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Namco Bandai Games Releases Pac-Man Party 3D for North America
SAN JOSE, Calif., (Nov. 8, in the year of our Lord 2011)
– Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games
America Inc. announced today that PAC-MAN Party™ 3D is now
available throughout North America for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.
Set across multiple themed parties, PAC-MAN and his friends star
in an adventure packed with dozens of mini-games, challenges and
surprises. With something for the entire family, PAC-MAN Party
3D provides exciting and fun challenges for up to four players
across unique virtual game boards.
PAC-MAN Party 3D continues PAC-MAN’s pop culture legacy by
offering a game that captures the spirit of the franchise and
the hearts of its players. Featuring more than 50 exciting
mini-games and eight characters to choose from including Inky,
Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, players will be fully immersed in fun
filled world of PAC-MAN. From dodging a cascade of blocks, to
racing across ice platforms and sports challenges, there is
non-stop action for everyone.
PAC-MAN Party 3D includes multiple modes of play. Story mode
provides an opportunity to explore all the game board worlds and
retrieve a secret recipe that has been stolen by mischievous
ghosts. Mini Games mode offers a quick fix for those who want
the sudden rush of competition without the commitment. Party
Mode allows players to play any board with their favorite
characters. Raising the stakes a bit more, property can be
strategically developed on any given space. Gaining ownership of
spaces connected to each other, players can increase wealth by
upgrading their property. If someone lands on a spot that is
already occupied, players will engage in a mini-game between all
players. If the player who lands on the space defeats the owner
they gain control of that property. If the owner wins, the other
player must pay the owner.
To help level the competitive playing field and encourage big
comebacks, Power Cookies can be utilized during each mini-game
to increase a characters size or put extra force and speed
behind each effort. As an added bonus, PAC-MAN Party 3D also
features a Classic mode where players can experience the
original arcade versions of PAC-MAN®, Galaga® and DIG-DUG®.
PAC-MAN Party 3D is rated “E10+” for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB
and will carry an MSRP of $39.99. For more information on the
game, please visit
www.namcobandaigames.com and
www.facebook.com/namco.