Pac-Man is back in an Exciting Pinball Adventure Only for Game Boy(R)

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SANTA CLARA, CA – March 31, 2005 – Namco Hometek Inc., a leading video games

developer and publisher, today announced that Pac-Man fever is back as "Pac-Man Pinball Advance" has gone gold and is expected to be available at North American retail stores in April 2005. "Pac-Man Pinball Advance" mixes fast-paced pinball action with the classic Pac-Man universe complete with Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, as well as other familiar characters from Pac-Land. "Pac-Man Pinball Advance" is available exclusively on Game Boy Advance.

“'Pac-Man Pinball Advance' is exactly what the doctor ordered for Pac-Man fans, pinball fanatics and anyone who has ever caught Pac-Man fever,” said Jeff Lujan, Business Director at Namco Hometek Inc. “With exciting, addictive game play and intuitive controls, game play, 'Pac-Man Pinball Advance' promises pure pinball satisfaction.”

"Pac-Man Pinball Advance" features 16 entertaining levels across two unique pinball tables as you chomp Pac-Dots, Power Pellets, and rescue the residents of Pac-Land. Use the Pac-Finder, the ultimate Pac-Machine to guide you through the Pac-Village and Haunted Boardwalk as you rescue your friends from dastardly ghosts. "Pac-Man Pinball Advance" also features:

* Multi-ball play with the aid of Ms. Pac-Man for frenetic gameplay sessions

* Multiple exciting mini-games; gobble Ghosts, roll through obstacles, earn bonus Pac-Dots and points!

* 2D scrolling top view graphics

* Alternate versions of both tables are included

* Endless replayability