Verizon Wireless and Namco Networks today announced the launch of “TEKKEN 2™,” the mobile version of the smash hit arcade and console game series, “TEKKEN,” on Verizon Wireless phones.

TEKKEN 2 is the first game from the popular TEKKEN series to go mobile in the United States, and beginning today, it will be available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers. Verizon Wireless customers who download the game beginning today through March 2, 2009, will also be entered for a chance to win a “TEKKEN 5” arcade machine and other prizes.

Designed exclusively for a mobile experience, “TEKKEN 2” challenges fans of the popular arcade and console game series to master 10 hit combos, powerful moves and crushing counters as they challenge seven characters from the arcade classic to win the King of the Iron Fist Tournament. Players can select one of three fighters, each with its own array of movements and special attacks, to defeat other characters in best of three matches. If players are victorious, new characters are unlocked and made available. Players appearing in the game include Jun, Heihachi, Nina, Kazuya, Paul, Yoshimitsu, Devil and Angel. Players can enter the Iron Fist Tournament in Original Mode; test their stamina in Survival Mode; or play Beginner Mode, where pressing a single button generates randomly selected fighting moves.

In addition to the launch of “TEKKEN 2,” Verizon Wireless and Namco are offering customers who download “TEKKEN 2” on their Verizon Wireless phones by March 2, 2009, a chance to win a “TEKKEN 5” arcade cabinet, and other prizes, through the “TEKKEN” King of the Iron Fist Sweepstakes. For more information on the sweepstakes, customers can visit www.namcogames.com/TEKKEN2. Verizon Wireless customers who wish to enter without downloading the game from their Verizon Wireless phones may enter by sending a 3x5 card with their first and last name, physical address, phone number and birth date to: “TEKKEN” Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 10849, Rochester, NY 14610.  For additional ways to win, and for complete contest rules, please visit www.namcogames.com/TEKKEN2.

Customers can download “TEKKEN 2” for a monthly subscription fee of $3.99 or for $9.99 for unlimited use purchase. Application purchase prices and subscription fees may vary; unless customers have unlimited data features, airtime or megabyte charges may also apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.