Namco Networks Announce Garters & Ghouls Is Out Now For The iPhone/iPod Touch

Namco Networks have announced that Garters & Ghouls is now available on the iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It costs $4.99 or £2.99.

This is a action shooter game, in which you control Marie who battles minions and horrors across 25 levels. the game also makes use of Facebook Connect, so you can post your rankings and share achievements. Namco Networks are calling the game the first in a new Franchise.



Press Release

SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Oct 30, 2009 Get ready to command the not-too-dead Marie Dupois in the haunting new franchise, Garters & Ghouls, now available on Apple’s App Store. Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile, iPhone and PC games for mass-market casual gamers, today announced the release of Garters & Ghouls for iPhone and iPod touch, available for $4.99.

In this new action shooter, players control Marie as she is summoned to battle the minions and horrors beyond description! Garters & Ghouls features a twisted world in the form of 25 action-packed levels, providing hours of unique game play. Players help Marie on her quest by unearthing devastating weapons and massive power-ups! With downloadable content the fun never dies!

“Interesting characters, a compelling and humorous storyline and lots of undead destruction are just a few things that distinguish this from other titles,” said Jonathan Kromrey, general manager of Apple Games for Namco Networks. “What will keep fans coming back is the insatiable appetite for more…just like a zombie.”

To produce Garters & Ghouls, Namco collaborated with Big Blue Bubble, an award winning developer specializing in casual games for mobile devices for over 6 years. “As we’re constantly focused on innovation, we were really excited about helping launch this new property,” said Damir Slogar, CEO of the Canadian based developer. “Working with a major publisher like Namco allows us a great opportunity to get these games out to ever-expanding audiences. Namco offers unparalleled reach and support.”

Garters & Ghouls also features Facebook Connect, allowing users to post their rankings on Facebook and share achievements with their friends.

For more information on Garters & Ghouls or other games by Namco, please visit www.gartersandghouls.com, www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES onFacebook.

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 or atwww.twitter.com/namcogames.

About Big Blue Bubble
With over 40 games in its portfolio, Big Blue Bubble is one of Canada’s leading video game developers. By maintaining a strong focus on the development of cross-platform technology and showcasing it through award-winning games, Big Blue Bubble will continue to lead the way in bringing new and innovative concepts to the market.

Namco, Garters & Ghouls, and all related logos, designs, and elements are the trademarks and © of Namco Networks America Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.