MonkeyPaw Games Announces Arc Arena: Monster Tournament Now Available on the European PlayStation® Network’s PS one® Classics section
Add-on tournament fighter completes the full Arc the Lad II experience

Hokkaido, Japan – May 14th, 2012 - MonkeyPaw Games Inc., in partnership with Gaijinworks, is proud to announce another classic digital download release from the critically-praised Arc The Lad series, with add-on Arc Arena: Monster Tournament releasing tomorrow on the European PlayStation®Network's PS one® Classics section. The release will mark the first time that gamers will get to play this direct-from-Japan import. Arc Arena: Monster Tournament allows gamers to use their save data from Arc The Lad II (sold separately) and trade their items, weapons and monsters between other players as they battle each other in tournament matches. Arc Arena: Monster Tournament is now available in the PS one®Classics section on PSN for £3.99/€4.99.

“We're excited to once again be working with Gaijinworks to re-introduce even more classic PlayStation jewels that really stood the test of time. Arc The Lad is a series that deserves plenty of recognition even a decade later. The tactical RPG genre's addictive nature shines with the addition of this add-on classic,” said John Greiner, President of MonkeyPaw Games.

Victor Ireland, President of Gaijinworks added, "It's a pleasure to be working with someone as focused on quality games like John to get this series out on the PSN. Arc II is one of the rare games that actually extended the RPG genre and has been an inspiration for dozens of RPGs since its original release. Now fans can have the full experience with Arc Arena: Monster Tournament."

In addition, those who have yet to begin the Arc the Lad series can still download the first two chapters to the tactical-RPG series on the PlayStation®Network's PS one® Classics section for the low price of €4.99 each.

About Arc Arena: Monster Tournament
Featured as an add-on game for Arc The Lad II players, Arc Arena: Monster Tournament allows players to take their save data and import monsters captured in the game. Players will also be able to trade items, weapons and their own monsters in the Arena, allowing friends playing the game to partake in the classic RPG experience. Arc Arena: Monster Tournament - bundled with Arc The Lad II - remains to this day as one of the most memorable strategy RPG experiences of all time.