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"PAC-MAN WORLD(TM) 3" CHOMPS ITS WAY TO STORES
Pac-Man Marks His 25th Birthday with a New Multi-Platform Adventure
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 15, 2005) – Leading video games developer and
publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that "Pac-Man World(TM) 3" has
begun shipping for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system,
Microsoft Xbox(R), Nintendo GameCube(TM) and PC. The game will also be
available on Nintendo DS(TM) and PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system in
December. The 25-year old video game icon’s latest adventure combines
contemporary platform gameplay with both traditional "Pac-Man" elements and
brand-new moves. "Pac-Man World 3" is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
“Pac-Man is celebrating his silver anniversary this year, but he gets a gold
star for his performance in 'Pac-Man World 3,'” said Jeff Lujan, Business
Director at Namco Hometek Inc. “As if it wasn’t enough that his newest game
is one of his best platform adventures yet with its incredible action,
challenging puzzles and unique new features like the Power Ribbon and the
Super Stomp--but for the first time in one of his games he also speaks!”
In "Pac-Man World 3," the evil genius Erwin has created a machine that can
penetrate into the Spectral Realm - the world of the Ghosts – and ultimately
devastate the world. At the start of the game, Pac-Man is mysteriously
transported out of Pac-Village, into a mysterious land, and he soon realizes
that it is up to him to uncover Erwin’s diabolical plot and save the world
from massive catastrophe. Along the way, Pac-Man will meet friends and
enemies alike, and to achieve his goals he may need to make allies out of
his old nemeses.
"Pac-Man World 3" features Pac-Man classics including Power Pellets,
Pac-Dots, fruit and favorite characters, while adding new elements such as a
the Electro Shock, Power Ribbon, and Super Stomp, plus new special moves
like punching and climbing. For the first time, players will be able to
control the Ghosts Pinky and Clyde, who each have special abilities to solve
puzzles and access areas that Pac-Man can’t reach. "Pac-Man World 3" also
features the original arcade game from 1980, and classic 2D and 3D mazes
throughout the adventure in which players can compete for bonuses.
In addition to enjoying the action-adventure in "Pac-Man World 3," players
can experience some special extras in celebration of Pac-Man’s 25th
anniversary. Bonus material in the game’s museum section includes an
exclusive interview with Pac-Man’s creator, Toru Iwatani, a sneek peek video
trailer for the upcoming "Pac-Man World(TM) Rally*," and a written history
of Pac-Man over the years;
*"Pac-Man World Rally" video trailer available in PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system, Microsoft Xbox(R), PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
system, and PC versions only.
For more information on Pac-Man World 3 visit www.pacmanworld3.namco.com.