NAMCO
BRINGS POPULAR TEKKEN FRANCHISE CHARACTER NINA TO THE
PLAYSTATION 2 THIS FALL
Out of the
Fighting Ring, Sexy Undercover Operative Nina Williams
Makes Her Debut in the Action-Adventure DEATH BY DEGREES
Leading
video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc.
announced today that the company is creating a
third-person action adventure game based on its popular
character Nina Williams from the best-selling 3-D
fighting franchise, TEKKEN®. Developed by Namco
Limited, DEATH BY DEGREES is scheduled for release on the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in late
2004.
We are pleased to announce DEATH BY DEGREES,
said Rod Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Research
and Development at Namco Hometek Inc. We took one
of gamers favorite TEKKEN characters out of the
confines of the fighting ring and gave her character the
depth and incredible fighting agility you would expect of
a sexy former assassin.
Namco extends its popular TEKKEN franchise by focusing on
the voluptuous operative, Nina Williams, as she confronts
demons from her dark past in order to carry out a
perilous mission. Dispatched to investigate the
whereabouts of a stolen high-tech weapon, Nina must
infiltrate a shadowy organization and reveal a conspiracy
on a global scale.
· 360-DEGREE COMBAT.
Surrounded? An intuitive control system
offers hundreds of possible attacks in all directions
using both analog sticks. The game offers cutting
edge action, featuring fighting techniques at speeds
similar to that seen in action films.
· CRITICAL STRIKE ATTACK.
Use an on-screen X-ray scan to target
the weak points of an enemys body such as bones and
internal organs to inflict massive damage.
· EMPLOY STEALTH AND
ESPIONAGE. Sneak up behind enemies, use evasion
maneuvers, and put unsuspecting guards out with sleeper
holds.
· SPECIAL TEKKEN MOVES.
Fans will recognize Ninas Tekken moves
including Evil Mist, attacks, throws and submission
techniques.
· INCREDIBLE GAMEPLAY
VARIETY. Master a nearly unlimited combination
range of acrobatics, throws, grappling techniques,
hand-to-hand weapons (including katanas and tonfa), and
firearms.
· A CINEMATIC ADVENTURE.
A richly detailed story unfolds with an hour of
real-time and pre-rendered movies.
DEATH BY
DEGREES blends a unique mixture of combat and adventure.
Beautifully rendered environments set the stage for game
play, including combat in a weapons research facility, a
cryptic prison and a level onboard a luxury cruise ship.
An intriguing storyline with challenging scenarios,
recognizable characters and interesting character
development will allow players of all skill levels to
grasp DEATH BY DEGREES game play mechanics and
participate in over-the-top, fast-paced action combat.
About the TEKKEN Series
TEKKEN was
the first title to launch Namcos legacy in the
fighting game genre. Featuring an intriguing story
with various stylistic characters and high-end graphics,
TEKKEN became an instant success in the arcades and later
was developed for the PlayStation® and PlayStation®2
computer entertainment systems. Sales of the TEKKEN
franchise have far surpassed 20 million units worldwide.
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 San Jose, 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®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to Rights®,
Pac-Man World, Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and Ace
Combat®. For more information about Namco and its
products log onto www.namco.com <http://www.namco.com/> .
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