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November 8, 2006

Ridge Racer 7 and Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE Go Gold for PS3

NAMCO BANDAI Brings The Heat To The PLAYSTATION 3 system On Launch Day With Heart-Pounding Drift Racing and Sci-Fi Mecha Action

The future of gaming is upon us as leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that its highly-anticipated next generation titles, Ridge Racer 7 and Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE have both gone gold and will ship simultaneously with the launch of the Playstation 3 computer entertainment system on November 17, 2006.

“We are very excited to be a part of the PLAYSTATION 3 system launch frenzy by having not just one, but two of our most popular franchises launch with the revolutionary new hardware,” said Makoto Iwai, Senior Vice President of Development at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With the unprecedented speed and exhilaration of Ridge Racer 7 and the futuristic combat of Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE, we are very proud to offer up something new for every PLAYSTATION 3 system owner to enjoy.”

About Ridge Racer 7

Race your opponent at speeds of up to 160 mph in a completely original machine – the design options right at your finger tips! A first in franchise history, Ridge Racer 7 offers 375,000 ways to make your machine visually unique, with up to 7,150 combinations to tailor the performance of each machine. Featuring fan favorite and brand new exhilarating courses, a robust level of customization, 5.1 channel sound and running at 1080p and 60fps, Ridge Racer 7 is the premier racing title to own this holiday season. A new grand prix mode for players to build their careers as a racer from the ground up, and the capability to bring your customized machine into the new online integrated experience to dual it out against opponents worldwide supporting up to 14 players in multi player mode and online team battle, makes Ridge Racer 7 a next-generation force to be reckoned with!

Rated “E” for Everyone, Ridge Racer 7 will carry a suggested retail price of $59.99.

About Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE

Players are placed in a vivid, photo-realistic environment where they can assume the helm of a futuristic combat unit in an exhilarating sci-fi mecha battle. With more than 30 different playable Mobile Suits and 60 playable missions, Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE features location-specific damage, allowing players to target and attack a specific portion of an enemy unit. Players can join the Federation to repel the invaders, or pledge their devotion to the Zeon Forces to conquer the Earth in an attempt to liberate the space colonies.

Rated “T” for Teen, Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE will carry a suggested retail price of $59.99.