Action? Check. Sports? Check. RTS? Check. Platformer? Check. Tecmo(R) Has It All...

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Action? Check. Sports? Check. RTS? Check. Platformer? Check. Tecmo(R) Has It All This Holiday Season

     An Array of Games Set for Release on the Nintendo DS(TM) and
                                Wii(TM)
TORRANCE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Leading video game developer and publisher Tecmo(R) today
announced a holiday lineup filled with a variety of games in several
genres, promising hours of fun and excitement for every gamer in the
family. From an update of everyone's all-time favorite football game
to an adventure with a Greco-Roman gladiator, Tecmo has it all!

   Tecmo's holiday lineup will include the following four titles:

   ROBOCALYPSE(TM) (Nintendo DS / October 28, 2008)

   Developed by Vogster(TM) Entertainment, Robocalypse is an
innovative, new, real-time strategy (RTS) game for the Nintendo DS.
Featuring robotic armies equipped with unique weaponry, Robocalypse
offers deep strategic warfare and a twist of humor.

   A technological breakthrough for the Nintendo DS, Robocalypse
features over 50 A.I. driven units with advanced distributed
path-finding, dynamic music and stunning 3D particle effects.
Supporting these advancements is a hilarious storyline penned by Jay
Lender, a writer and director for the acclaimed cartoon series
SpongeBob Squarepants(TM), and Micah Wright, known for his writing
contributions across multiple mediums.

   Early previews of Robocalypse have been very positive, with the
title receiving the runner-up spot in July for IGN's Best of E3 2008,
Best Strategy Game for Nintendo DS.

   Robocalypse has been rated "E10+" by the Entertainment Software
Ratings Board (ESRB) and will carry a suggested retail price of US
$29.99. For the latest information on this wacky but challenging
title, please visit www.robocalypse.com.

   SPRAY(TM) (Wii / October 28, 2008)

   An action-platformer game packed with puzzle elements, SPRay
features a unique gameplay mechanic involving the use of several
liquids that are sprayed onto the game universe.

   Players will play a spirited prince named Ray who must save his
village from a banished evil queen who's returned to capture and
enslave the villagers. After donning a magic crown which summons two
liquid spraying spirits, he sets out to defeat the evil queen and her
army of anti-matter soldiers. The key will be to skillfully use the
"angelic" and "wicked" spirits to spray water, oil, slime and other
liquids on enemies and surfaces to solve puzzles and wipe out evil.
SPRay also features several amusing mini-games in multiplayer mode,
where up to four players can challenge themselves in games using
various liquids.

   SPRay has not yet been rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings
Board (ESRB). The game will carry a suggested retail price of US
$39.99. Additional information will be available at
www.spray2play.com.

   TECMO BOWL(R): KICKOFF (Nintendo DS / November 2008)

   Based on the most popular Tecmo Super Bowl(TM), Tecmo Bowl:
Kickoff will deliver to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ
controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic,
over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels
to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football.

   Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff brings a host of new features that will
further enhance the gameplay experience, including full customizable
teams, super abilities, optional stylus control, Wi-Fi and wireless
multiplayer. The title offers a good hit of nostalgia for old time
arcade fans while implementing new elements to keep the Tecmo Bowl
experience fresh and alive!

   In July, the title earned IGN's Best of E3 2008, Best Sports Game
for Nintendo DS as well as a runner-up spot for 1UP's Best of E3, Best
Nintendo DS Game.

   Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the
Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will carry a suggested
retail price of US $29.99. Additional information will be available at
www.tecmobowlgame.com.

   RYGAR(R): THE BATTLE OF ARGUS (Wii / December 2008)

   The legendary warrior, Rygar, is back! A story set in the
Greco-Roman era surrounding a noble warrior attempting to save
Princess Harmonia, players must bring the Island of Argus back to
peace and annihilate the Titans using the "Diskarmor." In Rygar: The
Battle of Argus, intuitive use of the Wii Remote allows players to
effectively control the powerful weapon to destroy enemies and
maneuver on, around, over, and under obstacles.

   Rygar: The Battle of Argus is packed with action and adventure,
spanning various unique zones and light puzzle solving. This Wii
remake of the PlayStation(R)2 classic brings new enemies, techniques
and an all-new Gladiator Mode, specifically equipped for the versatile
swinging movement of the Wii Remote.

   Rygar: The Battle of Argus has not yet been rated by the
Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). Additional information
will be available at www.rygargame.com.

   About Tecmo

   Tecmo(R), Inc., located in Torrance, California, is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Tokyo based Tecmo, LTD. Tecmo, Inc. is a leading
publisher of video games for next generation consoles, handheld
hardware, and mobile devices including those manufactured by
Microsoft, Sony Computer Entertainment America, and Nintendo. Tecmo
has gained worldwide recognition with product lines such as Tecmo
Bowl(R), Ninja Gaiden(R), Dead or Alive(R), Fatal Frame(R), Monster
Rancher(R), and Gallop Racer(R). More information on Tecmo can be
found at www.tecmogames.com.

   TECMO BOWL(R): KICKOFF Rygar(R): The Battle of Argus (C)2008
Tecmo, LTD. Rygar, TECMO BOWL and Tecmo are registered trademarks of
Tecmo, LTD.

   Robocalypse (C)2008 Vogster Entertainment, L.L.C. Robocalypse and
the Robocalypse logo are trademarks of Vogster Entertainment, L.L.C.
in the U.S. and/or other countries. Vogster Entertainment and the
Vogster Entertainment logo are trademarks of Vogster Entertainment,
L.L.C. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

   SPRay (C) 2008 EKO Software S.A.R.L. SPRay is a trademark of
Tecmo, Inc.

   Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2006 Nintendo.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Tecmo Inc.
Kyoko Yamashita, 310-944-5005
kyamashita@tecmoinc.com

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