Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared! Test Your Survival Skills with the Worst-Case Scenario

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Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared! Test Your Survival Skills with the Worst-Case Scenario Mobile Game

Namco Networks Brings the Popular Book Franchise to Mobile Phones with Fast-Paced Trivia Game

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today announced the availability of Worst-Case Scenario®, an entertaining and informative trivia game for mobile phones based on the popular handbook series.

Consumers can test their survival skills and prepare themselves for the worst-case scenario while on the go with this new mobile game. Worst-Case Scenario by Namco features rapid-fire trivia questions covering 11 different categories from the best-selling books, including dating, outdoor survival and politics. Players can test their skills with questions ranging from surviving the direst of dating disasters to avoiding an angry alligator attack in Single Player mode, or compete against their friends in the Hot-Seat Mode.

“The Worst-Case Scenario brand is very recognizable and has undeniable mass-market consumer appeal,” said Scott Rubin, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Namco Networks. “Worst-Case Scenario’s humor and entertainment value lends itself perfectly for a funny and enjoyable mobile game that consumers of all ages and walks of life can appreciate.”

The game gives players access to more than 1,000 trivia questions, providing hour-upon-hour of unique game play. Additionally, Namco Network utilizes the networked nature of the cell phone to provide updated question packs, continually refreshing content and challenging consumers with new survival trivia.

"This is a trivia game, at its core—but it just may save your life. Worst-Case Scenario on mobile gives everyone an entertaining, informative way to test their survival IQ," said David Borgenicht, creator of the hit series. "We're thrilled to be bringing the Worst-Case Scenario brand to mobile devices. We only work with the best, and to be working with Namco, which is recognized for creating the highest-quality and most-enjoyable mobile games out there, is quite a coup."

Worst-Case Scenario is available today on select national carriers. For more information, please visit, www.NamcoGames.com/WorstCaseScenario. To learn about Namco Networks’ other mobile games, please visit Namco Games.

About Namco Networks

Namco Networks America, Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment for the mass-market consumer. More information about Namco Networks products, including press releases, can be found at Namco Games.

About Quirk Books

Quirk Books (Quirk Books - Irreverence + Reference = Irreference) is the foremost publisher of "irreference" books—entertaining, informative, and irreverent reference and crossover nonfiction for adults. Quirk is based in Philadelphia, Pa., and was founded by David Borgenicht, creator of the WORST-CASE SCENARIO brand.

About Chronicle Books

One of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the U.S., Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative, distinctive books and gifts. For more information, please visit Chronicle Books : An independent publisher of distinctive books and gifts.

©2008 WORST-CASE SCENARIO by Namco. Based on THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK series Copyright ©1999-2008 by Quirk Productions. First published and under license from Chronicle Books LLC and Quirk Productions, Inc. Worst-Case Scenario® is a registered trademark of Quirk Productions, Inc. ©2008 Namco Networks America Inc.