Namco Soars Into Action with Ace Combat 5

The Million-Unit Selling ACE COMBAT® Franchise To Break New Ground This Fall

San Jose, Ca., (March 25, 2004) - Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the upcoming release of ACE COMBAT 5, shipping exclusively for the Sony PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in Fall 2004. The newest installment is the most explosive title yet in the unparalleled ACE COMBAT series. Developed by Namco Limited in Japan, ACE COMBAT 5 is set to soar as Namco's fifth installment of the Air Combat/Ace Combat series. Introducing Wingman Command, ACE COMBAT 5 is the premier air combat game combining ultra-realistic graphics and dog fighting with the sheer excitement of commanding a squadron, knowing that their fate is in your hands.