SANTA CLARA, CA - May 8, 2007 - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that .hack®//G.U.™ Vol. 2: Reminisce™ has shipped to retail outlets across the country. In the newest installment of the epic .hack series, players will be able to continue the story from .hack®//G.U.™ Vol. 1: Rebirth™ in an engaging Action-RPG exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

".hack is a series whose mysteries grow deeper with every installment," said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "The G.U.trilogy pulls players into a twisting storyline inside 'The World' and challenges them to determine the nature of reality by trapping them in a game-within-the-game."

After the massive battle with Tri-Edge at the conclusion of .hack//G.U. Vol. 1: Rebirth, Haseo and his friends learn they are incapable of logging out of the MMO "The World."  As the life of one of their own hangs in the balance, Haseo's party begins a race against time to purge game servers of corrupted data.

In .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce, players will enjoy a fully upgraded battle system including new fighting styles and in-depth weapon, party, and steam bike customization. Unique to the series, a new mini card game called Crimson VS will provide players with the opportunity to collect cards, compile the ultimate deck and compete against others in Crimson VS tournaments throughout "The World." Breathtaking cinematics reveal dramatic interweaving plot lines and gorgeous new environments that will keep players enthralled for hours.  Additionally, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce will feature the entire unedited first episode of the exciting .hack//Roots anime series. Unlocked from the start, the episode's story cleverly ties into the events of the game.

Developed by CyberConnect2, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and carries the suggested retail price of $39.99.  More information about .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com and www.dothack.com/GU.

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NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto(TM) and Tekken® brands.  For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products, log on to www.namcobandaigames.com.

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