September 30^th, 2003 (12:00am) - Leading video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. announced previously that Soul Calibur II, the sequel to one of the most revered weapons-based fighter video games of all-time, had shipped over 1.6 million units on its first day, the largest day one release in the history of Namco’s U.S. division. Just four weeks after the historical launch date of August 26, Namco has sold through over 50% of its initial shipment of SOULCALIBUR II units.

“We are extremely pleased with Soul Calibur II’s sales performance after just one month on the retail shelves,” said Namco’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Garry Cole. “By far this is Namco’s best U.S. product launch to date, and we’re confident this positive momentum will continue through the holiday season.”