With new Digimon to tame, hundreds of items to collect, numerous stages and the unique Galactic Evolution System, excitement awaits players when Digimon World Data Squad is released this fall 2007.

"Digimon World Data Squad is an innovative RPG that breaks from traditional conventions," said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., "With cel-shaded artwork, an advanced character engine, intriguing storyline, and heroic combat, Digimon World Data Squad will keep gamers captivated for hours."

Marcus Damon is both a smart 14 year old and an undefeated street fighter, but he does not fight with his fists alone. As a member of the secretive DATS (Data Squad), Marcus and his team examine the mysterious disappearance of numerous kids. During the course of the investigation, the Seven Demon Kings arrive, wreaking havoc across the world. As Marcus, it is up to players to find the missing kids all the while defeating the deadly Seven Demon Kings and their evil minions.

Spanning over a dozen stages with a storyline that parallels the cartoon, players can team up with more than 140 Digimon characters to battle against evil and save the world. As gamers increase in skill and find new items, so too can their Digimon be upgraded through leveling up and "Digivolution." With over 250 items to collect and complex puzzles to solve, Digimon World Data Squad represents the evolution of the common RPG on the PS2.

Digimon World Data Squad boasts the following features:

• Dozens of Digimon - As you travel through over a dozen stages, collect and evolve over 140 Digimon. Each Digimon has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and upgrading your Digimon can be easily done through the intuitive Galactica Evolution System!
• Exciting new look and feel - Digimon World Data Squad features cel-shaded artwork and emotive Digimon that are affected by the way you treat them.
• Numerous items to wield - There are over 250 items to find and acquire during the course of the game. Some items will help solve complex puzzles, while others will provide different advantages in battle.
• Unique storyline and characters - Digimon World Data Squad features new exclusive characters as well as a storyline that parallels the new and exciting Digimon Data Squad cartoon. Additionally, the same voice actors from the cartoon series have lent their talents to the game!

Release Date : September 29, 2007