rtm logo


rtm logo
Raving Toy Maniac home page
Toy news and pictures
The Toy Buzz Forum
Toy feature articles
Toy Columns
Toy Archives
Customizing action figures
Toy resources
Toy web links
Buy / Sell / Trade Forum
toy shows and events
Chat room
RTMemo - free email newsletter
Site Map
Contact the staff of the Raving Toy Maniac
Privacy information
rtmnews_logo.gif - 4347 Bytes

More Namco TV Games from JAKKS

pac-man video game

MALIBU, Calif. -- April 2007 -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced that it has extended its long-term, comprehensive TV Games™ licensing agreement with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. Under this agreement JAKKS™ will continue to develop TV Games products based on the top-selling Pac-Man® franchise and other Namco arcade classic video games.

Namco TV Games™ is a plug and play gaming system that contains multiple classic games in one single controller. All that is needed are batteries and a TV -- no videogame consoles and no gaming cartridges are required! Simply plug the TV Games unit into the A/V jacks of any standard television set, turn it on and play! The lightweight, compact, all-inclusive controller, houses a combination of videogames with all of the hardware built right into the controller. This technology allows gaming fans to enjoy a number of videogames with just one single purchase.

"For the past four years, Namco's ultimate classic arcade games have been an incredible asset to the growth of this line for JAKKS," said John Ardell, Senior Vice President of Marketing-Interactive Products, JAKKS Pacific. "To date we have sold more than 15 million units based on Namco's top-selling franchise and look forward to at least another three year-run with the titles."

"JAKKS Pacific has done a fantastic job of packaging classic games in its simple to use TV Games format for fans of Pac-Man and other Namco titles around the world," said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "The introduction of JAKKS' new upcoming NAMCO units is an incredible value that will entice gamers of all ages."

JAKKS' Plug It In & Play TV Games are sold at retailers nationwide for an SRP of $19.99.

For more information see www.tvgames.com

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

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™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific™, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Trendmasters®, Toymax®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JPI™ and Plug It In & Play TV Games™. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com.

previousarrow.gif - 673 Bytesbacktortmnews.gif - 1037 Bytesnextarrow.gif - 582 Bytes


In Association with Amazon.com Big Bad Toy Store - click for more information





All images, format, content, and design are copyright © 1994-2013 Raving Toy Maniac. No part of these pages may be reproduced without express written consent of the Raving Toy Maniac. Licensed character names and images are copyright © their respective companies.