May 12^th, 2005 (3:46pm) - Namco has announced the first title based on the popular "Berenstain Bears" license, "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree." "The Berenstain Bears" series of books and TV specials has been made youngsters around the world for over 4 decades. Now, with the blessing of creators Stan and Jan Berenstain, Brother Bear, Sister Bear and cousin Fred make the leap to interactive entertainment for a new generation of children to enjoy. Based on the best-selling book that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide, the game takes players on a nighttime adventure. "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree" is slated to ship for the Game Boy Advance in September 2005.

FEATURES:
* Based on the celebrated, award-winning book "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree."
* Play as Brother Bear, Sister Bear or loyal Cousin Fred. Use each Bear’s unique skills to escape the Old Tree and find the way home.
* Chilling confrontations lurk in every corner of the game’s expansive levels. Challenge terrible crocs, creepy creepycrawlies and spooky swarms of bats.
* Vivid cartoon graphics modeled on Stan and Jan Berenstain’s classic illustrations.