When the Moon is Full, the Legend Comes to Life with Thrilling Gameplay for Mobile Handsets in North America

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and interactive entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today unveiled The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco. Developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, the side-scrolling action game is launching in support of Universal Pictures' "The Wolfman," in theatres on February 12, 2010. Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, the all-new action-horror film starring Oscar® winners Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins.

"With a history dating back to 1941, The Wolfman is one of cinema's greatest icons, and Namco Networks is proud to be a part of the next chapter in the Universal horror legacy by bringing all the brute strength and insatiable bloodlust of the new film to gamers everywhere"

"With a history dating back to 1941, The Wolfman is one of cinema's greatest icons, and Namco Networks is proud to be a part of the next chapter in the Universal horror legacy by bringing all the brute strength and insatiable bloodlust of the new film to gamers everywhere," said Rob Schoeppe, Senior Director of Production and Deployment for Namco Networks.

"We are thrilled that Namco Networks' first movie-based license is The Wolfman, one of the most iconic characters in Universal's storied Monsters franchise," said Calvin Lim, Director of Mobile Sales, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. "The storyline, characters and gameplay are every bit as exhilarating as the film."

About the Game

The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco brings the action from the motion picture to the mobile platform. Players control two different characters with their own unique abilities in the game: Lawrence Talbot and The Wolfman. The fast-paced game is full of terrifying scenes as the player battles enemies with razor-sharp claws and powerful jaws.

Game Features:

• 10 challenging levels, ranging from settings in the quaint English Countryside to the cobblestone streets of Victorian London.
• Various enemies to battle, including angry villagers, woodland creatures, hospital orderlies and English Bobbies.
• Multiple interactive objects and obstacles, such as spike pits, wooden boxes that can be pushed or dragged, vertical ladders and ropes to climb, and floor triggers that unlock doors, bridges and traps.

Enter to Win in The Wolfman Mobile Game Sweepstakes

In addition to the launch of The Wolfman Mobile Game, Namco is challenging customers to beat the game by March 31, 2010, for a chance to win fabulous prizes through the Namco Wolfman Sweepstakes. For more information on the sweepstakes, customers can visit www.namcogames.com/thewolfman. The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco will be available across all major U.S. carriers in January 2010. For more information on The Wolfman Mobile Game or other games by Namco, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.

About "The Wolfman"

Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, "The Wolfman" brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar® winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother...and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

Lawrence Talbot's childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother's fiancée, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline (Hugo Weaving) has come to investigate.

As he pieces together the gory puzzle, he hears of an ancient curse that turns the afflicted into werewolves when the moon is full. Now, if he has any chance at ending the slaughter and protecting the woman he has grown to love, Talbot must destroy the vicious creature in the woods surrounding Blackmoor. But as he hunts for the nightmarish beast, a simple man with a tortured past will uncover a primal side to himself...one he never imagined existed.

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing

UP&L oversees Universal's consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal's theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio's vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

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 http://www.namcogames.com/ or at www.twitter.com/namcogames.

"The Wolfman" is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All Rights Reserved.