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.