Bandai's Zatch Bell!: Mamodo Battles Now in Stores

BANDAI'S "ZATCH BELL!(TM): MAMODO BATTLES(TM)" NOW IN STORES

Fans of the Hit Cartoon Network Series Can Join the Fight for Mamodo
Dominance on the PlayStation(R)2 and GameCube(TM)

CYPRESS, CA - October 19, 2005 - Bandai Games Inc. today announced that
"Zatch Bell(TM): Mamodo Battles(TM)" for the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system is now in stores. A
fast-action fighting game based on Viz Media's new animated series "Zatch
Bell!" airing on Cartoon Network , "Zatch Bell: Mamodo Battles" features
a cast of unique characters, stages and voiceover by the TV show's
cast.
"Zatch Bell: Mamodo Battles" is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and
carries a suggested retail price of $39.99.

Once every thousand years, mamodo creatures descend to Earth to battle
for control of the mamodo world, and "Zatch Bell: Mamodo Battles"
invites players to join the fight! In order to battle, the mamodo must
partner with a human who can read from a spell book and release the
mamodo's powers. The game features 13 playable mamodo characters, and 18
different stages for white-knuckled duels. Brand-new spells and attacks add
to the fast-paced action, and collectible trading cards that unlock
special mamodo increase the game's replayability and depth.

"'Zatch Bell' is one of the most popular new animation series, and
'Zatch
Bell!: Mamodo Battles' immerses fans in the world of the show with
authentic environments and characters," said Rika Maruya, Co-Producer at
Bandai.
"'Zatch Bell: Mamodo Battles' makes it easy for fans to pick up and
play and stake their claim for dominance of the mamodo!"

For additional information and asset downloads visit
www.BandaiGames.com!

About Bandai Games Inc.
Bandai Games Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai America Incorporated and a
leading publisher of interactive entertainment software for popular
game systems such as the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system,
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the XboxR video game system from
Microsoft, the Nintendo DS(TM), Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the Game
Boy(R) Advance.
Unique characters and stimulating game experiences highlight Bandai
Games Inc. distinctive product lineup which include hit properties such as
"Inuyasha" and "Digimon." Bandai Games Inc. is headquartered in
Cypress, California. For more information and press downloads please visit:
www.BandaiGames.com.

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