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NAMCO HOMETEK INC. UNLEASHES WEB SITE FOR KILL.SWITCH

Video Game Powerhouse Highlights Offensive Military Shooter in Online Spotlight
 

San Jose, CA – August 12, 2003 — Leading video games publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the launch of a Web site for kill.switch, the innovative new military shooter shipping in October 2003 for Sony PlayStation®2 and the Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft.  Currently, http://www.killswitch.com  provides visitors with a taste of what’s to come with a selection of screens and trailers showcasing the realistic cover tactics and and awesome firepower packed into the game’s ultimate combat experience.  Also included is some basic information on game features, including kill.switch’s sophisticated A.I. and 15 action-packed scenarios.

With a unique game play mechanic that supports and enforces the use of cover tactics, kill.switch clearly distinguishes itself from all other games in the 3rd person military shooter genre.  Utilizing the Blindfire combat mechanic, players must plan their moves in advance and quickly adjust without indecision to succeed in these harsh battlefields.  Over the next few months, visitors to the official kill.switch Web site will learn more about about the game as Namco Hometek Inc. gears up with an aggressive pre-launch campaign.

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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. Committed to providing the ultimate entertainment experience, Namco uses cutting-edge technology and advanced electronics to take their theme parks, arcades, and home video games far beyond traditional entertainment.
 



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