very proud the

Backbone team was able to translate this series into a compelling DS

experience that introduces new characters, planets, missions and Touch

Screen gameplay, all within the familiar 'Mech universe. We think fans of

the series will be very pleased with the result."

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9

Entertainment, MechAssault: Phantom War is a third-person futuristic shooter

where players assume the role of a MechWarrior, an elite fighter trained to

control the ultimate war machine of the 32nd century...the BattleMech.

Gamers experience fast-action, 3D 'Mech combat on the top screen, while the

lower Touch Screen positions them inside the cockpit at the controls.

Additional feature highlights include:

* Use the Touch Screen to sneak into enemy territory, hijack enemy

'Mechs

and wield the most secret weapon in the Inner Sphere;

* More than 20 types of vehicles, including 'Mechs, Tanks, Turrets and

BattleArmor;

* Wireless multiplayer combat for up to four players simultaneously;

* 24 single player campaigns and five exciting multiplayer game types;

* Wreak havoc on the enemy and environment with an arsenal of powerful,

fully upgradeable weapons;

Joining the previously released Age of Empires®: The Age of Kings®,

MechAssault: Phantom War is the second Microsoft property Majesco has

published for the Nintendo DS audience and is now available for a suggested

retail price of $29.99. Included free inside every game is a coupon worth

25% off the MechAssault: Phantom War Battleforce Set available September 24

from WizKids Games.