Pac-Man Vs. Now Shipping

December 2, 2003, 11:56 am EST
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Get the exclusive GameCube multiplayer Pac-Man with the purchase of upcoming Namco games.

NAMCO SHIPS PAC-MAN® VS. FOR THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE™ THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Gaming's Classic Character Is Now Available In A Unique New Way

San Jose, Ca., (December 2, 2003) Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that Pac-Man vs. has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide. Packaged with Pac-Man World 2, the newest entry into the Player's Choice library, Pac-Man vs. is now available exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube and uses the special connectivity feature to link the Game Boy® Advance to the Nintendo GameCube. With an MSRP of $19.95 and rated E for Everyone, Pac-Man vs. brings an old favorite back to the limelight just in time for the Holiday season.

Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, Pac-Man vs. lets players compete head-to-head using a Game Boy Advance and a Nintendo GameCube, connected by a Nintendo GameCube™ Game Boy Advance cable. One player uses the Game Boy Advance to control Pac-Man as he gobbles his Pac-Dots. Up to three other players on the Nintendo GameCube control the Ghosts and chase Pac-Man around the board. If a player's Ghost catches Pac-Man, those players swap controllers and the game continues. Whoever hits the predetermined scoring cap first wins the game.

"We are very excited to have a new addition to the Pac-Man family," said Garry Cole, Senior Vice President of Sales. "By incorporating this classic

character with the unique connectivity features of both the Nintendo GameCube and the Game Boy Advance, players are offered a new style of

gameplay that will bring them closer to the competition than ever before."

With six worlds and more than 20 levels to explore, Pac-Man World 2 offers a variety of gameplay mechanics including Shimmy and Flip Kick. Also featured in the game are the in-line skating and ice-skating skills that propel Pac-Man through the amazing 3D Pac-Mazes.

Pac-Man vs. will also be available with other Namco games for Nintendo GameCube including R: Racing Evolution and I-Ninja. Each copy of R:

Racing Evolution will include a copy of Pac-Man vs., is rated T for Teen, and will be available Dec. 9 at an MSRP of $49.95. Starting Dec. 4 at

specialty retailers, fans can also receive Pac-Man vs. free as a gift with any purchase of I-Ninja, Rated T for Teen, at an MSRP of $49.95.

Talkback

Bartman3010December 02, 2003

Heheh, I was able to get a couple of copies of Pac-Man VS. The guy let me have a copy, even though it was for pre-ordering.

Folks at Game Crazy arent as bad as they seem.

jasonditzDecember 02, 2003

Target has the Pacman World 2 and Versus Bundle in their ad this week... $18 if memory serves.

KnoxxvilleDecember 02, 2003

Yep, I too got a coupla copies last week from the nice guys at Game Crazy. I must say this is the best free game/"demo disc" I have ever played!

Oh yeah, I also went to the Spike TV's VGA's tonight, and it was a sad state of affairs. Madden 2004 is Game of the Year?!? Get off it! Overall this show was by casual gamers, for casual gamers.

You guys will see my point on Thursday.

jasonditzDecember 03, 2003

Be fair, Madden made some impressive improvements in this years iteration.

Plus, its not like there were many great games that came out this year. Most of Nintendos best came out last year or will slip into next year. Mario Kart probably came out too late to be a real competitor.

Myxtika1 AznDecember 03, 2003

Thanks for the heads up. I just went and picked up Pac-Man Vs. from my local Game Crazy. Me am happy very!!

KnoxxvilleDecember 03, 2003

jasonditz, tomorrow you will understand what I am trying to say. If that's the case, how did "True Crime" win best action game? That just came out too. Matrix? Best movie game? Hello! What about Lord of the Rings?

Trust me....do NOT give the VGA's the benifit of the doubt. I've already seen apocalypse....and soon you will too!

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