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SAN JOSE, Calif. – (December 4, 2012) - NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Power Rangers Super Samurai® on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® is now available for purchase at video game retailers in North America. The video game fully immerses players into Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai universe based on the hit television series on Nickelodeon. Power Rangers fans can morph into their favorite Red, Blue, Green, Yellow or Pink Ranger to slash, kick, and punch their way through the threatening chaos and destruction upon the world.
In Power Rangers Super Samurai on Kinect for Xbox 360, players can wave the legendary Spin Swords and the Rangers’ Special Weapons to keep enemies at bay. The iconic moves from Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai series are also included in-game so fans can train like true Super Samurai Rangers.
True to the Power Rangers mantra of unity, players can team up with a friend in Multiplayer Mode to take down evil as one cohesive team. Players can also choose to sharpen their Samurai skills and prepare for battle in high-kicking, power-punching, and brick-breaking martial arts workout sessions led by their favorite Rangers in the Power Rangers Super Samurai Training Mode.
Power Rangers Super Samurai on Kinect for Xbox 360 is available for purchase at video game retailers in North America now. Power Rangers Super Samurai is rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and carries a MSRP of $39.99. For more information on the game please visit www.namco.com/powerrangers.
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com or www.facebook.com/namco.
About Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai
Power Rangers Super Samurai is the all-new, half-hour series that features a new cast of Rangers and never-before-seen villains, as well as high-octane action, martial arts and advanced special effects. New episodes premiere Saturdays at 1 (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Currently in its 19th season, Power Rangers Super Samurai is helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993. Following its introduction, Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others by following the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes, the series was seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and was a mainstay in the most prominent international children’s programming blocks. Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.
About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands through content, media and marketing. SB applies a strategic transmedia management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.