Namco yesterday confirmed the impressive range of games they have planned for this month's now fast-approaching E3 expo, revealing that 5, Ace Combat 5, Xenosaga episode 2, Dead to Rights 2, Time Crisis: Crisis Zone, Tales of Symphonia and Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 with form the centrepiece of the publisher's showing.

Joyfully, this selection of sequels will be tempered by a range of original games too - with Street Racing Syndicate, Death by Degrees, Ghosthunter, Baten Kaitos, The Adversary, and Taiko Drum Master all on display.

"Namco is showcasing its most impressive line up of new content ever at this year's E3Expo," enthused CEO Robert Ennis. "We have taken our core franchises to exciting new levels and are introducing some incredible new content with our biggest showing ever at E3. We think convention goers will really take notice of Namco's significant presence this year at the show."

By Luke Guttridge