Namco Museum: Battle Collection

Developed by Namco, this collection is a real bonanza for all arcade lovers. From arguably the most famous game icon in the world, Pac-Man, to gamers' favourite Galaga, there are a whole host of other true arcade legends in between. This is a true gaming classic, offering brilliant value and great fun.

In Namco Museum Battle Collection, Namco brings together a classic collection of its greatest arcade titles as they debut for the ultimate gaming-on-the-go device, the PSP. As well as including 16 of the original arcade titles, Namco Museum Battle Collection also includes 4 brand new updated versions of Pac-Man, Galaga, New Rally-X and Dig Dug.

Bringing together these classic 1980s titles, and taking full advantage of the PSP's wireless connectivity, Namco Museum Battle Collection allows gamers to battle it out in a number of different gaming scenarios, from rally driving to space age alien blasting. Gamers are given plenty of opportunity to see who earns the bragging rights in the ultimate arcade compilation. Namco Museum Battle Collection also takes advantage of the exciting new GameShare technology that the PSP boasts, allowing gamers to send levels from Namco Museum Battle Collection games to other PSPs, for friends to compete on and try out.

Despite the title, games like this don't deserve to be in a gaming museum (what's the fun in looking but not touching?), they've been let out of their (arcade)-cabinets and ready to play on the PSP. This is a must have game title for all gaming aficionados.

Key game stats:

- Genre: Arcade
- Developer: Namco
- Players: 1-4 multiplayer
- Platform: PSP handheld entertainment system
- Game titles include: Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Rally-X, New Rally-X, Dig Dug, Xevious, Bosconian, Rolling Thunder, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Motos, Dig Dug 2 and King & Balloon
- 4 exclusive new arrangements for Pac-Man, Galaga, New Rally X and Dig-Dug
- Wireless multiplayer matches
- Co-op mode
- Game sharing

So if you fancy going back to a time of misspent youth without the need for a pocket full of change Namco Museum Battle Collection is the title for you. Perfect for bite-sized gaming, between bus stops or waiting for a train, through to when you have hours to kill and you need a good variety of games without having to take all of your UMDs out with you. These titles helped shape the first generation of gamers, so don't miss this opportunity to re-live the 1980s part of PSP's new gaming revolution!