November 30, 2006

NAMCO BANDAI’S SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON FLIES INTO THE HOLIDAY FRENZY WITH A BANG

Classic Peanuts Comic Strip Comes to Life In A Video Game And Lights Up The Streets of New York In Time For The Holidays

Snoopy and his Peanuts pals are the talk of the town in New York this holiday season! Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that the Snoopy vs. the Red Baron video game trailer is now on display on the big screen on the famous Toys R Us Times Square Geoffrey Tron Screen. Following on the heels of the new 52 ft. tall Flying Ace Snoopy float that debuted at last week’s 80th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the beloved beagle is the man of the hour in the city that never sleeps!

Seen by over 65 million people, the Snoopy vs. the Red Baron trailer can be found in one of the liveliest and busiest places around, New York City’s renowned Times Square. The 10 foot tall and 39 foot wide, ever-moving screen at the Flagship Toys R Us store began carrying the trailer the week of Thanksgiving and it will continue through New Years Eve--featuring 45 seconds of thrilling Snoopy vs. the Red Baron aerial action.

Available on the PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP® system, Snoopy vs. The Red Baron is rated “E10+” for everyone ages 10 and up and has a suggested retail price of $29.99.

“It wouldn’t be the holidays without the familiar faces of Snoopy and the Peanuts characters,” said Makoto Iwai, Senior Vice President of the Development Group at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With all of the hustle and bustle and excitement in Times Square during the holidays, we are thrilled that Snoopy vs. The Red Baron is available for fans of all ages to see and enjoy.”

For more information on Snoopy vs. the Red Baron visit http://Snoopy.namcobandaigames.com. 

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