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Comic Mischief and Adventure Await as Next Handheld Chapter of Popular
Anime Series Unfolds with New Features, Several Playable Characters
and Co-op Gameplay

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Feb. 18, 2010) – Leading video game publisher
and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that
Dragon Ball®: Origins 2 exclusively for Nintendo DS™ will be available
in North America this summer. A follow-up to the original Dragon Ball:
Origins for DS, Dragon Ball: Origins 2 continues the story of series
hero Goku’s early years as he and his friends search the world for the
seven enchanted Dragon Balls. The new action-adventure game includes
an array of features including the ability to play as different
characters along the way and the option to team up with a friend for
co-op multiplayer challenges.

In Dragon Ball: Origins 2, players battle through the Red Ribbon Army
saga covering Goku’s first encounters with the nefarious Red Ribbon
Army up to the resurrection of Upa’s father, a member of the native
tribe who serve as the guardians of the mystical Korin Tower. Players
have the chance to play not only as Goku, but also the added variety
of familiar faces he encounters as the journey progresses including
Krillin, Bulma, Yamcha and more, each with their own abilities and
power-ups. The whimsical and beloved graphical style of the series
comes to life as animated cut-scenes unfold the story.

A challenging mix of action and exploration awaits, as Goku and
friends must use a wide range of skills to solve puzzles, find
treasure chests, and defeat armies of baddies. A situation-based
camera adapts with the changing gameplay to bring players closer to
the action. An overhead view allows players a broad perspective as
they jump, swing and charge through forests, underwater areas and
more. Meanwhile, key boss battles switch to side-view to emphasize the
signature fighting style of the Dragon Ball series. With support for
both stylus and button input options, players are free to choose their
preferred control style.

In addition to an exciting single-player mode, two players can join up
for satisfying co-op multiplayer challenges via a wireless local
connection. By playing the single-player adventure, special
multiplayer stages including challenging boss fights unlock and become
available. Players are also able to carry over their saved character
from the single-player mode as they battle alongside friends in co-op
mode.

Dragon Ball: Origins 2 for Nintendo DS™ will be available in summer
2010. For more information about the game, please visit
www.namcobandaigames.com or http://dragonball.namco.com. To join the
official fan community, please visit http://www.gokuscorner.com.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive
entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara,
CA.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies
known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video
game franchises, including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and
Tekken® brands.  For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America
Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

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