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November 30, 2007
Fall Xbox 360 update launches
Latest PSP Firmware updated
GGL Call of Duty 4 tournament opens
Art Institute sponsors game art contest
Deal or No Deal's secret vaults emerge
Deal or No Deal: Secret Vault
Games for PC Now Available
2K Play offers an all new take on the
popular Deal or No Deal game as the perfect gift for the entire family
this holiday season
New York, NY – November 29, 2007 –
2K Play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TTWO), and Endemol USA announced today that Deal or No Deal:
Secret Vault Games, the next release in the popular Deal or No Deal PC
game series, is now available at major retailers throughout North America.
Based on the hit TV show, Deal or No Deal: Secret Vault Games builds on
the success of the first Deal or No Deal game and features host Howie
Mandel.
"I’m thrilled to be bringing the
franchise to the next level with Deal or No Deal: Secret Vault Games for
the PC," said Howie Mandel, who provided the voice-over in the game.
"Fans of the show are going to love playing all new games that are so
secret even The Banker needs special clearance to get in."
With all new content, Deal or No Deal:
Secret Vault Games contains a heavily-guarded vault with 20 cases, each
containing a unique game inspired by the hit show. Gamers can try their
hand at any of these exciting games such as Strike a Deal, The Keys to
Success, Cross the Banker and Dice or No Dice. Players can work to master
them all or risk leaving the game with one penny instead of millions of
dollars. In addition, the game offers players three types of tournaments
with the goal to climb in the rankings on the Leader Board.
"Based on the success of our first
Deal or No Deal PC game, we wanted to bring fans an entirely new Deal or
No Deal experience,” said Steve Lux, Vice President of Business
Development for 2K Play. “By going deep inside the Secret Vault, we've
created a game that is the perfect holiday gift for fans of the show and
casual gamers looking for a fun and unique gaming experience."
When the third season of the hit NBC TV
show premiered this past September, an average of 10 million fans began
tuning in weekly. The show remains an anchor of the network's fall lineup.
Rated E for Everyone, Deal or No Deal:
Secret Vault Games is now available exclusively on the PC for a suggested
retail price of $19.99. It is licensed in conjunction with the Joy
Tashjian Marketing Group and was developed by Cat Daddy Games, a Take-Two
development studio. For more information, please visit
www.2kgames.com/2kplay.
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® game console, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer
entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox® and
Xbox 360® 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.
About Endemol USA
Endemol USA is a leading producer of
television programming specializing in reality and non-scripted genres for
network and cable television. The company produces the break-out hits “Deal
or No Deal,” “1 VS 100,” “Fear Factor,” “Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition” and “Big Brother.” Endemol USA is a division of
Endemol Holding, a prominent international content developer, producer and
distributor of television and online programming. The company,
headquartered in the Netherlands, has subsidiaries and joint ventures in
21 countries, including the major European markets, the U.S., South
Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. Endemol Entertainment is
a subsidiary of the Consortium, a conglomerate formed by Mediacinco
Cartera S.A., Cyrte Found II B.V., and GS Capital Partners VI Fund.
The Art Institute's Online
Division and Alienware Sponsor Contest for Video Game Artists
The Art Institute of Pittsburg, Online
Division (AiPO) and Alienware are pleased to announce The Concept Art
Competition, a contest that celebrates artwork from leading independent
game artists around the world. The artwork was created as concept art for
video game applications, such as characters, landscapes, vehicles and
other game art renderings.
The competition will crown and reward
two artists for their winning entries. Alienware will provide two Area-51R
7500 computers (MSRP $3,009 each) to the winning entries. Mod DB is
hosting the event and provides the ideal staging ground for this
competition given its history and unrivaled platform for mod developers,
game designers and artists to unite in effort to create game
modifications, addons and independent games.
The Concept Art Competition is currently
open for public judging on Mod DB through December 7, 2007. The results
will be posted on December 15, 2007. To view and vote on your favorite
artwork, please visit (http://www.moddb.com/features/23851/concept-art-competition).
PSP Firmware 3.73 Now Available
Sony Computer Entertainment America
today released the latest firmware update for PSP®(PlayStation®Portable)
system, version 3.73. With this update, operation of the UMD™ (Universal
Media Disc) drive has been improved to address cases in which the UMD
drive occasionally suspends and fails to reload data. Updating the system
software to version 3.73 will resolve this issue.
PSP firmware updates can be wirelessly
downloaded directly to a PSP system using a Wi-Fi connection; downloaded
to a PC from http://www.us.playstation.com/psp and transferred to a PSP
system through a USB cable; or installed using upcoming UMD software.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 4v4
Tournament detailed
Registration is now open for the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 4v4
Tournament sponsored by the Global Gaming League (GGL.com). Gamers will
get the chance to win a 32” 720p LCD HDTV, a digital 5.1 channel home
theater system and cool DVDs for each player on the winning team.
The Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 4v4
Tournament will take place on both Xbox 360 and PS3, so players can choose
either one to join (but not both). Each competition stars with a
points-based ladder, where players challenge others in the ladder, play
matches and report their scores to earn points. Gamers will start off with
practice ladders running from now through Sunday, December 9 so that they
can form teams and practice. On Monday, December 10 the ladders will be
reset and the official competition will begin. The ladders close on
January 13, 2008 and the top 64 players will move on to the final
competition.
For more information, head to the GGL
site where you’ll find information on how to join and official rules:
http://www.ggl.com/index.php?controller=Channel&method=competitions&channel=226
Xbox 360 Introduces New Features
and Console Enhancements with the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update
Free system update hits connected
consoles worldwide on Dec. 4; Xbox Originals, Family Timer and more
available through download
As promised, Microsoft is bringing some
early gifts to your Xbox 360 just prior to the holiday season. Beginning
at 0200 a.m. PST on Dec. 4, the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update will be
available for all connected Xbox 360 consoles free of charge, bringing an
array of new features and enhancements to the leading gaming and
entertainment system.
Among the key new enhancements are the
previously announced Xbox Originals game download service, Family Timer
parental control feature, and expanded social networking experiences. Xbox
360 owners can also look forward to enhanced navigation, profile and video
features and Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits.
This free update will be digitally
distributed over Xbox LIVE to the more than 8 million Xbox LIVE members
worldwide (Xbox LIVE Silver and Gold) with no disc or hard drive required.
Gamers without an Xbox LIVE account can easily sign up for the free
network by connecting their console to a broadband internet connection.
New features and enhancements include:
MORE DOWNLOAD OPTIONS:
Xbox Originals – With this new
service, announced on Nov. 13, consumers can download-to-own full original
Xbox games that were previously only available at retail. The digital
shelves will always be stocked with classic titles, such as “Crash
Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex” “Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge,”
“Halo,” “Fable,” “Fuzion Frenzy,” “Psychonauts,” and more
as the catalogue grows over time, at 1200 Microsoft Points per game.
· Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits – On Xbox
LIVE Arcade, the Arcade Hits program kicks off where some of the best
selling Xbox LIVE Arcade games will become available at permanently
reduced prices, making it easier than ever for everyone to build a library
of downloadable games! The first games to become Arcade Hits will be “Bankshot
Billiards 2” and “Lumines LIVE,” which will be available for 800
Microsoft Points each, and “Marble Blast Ultra,” “Small Arms” and
“Zuma Deluxe,” which will be available for 400 Microsoft Points each.
With free trial downloads for every game and over 100 games to choose
from, Xbox LIVE Arcade offers something for every member of the family.
NEW WAYS TO KEEP UP TO DATE AND
CONNECTED:
· Inside Xbox – A new direct feed
brings current news straight from Xbox.com into the Xbox LIVE Dashboard
providing members an easy, predictable entry point where they can discover
what's new in: game releases, events, and Xbox LIVE Marketplace offers.
· Enhanced online profile – Members
interested in sharing a few more details about themselves will have the
option to go beyond their motto and further personalize their profile with
an expanded bio. The extended bios will be visible to “Friends Only”
or the entire Xbox LIVE community.
· Expanded Friends List access – A
quick and easy way for gamers to expand their personal community on Xbox
LIVE, members will be able to see the Friends Lists of other Xbox LIVE
members, boosting their social networking experience on the service.
ENHANCED OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND CONTROL:
Enhanced Parental Controls – Family
Timer, a strong and flexible new addition to the Xbox 360 Family Settings,
enables parents to set the amount of time their Xbox 360 can be used on a
per-day or per-week basis by their children or other members of the
household.
New video features – The convenience
of full-screen movie previews and enhanced video codec support further
expand the options when it comes to the Xbox 360 entertainment experience.
· Easy-to-use navigation features –
With several noteworthy changes in the Xbox LIVE Dashboard, from the new
Game Store button to the Video Store button to enhanced visuals and
descriptions in the video library, Xbox LIVE members can find what they
want, when they want it.
These features are just some of the new
enhancements Xbox 360 owners can expect as part of the Fall Dashboard
Update. On December 4th a list of all the new features and improvements
will be posted at: http://www.xbox.com/live.
> November 28, 2007
Nyko shoots Wii accessories
Celebrities voice charity game
Chessmaster hits Xbox Live
NYKO TAKES AIM WITH PERFECT SHOT AND NET
CONNECT ACCESSORIES FOR WII
Ergonomic Gun Grip and USB Network
Adapter To Enhance Wii Gaming Experience
Los Angeles, CA - November 28, 2007 -
Nyko Technologies(R), a premier peripherals manufacturer, today announced
the Perfect Shot and Net Connect-two new products for the Nintendo Wii.
Nyko's Perfect Shot is the ideal
complement to blaster/shooting games on the Wii, allowing players to
experience more tactile control and accuracy during intense gaming
sessions. The Perfect Shot holds the Wii remote with a secure locking
system and allows players to hit the remote's B button using a tactile
trigger mechanism. The lightweight and ergonomic design allows for
extended use with less strain in the arm and hand. The Perfect Shot can
also be used in conjunction with other peripherals by utilizing a
pass-through port. This allows players to attach a Nunchuck or Classic
Controller to the unit, providing more compatibility with other titles.
For gamers looking for an easy-to-use
method to connect the Wii to a non-wireless Internet connection, the Nyko
Net Connect is the solution. The Net Connect provides a high-speed
Internet connection for the Wii, requiring only a Cat5 Ethernet cable and
an existing Internet connection. With no complex setup codes or
installation software, players can get their Wii online by plugging the
device in to one of the Wii's USB ports and attaching it to their home
network. Once online, the players can take full advantage of the Wii's
unique online offerings, including the Opera Browser, WiiConnect24, Mii
Parade, and all other online gameplay features for Wii video games.
"The Perfect Shot and Net Connect
demonstrate Nyko's commitment to providing gamers with the most useful
gaming accessories on the market," said Chris Arbogast, Marketing
Manager for Nyko. "Whether you're looking for pinpoint accuracy in
your favorite shooting games or a hassle-free solution for getting your
Wii online, we're confident that both of our new products will fit your
gaming needs."
The Perfect Shot and Net Connect will be
available early in December at retailers nationwide and Nyko's online
store for $14.99 and $24.99, respectively.
About Nyko Technologies, Inc.
Nyko Technologies(R) develops,
manufactures, and markets innovative peripherals to enhance the digital
lifestyle. The company's mission is to deliver products that solve
problems and improve user experience for work and play. Nyko specializes
in interactive entertainment, computing, consumer electronics, and
portable audio, as well as online and wireless technologies. The company
has distribution channels through major U.S. and Canadian retailers, along
with distributors worldwide. Founded in 1995, Nyko is headquartered in Los
Angeles, Calif. Please go to www.nyko.com or call 1-888-444-6956 for more
information.
UBISOFT TO RELEASE CHESSMASTER LIVE ON
XBOX LIVE ARCADE
Classic Board Game and Popular Franchise
to Include New Twists
SAN FRANCISCO – November 28, 2007 –
Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced
that it is releasing Chessmaster® LIVE on the Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the
Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
"Bringing the Chessmaster series to
Xbox LIVE Arcade makes the game accessible to a whole new audience,”
said Peter Helm, business development associate at Ubisoft. "Chessmaster
LIVE is not only a comprehensive chess program, but it is also one that
has expanded beyond the traditional game to include exciting features for
fans, both old and new.”
Chessmaster LIVE will feature: •
Hundreds of AI opponents to play in ELO-ranked matches • Voice-chat and
LIVE Vision capabilities for head-to-head matches • New 3D chess sets
inspired by luxury board designer, House of Staunton • Five original
chess variants, including the all-new Message Chess option, which will
allow players to engage in a match over the course of days, weeks or even
months
Chessmaster LIVE will be available for
download in January 2008.
Ubisoft will also be publishing
Chessmaster for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, scheduled for a
worldwide release in Spring 2008.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading
producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products
worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified
lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries
and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to
delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers.
Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year.
To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
© 2007 Ubisoft Entertainment. All
Rights Reserved. Chessmaster, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are
trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of
the Microsoft group of companies.
Just in Time for the Holidays, Starlight
Starbright Children's Foundation, Legacy Interactive and Animax
Entertainment Break New Fundraising Ground With Casual Downloadable
Videogame Celebrity Voices Bring Online Charitable Game - The Tuttles
Madcap Misadventures - To Life
Los Angeles, Calif. - Nov. 28, 2007 - Starlight Starbright Children's
Foundation®, Legacy Interactive and Animax Entertainment today launched
The Tuttles Madcap Misadventures: Starlight Charity Challenge (http://www.tuttlesfamilygame.com),
a casual platformer style downloadable videogame that pairs having a good
time with doing good. Actors William Shatner, Bob Saget, Jamie Lee Curtis,
Ashley Tisdale, Dominic Scott Kay, Dave Thomas and Dave Coulier
contributed their voices to the animated game. Supporters can try the game
at http://www.tuttlesfamilygame.com and purchase it for $19.99 with $15 of
that amount going to Starlight to brighten the lives of seriously ill
children and their families.
"When you think of charity
'signature events,' it's usually races, walks and golf tournaments.
Starlight wanted to do something innovative that reflects how people are
having fun today. We learned that there are more than 85 million casual
gamers in the US, a growing number of whom are women, 40 years and older.
That's why we chose to design a national fundraising initiative around a
casual videogame the whole family can play," said Patricia Evans,
Vice President, Development, Starlight. "The Tuttles Madcap
Misadventures gives anyone with Internet access the chance to have fun at
home supporting our cause, without the typical barriers to supporting a
traditional event, such as location, ticket price and hectic family
schedules."
The Tuttles Madcap Misadventures is a
hilarious arcade adventure game about a thoroughly modern family trying to
bond on a road trip to see the Alamo. Bob Saget voices father Barry, Jamie
Lee Curtis is mother Barbara, Ashley Tisdale plays teen daughter Jess, and
Dominic Scott Kay voices young son Zach. Other characters include Dave
Thomas as The Australian, Dave Coulier as The Islander and William Shatner
as the voice of the souped-up mini van that transports the family. The
family-friendly game features:
An original comedic script and
characters designed by Emmy Award-winning Animax Entertainment 40 engaging
levels of side-scrolling action The ability to play as each of the four
individual Tuttle family members, all with their own unique gameplay
experiences Six lushly rendered environments from desert to undersea
Flash-animated comic book style cut scenes and vignettes More than 300
lines of dialogue featuring the voice-over talents of some of Hollywood's
biggest names
The Tuttles Madcap Misadventures marks a
return engagement for Dave Thomas and Starlight. In addition to being a
well-known actor, writer and director, he's also creative director and
co-founder of Animax Entertainment, which has a long history of working
with Starlight. Animax developed the award-winning "Coping with
Chemo" webisode series for the organization, and most recently helped
redesign its online social network for seriously ill teens called
Starbright World.
Starlight partnered with Legacy
Interactive on the game's development and publishing. Legacy is
contributing 75% of its proceeds from the game back to Starlight. The game
is now available for download at http://www.tuttlesfamilygame.com (where
it can also be purchased as a gift) and on multiple online gaming portals
for a suggested retail price of U.S. $19.99. The per unit donation amount
will vary based on individual distributor agreements.
About Starlight Starbright Children's
Foundation
When a child or teenager has a serious
medical condition, everyone in the family is affected. For nearly 25
years, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation(tm) has dedicated itself
to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain,
fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
Starlight's programs have been proven to distract children from their
pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect
families facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone. Through a
network of 32 offices, Starlight provides ongoing support to children,
parents and siblings in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an
array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings. Programs are also
delivered internationally through affiliates in Australia, Japan and the
United Kingdom. To learn more visit www.starlight.org.
About Legacy Interactive
Legacy Interactive is a developer and
publisher of casual games. Entertaining customers since 1998, the company
has built a reputation for developing intelligent, realistic and engaging
games for a broad audience. Located in Los Angeles, Legacy is well known
for its TV-branded games, such as Law & Order and The Apprentice, as
well as for its popular simulation games Pet Pals: Animal Doctor,
Emergency Room and Zoo Vet. Through Legacy's online casual game portal at
www.legacygames.com, customers can download and try more than 500 casual
games plus read and write reviews and share playlists of their favorite
games. Legacy has ongoing distribution, marketing and content strategic
partnerships with a number of companies, including Vivendi Games,
Universal Studios, Ubisoft, Mindscape, Majesco Entertainment, and
Scholastic. Legacy Interactive can be found on the Web at
www.legacyinteractive.com.
About Animax Entertainment
Emmy Award(tm) winning Animax
Entertainment (http://www.animaxent.com) produces character driven content
for all screens. Winners of the first-ever Broadband Emmy Award(tm) for an
animated series developed for ESPN.com, Animax develops original content,
viral media, and online games. Recently, Animax developed the first
virtual world for girls for Ty, Inc. and is currently developing a
kid-friendly MMOG platform. Founded in 2001, Animax has offices in Van
Nuys, CA and Toronto, ON.
> November 27, 2007
More friends for Xbox Live
Kingdom Under Fire gold
Darkness Within hits stores
1C purchases Akella studio
Banish Evil From the Epoch of Light
as “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom” Goes Gold
Microsoft celebrates gone gold status of
the Xbox 360 exclusive game; announces chance to create new fan sites
Microsoft and BLUESIDE Inc. today
announced that “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom,” the latest
installment of the critically acclaimed franchise, has gone gold. To
prepare for the journey, players can download a cool set of game assets
from www.xbox.com/KUFCOD that can be used to create their own fan site.
Players can also visit www.kufcod.com to find the news, features and
updates on “KUF: CoD” from the team at BLUESIDE.
A departure from the action real-time
strategy formula seen in previous “Kingdom Under Fire” games, “Kingdom
Under Fire: Circle of Doom” is an action-packed role playing game (RPG)
that makes full use of the Xbox 360 processing power to create a
revolutionary gaming experience. Players will explore vast and randomly
generated maps while battling bloodthirsty monsters attacking from all
directions. As the game progresses, the six heroes will find increasingly
advanced and spectacular ways to defeat enemies using new weapons and
abilities as they progress through six varied acts. Players will also be
able to interact with one another with a full multiplayer experience and
up to four-player co-op on Xbox LIVE Gold.
“KUF: CoD” will ship to retailers
nationwide on Jan. 8 for an estimated retail price of $59.99.
Expand Your Xbox LIVE Network of Pals
by browsing the Friends lists of other Xbox LIVE members
New Experience to be made available on
December 4th with the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update
Microsoft is making it even easier to
expand your Friends network on Xbox LIVE, starting with the Fall Dashboard
Update on December 4th. Members will now be able to check out the friends
lists of fellow Xbox LIVE members right from the Dashboard. With this new
feature, members can find old friends or connect with new ones within the
community of more than 8 million people on Xbox LIVE around the globe and
send messages and game invites, as well as compare games and Achievements.
With the prevalence of social media
websites such as MySpace and FaceBook, this type of capability has largely
come to be expected from consumers as a means to relate in an online
community. Xbox LIVE continually seeks new ways to better serve the
expectations of its members, which often result in enhancements made
available for free through the bi-annual Dashboard updates.
When the Fall Dashboard update is
distributed on December 4th, the new default setting on Xbox LIVE will be
active enabling members to see the Friends lists of other Xbox LIVE
members. Members who would like to keep their friends list private can
take the following steps to change their settings beginning today:
Log in to www.xbox.com/fof and select
one of the three options available for your Gamertag:
Everyone (only available to members 18
and older) Friends only (available to members 13 and older) Blocked
(available to all members, and automatic for anyone under the age of 13)
Stay tuned for more information about
the Xbox 360 Dashboard Update later this month.
DARKNESS WITHIN: In Pursuit of Loath
Nolder Psychological Horror Adventure Game In Stores Now
Toronto, Canada -- Nov 27, 2007 --
Leading publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer Zoetrope
Interactive today announced that their psychological horror Adventure
game, Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is available in major
retail stores across Canada and the U.S. including: Wal-mart®, EB
Games®, CompUSA®, Circuit City® and Amazon®. This chilling PC CD-ROM
game, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, began shipping to retailers
on Halloween. Six never-before-seen screenshots accompany this press
release. Darkness Within is Windows® Vista(tm) compatible.
Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse
Interactive said, "Darkness Within sets a new standard for PC games
in the Horror Adventure genre. Not only are there 3 difficulty levels, a
built-in hint system, eerie special effects, and dynamic environments, but
the sound effects, musical score, and lighting and shading effects, all
combine with a chilling story to create a truly horrific game world."
GAME SUMMARY: As police detective Howard
E. Loreid, players are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a
wealthy man involved in the occult. At the top of your list of suspects is
Loath Nolder; a highly respected private investigator who mysteriously
abandoned his last case for reasons unknown. Rumor had it that he ventured
to several exotic places around the world learning from tribe shamans and
sorcerers. It remains a great mystery as to why Loath Nolder disappeared
so suddenly, resurfacing five years later and resuming his investigations
just as abruptly as he had left them. Why does this venerated P.I. now sit
on the other side of the law? Your seemingly routine investigation takes a
dramatic twist as strange and terrifying happenings begin to plague your
psyche. You experience lucid horrifying dreams and are tormented by
paranormal happenings. Why do days pass instead of hours when you sleep?
What's real and what's not? As you pursue fugitive murder suspect Loath
Nolder, you must face dire truths hidden deep within a haunting darkness
and the recesses of your mind.
FEATURES: Built-in Hint System with 3
Difficulty Levels - Players can choose to play in Standard, Detective or
Senior Detective modes. Unique Inventory System - Utilizing the 'thinking
screen' allows players to collect and examine items, and thoughts. Clues
can also be researched, combined or used. Dynamic Puzzles and Features -
Traditional adventure game puzzles are complimented by deciphering dreams
and underlining excerpts in documents to garner critical clues. Enhanced
Gameplay Experience - The proprietary game engine enables compelling
special effects, stunning visuals, and dynamic lighting and shading, in a
panoramic first person game environment. Eerie Gameplay Atmosphere - An
immersive experience is created by a fascinating story, chilling real-time
cut scenes, and haunting music.
About Zoetrope Interactive
Leading game development company
Zoeptrope Interactive is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team is
dedicated to create quality games in which gamers will enjoy a unique
gaming experience. Zoetrope currently focuses on their mysterious and
suspenseful psychological thriller game Darkness Within: In Pursuit of
Loath Nolder. www.zoetropeint.com
About Lighthouse Interactive
Lighthouse Interactive is a fast growing
publisher of interactive entertainment with offices established in Toronto
and Montreal, Canada, Haarlem, The Netherlands and London, England. The
company is focused on bringing strong titles to the worldwide market in a
wide array of genres including: RPG, Simulation, Adventure, Action and
Strategy. Staffed with industry veterans, Lighthouse is the right choice
for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience.
www.lighthouse-interactive.com
1C Company acquires an in-house
development studio of Akella Akella gets publishing rights to PT Boats:
Knights of the Sea
Moscow, November 26 2007 - 1C Company,
the leading Eastern and Central European publisher, is pleased to announce
that it has acquired Akella's "Sea Dog" in-house development
studio.
The Sea Dog team is comprised of
experienced developers who contributed to the creation of such hits as Sea
Dogs, Pirates of the Caribbean and Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales. Within
Akella, this development studio has become one of the few Russian teams
successfully developing games for the Xbox and Xbox 360.
The team is currently working on the Age
of Pirates: Captain Blood project that will be released on PC and Xbox
360. The acquisition of Akella's development studio is another step to
build upon 1C's status as a leading developer and publisher of
entertainment software.
Once the current project is completed,
1C's newly acquired studio will develop a wide range of innovative titles
for multiple platforms. According to the agreement between 1C and Akella,
Akella has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to PT Boats: Knights
of the Sea.
PT Boats: Knights of the Sea is a
breakthrough action simulation featuring torpedo boats in World War II.
Akella was previously developing the title when 1C was a co-publisher and
investor. This title has approached a closing stage of its development and
has recently been successfully presented at NVIDIA's Editor's Day as a
next-gen technology product. It will become the first Russian title to be
released in both DirectX 9 and DirectX 10. PT Boats: Knights of the Sea
makes a successful contribution to keeping Akella's traditions as a
leading naval game developer alive. It is destined to become one more hit
in Akella's top lineup of products.
The successful series of pirates titles
will be continued by another of Akella's studios and a new announcement
will follow shortly.
About 1C Company
About 1C Company
1C Company specializes in distribution,
publishing and development of mass market software. Founded in 1991, 1C
has become the leading publisher and distributor of computer games in
Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game
developer and has several internal studios. Internal developments of 1C
include IL-2 Sturmovik, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion
Pack, Pacific Fighters and Theatre of War. 1C Company works as a publisher
and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced
over 100 projects for PC and consoles.
For more information on 1C please
contact us at the numbers above or go to our website at
www.1cpublishing.com.
About Akella
Akella, founded in 1993 and
headquartered in Moscow, Russia is a leading developer, publisher and
distributor of computer games in Russia, CIS and Baltic countries.
To date, Akella has released more than
600 gaming, educational and developing titles. The biggest Russian
localization studio is owned by Akella making the most complicated gaming
products available for Russian consumers with high quality translation
reliably delivered on deadline. Some of the most famous titles include the
best-selling releases: Neverwinter Nights 2, the Prince of Persia series,
MMORPG EverQuest II, Painkiller, Sacred, Fahrenheit, Test Drive Unlimited,
Armed Assault and others.
In-house and co-development studios are
currently creating around 60 games. These studios are engaged into
developing a diverse lineup of products varying from cartoon-based
children games to the biggest of brand titles (Postal 3 for Xbox 360 and
PC; Disciples 3: Renaissance, Jagged Alliance 3 - for PC, and others).
Akella's shareholders include Quadriga
Capital (EBRD fund) and Intel Capital.
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important factors could cause the 1C Company's actual future results to
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