NewsApril7

News | Headlines & Information

> April 11, 2008

Mario Super Sluggers revealed
Guitar Hero: On Tour announced
Incredible Hulk actors named
Hellgate opens big in Korea
La Tale coming stateside
Spellforce 2 patched up
Players Only - the second episode

"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Blows the Lid off Casual Games

Episode Two of PC/Video Game Show Explores Changing Face of Industry at http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly

PORTLAND, OR (April 11, 2008) - Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode two of Internet video show "Players Only with Scott Steinberg," which offers an in-depth look at 2008's most successful gaming phenomenon: casual games. Produced and created by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly, the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series also explores the changing face of gaming's audience, mobile/cell phone entertainment, global gaming communities and how the medium is bringing friends and families closer together.

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, women's increasing interest in the field and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of "Players Only" will debut online at http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008.

Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show's initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

"Casual gaming has extended the hobby's appeal further than anyone could ever dream," said Ian Bell, Chairman and CEO, Digital Trends. "We're thrilled to welcome new gamers to the fold, and premiere a new program that celebrates the fact that every member of the family is now putting in time behind the keyboard or controller."

For more information, please visit http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly About Digital Trends With 40 million monthly readers, DigitalTrends.com is the first stop for mainstream readers and gadget enthusiasts looking to make sense of how consumer electronics, video games, home theater components and other tech-related products fit into their everyday lives. Since debuting in 2001, the site's become an indispensable resource for those looking to shop for groundbreaking new gadgets and technological innovations, with content syndication handled through partnerships with leading providers such as Yahoo!, Google, MSN, WorldNow, WindowsMedia.com and more.

SPELLFORCE 2 PATCH AVAILABLE

Liezen, Austria, April 11th 2008; JoWooD Productions releases an update for SpellForce 2 which solves multiplayer problems as well as the rarely occurring camera bug. The Patch works with SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm and SpellForce 2 Gold.

Patch Technical Support Board

JoWooD Productions thanks everyone who helped working on this update, especially the SpellForce players from the official SpellForce board.

About JoWooD Productions Software AG JoWooD Productions Software AG (ATXPrime: JWD) is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna stock exchange. JoWooD is a leading publisher of computer and videogames, releasing international acclaimed, high-quality titles for all existing and future gaming systems. JoWooD games are distributed worldwide by an efficient net of distribution partners. Visit http://corporate.jowood.com for more information.

PR Contact UK: Frazer Nash fnc@frazer-nash-communications.co.uk

FLAGSHIP STUDIOS’ HELLGATE™: LONDON CELEBRATES THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ONLINE KOREAN LAUNCH IN THREE YEARS

San Francisco, CA (April 11th, 2008) - Flagship Studios today announced that its action role-playing game Hellgate: London has become the most successful online video game launch in Korea of the past three years with over 1 million accounts registered within the first two weeks of its open beta test. Hellgate: London is the first online game in over three years to use a monthly subscription business model.

After launching the open beta on January 15th, Hellgate: London quickly rose to the ninth most played online game, fifth most popular RPG and most popular online beta game in PC Cafes*, with over 1 million accounts. Hellgate: London was released commercially on February 22nd, and achieved record sales in its first week of presales.

“To become the most successful launch in Korea for over three years is an incredible achievement,” said Bill Roper, CEO of Flagship Studios. “This milestone wouldn’t have been possible for us to achieve without the incredible support of our publishing partner, Hanbitsoft, and our dedicated community in Korea. We look forward to expanding the Hellgate universe and building upon this success in the future.”

“Flagship Studios are well aware of how the Asian market operates very differently to the Western territories” said Alex Kim, CEO of HanbitSoft, “By listening to players’ feedback and through constant updates to the game, Hellgate: London will continue to be an incredible success throughout Asia.”

Hellgate: London combines the depth of role-playing games and the action of first-person shooter titles, while offering infinite playability with dynamically generated levels, items, enemies, and events. Whether online or off, a player creates a heroic character, completes quests, and battles through innumerable hordes of demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable appearances, and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow players to create their own unique hero.

For more information please visit the official Hellgate: London site at www.hellgatelondon.com

*According to Gametrics and Game Report

About Flagship Studios

Flagship Studios is a creator of innovative entertainment software, designing games that focus on ease of play, replayability, and fun. The studio was formed in 2003 by former executives and developers from Blizzard North® and represents the creators of the worldwide, best-selling Diablo® franchise. With members that are renowned within the gaming industry, Flagship Studios and its Flagship Seattle division embody a team that has worked together for over a decade and have numerous #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards to their credit. For more information about Flagship Studios log onto www.flagshipstudios.com

About Hanbitsoft

HanbitSoft, established in 1999, is one of the largest online game publishers in Korea as well as in Asia. After establishing itself as the No. 1 publisher in Korean PC game market, HanbitSoft has continuously invested in developing and publishing excellent and promising online games. HanbitSoft has broad portfolio of online games ranging from casual games to high-end MMORPG’s, either developed in-house or by external development studios such as Studio Mars (Neo Steam) IMC Games (Granado Espada), Flagship Studios (Hellgate: London, Mythos), etc. Most of its games already have been introduced in the Asian market as well as in the North and South American market. For example, PangYa, a fantasy-themed online golf game, is now in commercial service in more than 12 countries including Japan, USA and Brazil. Now, HanbitSoft is focusing on pioneering overseas online game markets in an effort to be a global leading publisher.

OGPlanet brings La Tale to North America

Charming Side-Scrolling MMORPG to Debut in Q3 2008 El Segundo, Calif.- April 11, 2008- OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced that it is bringing side-scrolling MMORPG La Tale to North America.

La Tale's whimsical art style and detailed 2D worlds bring a lighthearted touch to the MMORPG genre, and have won it a large following in Asia. Simple gameplay and intuitive quests make La Tale accessible for players of all ages, while a large, immersive world promise hours of entertainment.

La Tale's vibrant guild system includes beautifully designed Guild Rooms where players can grow crops and spend time with their guildmates, as well as a wide array of guild emblems to distinguish individual guilds. Character customization options abound, and a variety of pets and accessories are available to further personalize each character. "We're always on the lookout for high-quality games that will translate well to American audiences and adapt to our free-to-play business model," said Don Choi, COO of OGPlanet. "La Tale will be an excellent addition to our steadily growing portfolio of top-notch free-to-play games."

About OGPlanet

Based in El Segundo, California, OGPlanet is a leading publisher in North American of free to play and downloadable games. OGPlanet offers micro-transactions as a revenue source. Founded in 2005 by SangChul Park, President. For more information, visit www.ogplanet.com.

Nintendo Hits a Home Run with Mario Super Sluggers

Nintendo Announces Surprise Addition to Wii Lineup

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ongoing excitement over Nintendo’s groundbreaking Wii™ system gets a surprise springtime boost with the announcement of a new game. Kicking off its semiannual media summit in San Francisco near the company’s new sales and marketing offices in Redwood City, Calif., Nintendo of America today revealed plans for Mario Super Sluggers™ for Wii, giving baseball fans even more reason to root this season.

“Mario is truly a one-of-a-kind character; clearly fans can’t get enough of him and his friends,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “We’re giving Wii users brilliant new ways to enjoy him while expanding our series of active-play games.”

In the same spirit as other sports-themed Mario™ games on Wii like Mario Strikers® Charged and Mario Kart® Wii, Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wii Remote™ just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch, enjoying the same intuitive, easy-to-learn controls that helped make Wii Sports™ a living room hit. With Mario and his unpredictable pals filling out the roster, imagination and active-play innovation are sure to dominate the diamond in this lively title, scheduled for release later this year.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.

About Nintendo

The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.5 billion video games and more than 430 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario™, Donkey Kong®, Metroid®, Zelda™ and Pokémon®. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company’s Web site at www.nintendo.com.

SEGA ANNOUNCES VOICE TALENT FOR THE INCREDIBLE HULK™ VIDEO GAME

A-list Hollywood talent crush their way into upcoming videogame based on the action-thriller

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (April 11, 2008) - Marvel Entertainment, Inc., SEGA® of America, Inc and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that all prominent cast members from the upcoming action-thriller from Universal Pictures and Marvel Studios, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, will also lend their voices and likeness to the video game of the same name, slated to release with the film in June 2008. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Tim Blake Nelson and William Hurt will all take part in the game as their respective characters. Based on the film and the popular comic book series created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, THE INCREDIBLE HULK™ is being developed by Edge of Reality and published by SEGA for next-generation consoles and the PC.

SEGA brings the film's A-list actors to the game to create a more authentic experience. Edward Norton (Fight Club, The Italian Job, The Illusionist) plays scientist Bruce Banner, a man desperately seeking to rid himself of the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. Liv Tyler (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Strangers) is Dr. Betty Ross, Banner's love interest, while Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction) voices Emil Blonsky (alter ego of The Hulk's archenemy, The Abomination). Tim Blake Nelson (Syriana, Meet the Fockers) portrays Dr. Samuel Sterns, and William Hurt (Into the Wild, The Village) plays General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, the man who wants to capture The Hulk and brutally exploit his power.

Fast-paced and action-packed, the blockbuster franchise and comic book saga will unfold for the first time on next-generation platforms, as Banner scours the planet trying to find anything to help him fight his involuntary rage. Take the role of one of Marvel®'s most powerful Super Heroes in THE INCREDIBLE HULK™, an intensely realistic third-person action video game. Gamers can demolish anything in their path, including lampposts, passing cars and even buildings. The fury-fueled game also features key moments from the film, as well as additional plotlines and characters from THE INCREDIBLE HULK universe. Players crash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.

Guitar Hero(R): On Tour Explodes onto Nintendo DS This Summer New Game Introduces Revolutionary Guitar Hero(TM) Guitar Grip(TM) Peripheral for Anytime, Anywhere Guitar Hero(R) Gameplay

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 11, 2008 -- For the first time, handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) upcoming Guitar Hero(R): On Tour for Nintendo DS(TM). The game will deliver a unique Guitar Hero(R) experience by challenging handheld gamers to rock out and prove their shredding skills on the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites such as Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt.

The game will be packaged with a revolutionary Guitar Hero(TM) Guitar Grip(TM) peripheral that fits snugly into the DS and a unique Guitar Hero pick-stylus that brings a new dimension to handheld gaming and the core gameplay that defines Guitar Hero. Guitar Hero: On Tour has been designed specifically for the DS platform and will offer the DS audience an all-new compelling music experience.

"We are continuing to introduce new and exciting ways to bring music to audiences with Guitar Hero," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing for Activision/RedOctane. "The Guitar Hero Guitar Grip redefines how games can be played on handheld systems and the integration of the microphone and touch screen gameplay on the DS, further illustrates Guitar Hero's leadership in delivering the most unique and creative quality hardware and software on the market."

"We're designing Guitar Hero: On Tour from the ground up to take full advantage of the DS platform by integrating signature gameplay with fresh new content and DS specific features," said Karthik Bala, CEO of Vicarious Visions. "We've taken all of our learnings on the DS platform to date and pushed it to the limits to create a truly innovative Guitar Hero experience."

Guitar Hero: On Tour continues to build on the franchise's signature easy-to-play, yet difficult to master addictive gameplay, and now lets players take their experience on the road wherever they go. Players use the Guitar Hero pick-stylus on the touch screen to strum their favorite tunes and create their rock 'n' roll legacy in career mode.

Fans can also join together to play co-op mode using a local wireless network, or battle each other in a Guitar Duel using new Battle Items unique to the DS platform. For example, players must blow into the microphone to extinguish a pyrotechnics effects gone wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a crazed fan's shirt in the middle of their set.

Featuring five unlockable new venues, the game lets players personalize their experience by choosing the color of their axe of choice, selecting to play as one of six characters - two of which are all new and exclusive to Guitar Hero: On Tour - and outfitting their guitarist in numerous styles.

Guitar Hero: On Tour is being developed by Vicarious Visions for the Nintendo DS. The game is rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB and is scheduled for release this summer. For more information, visit www.guitarheroontour.com.

About Activision, Inc.

Activision 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 and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.

> April 10, 2008

Metal Gear Solid 4 LE details emerge
Playstation Store revamp revealed
Call of Duty 4's Xbox weekend fragfest

El Segundo, Calif. April 10, 2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the limited edition of the highly-anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid.4: Guns of the Patriots for the
PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will be available in North America on June 12
exclusively at GameStop, the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer. Additionally,
Konami has revealed pricing and the first images of the final packaging for both the Metal Gear Solid 4:
Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition.

ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS STANDARD EDITION

Marking the return of Hideo Kojima’s legendary tactical espionage action series, Metal Gear Solid 4:
Guns of the Patriots features a cinematic experience and visual masterpiece that will redefine this
landmark franchise as a revolutionary game for the PLAYSTATION®3 system. The game is the final
chapter in the saga of Solid Snake which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis,
Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor,
using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission,
Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the
earth to foil Liquid Ocelot’s. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots includes Metal Gear Online “Starter
Pack”, which is the full and complete multiplayer component of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition will be priced at $59.99 SRP.

ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS LIMITED EDITION

Featuring collectible packaging with exclusive artwork by famed Kojima Productions illustrator Yoji
Shinkawa, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition will contain everything that is
included with the Standard Edition as well as an additional Blu-ray disc featuring two “making of”
documentaries. The documentaries will include extensive interviews with Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo
Kojima and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Soundtrack CD. The Limited Edition will be
available exclusively at GameStop.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition will be priced at $84.99 SRP.

ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS PRE-SELL PROGRAM

A special pre-sale program of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be offered at participating
retailers. This pre-sell entitles customers that pre-order either edition, a copy of the Metal Gear Saga Vol.
2 DVD (while supplies last). Featuring extensive original video content the DVD primarily focuses on the
interconnected history between all of the “Snakes”: Big Boss (Naked Snake), Liquid Snake, Solidus
Snake, and of course, Solid Snake. The DVD also contains a compendium of the Metal Gear Solid 4:
Guns of the Patriots trailers. Additionally, each DVD allocated during this pre-order period will contain a
unique voucher code that will enable the consumer to download the Metal Gear Online Beta. The
download of the Beta will be available from April 17th to May 5th and the gameplay will be available from
April 21st to May 5th.

“As the most anticipated game to be released for the PLAYSTATION®3 system this year, we wanted to
make sure that no fan of Metal Gear Solid would be disappointed with the amount of content and
gameplay at their disposal,” said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital
Entertainment, Inc.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB.

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.

© 1987 2008 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. “METAL GEAR” and “METAL GEAR SOLID” and “GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Developed by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “KONAMI” is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

SCEA Announces Details of PS3 Firmware (v2.30)

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that the next system software update for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system, slated for release next week, will add DTS-HD Master Audio™ and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, enabling consumers to enjoy Blu-ray movies with studio-quality, high-definition audio. The technologies, from DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), provide PS3 users with the complete high-definition Blu-ray movie experience, matching the format’s crisp visuals with rich, lifelike sound. In addition to the new audio capabilities, the free system software update (v. 2.30) will allow PS3 owners to access the revamped PLAYSTATION®Store, as previously announced.

DTS-HD Master Audio brings Blu-ray movies on PS3 to life, delivering everything from explosive sound effects to intricate orchestral scores with pure, high-quality audio that is bit-for-bit identical to the original studio master. DTS-HD Master Audio has the capacity to deliver audio at the incredibly high variable rate of 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, a rate significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths. More than 100 Blu-ray movies and concert videos featuring premium DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks are available.

Additionally, the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio codec allows content creators to deliver uncompromised, high-definition audio on Blu-ray, while requiring less disc space than DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio streams audio at a high constant bit rate of 6.0 Mbps on Blu-ray discs, and is also capable of up to 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depth resolution, thereby producing outstanding sound quality.

Beyond enhancing PS3’s audio capabilities, installing the latest system software update will also enable users to seamlessly access the new, more dynamic interface and enhanced navigation of the PLAYSTATION Store. As part of a revamp, the PLAYSTATION Store will transition from an integrated online storefront to an application living natively on PS3, enabling customers to more easily and quickly locate and purchase games, and download demos, game videos, Blu-ray movie trailers and other game-related content for PS3.

These updates further demonstrate how the future-proof PS3 continues to evolve as a gaming and home entertainment system with the flexibility to deliver the newest technology innovations without requiring further investment from consumers. For additional details and instructions on how to update the PS3 system software, please visit http://www.us.playstation.com.

MICROSOFT TO INITIATE CALL OF DUTY®4: MODERN WARFARE LIVE FIRE WEEKEND 2008 OFFENSIVE ON XBOX LIVE®

Battle Online Against Developers from Infinity Ward and Mixed Martial Arts Phenomenon Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver

Santa Monica, CA – April 10, 2008 – Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has recruited Activision, Inc., (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Infinity Ward to provide prizes for its newest online offensive: Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ LIVE Fire Weekend 2008, a 72-hour play and win sweepstakes full of games and prizes beginning on Friday, April 18 at 12:01 a.m. EDT through Sunday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Hourly prizes will be awarded throughout the weekend, including Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare shirts, Infinity Ward autographed posters and Xbox LIVE point cards. One Grand Prize winner also will receive an Infinity Ward autographed Xbox 360 Elite console and a Limited Edition Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare faceplate, among other items. Players can register now through April 17, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. EDT at www.xbox.com/livefire/.

In addition, on Friday, April 18 from 6-9 p.m. EDT, gamers can play with more than a dozen developers from Infinity Ward and then on Saturday night from 9-11 p.m. EDT Mixed Martial Arts phenom, Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver (gamertag: COD4JensPulver) will join the online action.

Add these gamertags to your friends list:

Fourzerotwo

COD4Chance

COD4Justin

COD4Ed

COD4David COD4Neel

COD4Geoffrey

COD4Jon

COD4Jeff

COD4Drew COD4Ryan

COD4Todd

COD4Joel

More details on the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare LIVE Fire weekend 2008 and information regarding terms, conditions, and official rules are available on the official event page: www.xbox.com/livefire/.

Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ Game of the Year Edition is now available and allows gamers to experience the intense cinematic action of the original, award-winning and best-selling title, and includes a token for the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack, available now exclusively for download via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.

> April 9, 2008

> April 9, 2008

R-Type Command new screens
Atlus ships Octomania for Wii
Vir2L reveals pair for DS release
Operation Darkness trailer released
OGPlanet's Breast Cancer fundraiser
Baroque enter role playing realm

HARDCORE DUNGEON RPG BAROQUE EMERGES FROM DARKNESS, CREEPS INTO STORES

Enter the Dreaded Neuro Tower in Search of Absolution

IRVINE, CA - April 8, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Baroque, the new dungeon-crawling action RPG for Wii(TM) and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, is now in stores across North America. Dark, addictively challenging, and totally immersive, Baroque is a pure RPG experience, highly regarded by Japanese gamers and now finally available for Western audiences to enjoy.

About Baroque You awaken to find the world in ruin, your heart beset with unexplained guilt. A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.

Key Features - Hardcore dungeon-crawling RPG action! With its many ever-changing levels, each teeming with perverse monsters and tormented souls, the world of Baroque is a frightening and unforgiving realm. - Death is not the end - Take part in a unique story progression system in which the end of your life only serves to drive the adventure forward. Each time your character dies, more secrets about the forsaken world are revealed! - Deep customization options - The player has full control over how they shape their character and how they play the game. Find and equip a vast assortment of weapons and items, some with a variety of uses. Acquire powerful stat-boosting parasites and combine them to multiply their potency. Only the resourceful will survive!

Baroque has been rated "T" for Teen with Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Tobacco Reference by the ESRB. About Atlus U.S.A., Inc. Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.

OGPlanet Partners with Boarding for Breast Cancer

El Segundo, Calif. - April 9, 2008 - OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced a fundraiser to benefit cancer research.

Beginning Thursday, April 10, fans of Albatross18, OGPlanet's fantasy role-playing golf game, will be able to purchase Pink Ribbon Face Paint for their characters. This in-game item will cost $2.50, with $2 of each purchase going to support Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising health awareness and supporting cancer research.

"We're honored to be working with B4BC," said Don Choi, COO of OGPlanet. "It's a truly remarkable organization, with its focus on raising cancer awareness and promoting healthy, active lifestyles among young people. We know the members of the OGPlanet community will rise to the occasion to support this tremendously important cause." Pink Ribbon Face Paint will be available in the Albatross18 in-game store from April 10 until April 30.

About B4BC

B4BC is a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness and fundraising foundation. Their mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle.

About Albatross18

Albatross18 incorporates fantasy role-playing game elements to bring an entirely new spin to the timeless game of golf. This massively multiplayer online game is set in the magical kingdom of Pangya, and features colorful costumes, unique clubs, memorable characters and a multitude of special shots and courses.

About OGPlanet

Based in El Segundo, California, OGPlanet is a leading publisher in North American of free to play and downloadable games. OGPlanet offers micro-transactions as a revenue source. Founded in 2005 by Sangchul Park, President. For more information, visit www.ogplanet.com.

ATLUS RELEASES OFFICIAL OPERATION DARKNESS TRAILER

Atlus today released the official trailer for Operation Darkness, an alternate-reality WWII strategy RPG for the Xbox 360(TM) system. The trailer depicts British SAS' Wolf Pack as they fight Hitler's supernatural Nazi army of vampires and zombies. Operation Darkness is currently scheduled for release on June 24.

For more information on Operation Darkness visit: http://www.atlus.com/operationdarkness/

About Atlus U.S.A., Inc. Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.

Vir2L® Studios Announces AMF® Bowling: Pinbusters!™ and Ducati® Moto for Nintendo DS™

April 9, 2008 (Rockville, MD) – Vir2L® Studios, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today two new sports titles, AMF® Bowling Pinbusters!™ and Ducati® Moto, for Nintendo DS™ to be released Summer 2008.

AMF Bowling Pinbusters! puts the excitement of the lanes in the palm of your hands. Choose from one of twelve unique characters, each with their own style and signature move. Play alone in four single-player modes or challenge bowlers from across the globe with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to become the AMF Bowling Pinbusters! world champion.

The action-packed Ducati Moto lets players experience the thrill of racing while on board the most extreme roadracing motorcycle of today - the Ducati! Challenge yourself in one of the various single-player modes as you race across the globe in exotic locations including Hong Kong, Italy, and Morocco. Choose from 11 Ducati bikes and eight unique characters as you take on opponents from around the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.

AMF Bowling Pinbusters! and Ducati Moto have been rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. Pinbusters! is scheduled for release this May at an estimated MSRP of $19.99. Ducati is scheduled for a June release at an estimated MSRP of $19.99. For more information on both titles visit www.vir2l.com.

About Vir2L Studios

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Vir2L Studios LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc., is an award-winning developer of interactive content for wireless devices, handheld systems, consoles, and online. Vir2L develops compelling, cross-platform interactive entertainment for mass-market consumers worldwide and has won two Clio Awards and the Gold Cannes Cyber Lion. Vir2L also provides games for franchises of its sister company, Bethesda Softworks, such as the acclaimed Ducati Extreme, IHRA Drag Racing Mobile, AMF Bowling Deluxe 3D, and The Elder Scrolls Travels® IV: Oblivion, and Shadowkey™. For additional information, please visit the Vir2L web site at: http://www.Vir2L.com.

Ducati® Moto © 2008 Vir2L Studios LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. - Official Licensed Product. Copyright © 2008 Ducati®. Vir2L, ZeniMax and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Developed in association with 4J Studios Ltd. 4J and the 4J logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of 4J Studios Ltd. Nintendo, Nintendo DS and the Official Seal are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2004 Nintendo. All Rights Reserved.

AMF® Bowling: Pinbusters!™ © 2008 Vir2L Studios LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. Distributed under license from QubicaAMF Worldwide, Inc. AMF logos, marks and designs are registered trademarks or trademarks of QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC. Pinbusters, Vir2L, ZeniMax and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Developed in association with 4J Studios Ltd. 4J and the 4J logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of 4J Studios Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2004 Nintendo. All Rights Reserved.

CASUAL WII(TM) PUZZLER OCTOMANIA SCUTTLES INTO STORES

IRVINE, CA - April 8, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that Octomania, the Wii(TM) arcade puzzler with multiplayer for four and support for online play via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, is now in stores. The beautiful land of Lonronpia has a small problem - scratch that - hundreds of thousands of small problems (and by problems we, of course, mean octopi). Solve the infestation in story mode, challenge a friend or three in a local multiplayer match, or take your game online and go head-to-head with a friend or random foe. Whatever your play style, one thing is guaranteed: Octomania!

Octomania is now available with an MSRP of $19.99. For more on Octomania, please visit the official website: http://www.conspiracygames.com/products.php?productid=81531500073

Octomania has been rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB for Comic Mischief and Mild Suggestive Themes.

About Octomania On a peaceful day in the land of Lonronpia, Kari, an apprentice magician, is summoning up her favorite treat. When her spell goes horribly awry, hundreds of thousands of colored octopi suddenly rain down from the clouds. A guardian angel appears before her, asking Kari to rid the land of the octopi and undo the damage of her failed spell.

Key Features - Encounter zany foes on your quest to rid Lonronpia of octopi! Story mode takes you to multiple locales to battle a variety of clever and humorous opponents, while Arcade mode lets you jump straight into the action. You can even opt to play in "Endless mode," where it's all about how long you can hang in there before your screen fills up. - Local head-to-head and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection multiplayer modes! Whether you're playing alone, alongside a friend, or against a random player online, the fast-paced puzzle gameplay is always a blast. Two players can face off online, and up to four players can play in local multiplayer. - Tons of content for a great price. Combo chains, special attacks, multiple difficulty levels … Experienced gamers will find a lot to enjoy, but newcomers will find just as much fun to be had. And with the included tutorial mode, anyone can pick it up and play.

About Conspiracy Entertainment Corporation Conspiracy Entertainment Corporation is a developer, publisher and marketer of entertainment software in North America and Western Europe. The Company develops and licenses properties from several sources, including global entertainment and media companies and publishes software for DVD media, wireless devices, personal computers and video game consoles, including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., and Microsoft Corporation. Conspiracy Entertainment was founded in 1997 and is based in Santa Monica, CA.

About Atlus U.S.A., Inc. Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, Magna Carta: Tears of Blood, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.

ATLUS RELEASES NEW SCREENSHOTS FOR R-TYPE COMMAND

Atlus today released new screens for the upcoming PSP strategy title, R-Type Command. Experience the legendary R-Type franchise from a daring new perspective.

R-Type Command is currently scheduled to release on May 6.

NOTE: The R-Type Command demo features Ad-hoc multiplayer support.

For more on R-Type Command visit: http://www.atlus.com/r-type/

ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF BY JOINING ONE OF LATIN MUSIC’S MOST POPULAR BANDS ON XBOX LIVE

Mexican Superstars Belanova to Play Award-Winning Rock Band in Latest Xbox LIVE® Game with Fame Session Before Latin Billboard Music Awards

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Latin Billboard Music Awards one of the most sensational Mexican electro-pop bands of the 2000s, Belanova, will put their highly regarded music skills to the test as they face-off against fans on Xbox LIVE® as part of the latest Xbox LIVE Game with Fame session.

Fans are being offered the rare opportunity to join their favorite band and rock out before one of the biggest awards show in Latin music. For a chance to jam with Belanova on the award-winning music video game Rock Band, send a friend request to the gamertag, BelanovaGWF. Look for the band’s gamertag beginning at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT (8:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. PDT) on Wednesday, April 9.

Considered to be the band of the future for breaking the established norm, Belanova is one of the most popular bands in Mexican history. Formed in Guadalajara, Jalisco in 2000, the group consists of vocalist/songwriter Denisse Guerrero, programmer/keyboardist Edgar Huerta, and bassist Ricardo Arreola. Belanova has enjoyed tremendous success in their native Mexico with their debut album, Cocktail scoring a number one hit with lead single, "Tus Ojos." Their follow-up album, Dulce Beat was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2006 for Best Pop Album (by a Duo or Group) and produced the hit single "Por Ti" which logged a record-setting 29 weeks atop MTV Mexico's Top 20 chart. Belanova’s latest album, Fantasía Pop, was recently released in September of 2007 and is currently nominated for Latin Rock/Alternative Album of the Year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards.

To download music by Belanova, just visit the Zune’s Marketplace at www.zune.net. Zune Marketplace is loaded with more than 3 million songs, albums, music videos, podcasts and more! Your store is always open and just a mouse click away.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards is one of the longest running, most prestigious awards shows in the music industry. It honors the biggest and brightest stars in Latin music. From the dazzling red carpet to stunning performances by the artists on top of the charts, the Latin Billboard Music Awards is “the” Latin music award show that truly reflects the best in the marketplace.

The Xbox LIVE Game with Fame program gives Xbox LIVE subscribers the unique opportunity to meet, chat with and play against some of today’s hottest stars. Past Game with Fame celebrity players include Shia Labeouf, Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Jenny McCarthy, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Ryan Cabrera. Further information about other Xbox LIVE events is available at the Game with Fame Web site, http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame. You can also log onto to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace® to download content from your favorite Nickelodeon shows at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/?WT.svl=nav.

Genetic Mutation Infects Cyberspace - PROTOTYPE Web Site Responsible

Sierra Entertainment Launches Full PROTOTYPE™ Web Site Featuring New, Exclusive Content

Los Angeles, CA - April 7, 2008 - A new viral outbreak has taken over the internet with the launch of Sierra Entertainment's PROTOTYPE™ Web site. Gamers can now go online at www.prototypegame.com and consume the ever-evolving compilation of in-depth game information and assets hidden within PROTOTYPE's unique Double-Helix DNA Strand.

PROTOTYPE is shrouded in a deep, dark conspiracy 40 years in the making, and the Helix offers intrepid - and persistent - gamers the potential to unravel pieces of the game's back-story known the 'Web of Intrigue' via discovering codes hidden throughout a complex maze of media. By entering the correct code sequences, PROTOTYPE fans can immediately unlock and access exclusive new assets, including fresh screenshots, videos and other mysterious images; and as the Helix evolves, new code sequences will become active. Code sequences will be concealed within print, online and broadcast/television preview features, along with a myriad of other mediums through the end of the year.

Unearth the codes and make it back to the PROTOTYPE Web site safely, and unlock the Helix to discover what lies beyond the edge of evolution. PROTOTYPE is planned to release this fall for the Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the PC, and is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. For more information, be sure to visit the official game Web site located at www.prototypegame.com.

About Radical Entertainment Radical is one of North America's largest game developers. With more than a decade of hit titles, including Simpsons Hit & Run, Hulk - Ultimate Destruction, Scarface: The World Is Yours and the soon to be releasedPROTOTYPE, the commitment to our partners and our players continues to set us apart. We treat a property with the reverence it deserves and gamers demand. In our 70,000-square-foot Vancouver facility Radical brings the talent, tools and technology together to create entertainment that captures the world's imagination. Radical, owned by Vivendi Games, is continually ranked as one of the best places to work in B.C, according to BC Business magazine and Watson Wyatt. In 2006, 2007 and 2008 MediaCorp Canada ranked Radical as Top 100 Canadian Employer, Top 10 Canadian Employer for Young People, and Top 20 B.C. Employer. For more information, please visit www.radical.ca.

About Sierra Entertainment Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a global division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment for video game systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers. Sierra Entertainment features a portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners, including F.E.A.R.™, Crash Bandicoot®, Spyro The Dragon®, Scarface™ and Ice Age™. Sierra Entertainment has four integrated internal studios providing creative talents and development capabilities across multiple gaming genres: Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, B.C; High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmo, Sweden; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.

Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol. 2 Ships for the PlayStation®2

Wall, N.J.-April 8, 2008- SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol. 2 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is shipping to retailers across North America. Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol. 2 is a collection of 3 games (on one disc) from one of SNK's most popular fighting game series, FATAL FURY. Battle Archives Vol. 2 comes loaded with: REAL BOUT FATAL FURY, REAL BOUT FATAL FURY SPECIAL and REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2; The Newcomers, completing the 7 game series. These installments are well known for their hand-drawn animation, stylish character designs and their original "2 Line System" where players can strategize and plan out their plan of action from separate foreground and background planes. When combined with visual flair and unique, one of a kind personality with 2D gameplay that is both fast and furious it is easy to see how Fatal Fury has become a true classic of the fighting genre.

"The Fatal Fury series has always been an SNK fan favorite and now with Battle Archives Vol. 2 we can bring the story full circle" said Ben Herman, President of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. "This collection provides both classic gamers and a whole new generation of gamers with the greatness that is Fatal Fury."

About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION:

Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION with offices in Wall, NJ. It handles operations in North America including publishing, marketing, development and localization. More information on SNK PLAYMORE USA can be found at www.snkplaymoreusa.com

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES ASSASSIN'S CREED(TM) DIRECTOR'S CUT FOR PC NOW AVAILABLE

PC Version Features Four All-New Exclusive Investigation Missions

SAN FRANCISCO – April 8, 2008 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that Assassin's Creed(TM) Director's Cut for PC is now available at retailers nationwide at the MSRP of $49.99. It is rated "M” for Mature by the ESRB.

Assassin's Creed Director's Cut for PC looks to follow the success of the critically acclaimed and worldwide console hit, Assassin's Creed, which has sold more than five million copies worldwide since launch. PC players will experience four brand-new exclusive types of investigation missions, providing even more ways for players to explore the various locations of the Third Crusade. Players will assume the role of the main character, Altair, whose purpose is to stop hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict while learning the art of becoming a master assassin.

The four new investigation missions are an addition to the five original ones found in the console version; meaning, players will never have to complete the same (investigation) mission twice before moving on to assassinate their next target.

Rooftop Race Challenge: Upon meeting an informer, the player will have a set amount of time to reach a second informer. The reward for reaching the second informer on time will be information on the mission target.

Archer Stealth Assassination Challenge: The player will need to assassinate all archers, without being seen, in a certain zone to help other assassins carry out their missions.

Merchant Stand Destruction Challenge: An informer requires the player to break a set number of merchant stands. The merchants have ties to Altair's target and their activities must be stopped.

Escort Challenge: The player needs to securely escort a fellow Assassin from point A to point B.

For more information, please visit www.assassinscreed.com.

Space Ace blasts its way on to Blu-ray Today!

GORMLEY, Ontario , Canada – April 8, 2008 – Ready your laser gun for a cutting-edge high definition gaming experience when Space Ace arrives on Blu-ray from Digital Leisure. The follow-up to last year's release of Dragon's Lair, Space Ace has been completely restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 surround sound mix.

From legendary animator Don Bluth ( An American Tail, The Land Before Time ), Space Ace allows you to play the heroic Ace who must stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth! Armed with only a laser gun, Ace must find and destroy the ‘Infanto Ray', rescue his girlfriend Kimberly and save the Earth. All in a day's work for a superhero, right?

Space Ace was authored in the Blu-ray Java environment (BD-J) which will allow to enjoy a fully arcade-authentic experience.

All of the special features on the disc were shot natively in 1080p including all-new interviews with creators Don Bluth, Gary Goldman and Rick Dyer, and for the first time a full length visual commentary of the game.

The Blu-ray disc includes the following special features: -Interviews with game creators Don Bluth, Gary Goldman & Rick Dyer -Picture in Picture video commentary from the creators -Viewing Mode Option: Widescreen (16:9) or Anamorphic (4:3) video playback -Watch Mode – Watch Don Bluth's stunning animation without playing -Subtitled: English, French, Spanish, Italian and German

Space Ace Blu-ray will be available April 8th at many software and movie retailers as well as online at www.digitalleisure.com . Digital Leisure plans to follow up the release of Dragon's Lair and Space Ace with Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp later this year.

> April 7, 2008

> April 7, 2008

Mastiff plans eating contest
Trauma Center 2 revealed
Ikaruga shoots Xbox Live
TGEA 1.7 released
Won Il Suh keynotes ION
Crave shows its cards

Mastiff Wants to Feed the Gaming World! Win Gift Certificates for Burgers, Hotdogs, Pizza and More at the Major League Eating: The Game Website

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - April 7, 2008 Video game publisher Mastiff announced today its plan to feed the video gaming world - or at least a small part of it. Mastiff will honor each of the 12 foods found in its upcoming WiiWare exclusive release, Major League Eating: The Game with a weekly drawing. Each week, Mastiff will select a 'food of the week' and hold a drawing for gift certificates for that event, uh, 'food.' Anyone can enter - even if you don't own a Wii. Starting April 7, 2008, gamers can head to www.MLEGAME.com to register and (hopefully) win. Even better, Mastiff promised not to force feed you your prize if you do win.

"Professional gurgitory athletics is more than a hobby, more than a sport, more than a way of life. It's an encapsulation of mankind's history and struggle. Every drop of saliva, every bite, every postural tilt of the epiglottis and relaxation of the esophageal sphincter symbolizes the tension between mankind's base nature and the yoke of civilization. While my money is on base nature over civilization, offering free food seemed a civilized thing to do and a great way to hedge my bets" says Bill Swartz, Head Woof at Mastiff.

WiiWare(tm), Nintendo's new downloadable game service for the Wii(tm) console, which launches May 12 in North America. Major League Eating: The Game will be available for download some time in May 2008. The official Major League Eating: The Game website launches on April 7, 2008. The game features the world's greatest gurgitory athletes competing across a variety of foods and venues. Built much like a classic fighting game and deeper than a Chicago style deep-dish pizza, MLE: The Game requires players to master a smorgasbord of offensive and defensive weapons including bites, burps, belches, mustard gas and jalapeño flames while cramming and chewing food at a world-class pace. It's not for the faint of heart, the slow of reflex, or those with an overly strong aversion to a Technicolor reversal of fortune.

Major League Eating: The Game uses the Wii Remote to simulate a variety of eating techniques including the cram, toss, and 'typewriter.' Burp-offs and Hot Potato challenges during the contests keep the competition intense and eaters on their toes.

Major League Eating: The Game is for one or two players, offers online play and a leader board.

Major League Eating, the professional league which oversees all top eating events in the nation, including the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, counts among its members Takeru Kobayashi, the Japanese eating phenomenon, and American Joey Chestnut, current champion of the world.

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® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Dr Sudoku for the GameBoy Advance, Pump It Up: Exceed, and La Pucelle: Tactics, which was awarded an Editor's Choice Award from leading gaming website, IGN.com. Other releases include Gungrave: Overdose, Technic Beat and Top Gun: Combat Zones. Please visit www.mastiff-games.com for more information.

About Major League Eating

Major League Eating (MLE), the world governing body of all stomach-centric sport, conducts more than 80 events annually, including the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y. Last year, MLE produced six hours of original programming on Spike TV and ESPN. The MLE competitive eating community, which numbers more than 8,000 veteran and rookie athletes, travels the nation in search of top titles and the glory that they provide.

ATLUS TO INJECT NINTENDO DS WITH TRAUMA CENTER: UNDER THE KNIFE 2

The Operating Room is Portable Again this July

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7th, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced Trauma Center(R): Under the Knife 2 for Nintendo DS(TM), a direct sequel to the 2005 smash hit. The fast-paced medical action that made the handheld original a classic is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable aftereffects of GUILT. With numerous enhancements, including new difficulty modes and new operations, handheld surgeons have a lot to be excited about.

Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 is currently scheduled to release on July 1.

Visit the official Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 website: http://www.atlus.com/tcutk2

About Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 GUILT is no more. Dr. Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson faced humanity's greatest threat and triumphed. Now, in the aftermath, they find themselves in unknown territory, forced to deal with the disastrous consequences of the killer virus. Join them as they scramble to address questions left unanswered and put an end to the mystery behind the disease.

Key Features - True sequel to Under the Knife - Scrub back in to Nintendo DS for the next chapter of the award-winning Trauma Center: Under the Knife that returns to the tactile stylus-based experience that made the original a smash hit. - Derek and Angie are back - Caduceus' preeminent surgical team returns to confront the aftermath of the devastating GUILT epidemic in a brand new story. - Just what the doctor ordered - With a new easy-play mode, improved tool utility, and clearer directions, playing doctor has never been so much fun.

Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has been rated "T" for Teen with Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Mild Violence by the ESRB.

Ikaruga set for Xbox Live

The Arcade Shooter Gamers Have Been Clamoring For: Treasure's "Ikaruga" Launches On Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday and Void Star Releases New Downloadable Content for "Poker Smash"

The Japanese arcade hit “Ikaruga” receives the full Xbox LIVE Arcade treatment and is poised to launch on the platform this Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

“Ikaruga” is a fast-paced scrolling shooter with a twist – players must constantly switch their ship’s polarity to maximize their damage output and avoid incoming enemy fire of the opposite polarity.

“Ikaruga” on Xbox LIVE Arcade features a two-player co-op mode both locally and over Xbox LIVE. Newcomers can also easily bring their skill up to speed by using the game’s slow motion training mode. “Ikaruga” is a perfect combination of beautiful, manga-style storytelling and challenging arcade heroics, all brought to life in a gorgeous HD environment.

Gamers itching to obtain a moment of “Ikaruga” glory will be wise to master the chaining system that detects when enemies of the same polarity are destroyed consecutively. Doing so will reward players with huge score bonuses, which will be key to topping “Ikaruga’s” leaderboards.

The ability to relive a particularly harrowing battle is also possible thanks to the game’s record and replay function, which is new to the Xbox LIVE Arcade version of the game.

From the Japanese developer Treasure, “Ikaruga” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Ikaruga” please visit:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/i/ikarugaxboxlivearcade Independent developer Void Star Creations unveils two new downloadable content packs for their hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title, “Poker Smash” this Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT). The new content includes two Action Mode Environments in the Environment Pack and an additional 15 Puzzles in the Puzzle Pack, giving “Poker Smash” players a total of 13 immersive environments and 70 mind bending puzzles. The “Poker Smash” Environment Pack and Puzzle Pack will each be available for 100 Microsoft Points.

“Poker Smash” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Poker Smash” please visit:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/p/pokersmashxboxlivearcade

GarageGames releases TGEA 1.7 for Advanced 3D Game Development

Eugene, OR, April 4, 2008 -- GarageGames, the leading technology provider for independent game developers, has released version 1.7 of their Torque Game Engine Advanced. In addition to offering support for most high-end video cards and now with rendering fallbacks all the way to DirectX 8, TGEA 1.7 comes with new game examples to allow users to quickly prototype and produce PC games. With TGEA, developers can harness cutting edge shaders produced with 3rd party tools and apply post processing effects like glow, bloom, HDR, FSAA and other features of modern game development.

"This version probably introduces the biggest performance improvement Torque has ever seen," commented Matt Fairfax, who spearheaded development of this release for GarageGames. "In addition to focusing specific attention on stability, huge swaths of code got refactored and we've seen frame rates double and even triple in some of our standard test cases. We did a lot to improve usability too. TGEA 1.7 ships with a combination of new game examples and smoother documentation that will make it much easier for everyone to make great-looking 3D games."

The new release of TGEA 1.7 also introduces MegaTerrains (64 sq. km and up) complete with full realtime editor support, a brand new and completely abstracted sound system (SFX), and several other usability updates and fixes. TGEA also supports cross platform development under separate license with Torque 360 for Xbox 360 developers. For more information regarding Torque Game Engine Advanced, check out Torque Game Engine Advanced on GarageGames.com.

About GarageGames GarageGames is located in Eugene, Oregon and on the web at www.garagegames.com. As the makers of Torque Game Builder, Torque Game Engine, Torque Game Engine Advanced, and Torque X, they have been providing game development tools and technology at an affordable price since 2000. The Torque Technologies line of game engines have been licensed by Vivendi, NC Soft, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft. Torque has also been used to develop hits like Marble Blast Online!, Fallen Empire: Legions, Penny Arcade Adventures, Screwjumper, Rocketman and hundreds of other titles on Windows, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and GarageGames' own InstantAction web-based gaming service.

World Championship Cards Shuffles Into Stores

Crave ships most extensive collection of classic cards games available for console Newport Beach, CA -- Apr 07, 2008 -- Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, today announced that World Championship Cards for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers throughout North America. The most complete collection of card games currently available for console devices, the game features more than 30 different varieties of classic card games including Bridge, Gin Rummy, 10 varieties of Solitaire, Cribbage, Hearts, Spades, Crazy 8's, and many more!

World Championship Cards includes a robust create-a-character mode that lets players choose from various personalities, skin tone, hair, clothing and hats. Powerful multiplayer capabilities allow up to 8 players to challenge each other online, and World Championship Cards also supports the EyeToy(tm) USB Camera and USB Headset for PlayStation 2 system.

The game is now available for an MSRP of $14.99 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and will be available in May 2008 for the PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system. About Crave Entertainment

Based in Newport Beach, California, Crave Entertainment is a subsidiary of Handleman Company. Crave, a publisher of videogame entertainment products creates games for the major console platforms including PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS(tm), Game Boy® Advance, Nintendo GameCube(tm), Wii(tm), the PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and the Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. For more information about Crave Entertainment, please visit www.cravegames.com.

Won Il Suh Announced as Second Keynote for 2008 ION Game Conference Seattle, Washington Game Industry Conference Extends Horizons with Address from Neowiz Senior Vice President

SEATTLE, Washington, April 7, 2008 - The 2008 ION Game Conference has enhanced the experienced and international portfolio of speakers, with the addition of Won Il Suh, Senior Vice President at Neowiz, as a keynote speaker for Tuesday, May 13th. Mr. Suh will be speaking on the vital topic of international partnership and investment opportunities within the business of online game development around the world. The 2008 ION Game Conference will take place in Seattle, Washington from May 13-15 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Won Il Suh oversees all international operations within Neowiz, ranging from co-development to investment to operations. He has witnessed and contributed first-hand to the explosive growth of the online game market space (diverse game genres, business models, etc.) in Korea for the past several years. Prior to Neowiz, Mr. Suh was CEO of Nexon and SmartPlay.

"As someone who has participated last year, it's a no-brainer that I participate again this year, as ION is the only conference truly focused on only online games. If you want to know what's happening, who the industry leaders are, what trends are happening online, ION is definitely the place to be," said Won Il Suh, Senior Vice President at Neowiz.

"We're thrilled to have a keynote speaker of Won Il Suh's industry presence, foresight and international reach in the East and the West," said Peter Freese, Director for the 2008 ION Game Conference. "The extensive business acumen he'll demonstrate in the keynote will surely be valuable to our distinctive and discerning online game industry audience."

The clock is counting down for those interested in attending ION, with just over a month remaining before the 2008 ION Game Conference officially kicks off, and only three weeks left to register online at the discounted rate of $695 for one of the year's most influential and high-impact conferences within the game industry. An attendee pass at the 2008 ION Game Conference permits access to all keynotes, the expo floor, all sessions and panels, as well as conference parties. Evergreen Events has negotiated a special discounted rate for attendees at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel, the official conference venue and hotel, but only one week remains to take advantage of this rate, as it expires on April 14, 2008.

The ION Game Conference is an annual game industry event designed for an international attendee audience, for those who strive at the highest level to network and learn about new online game development and business trends. Visit the official website http://www.ionconference.com for the latest news and information about the 2008 ION Game Conference. To review the global and diversified advisory board supporting the ION Game Conference, visit http://www.ionconference.com/advisors.php.

To keep informed about the latest news about ION and the online game industry, sent straight to your e-mail Inbox, sign up for the free ION Connection newsletter at http://www.ionconference.com/signup.html. To network and share news with fellow members of the online game development community, join up with the ION Network here: http://ionnetwork.ning.com.

ION is Powered By:

2008 ION GAME CONFERENCE SPONSORS: Aria, BigWorld, Dolby, Enterprise Seattle, Goodwin Procter, iovation, Kelley Drye, Omni Interactive Audio, Parature, PlaySpan, PLAYXPERT, PowerUp Games, Solid State Networks, Sony Online Entertainment and Vivox.

2008 ION GAME CONFERENCE PARTNERS: Association of Virtual Worlds, China GC Networks, MPOGD, Pearl Research and Themis Group.

About Neowiz Games Neowiz Games is a leading Korean online game developer and publisher of over 20 popular online games including among others, FIFA Online, NBA Street Online and Special Forces. Its games are enjoyed by over 60 million registered users in Asia. With offices and publishing networks in Japan, Korea and China, and with multiple publishing partnership agreements all over the world, including the US, several countries in Europe (soon to come), Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines, Neowiz Games is poised at becoming a leading global online game publisher.

About Evergreen Events Evergreen Events, Inc., (http://www.evergreenevents.org/), is an independent Seattle area-based producer of conferences and events for the interactive entertainment industry. Evergreen Events is dedicated to the enrichment of both established and aspiring professionals through innovative first-class events offering exceptional content that is compelling, educational, and cogent. Our directors and advisors bring over a century of collective successful experience and involvement in the game industry.