Namco retro games and Home space coming to PS3 in July
Namco has announced that in July 2009 they will be releasing their Museum Essentials titles consisting of Namco staples in retro gaming as well one brand new re-envisioning of a cult franchise. The titles included in Museum Essentials will be Pac-man, Galaga, DIG DUG, DRAGON SPIRIT, XEVIOUS, and the brand new re-envisioned XEVIOUS: RESURRECTION . In addition, Namco has confirmed that the PSN title will include trophy support.
To celebrate the release, the publisher has also announced the simultaneous launch of their very own Home space that will include trial versions of the stated games via virtual arcade machines as well as updated publisher media and the ability to collect various Home items.
Official details below:
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (JUNE 16, 2009) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today NAMCO MUSEUM™ ESSENTIALS, a must-have nostalgic compilation for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system’s PlayStation®Network. Arcade enthusiasts can digitally download their favorite NAMCO BANDAI Games’ arcade classics when NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS is released in July 2009.
Representing the core of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ timeless heritage, the NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS collection will keep players entertained for hours in nostalgic glory with Pac-man™, Galaga™, DIG DUG™, DRAGON SPIRIT™, XEVIOUS™, and the brand new re-envisioned XEVIOUS™: RESURRECTION. The re-imagined XEVIOUS game takes the classic 1982 vertical scrolling arcade shooter and injects visually stunning 1080p graphics and enhanced gameplay for today’s refined shoot ‘em up audience.
Featuring the full complement of PlayStation Network trophy support and online leaderboards, players will also be able to earn PlayStation®Home rewards to show off their classic game devotion and compete in the worldwide leaderboards for a top spot on the planet.
Launching simultaneously with NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, a dedicated NAMCO BANDAI Games PlayStation Home Destination section will be available to serve as the hub for all the company’s latest and greatest downloadable media. Featuring a virtual arcade where players can access a trial version of NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALS, collect 50 PlayStation Home classic NAMCO and The Idolm@ster™ items, as well as view the latest media and trailers, the site will contain content that guarantees to keep fans returning for more.
I dunno if I will bother with this. Namco seems to whore out its properties to whomever will accept them.