9/23/2005
Namco America Partners with SEGA to Offer Video Game Ringtones
Game Tones Exclusively Available on PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2005--Through a licensing agreement with SEGA of America, Namco America, a leading publisher of wireless games and content, today announced the availability of SEGA's classic game sounds as ringtones. Beginning today, Namco America will distribute the game tones through its strong partnerships with wireless carriers.
SEGA's game tones will be available initially through Namco's PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner, an interactive ringtone application with a colorful, retro feel and a source for exclusive video game ringtones. The game tones are available now on BREW carriers, including Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Western Wireless, and will be available on other carriers in the future.
"We are devoted to providing access to these well-recognized and loved game sounds and ringtones," said Scott Rubin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Namco America's wireless division. "SEGA's game sounds are some of the most popular and well-liked tones. We are excited to be the exclusive distributor of these and other popular game tones."
The ringtones include game sounds from classic SEGA franchises, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Shinobi and Outrun. Sounds from more recent console hits such as Daytona, the Crazy Taxi Series and the Super Monkey Ball series will also be available.
"SEGA and Namco are dedicated to making fun, unique products for our fans," said Yuki Kobayashi, Director of Mobile, SEGA of America, Inc. "This partnership further solidifies this commitment. Joining Namco's elite catalog of ringtones and game tones allows SEGA fans the opportunity to download their favorite sounds, extending their gaming experience."
For more information on game tones and PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner, please visit www.arcade-corner.com.
SEGA's game tones will be available initially through Namco's PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner, an interactive ringtone application with a colorful, retro feel and a source for exclusive video game ringtones. The game tones are available now on BREW carriers, including Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Western Wireless, and will be available on other carriers in the future.
"We are devoted to providing access to these well-recognized and loved game sounds and ringtones," said Scott Rubin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Namco America's wireless division. "SEGA's game sounds are some of the most popular and well-liked tones. We are excited to be the exclusive distributor of these and other popular game tones."
The ringtones include game sounds from classic SEGA franchises, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Shinobi and Outrun. Sounds from more recent console hits such as Daytona, the Crazy Taxi Series and the Super Monkey Ball series will also be available.
"SEGA and Namco are dedicated to making fun, unique products for our fans," said Yuki Kobayashi, Director of Mobile, SEGA of America, Inc. "This partnership further solidifies this commitment. Joining Namco's elite catalog of ringtones and game tones allows SEGA fans the opportunity to download their favorite sounds, extending their gaming experience."
For more information on game tones and PAC-MAN's Arcade Corner, please visit www.arcade-corner.com.
