FANS OF POPULAR SERIES DON’T HAVE LONG TO WAIT AS THE MOST ROBUST
PORTABLE HARVEST MOON EXPERIENCE EVER HEADS TO MANUFACTURING

Burlingame, Calif., August 13, 2008 – Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness for the Nintendo DS has gone to gold
master. When the title ships on August 26th, its launch will kick off
the ten-year anniversary for the franchise. The anniversary
celebration will include various retail promotions with special
collectible pre-order items, a 10th anniversary DS Lite Kit, strategy
guides and more.

 “To have such a remarkable following and support for the Harvest Moon
series is wonderful, and we think fans will be very pleased with this
new handheld addition,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of
Natsume. “Island of Happiness stays true to the elements of the series
that fans love, and will provide players an exciting Harvest Moon
universe that will continue to elevate the series to new heights.”

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness brings the largest portable Harvest
Moon experience ever to the Nintendo DS.
Starting off with an abandoned farm, a handful of seeds, and the
determination to start a new life, it’s up to the player to develop a
mysterious, abandoned island into a bustling tropical paradise. By
harvesting crops, raising animals, and mining for precious gems,
gamers will help the island grow into a vibrant town filled with
people, businesses, and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Players
can take on the role of a male or a female, and choose who they want
to fall in love and start a family with. Gamers can also test their
farming skills against each other and compete for prizes via the
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness will ship on August 26th, 2008 and
will retail for $29.99. Players who pre-order the game through select
retailers will receive a free chicken plush.

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness is rated E for Everyone by the
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

For more information on Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, please visit
www.natsume.com

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