Topic: Namco Bandai Ships Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 for DS

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TAMAGOTCHI CONNECTION: CORNER SHOP 2 OPENS FOR BUSINESS    

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. Latest Tamagotchi for the Nintendo DS  Ships to US Retail Stores    

  SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 13, 2006) – Leading video games publisher and   developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that the highly   anticipated Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 for the Nintendo   DS will be shipping to retailers starting this Tuesday, November 14,   2006. In line with the immensely popular Tamagotchi Connection virtual   pet toy, this fun-filled title enlists players to purchase and manage shops   for their Tamagotchi in the hopes of keeping their adorable customers happy.    

“The popularity and the success of the Tamagotchi franchise combined with   the innovative DS functionality create an irresistible game that all gamers   can enjoy," said Naruo Uchida, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.’s Vice   President of Localization. “With an abundance of new shops, tasks and   mini-games available in Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2, gamers will   have hours of endless fun ahead of them this holiday season."    

Working alongside Mametchi, Kuchipatchi and Memetchi, players will supervise   12 different shops over the course of the game.  By making customers happy,   players earn “Gotchi" Points.  The more Gotchi points earned will allow   players to unlock different businesses, each complete with their own unique   mini-game. New shops include the Bowling, Sushi and even a Concert Hall   where players can make use of the Nintendo DS microphone and sing along with   their Tamagotchi partner. With over 100 different Tamagotchi making   appearances throughout the town in Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2,   opportunities for players to use their Gotchi points to dress, feed and care   for their Tamagotchi partners are almost endless. Trade, give gifts and send   messages with a friend using the Nintendo DS wireless support, but just   remember, with five new different friendship levels, make sure to keep your   Tamagotchi happy!    

Developed by Nana-On-Sha, Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 is rated “E"   for Everybody by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $29.99.