Namco Bandai Games lifts the lid on its GamesCom 2010 public line up

– Players Will Get Their Hands on Hot Titles from NAMCO BANDAI Games, D3Publisher and More this August 19th to 22nd in Cologne, Germany –

CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 11 August 2009 – NAMCO BANDAI Games gets ready to put its lovingly crafted games into the hands of the public with today’s unveiling of its games line up for GamesCom 2010 in Cologne, Germany from August 19th to 22nd. The NAMCO BANDAI Games stand located in Hall 8, Stand B 030 features a blistering selection of hotly anticipated titles which it can’t wait to let the biggest audience of gamers in the world loose on.

Titles available for hands-on play include breath-taking cinematic adventure ENSLAVEDTM: Odyssey to the West; ninja anime sensation NARUTOTM SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2; the unstoppable Dragon Ball®: Raging BlastTM 2; original fantasy action adventure Majin and the Forsaken KingdomTM; D3Publisher’s Despicable Me: The Game based on the animated feature film; and PAC-MAN PartyTM which marks the triumphant return of the yellow gaming hero.

Full details of the games playable on the NAMCO BANDAI Games stand are as follows:

ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West (Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3)
Release date: 8th October 2010
Developed by Ninja Theory Ltd., players head out on a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two characters, Monkey and Trip, form an uneasy alliance to survive their journey through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. A compelling tactical action-adventure and cinematic gaming masterpiece.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 (Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3)
Release date: Autumn 2010
The incredible rise of the Naruto series continues, with amazing visuals, ferocious online play, faithful story, new battle systems, original Japanese voice-over, a wealth of brand new environments, and even a playable appearance from Lars Alexandersson of TEKKENTM 6 fame.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 (Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3)
Release date: Autumn 2010
More and better of everything the fans want, including reworked controls and camera, seven game modes, original Japanese voices, countless unlockables, ultra-realistic HD visuals, a new combo system, and an exclusive 30-minute Dragon Ball® anime episode.

Majin and the Forsaken KingdomTM (Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3)
Release date: 26 November 2010
Creates a new fusion of cooperative stealth and action as the player takes the role of the game’s hero to fight alongside the AI-controlled monster Majin. The vast and colourful open world, rich character interactions, constantly evolving gameplay and absorbing storyline will keep players gripped.

Despicable Me: The Game (WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, PlayStation®2, PSP®)
Release date: October 2010
Players become the mastermind Gru, plotting to build a rocket ship and steal the moon, with command over an army of tireless, little yellow minions to complete puzzles and missions and employ an arsenal of despicable weapons and gadgets to vanquish all who stand in their way.

PAC-MAN Party (WiiTM)
Release date: Autumn 2010
Capturing the spirit of the beloved franchise, PAC-MAN Party delivers an explosive party game filled with wild mini-games, challenges and multiplayer gameplay. The easy controls will have players testing their skills and reflexes against one another across unique virtual game boards.

Source: Namco Bandai PR