DIG DUG(R) DIGGING STRIKE BURROWS INTO RETAIL STORES

Arcade Classic Resurfaces on the Nintendo DS(TM) with a Dual Screen Twist

and Brand-New Challenges

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 19, 2005) - Leading video games developer and

publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that Dig Dug Digging Strike has

shipped to stores for the Nintendo DS. A 3D dual screen adventure that

reinvents the arcade classic, Dig Dug Digging Strike features more than 80

areas, wireless multiplayer action, unique weapons and an array of enemies

both old and new. Developed by Namco Ltd., Dig Dug Digging Strike is rated E

for Everyone by the ESRB.

In Dig Dug Digging Strike, monsters are terrorizing the islands and it is up

to Dig Dug and his fearless crew to sink the islands and drive their enemies

into the ocean. Classic monsters including Pooka and Fygar make an

appearance, as well as a host of new bad guys. Players explore 3D

environments to locate fault lines and then delve below ground - digging on

the bottom screen - to connect the fault lines until the islands break

apart. Timing is crucial - players must make sure that they are safe, and

that monsters are trapped behind the fault lines, before separating the land

masses.

"Dig Dug is truly an arcade classic, and we're bringing the subterranean fun

to a whole new generation with Dig Dug Digging Strike on the Nintendo

DS,"said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. "Dig Dug

Digging Strike retains the classic arcade feel of the original game, while

offering creative gameplay that can only be achieved with the handheld's

dual screen feature. With the addition of head-to-head wireless

multiplayer, this could be the most entertaining Dig Dug title to date."

As players progress through the 15 stages in Dig Dug Digging Strike, they

will have an arsenal of new weapons at their disposal. However, players must

be careful - flowing lava and tumbling rocks don't know the difference

between the good guys and the enemies! Mini games that parody classic Namco

titles are included throughout Dig Dug Digging Strike, and players can

complete Horivalou and Hori X to help Dig Dug break apart the islands. Dig

Dug Digging Strike also features a new item collection challenge, where

players can acquire special items that enable them to unlock hidden areas

and clear some of the most challenging boss levels.

For more information about Dig Dug Digging Strike, please visit www.namco.com.

About Namco Hometek Inc.

Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a

Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Based in

Santa Clara, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video games

publisher for next generation game consoles. Namco has created some of the

industry's greatest video game franchises: Tekken(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), Dead

to Rights(R), Pac-Man World(TM), Ridge Racer(R), Time Crisis(R) and

ACECOMBAT(TM).

TEKKEN(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), PAC-MAN WORLD(TM), Ridge Racer(R), Time Crisis(R)

and ACECOMBAT(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco Limited

in the United States and/or other countries. Dead to Rights(TM) is a

trademark or registered trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. in the United States

and/or other countries.

Dig Dug(R) Digging Strike&(C)1982 1985 2005 NAMCO LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

(TM),(R) and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2004 Nintendo