Harvest Moon: Sunshine Island Release and Pre Order Bonus

NATSUME TO BRIGHTEN THE LIVES OF GAMERS WITH NEXT MONTH'S RELEASE OF
HARVEST MOON: SUNSHINE ISLANDS

Pre-order Now To Receive A Special Edition Harvest Moon Plush Pig!

Burlingame, Calif., October 14, 2009 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide
developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced
today that Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands for the Nintendo DS has gone
gold. The next entry in the popular Harvest Moon series will launch
November 10 for an MSRP of $29.99, and is rated E for Everyone by the
ESRB.

In Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, players rejoin all of the beloved
characters from Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, and meet some new
faces as well! Years ago, a powerful earthquake struck the Sunshine
Islands chain, and most of the islands sank forever...or did they?
It's up to the player to find the magical Sun Stones and raise the
sunken islands. As they do, they'll meet new characters, harvest new
crops, and befriend animals such as ducks, monkeys, and badgers.
Players will grow their farm, care for animals, mine, fish, and
compete in festivals in their quest to restore the Sunshine Islands to
their former glory. With a little luck, they may even find true love
and start a family along the way.

"Just in time for the holidays, Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is a
wonderful game for players of all ages. You get to meet some great new
characters, train your pets in fun minigames, and grow a huge variety
of crops. It's the best Harvest Moon yet!" said Hiro Maekawa,
President and CEO at Natsume. "Whether someone is new to the Harvest
Moon series, or a long-time fan, Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is a
great game with tons to offer."

Players who pre-order the game at GameStop will receive an exclusive
bonus gift: a limited edition plush pig. Supplies are limited, so be
sure to place your order early!

For more information on Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, please visit
www.natsume.com.