06/30/2010

Namco Networks' PAC-MAN Franchise Surpasses 30 Million Paid Transactions in the United States on Brew

Company Continues to Celebrate PAC-MAN's 30th Anniversary

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 30, 2010—Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and interactive entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today announced that it has reached more than 30 million paid transactions from Qualcomm Incorporated’s Brew® apps in the United States, and continues to grow rapidly.  

 

“Since 2003, we’ve worked closely with Qualcomm and Brew carriers to bring PAC-MAN-related content to the mass market,” stated Namco Networks’ senior vice president of sales and marketing, Scott Rubin.  “With more than 30 million paid transactions in the U.S., our goal remains the same—to please all consumers with top-notch games.”

 

Over the video game icon’s 30-year history, PAC-MAN and its various spin-offs have been sold on almost every gaming platform.  On mobile specifically, PAC-MAN, Ms. PAC-MAN and PAC-MAN Championship Edition have consistently achieved top-seller status across all the major carrier decks.

 

“Namco is not only one of the top video game publishers in the United States, but a leader in the Brew development space,” said Mitch Oliver,  vice president of ecosystem development for Qualcomm. “The wireless world of gaming and interactive entertainment is rapidly evolving, and we are excited to share the success of such a popular franchise.” 

 

For more information on Namco and its games, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.  To learn about PAC-MAN and its origin, please visit PAC-MAN’s official website or PAC-MAN on Facebook. 

 

About Namco Networks

Namco Networks America, Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games.  More information about Namco Networks’ products can be found at www.namcogames.com, Namco Games on Facebook or @namcogames on Twitter.

 

Namco, and all related logos, designs, and elements are the trademarks and © of Namco Networks America Inc. 2010, NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. 2010.  Qualcomm and Brew are registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All rights reserved.  All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 

 

For Namco Networks:
Kelly Loughlin
Namco Networks
408.200.7717
kloughlin@namconetworks.com

 

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