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KONAMI RELEASES NEW TRAILER FOR ELEBITS: THE ADVENTURES OF KAI AND ZERO

Konami has released a new trailer of its upcoming action title for the Nintendo DS, Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero. The trailer unveils game features, never-before-seen areas and enemies, within the game. For the new trailer, please visit our media download section on our website at: http://www.konami-data.com/pr/index.php, the trailer is located in the "Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero folder."

Enter into an extraordinary game of hide and seek in this exciting sequel to Elebits! In Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero gamers seek out the mischievous little omega Elebits that hold magical powers and give you the ability to complete puzzle quests. The more you play with the omega Elebits, the stronger they become providing you with incredible magic abilities to solve tasks. Find, capture and befriend the Elebits, raise them and embark on a magical journey using their combined powers to battle through amazing adventures!

Published and developed by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. for the Nintendo DS, Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero is scheduled for release Fall 2008.

Key Features:

Solve challenging puzzles in order to find and capture the 64 mysterious omega Elebits Players problem solving abilities increase the more they explore, capture and raise their Elebits Utilize each of the Elebits special powers in order to solve puzzles, reveal hidden paths, freeze flowing water, turn darkness into light, levitate rocks and much more Connect via Wi-Fi and battle up to four friends in a head-to-head Elebits capture battle

2K Games Announces Release Date for BioShock® for PLAYSTATION®3 System

Genetically enhanced PLAYSTATION 3 system version of BioShock to debut in North America on October 21

New York, NY – August 19, 2008 – 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that BioShock® for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will be available at retailers in North America on October 21 and internationally on October 24. Developed by 2K Marin, 2K Boston, 2K Australia and Digital Extremes, BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 system contains all-new content that augments and extends the experience in exciting ways.

“We are proud to introduce 2K Games’ showcase title, BioShock, to an entirely new audience,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With the addition of the new Add-On Game Content we are able to extend the award-winning adventure while maintaining the perfect harmony that millions of players around the world have fallen in love with.”

Headlining the list of new features is the inclusion of the Survivor difficulty mode, Trophy support and the addition of all-new Add-On Game Content. Created exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of BioShock, the Challenge Rooms will test the mettle of new and seasoned gamers by requiring them to utilize the knowledge and skills they have learned while traversing the halls of Rapture. The first Challenge Room will be viewable by appointment at Games Convention 2008 (CCL, Level 0, A02/1 + A02/2) from August 20 to August 24 and will be available for download shortly after launch.

BioShock is a narrative-driven action experience that allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips with the mysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges players’ capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question their values and relationships with the inhabitants of Rapture. With smart and adaptive AI, no encounter ever plays out the same way twice, while numerous customization options provide gamers with an experience that adapts to their playing style.

BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 system will be available at North American and international retailers on October 21 and October 24, respectively, and is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. Available now on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and Games for Windows® platforms, BioShock was the recipient of more than 50 Game of the Year awards from well-known outlets such as the Associated Press, Game Informer and Paste Magazine.

For additional details, visit www.bioshockgame.com.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play, and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.

KONAMI RELEASES NEW SCREENSHOTS OF SILENT HILL HOMECOMING

Konami has unveiled new screenshots of its soon-to-be-released survival horror title, Silent Hill Homecoming. The screenshots showcase some of the creatures and boss characters that gamers will encounter in Silent Hill Homecoming, including someone you might recognize from the previous Silent Hill titles, Pyramid Head!

The story of Silent Hill Homecoming follows Alex Shepherd, a war veteran returning to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. Struggling with his own grip on reality, Alex must unravel the mystery behind his nightmares, discover the truth behind his brother's and father's disappearances, and confront the evil that has taken hold of his own flesh and blood.

Developed by Double Helix for the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Xbox 360®, Silent Hill Homecoming is scheduled for release Fall 2008.

For the new screenshots, please visit our media download section on our website at: http://www.konami-data.com/pr/index.php (files are located under 'Screen shots 3')

Key Features:

· Enter the next chapter of Silent Hill as you delve deeper into the tormented history of the town and learn of the evil that surrounds Toluca Lake

· Silent Hill Homecoming is the first Silent Hill game being developed for the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Xbox 360®

· From the murky fog to the ominous shadows, all-new next-gen graphics bring Silent Hill to life like never before

· Survive the denizens of Silent Hill with an all-new enhanced combat system that gives you a wide array of attacks and counters

· Solve the treacherous and deadly puzzles of Silent Hill to discover its darkest secrets

Registration Now Open for OGPlanet Olympics Cross-Game Competition

Will Highlight Players from Cabal Online, Rumble Fighter and Albatross18 El Segundo, Calif. - Aug 19, 2008 - OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, is gearing up for the first-ever OGPlanet Olympics, to be held in September. This cross-game competition, scheduled for Sept. 4-14, will bring players from Cabal Online, Rumble Fighter and Albatross18, three of OGPlanet's massively multiplayer online games, together to vie for prizes and bragging rights.

Players of any of the three games represented in the OGPlanet Olympics can visit the OGPlanet forums to form teams with other players. An OGPlanet Olympics team will be composed of one player each from action role-playing game Cabal Online, fighting game Rumble Fighter and fantasy golf game Albatross18.

Participation in the OGPlanet Olympics will be limited to the first 48 teams formed. Once the competition begins, teams will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals, with accompanying prizes including Astros, the OGPlanet in-game currency. All participating players will also receive a prize for OGPlanet's upcoming release, La Tale. "We're always striving to foster a sense of community among our players," said Don Choi, COO of OGPlanet, "By extending beyond the walls of an individual game and involving our entire player community, the OGPlanet Olympics will be a one-of-a- kind and thoroughly cooperative event."

About OGPlanet

OGPlanet is a leading North American publisher of online games. The company, founded in 2005 by its president, Sangchul Park, offers a selection of some of the best massively multiplayer online games from Korea on a free-to-play basis. Users experience beautiful, easy-to-play multiplayer online games without the obligations of a subscription fee. For more information, visit www.ogplanet.com.

Viral Art Gallery Introduces Game Art and Artists to the World AMD, AIPO, US Navy and Facebook Sign On

New York, NY – August 18, 2008: The web widget has become a major force online for delivering content to eager recipients. From Wikipedia.com – “A widget is anything that can be embedded within a page of HTML, i.e. a web page. A widget adds some content to that page that is not static. Generally widgets are third party originated, though they can be home made. Widgets are also known as modules, snippets, and plug-ins.”

Widgets come in all shapes, sizes and content offerings. Those that bring popular content, such as news feeds, image groupings and video clips are becoming common place on commercial websites that seek content. They can be easily integrated and framed within a websites existing architecture. Widgets provide content to visitors, add stickiness, and, most importantly, increase advertising impressions on pages in which widgets are framed.

As widgets have grown in popularity, so have their consumer appeal and reach. Social Networks, like Facebook.com, offer directories of Widgets that consumers can embed into their profiles and share with their friends. As can be expected, as widget awareness and popularity rises, innovation and unique content offerings are increasing. Enter the Game Art Gallery.

Graphics in video games have always been a prime motivator of consumer interest and purchase of new titles. However, the focus on game graphics routinely overshadows the building blocks of great graphics, the concept artwork and the artists behind it. The Game Art Gallery is a widget that shines a spotlight on the amateur and professional game artists that are creating the characters, landscapes, vehicles, weapons and tools that are core to game development.

To accomplish this task, the Game Art Gallery is calling all game artists to submit their work for display, enlisting the support of marketers with a vested interest in the game industry to financially support the gallery, and art and game communities to embed the widget within their websites.

In effort to incentivize all parties, the Game Art Gallery:

1. Is continually updated with new artwork

2. Involves artists and consumers through “submit your masterpiece”, user voting and prize giveaway features

3. Promotes supporting advertisers through integrated video ads and “requests for more information” (e.g. Opt Ins)

4. Increases content offerings, repeat visits and ad inventory on communities that embed the widget

At launch, the Game Art Gallery counts the Art Institutes and US Navy as premiere advertisers, AMD as a distribution partner and Facebook as an approved Social Network application host

Please show your support for the artists and their artwork by visiting the full gallery at AMD (http://game.amd.com/us-en/play_artgallery.aspx) or viewing the mini version at GMS (http://trailercst.vo.llnwd.net/o15/gag/gallery_wid.html).

Artists and Enthusiasts can view, vote and submit within the full gallery.

Interested advertisers and communities can inquire at pr@e-gms.com for integrated placements and customized gallery website embeds.

ABOUT GMS (http://www.e-gms.com)

GMS develops widgets that magnetize and activate enthusiasts. Our widgets enhance online presences through the addition of themed, interactive entertainment applications. GMS widgets engage desired audiences with compelling content, integrated marketing messages, and proven viral distribution strategies.

ABOUT AMD

AMD is the customer-centric innovation company, a processing powerhouse that offers smarter choices for its customers and makes technology more accessible to the world. AMD is uniquely committed to delivering on the promises of the Ultimate Visual Experience™. Not only do we push the limits of technology to innovate and march towards reality in gaming, but we also believe in ensuring that our key technologies are affordable to mainstream gamers while being scalable enough to meet the needs of the most demanding PC enthusiast. Visit AMD GAME.

ABOUT THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, ONLINE DIVISION™

Graduate to a future in Game Art & Design and get there online. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division™ (AIPO), Game Art & Design Program concentrates on the artistic side of games - not computer programming. This unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry.

ABOUT US NAVY

Operating stealth submersibles. Guiding unmanned drones. Manning the complex systems that protect our country. It’s not a video game, it’s a job description in the Navy. Here, discover stimulating high-tech positions in any of 60 sought-after, high-growth fields. From aviation support to sonar technology. Information systems to cryptology. Next-generation weaponry to advanced electronics. Whatever you’re into, find an exciting and rewarding opportunity waiting. Complete with elite paid training. Great benefits. Educational assistance. And the chance to impact the world around you. For more information, visit navy.com or call 1-800-USA-NAVY. Navy. Accelerate your life.™

GAMEINVEST Developing World of Zellians for Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC 

Build Cities, Manage Villagers and Create a Flourishing Society in the World This Fall 

LISBON - August 19, 2008 Portugal’s leading video games investor and developer, GAMEINVEST, is creating a beautiful and expansive world for multiple platforms this fall with World of Zellians. Currently in development for Nintendo Wii™, Xbox 360, PlayStation® 3, and PC platforms, World of Zellians is a strategic life simulation game where players must create, manage and grow a prosperous new civilization while caring for the wellbeing of the community. GAMEINVEST is currently looking for qualified distribution and publishing partners for World of Zellians on the various platforms.

“The concept of creating a balanced society in World of Zellians is truly engaging and challenging, and we are designing this experience to be fun and accessible for all audiences – from casual to core gamers,” said GAMEINVEST founder and CEO Paulo Gomes. “As the ruler of this society, players will be responsible for developing the community as well as providing a positive influence in the world o€“ creating a very challenging and interactive gaming experience.”

In World of Zellians, players will develop and manage a civilization of villagers called Zellians. As the ruler over the Zellian planet, players must manage a “Maslow’s Pyramid” hierarchy of Zellian needs, and help evolve the primitive tribe of Zellians into a self-sustaining and prosperous urban society. Players will develop the society by building streets, farms, ranches, watermills, and more. Also, players can assign in-game “Disciples” for the recurring tasks like planting corn, watering fruit trees, and managing the marketplace for Zellians to prosper.

Players will be charged with protecting the Zellian society from an evil god called Zorm. The Zellians live in darkness and fear of Zorm, and players must provide a positive force that brings hope and happiness to the Zellian world. There are many “areas of influence” in the Zellian world that are controlled by Zorm, and players must take control of all these areas and increase their influence over the Zellians in order to succeed in the game. Engage in challenging levels of gameplay to create a balanced and thriving society of Zellians.

Utilizing a Wii remote, a controller or mouse to simply point-and-click on-screen, players will create, destroy or move objects, control weather and time, and more. With accessible gameplay mechanics and increasing levels of tasks and villagers to manage, players of all ages and skill levels will be drawn into the World of Zellians.

For more information on World of Zellians and the latest screenshots, please visit www.gameinvest.net/pr/worldofzellians/.>

About GAMEINVEST

Based in Portugal, GAMEINVEST is an investor, developer and publisher dedicated to creating interactive entertainment for everyone. Founded on the principle that games have popular reach across all age groups, GAMEINVEST is focused on producing original titles that engage wide-spread international markets and all types of players. Currently supported by €3MM in private investment funding, GAMEINVEST is a forward-looking company poised to expand the audience and acceptance of the interactive entertainment medium as both an art form, and a leisure activity. With more than a dozen games in production for a variety of market segments, the company is pioneering new ways for games to become popular, mainstream entertainment for all. For more information please visit: www.gameinvest.net.

©2008 GAMEINVEST, SA. All rights reserved. GAMEINVEST and Zellians are registered trademarks of GAMEINVEST. Nintendo Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

ENGLISH SPEED METAL BAND DRAGONFORCE TO DEBUT NEW SINGLE AS PART OF DOWNLOADABLE TRACK PACK FOR GUITAR HERO® III: LEGENDS OF ROCK

SANTA MONICA, CA – August 19, 2008 – Known for their out-of-control riffs, fast paced songs and twin guitar solos, DragonForce will ascend the virtual stage once again to unleash “Heroes of Our Time” – the debut single off their new album Ultra Beatdown – in a three-song track pack for Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock. The DragonForce track pack will be available on August 21, 2008 giving gamers the unique opportunity to download and play “Heroes of Our Time” in advance of the album release.

After experiencing the furious fret work of “Through the Fire and Flames,” Guitar Hero® fans will have their shredding skills pushed to the limit with “Revolution Deathsquad” and “Operation Ground and Pound” from their third album Inhuman Rampage, in addition to “Heroes of Our Time,” which will set players’ fingers ablaze as they try to keep up with some of the most challenging riffs to date.

The three-song DragonForce Track Pack will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and in the PLAYSTATION®Store for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system on August 21, 2008.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns 'N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is now available and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information visit http://community.guitarhero.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision Publishing and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.

August 15, 2008

Atari expands Empire deal
Deer Drive coming to Wii
Pure pre-orders grab demo
NHL 2K9 demo hits PS Store

PURE Pre-Order Retail Offers Get Unhinged

Demo Disc for PLAYSTATION3 and Xbox 360 To Be Available at Select Major U.S. and Canadian Retailers A sneak preview of PURE, the action sports video game featuring four-wheel vehicles, will be available the week of August 18 throughout the United States at select major retailers, for ordering both in-store and online. Disney Interactive Studios announced today that a pre-order demo disc of PURE will be available at GameStop, Best Buy (U.S. and Canada), Blockbuster, Game Crazy, EB Games (Canada), and other retailers.

PURE was selected as the Best Racing Game of E3 2008 by the Game Critics Awards, the most prestigious awards for each year's E3 Media & Business Summit.

The PURE pre-order demo disc is available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and will include a game tutorial and one complete track from the game. The track takes place in Italy and features statues, ruins and massive jumps with a lake seen in the distance. The demo disc will be distributed to all customers who pre-order PURE, and place a deposit toward their purchase at these retailers. Offers are valid while supplies last.

In addition, the PURE demo will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®Store in September.

"PURE is an action sports game like no other that lets you soar off huge peaks and see for miles in the distance while you pull adrenaline-inducing tricks," said Jason Avent, game director at Black Rock Studio. "The demo will give fans a limited but intense sample of the gameplay and provide practice for when the game is released in late September."

Developed by Black Rock Studio, Disney Interactive Studios' award-winning development studio in Brighton, England, PURE, takes action sports to a new level. Featuring vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in photo-realistic real locations all over the globe, PURE delivers heart-pounding experiences. Pure gives players pure adrenaline and emotion as they execute incredible aerial tricks while doing death-defying massive jumps. PURE will be available for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, and Xbox 360 for $59.99 at major retail stores in September 2008. In addition, a Windows-based PC version will be available for $49.99.

2K Sports Announces Free Demo of NHL® 2K9 Now Available for Download on PLAYSTATION® Network

Gamers receive an early opportunity to get hands-on with the highly anticipated hockey title

August 14, 2008 – While dedicated hockey fans eagerly anticipate the first puck to drop for the start of this year’s NHL season, 2K Sports today announced that a free demo of NHL 2K9 is now available for download through the PLAYSTATION Network. The demo will provide fans an early chance to experience the new simplified controls and relive the excitement of this past season’s thrilling Stanley Cup™ Final for a brief three minute period as either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The same demo is also scheduled to be available next week through Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

NHL 2K9, developed by Visual Concepts, brings the fun back to hockey video games with all-new features including user-friendly controls, an exciting Zamboni® mini-game, playoff beards, a revamped fighting engine and much more exciting action than ever before. Complete with fresh new in-game commentary, improved franchise mode, and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older by the ESRB, and will be available on September 9 for Xbox 360, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. 

Atari, Inc. and Empire Interactive Sign Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

Major Empire Interactive Titles, Including Animal Paradise, Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams, Pipe Mania, Unsolved Crimes, and Other Soon to be Announced Titles to be Exclusively Distributed by Atari, Inc. 

NEW YORK & BOCA RATON, Fla. - August 14, 2008 Atari, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR), an interactive entertainment company, and Empire Interactive, an international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software and a subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq CM:SSTR), have entered into a multi-year exclusive distribution agreement. The announcement was made today by Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. and Karim Farghaly, Vice President of Sales for Empire Interactive.

Under the terms of the deal, Atari, Inc. has secured distribution rights to a number of branded, consumer-friendly video game titles to be released in North America in calendar 2008 and 2009. Three titles are planned for launch in September 2008: Animal Paradise (Nintendo DS™), Pipe Mania (DS, PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system and PC), and Unsolved Crimes (Nintendo DS). Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams (Nintendo DS) is due out later in the fall. The titles will be jointly marketed by the two companies.

“Empire’s strong product lineup is a great addition to Atari’s distribution portfolio, allowing both companies the opportunity to extend their reach to the growing mass market gaming audience,” said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. “Their branded, competitively priced titles offer retailers an attractive slate for the upcoming holiday season.”

“Empire and Atari are both dedicated to providing fans with better gaming experiences, and this new partnership will allow Empire to reach the widest consumer audience during this upcoming holiday season,” said Karim Farghaly, Vice President of Sales for Empire Interactive. “We are confident that Atari’s North American distribution network will expand our retail presence and maximize our title sales.”

Clive Kabatznik, President and CEO of Silverstar Holdings, added, “Partnering with a major brand like Atari will ensure a strong presence for Empire’s titles in all major North American retailers. Our business plan calls for aggressive growth in the US and with its new, dynamic management team, Atari is the ideal partner to help us achieve our goals.”

About Atari, Inc.

New York-based Atari, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR) publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The 1,000+ titles that are published and distributed by the Company include hard-core, genre- defining franchises such as Test Drive(R); and mass-market and children's franchises such as Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext - ISIN: FR- 0010478248), an interactive games publisher in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.atari.com.

About Empire Interactive

Empire Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software that has been established for 19 years. Headquartered in the UK, Empire Interactive also has offices in the U.S., Germany, France, Spain and Italy. The company develops and publishes a varied range of titles for all current platforms in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Games such as Starsky & Hutch, Big Mutha Truckers, Ford Racing and FlatOut have all enjoyed success across the world. Its budget label, Xplosiv, is one of the fastest growing in Europe. Further information about Empire Interactive and its products can be found at www.empireinteractive.com.

About Silverstar Holdings

Silverstar Holdings Ltd. (NasdaqCM:SSTR) is a leading international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. It currently owns Empire Interactive, PLC and Strategy First, Inc., a leading development and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. For more information about Silverstar Holdings go to www.silverstarholdings.com.

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Mastiff Announces Deer Drive for the Wii First Multi-Player Hunting Game for Nintendo Platform

Mastiff Sets Sights on Wii with Deer Drive Fast-Paced Action Hunting Game Can Be Played Head-to-Head or With Up to Four Players San Francisco, CA- Aug 15, 2008 Video game publisher Mastiff announced today that they have teamed up with developers SCS Software and Kouyousha to bring the award-winning arcade- style, multi-player hunting series, Deer Drive, to Wii (tm) this fall.

Deer Drive meshes hunting simulation with arcade style pick-up-and-play action and pacing for an exciting gaming experience. Deer Drive is the first deer hunting game that features two player simultaneous play. Additionally, Deer Drive features a multitude of gameplay modes, including four player party mode, true-to-life sound effects, passive and aggressive prey, and a slew of hunting weapons.

"Deer Drive is an entirely different animal when it comes to hunting games," said Bill Swartz, head woof at Mastiff. "Most hunting games are slow moving simulations with frustrating controls. Deer Drive is all about shooting, all about pick-up-and-play fun and being a more accurate marksman and better hunter than your friends." Deer Drive Features:

Arcade-style multiplayer action hunting on Wii for the first time. Pick-Up-And-Play: Lock, load, and take down some bucks. Just be ready to defend yourself from aggressive mountain lions, bears, charging moose and other dangerous situations. Multiplayer: Play head-to-head with a friend or with up to four players in Party Mode. Optimized to work with Wii Remote(tm) or the Wii Zapper(tm) accessory. Changing weather creates dynamic hunting conditions over varied terrain. Challenging for casual and hard-core players alike. Ethical hunting integral to the game

For Deer Drive assets including screen shots, logos, fact sheets and more please visit the Michael Meyers Public Relations press center: www.mmpr.com/MMPRFTP (case sensitive). Deer Drive assets are in the "Mastiff" folder.

Learn more...

About Mastiff About Mastiff: Mastiff is a publisher of interactive entertainment with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Titles from Mastiff include Gurumin for PSP(r) (PlayStation(r)Portable) system, Major League Eating: The Game for Wii and La Pucelle: Tactics for the PlayStation(r)2, which was awarded an Editor's Choice Award from leading gaming website, IGN.com. Upcoming releases from Mastiff include the highly anticipated Renegade Kid game, Moon, for Nintendo DS(tm). For more information please visit www.mastiff- games.com.

August 14, 2008

EA reveals FIFA tracks
Godfather II hits GT-TV
Vicious Engine Frozen

EA’S FIFA SOCCER 09 SOUNDTRACK SCORES ON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC GOALS

Roster Features 42 Artists From 21 Countries, Debuts From Kasabian and Datarock, Exclusive Track From Tom Jones Remixed By Junkie XL

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 14, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled the complete music track listing for EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 09, in stores world wide this October. In a game already being heralded for its revolutionary gameplay enhancements, the new FIFA Soccer 09 soundtrack features 42 songs from 21 nations across multiple genres to create an unprecedented global music event.

In what has become an annual tradition, FIFA Soccer 09 features a handpicked roster of Platinum acts and soontobreak artists from around the world that defines the sound of the coming soccer season asit creates new international stars. This year’s soundtrack includes debut tracks from Italian electrofunk artist Caesar Palace, UK rockers Kasabian, and Artwerk Music Group’s international sensation Datarock, as well as exclusives from French hiphop phenomenon Soprano and a new track by Tom Jones remixed by Junkie XL. The soundtrack is further highlighted by songs from Hot Chip, The Kooks, Foals, The Ting Tings and My Federation (UK); Radiopilot (Germany), Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley (Jamaica); The Kissaway Trail (Denmark); The Fratellis (Scotland); Gonzales (France); CSS and Curumin (Brazil); Duffy (Wales); Cut Copy and The Veronicas (Australia); and Sam Sparro, The Airbourne Toxic Event, MGMT and The Black Kids (USA).

“We have exceeded our annual challenge to create videogames’ preeminent international soundtrack,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA. “No other game has been as influential with regards to new music, and FIFA Soccer 09 truly raises the bar worldwide. We’re excited that Brazilian fans of Curumin will hear Spain’s The Pinker Tones and Norway’s Datarock. We’re proud that Canadians who love Chromeo will discover Ladytron from England and Junkie XL from Holland. We want fans throughout France, Mexico and Germany to find that their favorite new song is by Señor Flavio from Argentina, DJ Bitman from Chile or Jupiter One from New York. FIFA Soccer 09 will take music globalization to a whole new level.”

This year EA SPORTS™ is changing the way sports games are played online, enabling 20 individualsplaying fixed positions to play a single game of FIFA Soccer 09 at the same time. Instead of thinking as an individual player, now the gamer has to think and play as a team in Be A Pro: 10 vs. 10 Online Team Play for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360®™ video game and entertainment system.

To learn more about FIFA Soccer 09 visit www.FIFA09.ea.com. For news, exclusive downloads, streaming music clips and more visit www.ea.com/eatrax/.

Developed in Burnaby, B.C., by EA Canada, FIFA Soccer 09 is localized into 18 languages and sold in 37 countries –it is the most popular franchise globally for EA SPORTS. FIFA Soccer 09 will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®™, Wii™, PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and mobile. It is rated “E” for everyone by ESRB and it has not yet been rated by PEGI.

"GAMETRAILERS TV WITH GEOFF KEIGHLY" TAKES YOU INSIDE LA COSA NOSTRA IN EA'S THE GODFATHER II

Tune In to Spike TV This Friday Night as the GTTV Crew Gets the Latest Scoop on Mafia Assassinations in The Godfather II, Brutal Beatdowns in Capcom's Street Fighter IV and More

WHAT: Tune-in to SPIKE TV this Friday night, August 15th, at 1:00am ET/PT as "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley" brings viewers the first look at exclusive gameplay of EA's The Godfather II and the game's premiere trailer. Keighley visits EA's headquarters in Redwood City, CA to get the first details of this open world game, including a first look at what cities players can visit, new details on the return of the BlackHand control scheme, the strategic Don's View and what players can expect to encounter while running a crime family and mafia crew in the game.

Other episode highlights include Daniel Kayser breaking tight-lipped details about LucasArts' upcoming release - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. In addition, die-hard Street Fighter IV fans get the latest info on the game as GTTV'S Amanda MacKay visits the Street Fighter Club in L.A. where select fans of Street Fighter IV were chosen by Capcom to get hands on with the game. Finally, the GTTV team is proud to bring the world-exclusive debut of CrysisWarhead: the sequel to EA's Diamond Award-winning FPS, Crysis.

"We're pumped to bring viewers exciting updates on the upcoming open-world mafia game: The Godfather II," said Geoff Keighley, host and executive producer, GTTV. "We've also got some great exclusive looks at EA's CrysisWarhead, some hands-on time with Street Fighter IV, and some hush-hush news from LucasArts surrounding the mega-hyped Star Wars:The Force Unleashed."

WHEN: Friday Night, August 15th, at 1:00am ET/PT

WHERE: SPIKE TV and Spike HD

Catch Full HD Episodes at GameTrailers.com and on Xbox Live Video Marketplace!

Cycle Software and Frozen Codebase Sign Multi-License Deal for Vicious Engine 

MORRISVILLE, N.C. - August 14, 2008 Vicious Cycle Software announced today that Frozen Codebase is utilizing Vicious Engine, Vicious Cycle’s leading middleware solution, to power their upcoming Xbox LIVE® Arcade title, Zombie Wranglers, published by Sierra Online, WiiWare™ sandcastle building simulation Fresco Beach (working title) published by Konami, and a third unannounced game.

“After the positive experience with the Vicious Engine during the development of our earlier Xbox LIVE title, Elements of Destruction, we decided that it made great sense to use the middleware again for our three upcoming games,” said Ben Geisler, executive producer and president at Frozen Codebase. “So far the production processes for all titles have been smooth thanks to the powerful toolset offered by Vicious Cycle.”

“The creative staff at Frozen Codebase has really showcased the versatility of Vicious Engine through Zombie Wranglers and Fresco Beach,” said Eric Peterson, president and CEO of Vicious Cycle Software. “Vicious Engine offers a balance of flexibility and stability that is up to any task, from developing an action-survival comedy to a building simulation.”

Zombie Wranglers and Fresco Beach represent two latest entries in a growing list of diverse, genre-crossing titles that have been created using Vicious Engine. The adaptable, easy-to-learn middleware has been used to design games of every style, including adventure/platformer games like Dead Head Fred, best-selling Flushed Away, deeply-addictive casual fare like Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords™ for Wii™ home videogame system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and even instructional/educational titles like Discover Babylon and INNOV8.

Vicious Cycle Software recently announced a new version of the company’s proven game engine, Ve2. Ve2 offers a suite of new and improved features on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, including an updated lighting engine, an animation blending component, and modern pixel shader technology, all optimized for current platforms. Ve2 will be widely available to developers in 2008, but the company is currently looking for early adopters who are interested in evaluating Ve2. Interested parties are encouraged to contact licensing@viciousengine.com.

More information about the Vicious Engine and Ve2 is available at www.viciousengine.com.

About Frozen Codebase

Frozen Codebase is a game development company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Founded by industry veteran Ben Geisler and backed by venture capital from NEW Capital Fund, Frozen Codebase began Xbox 360™ game production in early 2006 with a staff of industry veterans. Frozen Codebase shipped its first game, Screwjumper, in late 2007. Today the company is made up of multiple, agile teams and includes ex-members of Raven Software (Activision), Radical Entertainment (Vivendi), GarageGames, and others. Frozen Codebase is focusing on the casual and hardcore market and is authorized to work on PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360® and the Nintendo Wii™. More information about Frozen Codebase may be found at www.frozencodebase.com.

About Vicious Cycle Software

Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., based in Morrisville, NC, is a premier developer of interactive entertainment software across all platforms. Founded in 2000, the company blazed onto the gaming scene with its debut title Robotech: Battlecry and continues to create compelling titles for all age groups based on licensed and original content. Vicious Cycle is the developer and licensor of the Vicious Engine, a comprehensive and fully portable middleware solution for personal computers, consoles, and handheld systems. Recently, the company announced Vicious Engine 2 (Ve2) which offers a suite of new and improved game development features on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. For more information, please visit the company's web sites at www.viciouscycleinc.com and www.viciousengine.com. Vicious Cycle is a D3Publisher development studio.

About Konami

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid®, Silent Hill®, DanceDanceRevolution® and Castlevania®, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com.

August 13, 2008

EA begins Celebrity Sports Showdown
Lineage II gameplay updated
NCSoft reveals sales figures
Wizard 101 adds magic update

Ultimate Party Game from EA SPORTS Freestyle Featuring 12 Outdoor Sports Activities and 10 Celebrities

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Celebrity Sports Showdown, an all new intellectual property, is currently in development at EA Canada and will be the first Wii title to launch under the new EA SPORTS Freestyle brand. From the makers of EA Playground, Celebrity Sports Showdown features 12 outdoor sports games and is the ultimate party game to play with people of all ages. Play as your favorite celebrity such as Fergie and Avril Lavigne, and athletes like Paul Pierce and Mia Hamm to determine who will be the ultimate celebrity athlete. Get off the couch and get into the action with fun and easytoplay controls designed specifically for the Wii.

“We feel that this game is the EA SPORTS Freestyle answer to a great Wii party game. It explores the lighter side of sports and pulls inspiration from the entertainment spectacles that are so prevalent in pop culture today,” said Dave McCarthy, Executive Producer. “Celebrity Sports Showdown will bring people to the party with a collection of games and celebrities that appeal to everyone.” Hit the great outdoors as you paddle through rapids in Wild Water Canoeing and hold on tight as you fly behind a speed boat for some wild InnerTubing!Get out of the water and onto the court as you hit away in Beach Volleyball and Smash Badminton, or take aim at your opponents in Arena Dodgeball. Cool down while you hit the slopes in Slalom Showdown or sweep past your opponents in Curling. Get a bird’s eye view scaling a wall in Cliff Hangers or flying through the sky in Air Racers. Perfect your aim and nail the targets in Rapid Fire Archery, then gauge your strength in the gladiator style Joust Duel, and hold on to the reins of a champion thoroughbred all the way to the finish line in Hurdle Derby. With such a variety of sports to choose from, Celebrity Sports Showdown is the ultimate partygame experience.

Celebrities featured listed below:

· Fergie · Avril Lavigne · LeAnn Rimes · Keith Urban · Nelly Furtado · Paul Pierce · Mia Hamm · Kristi Yamaguchi · Reggie Bush · Sugar Ray Leonard

Games featured listed below:

· Beach Volleyball · InnerTubing · Wild Water Canoeing · Hurdle Derby · Slalom Showdown · Cliff Hangers· Smash Badminton · Rapid Fire Archery · Joust Duel · Curling · Arena Dodgeball · Air Racers

Celebrity Sports Showdown will be available for the Wii™ with an MSRP of $39.99, and ships to

retailers this holiday season. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.

NCsoft Ushers in a New Age in Lineage II Gameplay New update, Gracia – Part 1, completely changes the way Lineage II is played

AUSTIN, Texas, August 13, 2008–NCsoft®, the world’s leading publisher and developer of online computer games, today announced major changes in its massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, Lineage®II. In an update from The Chaotic Throne™ series called Gracia™ – Part 1, players will find advancing in the game to be dramatically faster. This, plus a host of other changes to enhance the player experience, makes this update much more accessible to newer players than before.

The increase in leveling speed is due in part to a new Vitality system, which rewards the player with an experience bonus for time either spent away from the game or in safe zones. New characters will start out with maximum Vitality, so they can begin improving their character’s advancement within minutes. An increase in rewards for accomplishing quests, battling boss creatures, as well as greater accessibility of items also enable players to increase their character’s level more quickly.

“Gracia represents a huge change to Lineage II,” said Tim Tan, NCsoft’s North American producer. “The increase in leveling speed allows players to create new characters and advance nearly twice as fast as before. This will allow players to experience the meat of Lineage II quickly, giving them the ability to visit new and exciting areas and cool high-level content much quicker than before. While this game is still a hardcore game, these changes with Gracia – Part 1 make the game much more accessible to new players. I hope gamers will take another look at what Lineage II has to offer.”

Continuing the storyline and changes brought with the earlier expansions, this first of three updates involving the land of Gracia, introduces a new terror with the strange dream-like inter-dimensional world of Kamaloka. Adventurers of varying levels can easily travel to Kamaloka and face a series of incredibly potent creatures that are tailored to the experience of the players. The expansion also offers a selection of new and improved skills, many new items, and improvements to the Cruma Tower, as well as other hunting zones.

Lineage II is known as the gaming market’s premier player-versus-player (PvP) online role-playing game, with a customer reach of more than 19 million players worldwide.

The Lineage II 4th Anniversary Edition pack is now available at retail. For more information about the retail box contents and where to purchase go to: www.lineage2.com/4thanniv.html. To find out more about the game, please visit the Lineage II web site at: www.lineage2.com.

The game is rated Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.

About NCsoft

NCsoft North America is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation. NCsoft, with its own development and publishing offices in Texas and California, also works with other NCsoft subsidiaries and third party developers throughout North America to develop and publish innovative online entertainment software products. The company has successfully launched multiple online titles and continues to support its franchises that include Lineage/Lineage II, City of Heroes®/City of Villains®, Guild Wars®/Guild Wars Factions®/Guild Wars Nightfall®, Guild Wars: Eye of the North™, Dungeon Runners™, Exteel™ and Richard Garriott’s Tabula Rasa®. More information about NCsoft can be found at http://www.PlayNC.com.

NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, PlayNC, Lineage, The Chaotic Throne, Gracia, City of Heroes, City of Villains, Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Dungeon Runners, Exteel Tabula Rasa and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Wizard101 School of Life Magic Assets Now Available Magic in Wizard101

There are six main schools of magic and a meta-school that modifies the use of the other six. The three external schools are Fire, Ice, and Storms, and they relate to the ancient Titans that ruled the world in the Days Before (dragons, giants, and tritons). There are three internal schools, Myth, Life, and Death, which encompass the internal powers of the mind, body, and spirit. The school of Balance blends all of these. Each of the six major schools exhibits a feel and philosophy, in rhythm with its own nature. In addition, each of the three inner schools dwells in the midst of two outer schools, drawing some small part of themselves from those framing forces.

Inner Schools The spells of the inner or internal schools focus their energies on channeling your own power, drawing on your life force to create what you need. Each school has its own particular method of doing such, but each one is fed by an internal force.

School of Life (Spirit) "As we have been Created, so must we Create." Life is spirit, the force of awareness and existence. Practitioners of the Life Arts, known as Theurgists, are positive, enthusiastic people who seek to appreciate the simple pleasures. At times, however, they can be too flighty or frivolous when circumstances demand otherwise. Theurgists use Songs to breathe life and spirit into a vessel. Life sits between Fire and Storms, for the spark of life comes from those two forces.

To download the images and movie (285 MB) for the School of Life Magic, please visit http://www.mmpr.com/MMPRFTP/FTP%20Folders/KingsIsle/.

About Wizard101

Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. Designed to fill the void between online play sites for the very young and Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games with mature ratings, Wizard101 puts players in the fantasy role of a Wizard apprentice at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts.

For additional details go to www.wizard101.com.

About KingsIsle Entertainment

Founded in 2005, with operations in the Dallas area and Austin, KingsIsle is creating massively multiplayer online entertainment offerings that are innovative, compelling, uncommon and of high quality. They have brought together a team of highly creative, energetic, accomplished and skilled professionals to develop these projects. The team consists of individuals with unique and in-depth experience in the development of video games, online environments, communications and commercial software. For more information, please visit www.kingsisle.com.

NCsoft Announces 2008 Second Quarter Consolidated Sales of US$78.6 Million

Compared to the previous corresponding year, sales rose 7% Pre-tax profit reached US$10.2 million

Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2008 – NCsoft® Corporation today reported second quarter 2008 sales of KRW 81.2 billion (US$78.6 million), operating profit of KRW 8 billion (US$7.7 million), pre-tax profit of KRW 10 billion (US$9.7 million), and net income of KRW 6.1 billion (US$5.9 million). Compared to the previous year, sales rose 7% while the operating profit, pre-tax profit and the net income dropped 25%, 31%, 42%, respectively.

NCsoft announced that the increase in sales was due primarily to the shutting down of private Lineage® servers and the successful update of Lineage II Gracia™ Part 1. The drop in operating profit was due to continued investment, including personnel, in development studios across the NCsoft organization.

By region, the percentage breakdown of sales for the second quarter shows 58% in Korea (KRW 46.6 billion/US$44.5 million), and 42% from overseas entities and royalty income: 13% in North America (KRW 10.8 billion/US$10.4 million), 6% in Europe (KRW 5.3 billion/US$5.1 million), 13% in Japan (KRW 10.7 billion/US$10.3 million), 4% in Taiwan (KRW 2.9 billion/US$2.8 million) and royalty income of 6% (KRW 4.7 billion/US$4.5 million).

By game title, sales in the quarter for Lineage recorded KRW 28.1 billion (US$27.2 million), Lineage II KRW 34.7 billion (US$33.6 million), City of Heroes®/City of Villains® KRW 5.7 billion (US$5.5 million), Guild Wars KRW 5.1 billion (US$4.9 million) and Richard Garriott’s Tabula Rasa® KRW 2 billion (US$1.9 million).

NCsoft’s CFO Jaeho Lee said, “In order to maintain our ongoing development cycles and a diverse game portfolio, multiple games are in development currently across all NCsoft studios. We anticipate publishing these new titles within the next two to three years, during which we believe we’ll maintain NCsoft’s status as a leader in the global on-line game market.”

NCsoft will officially launch its next AAA MMORPG, Aion®, in Korea by the end of this year after open testing. Additionally open testing services for Lite MMOs such as Love Beat™, Punch Monster™, and Dragonica™ will begin. In addition, NCsoft saw positive response from the gaming industry during July’s NC Media Day, after unveiling its three new titles currently under development: Oriental Martial Arts MMORPG Blade and Soul™, Shooter Action RPG MetalBlack™, and Extreme Vehicle Combat Steel Dog™.

August 12, 2008

Madden PSP pack available
Chalkboard Baseball hits iPod
X-Fire adds video support

Madden NFL 09 PSP Pack Now Available

Football season is right around the corner, and Sony Computer Entertainment America is kicking things off with the limited-edition Madden NFL 09 PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) Entertainment Pack ($199.99 MSRP), available today. Centered on the 20th Anniversary edition of the popular sports franchise, the Madden NFL 09 bundle showcases the multi-functional features of the PSP system, from gaming to videos and music, while delivering great value to consumers.

The Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack includes the following:

“Metallic Blue” PSP-2000 system; this is the only time that this special PSP color will be offered in North America.

Madden NFL 09: Twenty years as a dynasty of gaming, Madden NFL 09 aims to deliver the most immersive gameplay, the richest online offerings and the most comprehensive feature depth in the history of the franchise. Madden NFL 09 features legendary quarterback Brett Favre as its cover athlete.

NFL: In Just One Play UMD video: Hosted by one of the most colorful and premiere receivers in the game today, Chad Johnson, NFL: In Just One Play features an inside look at some of the X factors in the league. NFL: In Just One Play, the first UMD video from NFL Films and Warner Home Video, combines sound, action and interviews to showcase some of the NFL’s most exciting players.

Beats™ PLAYSTATION®Network voucher: Download the PLAYSTATION Network exclusive title, Beats*, to your Memory Stick PRO Duo with the included voucher. Beats is a new and exciting way to interact with your music collection on your PSP system. It breathes life in to your music by using a beat tracking technology to create gameplay from any song the player supplies. The title is currently available on PLAYSTATION®Store (http://store.playstation.com).

1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo – Store your photos, music, videos, and game saves.

*Voucher expires March 31, 2009. Requires PSN Registration. User responsible for all applicable Internet fees. Some services or features may require additional fees.

D2C Games’ Chalkboard Sports Baseball™ Hits it Out of the Park, Onto Your iPod

SAN MATEO, Calif. - August 12, 2008 D2C Games™, Inc., a premier developer and publisher of mass-market downloadable interactive entertainment, today announced that Chalkboard Sports Baseball™ is now available on the iTunes® Store (www.iTunes.com). Sports fans can purchase and download Chalkboard Sports Baseball for $4.99 and play America’s favorite pastime anytime, anywhere on an iPod® nano (3rd generation), iPod® classic and iPod® (5th generation).

Chalkboard Sports Baseball offers incredibly fun game play and depth not usually found in casual sports games and it was developed exclusively for iPod® and the unique click wheel.

Chalkboard Sports Baseball features…

Easy, Pick-Up-and-Play controls optimized for the Click Wheel.

Personalized teams thanks to FaceMaker™, a unique web-based tool that allows gamers to easily import their own images into the game via iTunes®.

I-Think AI™: computer players so smart they literally think on the fly.

Bonus point home run targets and unlockable pitches.

Quick Play and Playoff modes, six ballparks, multiple camera views, all the sounds of being at the ballpark – even day and night games!

“The iPod is a game platform that offers a remarkably unique interface that is simple and intuitive, with endless possibilities to developers,” said Scott Orr, founder and CEO of D2C Games. “Chalkboard Sports Baseball is the first game we are bringing to iPod gamers and we have big plans to offer more Chalkboard Sports titles that are easy to play, incredibly fun and user personalized.”

About D2C Games, Inc.

D2C Games, Inc. (D2C), based in San Mateo, CA, is a leading digital interactive entertainment publishing company focused on the creation of original arcade sports & action video games. Founded in 2006, the company develops and publishes worldwide for video game systems, handheld platforms and personal computers. The company is a licensed Apple publisher, licensed Sony publisher and is licensed to develop and/or publish for Nintendo and Microsoft video game systems.

2008 D2C Games, Inc. All rights reserved. D2C Games, Chalkboard Sports and their respective logos are trademarks of D2C Games, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. iPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

XFIRE ANNOUNCES VIDEO CAPTURE UPDATE TO XFIRE SOFTWARE

Available Now, Xfire's 10.8 Million Users Can Effortlessly Capture Unlimited Video and Upload Up to Ten Minutes of Footage to Xfire.com

MENLO PARK, Calif. (August 11, 2008) - Xfire, the gaming community with a user base of over ten million and a division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) MTV Networks, today announced its new video capture update to the Xfire software. Allowing users to capture unlimited gameplay footage and seamlessly upload it to their Xfire profile page, the video capture tool also provides the ability for users to add tags and comments. The easy-to-use application requires no advanced technical knowledge, additional downloads or extra programs for use. All it takes is a simple "scroll lock + V" keystroke and Xfire users are on their way to sharing their gaming prowess with the world.

"We are committed to enhancing the Xfire community's user experience and attracting new members by offering integrated video capture, one of the most requested features by gamers," said Adam Boyden, General Manager, Xfire, Inc. "Our community members have been wanting a feature that simplifies the video capture process, and we are pleased that our new Xfire update not only enables this, but also allows for seamless uploading and sharing of user-generated content."

The Xfire video capture tool allows users to record unlimited high-quality gameplay footage at its original resolution. Perhaps the most unique element of video capture is "Xfire Flashback," a TiVo®-like function that allows users to go back and record footage five to ten seconds after it happened. Storytellers beware: this might bring an end to the legendary folklore of gaming feats; now hardcore and casual users alike can simply respond: "Xfire Video, or it didn't happen."

This offering is one of many new features Xfire is rolling out to enhance the overall user experience, building on the free product that allows gamers to connect and play with friends online. Other recent updates include enhancements to file transfers, screenshot uploads and more.

Xfire has also greatly enhanced its Web offerings. The recently re-launched website provides users an instant "Activity Report" of their top friends, Clans & Guilds management tools and a streamlined integration of stats, videos and screenshots between the gaming application and their Profile pages.

The 5MB Xfire application, including easy-to-use video capture is free and available to download now on www.xfire.com. For specific information and a tutorial about video capture please visit www.xfire.com/about_video.

About Xfire, Inc. Xfire, Inc. one of the fastest growing online gaming platform and community in the world, helping gamers to easily connect, chat and play with their friends online. Xfire is a free service that allows gamers to easily browse for game servers, chat with friends through IM and voice chat, as well as download the latest updates and additions to their favorite games. With 10.8 million members in over 100 countries, Xfire is an international community connecting gamers across the globe. Xfire is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTV Networks and is based in Menlo Park, CA.