"THE LEGEND OF HEROES(TM) III: SONG OF THE OCEAN" AND "INUYASHA(TM): SECRET

OF THE DIVINE JEWEL(TM)" NOW AT RETAIL STORES

Playing is Believing(R) When These New Role-Playing Games Hit Store Shelves.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (January 23, 2007) – Leading video games publisher and

developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that "The Legend

of Heroes(TM) III: Song of the Ocean(TM)" for the PSP(R)

(PlayStation(R)Portable) system and "Inuyasha(TM): Secret of the Divine

Jewel(TM)," for the Nintendo(R)DS are both available in retail stores now

across North America. "The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean" is the

latest installment of the popular "Legend of Heroes" series, and brings an

all-new adventure to first-time players and long-time fans alike, while

"Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel" unites familiar characters with some

fresh faces in an original story based on the hit animated show.

"The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean" puts players in the role of a

young musician named Forte as he sets off on a quest to discover a very old

and powerful song of mystifying might left behind by a renowned composer.

With over 100 characters strikingly illustrated and innovative features such

as pets that can be acquired, trained and fed various items to help in

battle, the classic RPG style gameplay allows players to save at nearly any

point. Created by the developers of the legendary “Ys," “Brandish," and

“Sorcerian “series, and offering over 50 hours of new adventure, "The Legend

of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean" is sure to be enjoyed by fans new and old.

More information about "The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean" is

available at www.namcobandaigames.com.

"Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel," is an inspired new adventure that

takes players into the world of Rumiko Takahashi’s well-known animated TV

series with a new plot and story line that has never before been seen.

Original characters, created exclusively for the game, reveal captivating

origins and personalities that further weave a fascinating story while

interacting with memorable friends like Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippou and

Miroku. Banding together, these adventurers will battle hordes of demons as

players enjoy the intuitive command-based control scheme and the CFS (Cover

Fellow System) that allows characters to work together with chosen traveling

companions when combating enemies.

More information about "Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel" is available

at www.namcobandaigames.com.