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Pom-Pom Shakin’ High-Energy Cheerleading Game Offers Licensed Soundtrack of Top Hits, Robust Character Customization and Exciting Gameplay Modes for One to Four Players

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Nov. 3, 2009) – Ready? Okay! Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that We Cheer™2, exclusively for Wii™, is now available at retail stores in North America. We Cheer 2 delivers the ultimate cheerleading experience, offering a fun and approachable way to enjoy the challenge and spirit of the sport. Utilizing the Wii Remotes™ as virtual pom-poms, players follow on-screen Trace Lines for choreographed routines that utilize a full range of arm and body movements. We Cheer 2 is the only cheerleading video game to offer a hit soundtrack of licensed music and features a brand new lineup of 30 heart-pumping songs that will get players charged up and ready to cheer.

We Cheer 2 steps it up with more exciting options than ever before. The game now offers the option to play as boys as well as girls, for a total roster of 45 playable characters, which is more than double the original line-up. Players can also personalize both their character their entire squad with awesome customization options including uniforms, hats, shoes and even facial features like eyebrows and lips. New choreographed routines can be performed in one of more than 20 stages with choices for day time and night time versions of each. For added flexibility, players can choose to perform the diverse array of routines with two Wii Remotes (one for each hand) or use just one in either the right or left hand.

With various difficulty selections and options for single and multiple players, We Cheer 2 caters to all skill levels from newbie cheerleaders to varsity level pros. A Watch Routine option allows players to preview a routine before tackling it themselves. This mode also allows players to take snapshots from favorite spots in the routine which are saved to a photo album that can be shared with friends online through the Message Board. Players can learn the basics in Cheer Camp or get their hearts pumping in Workout mode. Successfully completing challenges in the single player Championships mode allows players to unlock new stages and songs as well as earn Cheer Points that can be used at the Cheer Shop for new outfits and accessories for the squad. Multiple cheerleaders can enjoy We Cheer 2 with options for two players to play cooperatively and up to four players to face-off in competitive Cheer Off modes. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, players will lose themselves in the music and moves as they perfect the routines and earn top spot as captain of the squad.

We Cheer 2 is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $39.99. For more information, please visit http://www.wecheergame.com/ or www.namcobandaigames.com.