Bandai Games' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Ships to Retail Stores

Cypress, CA - October 25, 2005 - Bandai Games, Inc. today announced that "Ghost in the Shell(R): Stand Alone Complex(TM)" for PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system has shipped to retail stores. Face off against technological terrorists as a member of Section 9, an elite group of intelligence operatives commissioned to fend off sinister cyber-criminals. Based on the critically-acclaimed anime series by renowned manga artist and writer Masamune Shirow, the sci-fi first-person shooter offers wireless multiplayer action for up to six players in cooperative and competitive modes. Untangle the mystery of the Berutarbe using Motoko's agility, Batou's strength, Saito's sniper skills, and Togusa's stealth with 51 different playable weapons. Gamers can customize your independent mini-tank Tachikoma with unique accessories.

"In adhering to the central technological theme in 'Ghost in the Shell(R):Stand Alone Complex(TM),' we have maximized the wireless capabilities available on the PSP," said Rika Maruya, Co-Producer of Bandai Games. "Gamers now have the opportunity to experience an ultramodern world of hackers and cyber-terrorism on a cutting edge platform."

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 Xbox(R) 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.'s 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.