Get ready for one of the strangest, most secretive games this July - King of Clubs - and our hero, Big Bubba looks like he may well be the king, as Big Bubba sets to build a tourist attraction on Route 66. Once a quiet place, Big Bubba wants to turn Route 66 into a route brimming with life, and although he may not have all of the money in the world to invest, he certainly lacks no imagination - he has big ideas, and we have a feeling that come July, you'll be visiting Big Bubba's new place, too.

King of Clubs is set to be a fun, engaging trick-based action puzzle game according to the publisher, Oxygen Games. Unfortunately that makes us none the wiser to what King of Clubs actually is, but with promise of this game being one of this summer's biggest hits, a sure underdog of the selection of games available over summer, with 96 levels, 10 muti-level challenges, and an all Americana soundtrack with matching graphics, I personally can't wait to get my hands into Big Bubba's latest attraction. And the best part is, King of Clubs is coming out for the Wii, which should be a welcome addition to the Wii lineup. Aside from the Wii release, King of Clubs is due to be published for the PlayStation®2 and PC on 20th July 2007 by Oxygen Games™. PSP® (Playstation®portable) system and Nintendo DS™ system versions will follow and will retail at £24.99 for all formats.

"Big Bubba will of course, in the fullness of time, reveal more about Nevada’s hottest tourist attraction and this Summer’s most unusual game – he recommends that you watch out for more information on his latest business venture." - but for now, you can enjoy this very bizarre trailer of the King of Clubs!

Wall, NJ - Apr 25, 2007 SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced that SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS DS for the Nintendo DS (tm) is shipping to retailers nationwide.

With an array of favorite SNK and CAPCOM characters, and engaging card-battle gameplay, SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS DS infuses the winning formula of the original SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS' CLASH for NEOGEO POCKET COLOR with updated graphics, an expanded card library and touch-screen capability. Two single-player campaigns, one SNK and one CAPCOM, are included, as well as an ad-hoc wireless multiplayer mode.

SNK. VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS DS was chosen as a May 2007 "Editor's Pick" by Tips & Tricks magazine, and named "Game of the Month" by NewTypeUSA in April 2007. According to Kevin Gifford of NewTypeUSA, "My entire summer of 2000 was spent linking up with people for multi-player card battles - and with Cardfighters DS finally in my sweaty hands, I can feel those days coming back to me once more." Chris Bieniek of Tips & Tricks said SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS DS offers "the same kind of long-lasting, engaging gameplay" as the popular NEOGEO CARD FIGHTERS game, and Geson Hatchett of Hardcore Gamer Magazine hailed the return of "the card fighting game that claimed dozens of social lives."

Today, Microsoft released an update to XNA Game Studio Express which adds new functionality, enhancements and performance improvements to the software. Officially dubbed the XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh, this release is an incremental update to the previously released XNA Game Studio Express 1.0.

The most significant new feature is the addition of XNA Packager, a utility which will allow users to build and share game binaries for both Windows and Xbox 360. Users can now easily package and share their games for Windows and Xbox 360 without having to share their project source code. The sharing of Xbox 360 games requires a subscription to the XNA Creators Club, which is available via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for $49 (U.S.) for a four-month subscription, or $99 (U.S.) for an annual subscription.

Additional features included in the XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh include:

• Official XNA Game Studio Express compatibility with Windows Vista
• Support for 3D audio using XACT
• Support for fonts in the XNA Framework
• Various other product enhancements and performance tuning

Originally released in December of 2006, XNA Game Studio Express is a game development solution targeted primarily at students, hobbyists, and independent game developers. XNA Game Studio Express is based on Visual C# 2005 Express Edition and lets developers create games for both Windows and Xbox 360.

The free update and a full feature list can be downloaded at http://msdn.com/xna and http://creators.xna.com.

The Most Anticipated New MMO of the Year Now Available

WESTWOOD, MA and CHICAGO, IL - April 24, 2007 -- Turbine, Inc. and Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online (TM): Shadows of Angmar (TM) is now available for purchase across North America. The game is the first and only massively multiplayer online game based on the books of J.R.R. Tolkien. In development for over four years, the game opens up the mystical world of Middle-earth and creates the opportunity for endless adventure.

Legions of fans have been waiting in great anticipation for the opportunity to start their adventure in Middle-earth, and as of today, the wait is over! The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before.

"The release of The Lord of the Rings Online marks a momentous occasion for MMO gamers and Tolkien fans around the world," said Jeff Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "Countless adventures await gamers eager to experience Middle-earth in an entirely new way, and we're confident that once they've visited this epic world, they'll never want to leave."

"The Lord of the Rings franchise, with its incredibly rich history and extensive fan base, lends itself perfectly to the MMO genre," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "We're thrilled to be able to partner with Turbine to bring The Lord of the Rings Online to North American gamers looking for a way to experience the world of Middle-earth like never before."

Turbine also announced today the first update to The Lord of the Rings Online. This free update, called the Shores of Evendim, is scheduled to be released this coming June and will include an entirely new landscape region, over 60 additional quests, the Battle for Helegrod raid, nine new monsters and major enhancements to monster play and the music system.

The Lord of the Rings Online is now available for purchase at major retailers in both a Special and Standard Edition. The Special Edition of The Lord of the Rings Online includes the game on a single DVD, 30 days of free play, the official "Making of The Lord of the Rings Online" DVD, the official game soundtrack and an exclusive in-game item. The Special Edition retails for a U.S. MSRP of $59.99, while the Standard Edition of the game is available for a U.S. MSRP of $49.99.

For more information about The Lord of the Rings Online, please visit www.lotro.com.

CAMBRIDGE, MA / PORTLAND, OR - April 23, 2007 - GuildCafe, the social networking site for gamers, by gamers, today announced its partnership with the Uberguilds Gaming Network. Uberguilds is an online host for leading guilds and fansites across the MMO community. GuildCafe will be the social networking engine for the Uberguilds network, which boasts well-known guilds including Silky Venom, Fires of Heaven, and Death and Taxes, and receives more than 20 million page views every month within its member sites.

"The Uberguilds Gaming Network is home to some of the most dedicated MMO fans around, and as a newer online community, GuildCafe is proud to be selected as Uberguilds' partner in an effort to serve those fans even better," said Jon Radoff, CEO of GuildCafe Entertainment Inc. "We hope to offer all guilds tools to empower their members to meet the social, administrative and communication demands of running organizations that span hundreds of people, many of whom have never met and are located around the globe."

Using input from some of the largest guilds in the world, the companies will create content and software that enriches the online gaming experience for all players. Already, gamers may use GuildCafe to locate the highest-rated gaming content from the network as well as from the Internet, such as strategy guides and videos of raid bosses vanquished by member guilds. As the community evolves, members can expect to interact with veteran online gamers and guilds and use their knowledge and experience to enhance their own successful gaming groups.

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

We've received many creative, unique, and CRAZY names for the Soul Nomad & the

World Eaters Random Name Campaign. Thank you so much for your submissions! We got a kick out of it!

We'd like to let you know that the Voting Period has begun for the Soul Nomad Random Name Campaign. Here are some fun names we received, Malcom Tandy, Zixi, DelaRusso, and more! There are 100 names that we selected from all the submissions. You may vote for 10 names from now until April 30 th at 5pm PST. Don't miss your chance to be a part of history! Isn't it just so cool to see the names you selected in Soul Nomad?

Check out the trailer, character art and screenshots at the NISA Press Event website.

Hope to receive many votes by April 30 th!

PS. There is a really neat pre-order bundle for Atelier Iris™ 3: Grand Phantasm at RosenQueen.com, so don't miss out on it!

Los Angeles, CA (April 25, 2007) – 3volution Productions, LLC, a leading provider of custom audio, video and marketing solutions for video games, has announced the addition of renowned producer and engineer, Jeremy Blair, as its Chief Engineer and Producer. Exclusively dedicated to 3volution Production’s Temple Studios in Los Angeles, Blair is now in charge of all premium music engineering for the company and will co-produce many tracks in 2007. Blair brings years of record producing and engineering experience to 3volution, having worked with top artists Fear Factory, Guns N Roses, Ice Cube and many more.

Blair’s first commercially available work for 3volution is Frank Black & 3volution’s “Gimme Danger” which was recorded for the Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ 2 soundtrack.

Currently working with artists including God Forbid, Bleed The Sky, and

B Real, Blair and Temple Studios have over 80 audio projects currently in production.

“Jeremy Blair has the type of creative mind and hit-single style that is invaluable in the music production industry today.” said Raymond Herrera, co-owner of 3volution Productions. “Based on our previous experiences with Jeremy, and the extensive list of hit records he has been involved with, we are confident he will help 3voultion realize its goal of being the premium music production company for Videogame, TV and Film music.”

A trained guitarist, bass player, and keyboard player, Blair has performed in several professional bands and has programmed beats and orchestration music for a variety of musicians. He is credited with engineering such records as Guns N Roses’ "Live Era" (1999), Coal Chamber’s "Dark Days" (2002), Fear Factory's “Archetype" (2004) and Mnemic’s “Passenger” (2007), just to name a few.

For more information, visit http://www.3volutionproductions.com/.

Only the Toughest Fighters will Survive when KOEI's Hit Series Debuts on the Nintendo DS(tm) system

Burlingame, CA -- April 24, 2007 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that DYNASTY WARRIORS DS: FIGHTER'S BATTLE will arrive in North America in July 2007. Featuring all new characters and designs inspired by Japanese anime (animation), this title marks the debut of the hit Tactical Action series on the Nintendo DS.
About DYNASTY WARRIORS DS: FIGHTER'S BATTLE

It's time to team up with the legendary Dynasty Warriors and save Ancient China. Rival kingdoms and hordes of rebel soldiers are on the attack. In the Tactical Action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS DS: FIGHTER'S BATTLE, players must reunite a divided nation, but this is a challenge they will not face alone. History's mightiest warriors are ready to join the battle. Plus, with the awesome of the Musou attack players will have the power to stop entire gangs of enemies in one sweeping strike! You won't want to miss the action for all the tea in China!

In the game, players will take the role of one of three new characters, each with its own special attribute: the Phoenix (key attribute: balance), the Dragon (key attribute: speed), and the Chimera (key attribute: power). Using a "Battle Deck" of cards, players will select up to seven of the original Dynasty Warriors to serve as officers who will defend their bases.

A new "Obstacle Roulette System" lets players unleash tactics or spells using cards from the players' Battle Deck. These Obstacle attacks can disrupt an opponent's progress and are crucial to victory, especially in the game's wireless Vs. mode!

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that DYNASTY WARRIORS DS: FIGHTER'S BATTLE will arrive in North America in July 2007. Featuring all new characters and designs inspired by Japanese anime (animation), this title marks the debut of the hit Tactical Action series on the Nintendo DS.

DYNASTY WARRIORS DS: FIGHTER'S BATTLE will be available exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Wireless Vs. mode play is for up to 3 players. This game rated "E10+" (Everyone 10+ - Violence) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. Media can find screenshots and assets (watermark-free) at gamespress.com.

Submarines, Mercenaries Now Available in Latest Expansion for Pirates CSG Online

WHAT: Pirates of the Mysterious Islands, the digital expansion of the Pirates Constructible Strategy Game (CSG) Online is now available for digital download.

Mysterious Islands introduces new game content inspired by nautical science-fiction, such as the works of Jules Verne, and includes characters and ships such as Captain Nemo and the Nautilus. This expansion brings stealthy submarines and cutthroat mercenary ships into the online digital battle, and introduces a new terrain type--the mysterious island--where pirates may find untold fortunes or unknown perils.

Pirates of the Mysterious Islands joins the Pirates CSG Online fleet alongside Pirates of the Spanish Main and Pirates of Davy Jones' Curse, and will be followed by an extensive schedule of releases and activities for 2007, with a digital expansion scheduled for release every other month.

Single digital game packs are available for $3.99 each, and include all the tools necessary for play online. Digital game pack boxes, which include 18 digital game packs of Pirates of the Mysterious Islands, are available for $65.00.

WHO: Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online entertainment industry.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2007

WHERE: For more information on Pirates of the Mysterious Islands and Pirates CSG Online, visit the website at www.piratesgameonline.com.

FEATURES:
- An expansion for SOE's online version of the Pirates CSG, the WizKids tabletop strategy game of 3D high-seas pirate combat.
- Brings the industrial age to the high seas by introducing steel hulled ships, submarines, mines, power cannons, and the periscope.
- Each pack contains two sailing ships, submarines or sea monsters, one treasure card and one mysterious island card. You will find 93 new ships, 36 new crew and 14 new treasure cards.
- Adds the Mercenary, a new nationality with the ability to gain a head start when departing their home island.
- Adds a new type of terrain--the Mysterious Island--where a player may find good or ill fortune.
- Casual and Tournament formats available to accommodate all player levels.

DALLAS, TX - April 25, 2007 - MumboJumbo, a premium casual game publisher, today announced the arrival of Tropix at retail outlets nationwide. The exotic puzzle title from developer Robot Super Brain and their publisher RealArcade whisks gamers away to a tropical island, where they can play games, do some virtual shopping, and watch their pet monkey frolic. Rated E for "Everyone," Tropix can be found at national retailers including Best Buy, CompUSA, and GameStop, and retails for $19.99.

"Tropix's broad range of activities is a perfect fit for anyone looking for an enjoyable escape," said Brian Garrison, Vice President of North American Sales at MumboJumbo. "The unlimited gameplay offers hours of fun for all ages, and we know that anyone will enjoy getting lost in the Tropix."

Those who enter the Tropix oasis have 11 exciting minigames from which to choose-you can swing through the jungle, hone your skills at coconut bowling, or do a little mental exercise in fun word games! Then take the Sand Dollars you earn and visit the Tropix Trading Post, where you can purchase fun and zany items for your pet. No matter what kind of casual game you enjoy best, Tropix is the ultimate gaming vacation for the whole family!

Admit it. Somewhere deep inside, you've always wanted to go for the gold, take down Monster World, and have people call you Vic Viper. How cool would that be? Well, pay a visit to the popular Wii(TM) video game system's Wii Shop Channel, and all those fantasies can now come true.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points(TM) to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets.

This week's new games are:

Gradius(R)III (SNES(R), 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points):
Return as the pilot of the Vic Viper starfighter to battle the onslaughts of the Bacterion Empire. Blast through 10 action-packed levels in space, destroying everything in your path. Customize and power up your ship with weapons and upgrades including speed-ups, missiles, lasers, options, and shields.

Wonder Boy(TM) in Monster World (Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points):
Monster World was a peaceful, happy place until one dark day when an army of BioMeka monsters invaded. As a young man named Shion, you've vowed to defeat the hostile foes and make the land peaceful again. You'll attack enemies with swords and spears and guard against incoming projectiles with shields and armor. As you travel through the many different regions of Monster World, you'll talk to the townspeople, collect money to buy items, and gather a large variety of weapons and magic. The further you venture, the more powerful your weapons and equipment, including suits of armor and boots, will become.

Battle Lode Runner(R) (TurboGrafx 16, 1-5 players, 600 Wii Points):
This upgraded edition to the famous Lode Runner series includes a 5-player versus mode. Gold funds have been stolen from the Time Machine Research Center, and the group responsible used a time machine to escape and hide the gold throughout time. The center sends an elite team of "Runners" to go and retrieve the gold.

In addition to the familiar Puzzle mode, the game features Battle mode, where up to 5 players can compete, and Edit mode, where you can create your own original stages. You can enjoy Battle mode in a number of different ways. Be the last one standing to win in Survival. Grab items from enemies and escape to win in Escape. With 4 players, you can separate into two teams to do battle in Tag Match.

EverQuest® The Anniversary Edition, a new compilation collection for the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), EverQuest. EverQuest The Anniversary Edition includes all of the expansions from the past eight years and will be available at participating retail locations. EverQuest The Anniversary Edition is scheduled to be available at selected retail outlets on Tuesday, April 24 and via digital download in May 2007, for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

EverQuest The Anniversary Edition is a compilation of eight years of content. Players can adventure online in ever-changing worlds as they journey across massive continents filled with vast dungeons, eerie crypts and mysterious underwater landscapes. They are able to choose from 16 unique races and 16 distinct classes, including the recently created Drakkin race, a race formed of a dragon breed. With more than 375 zones to explore and more than 50,000 items to earn and collect both magical and mundane, including artifacts of great power, characters can shape the universe in EverQuest.

For more information visit www.station.sony.com

Four SEGA Genesis Classics Coming Soon
to the Wii Shop Channel

SAN FRANCISCO (April 19, 2007) – SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that four titles from its SEGA Genesis™ library, Streets of Rage 2, Toe Jam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, Shining in the Darkness and Kid Chameleon, will soon be available for download on the Wii™ Shop Channel. Prices start at 800 Wii™ Points for SEGA Genesis titles. Wii Points can be purchased online or at select retailers at an MSRP of $20 for 2,000 points.

Streets of Rage 2 - To celebrate their defeat of the syndicate exactly one year before, Blaze, Adam and Axel met for drinks. The next morning, Axel received a frantic phone call from Eddie 'Skate' Hunter, Adam's younger brother, whom he was living with on the edge of the city. Blaze and Axel found Adam and Skate's house wrecked and a picture of Adam chained to a wall at the feet of Mr. X. The city then once again returned to its nightmarish state and criminals ran rampant. Unable to contact their old friend from the military, Axel and Blaze team up with Skate and Max Thunder to free the city and rescue Adam from the Syndicate. It is up to you to take down Mr. X once and for all!

Toe Jam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron - A number of Earthlings hitchhiked on Toe Jam and Earl's spaceship on their trip back home after the first game, and are now infesting Planet Funkotron. Toe Jam and Earl must track down the Earthlings and capture them in large jars and ship them back to Earth in space ships. It is also your funky mission to find 10 beloved objects belonging to Lamont the "Funkapotamus," the source of all funk in the universe, to persuade him to return to his favorite funk-filled planet. Use your "funk powers" to assist in evading and capturing the earthlings, such as Funk Move and Funk Scan.

Shining in the Darkness - Dark Sol has vowed to reign over the enchanted Kingdom of Thornwood and only you can stop him. Roaming the dark labyrinth, you will seek out enemies and collect weapons, all of which will help you pass the test of the Ancients and become a shining knight. Get into the adventure with a stunning 3D perspective, amazing cinematic views, and fast-paced scrolling. You'll move from battle to battle, solving puzzles and discovering secret items in this engrossing struggle between good and evil. Find the powerful Arms of Light and battle the deadly beasts that keep your people desperate and starving in this epic journey for peace.

Kid Chameleon - The local arcade is packed with kids, all lining up to play the latest, most realistic video game they've ever seen. It's called Wild Side, and it uses holographic images to immerse the player in a strange world. But there's a problem, kids are being sucked into the game and now several of them are trapped. With more than 100 levels to adventure through, you'll take on several different forms such as a Berzerker, a Micromax, a Maniaxe, or a Skycutter, which will make you much more powerful. It's up to you, Kid Chameleon, the best gamer in town, to get yourself inside the game so that you can defeat the games' boss and bring your friends back to reality.

The Wii Shop Channel serves as the Wii’s online storefront where visitors can redeem Wii Points to download games. Users need a high-speed Internet connection to access the Wii Shop Channel. Users can buy Wii Points at retail or with a credit card online from the Wii Shop Channel and redeem their Wii Points to download these and other classic games.

For more information on upcoming Virtual Console titles from SEGA, please visit the official Web site at www.sega.com

Become a Valiant Hero in this Fierce and Addicting Sequel

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 18, 2007) – The battle continues as leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that its popular ninja combat franchise will return to the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in NARUTOTM: Uzumaki Chronicles TM2. Boasting an exciting new storyline, multi-player battles, and an additional array of playable characters, NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 follows the success of its prequel to deliver an original adventure with intense combat. Based on the hit animated TV series SHONEN JUMP™ NARUTO™, from VIZ Media, players can expect fierce ninjutsu action with challenging missions set in a picturesque anime-style 3D world. NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is set to be released in late-summer 2007.

“In response to the overwhelming success, we felt compelled to give fans a superior sequel to

NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles by digging deeper into the series; allowing gamers to become further engulfed into the ninja lifestyle,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc, “NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 will deliver the excitement of ninja combat on a massive scale while remaining true to the unique franchise.”

A brand new tale arrives as Naruto faces different challenges to defend the Hidden Leaf Village and surrounding villages from the evil force trying to dominate it. An ancient organization, which was thought to have been disbanded, is alive and in search of orbs to resurrect a mechanical terror. It’s now up to Naruto and all of the Hidden Leaf Genin to join forces with those of the Hidden Sand Village to stop this menace.

NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 far exceeds its predecessor with features including:

* New Original Adventure - Explore the Naruto world with a brand new story line that can only be experienced through NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
* Multiplayer Co-op and Vs Battles - During the game, a second player is able to join in on the action for a simultaneous two-player adventure! Or, fight head-to-head with a friend and battle it out for the title of Hokage.
* Multiple Modes of Play - Additional gameplay modes further enhance the Naruto experience:
o Story Mode - Play alone or with a friend and traverse a lush, 3-D anime-style world in which Naruto and his friends work together to unravel the mystery of the Shirogane Clan and their nefarious army of “puppet walkers.” Hone your skills to become the ultimate warrior and unlock a secret chapter of the story.
o Mission Mode - Take on a series of challenging side missions.
o Survival Mode - Test your skills to become the ultimate warrior and unlock a secret mission.
* Multiple Playable Characters - Choose your favorite ninja, including Naruto, Shikamaru, Rock Lee, Kakashi, Guy, Sasuke, or Choji, to complete story-driven missions and intense challenges.
* Character Customization - Prove yourself in battle and earn money to create the ultimate warrior using Chips and Plates that can customize your character’s speed, strength, stamina and even special moves.
* Lethal Attacks and Weapons - Harness the power of Rasengan, Lightning Blade, Sand Coffin, and other moves, straight from the series!

For more information on NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com

San Mateo, CA & UK, London - April 18, 2007: I-play, the mobile entertainment company, today announced a multi-title distribution deal with Polarbit, the experts in mobile 3D game development. Covering BREW, Symbian and Windows mobile, the games will appear across I-play's global distribution network in the second half of 2007.

Polarbit's games truly showcase the stellar performance achievable on today's mobile platforms, while also embracing I-play's gaming philosophy that 'casual' is a mindset, not a genre. These titles deliver an experience more powerful and visually stunning than most games available on the market; and they also adhere to I-play's mobile gaming ideals, providing the ultimate dip-in/dip-out, intuitive, and accessible gameplay experience, offering instant gratification as well as ongoing challenge and replay value.

3D Wave Blazer is a power-boat racer, featuring gut-wrenching gameplay and spectacular visual effects unlike anything previously seen on a mobile device. Boats throw up a cascade of sparkling water as they slice through rippling waves reflecting majestic buildings and scenic surroundings, including lush, green grasslands and inviting, ivory beaches as well as freezing wastes and murky grottos.

3D Armageddon Squadron is an arcade flight-sim that gives players the chance to try their wings in a variety of missions above richly detailed environments. Mission objectives include wild dogfights, bombing and strafing raids against facilities and convoys as well as protection of allied installations against enemy attackers.

3D Nitro GT, part of the award winning Raging Thunder game series, is an arcade racer that gives players control over some of the most extreme muscle cars in the world, on a variety of tracks set in different beautifully realized environments. The crisp graphics, responsive controls and polished details of 3D Nitro GT are sure to impress both casual gamers and the hardcore alike.

The line up also includes Doomination, a turn-based, action-oriented strategy game and Little Soldiers, a brain-teasing mix of puzzle game and platformer, featuring elements of action, tactics and strategy.

Leighton Webb, Senior Vice President of Content Strategy and Licensing for I-play, commented: "Polarbit are the masters of high-end mobile game development and we are very excited to bring their stunning games to market. These games showcase the advanced performance achievable on today's mobile platforms while embracing I-play's mantra that regardless of the power of the technology behind a game, the gameplay itself is always king."

Mitri Bautista-Wiberg, co-founder of Polarbit says: "We are extremely happy to be working with I-play in bringing our titles to market. It is important for us to be partnering with people who are as passionate and dedicated as ourselves about gaming on mobile platforms, while able to bring the marketing weight and industry connections of a first-rate publisher."

Gamers aiming to participate in the “Gears of War” Global Xbox LIVE Tournament can lower their weapons and start training behind the scenes as technical issues have delayed the Leaderboard re-set previously scheduled for 12:01 a.m. GMT on April 9, 2007. Tournament play has been scheduled to resume on or about 12:01 a.m. GMT on Friday, April 20, 2007, and the tournament will continue until 11:59 p.m. GMT on Sunday, May 13, 2007. Additionally, tournament registration has been extended until Saturday, May 12, ending at 11:59 p.m. GMT.

Notice of the new start and end dates and times, as well as any adjustments to other dates or tournament play will be posted at www.xboxlivetournament.com. Additionally, all those who registered online to participate in the tournament will be contacted separately via e-mail with the leaderboard reset information and date changes.

We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may have caused and look forward to the exciting battle ahead.

We’re back with the latest and greatest news and updates from the “Forza Motorsport 2” universe. We’ve spent the last few months touting the extremely deep customization levels of the game. With the upgrades garage and new-and-improved Livery editor, gamers will have more freedom than ever to create and customize their favorite rides to make them truly unique and stand out on the track. Be sure to check out forzamotorsport.net for a new video showcasing the Livery editor in action!

Additionally, what “Forza” update would be complete without more car reveals? This week we’re bringing you the final wave of our 300+ models list by revealing the race cars you’ll find in “Forza Motorsport 2,” including the Gulf Team McLaren F1 GTR and, of course, the “Forza Motorsport” sponsored Risi Competizione #62 Ferrari F430GT– would you expect anything less from the next-generation racing simulator? Speed over to forzamotorsport.net for the complete list.

Finally, we wanted to confirm the game’s revised launch date of May 29. The team is using the extra time to further play test and polish the game to ensure it crosses the finish line at retail as the best racing simulator ever made.

List of Race Cars

Year
Manufacturer
Country
Car/Race Team
Race Class

2001
Audi
Germany
#4 Johansson Motorsport R8
R1

2002
Audi
Germany
#1 Infineon Audi R8
R1

2004
Audi
Germany
#88 Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx R8
R1

2004
Audi
Germany
#5 Audi Sport Japan Team Goh R8
R1

2006
Audi
Germany
#2 FSI Champion Racing R8
R1

2003
Bentley
United Kingdom
#7 Team Bentley Speed 8
R1

1999
BMW Motorsport
Germany
#15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR
R1

2002
Cadillac
United States
#6 Team Cadillac Northstar LMP-02
R1

1998
Ferrari
Italy
#12 Risi Competizione F333 SP
R1

2003
Panoz
United States
#11 JML Team Panoz LMP-01
R1

1993
Peugeot
France
#3 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 EVO 1C
R1

1987
Porsche
Germany
#17 Racing Porsche AG 962c
R1

1999
Toyota
Japan
#3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020
R1

2004
Chevrolet
United States
#3 Corvette Racing C5.R
R2

2006
Chevrolet
United States
#4 Corvette Racing C6.R
R2

2003
Ferrari
Italy
#88 Veloqx / Prodrive Racing 550 Maranello
R2

2003
Ferrari
Italy
#72 Team Alphand Aventures 550 Maranello GTS
R2

2005
Ferrari
Italy
#11 Larbre Competition 550 Maranello GTS
R2

2005
Maserati
Italy
#15 JMB Racing MC12
R2

2005
Maserati
Italy
#35 Risi Competizione MC12
R2

2005
Maserati
Italy
#9 Vitaphone Racing Team MC12
R2

1997
McLaren
United Kingdom
#41 Gulf Team McLaren F1 GTR
R2

1997
McLaren
United Kingdom
#43 Team BMW Motorsport McLaren F1 GTR
R2

1998
Nissan
Japan
#32 NISSAN R390 GT1
R2

2003
Pagani
Italy
#17 Carsport America Zonda GR
R2

1998
Porsche
Germany
#26 Porsche AG 911 GT1-98
R2

2003
Saleen
United States
#2 Konrad Motorsports S7R
R2

2001
Saleen
United States
#26 Konrad Motorsports S7R
R2

2002
Saleen
United States
#11 Graham Nash Motorsport S7R
R2

2004
Audi
Germany
#8 Audi ABT TT-R
R3

2005
BMW Motorsport
Germany
#2 BMW Motorsport M3-GTR
R3

2002
Dodge
United States
#1 Team Zakspeed Viper GTS-R
R3

2000
Dodge
United States
#57 Carsport Holland Viper GTS-R
R3

2001
Dodge
United States
#58 Larbre Compétition Viper GTS-R
R3

2003
Dodge
United States
#126 Team Zakspeed Viper GTS-R
R3

2005
Dodge
United States
#77 Team Zakspeed Viper ACR
R3

2006
Ferrari
Italy
#62 Risi Competizione F430GT
R3

2003
Honda
Japan
#16 G'ZOX NSX
R3

2005
Honda
Japan
#18 TAKATA DOME NSX
R3

2005
Honda
Japan
#8 ARTA NSX
R3

2003
Nissan
Japan
#23 XANAVI NISMO GT-R
R3

2003
Nissan
Japan
#12 CALSONIC SKYLINE
R3

2003
Opel
Germany
#5 OPC TEAM PHOENIX Astra V8
R3

2005
Panoz
United States
#51 JML Team Panoz Esperante GTLM
R3

2006
Panoz
United States
#81 Team LNT Panoz Esperante GTLM
R3

2004
Porsche
Germany
#23 Alex Job Racing 911 GT3-RSR
R3

2005
Porsche
Germany
#31 Peterson-White Lightning 911 GT3-RSR
R3

2005
Porsche
Germany
#44 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR
R3

2005
Porsche
Germany
#5 XBOX 360 911 GT3-RSR
R3

2004
Toyota
Japan
#35 Yellowhat YMS Supra
R3

2005
Toyota
Japan
#36 OPEN INTERFACE TOM'S SUPRA
R3

2005
Toyota
Japan
#6 EXXON Superflo Supra
R3

2006
Toyota
Japan
#25 ECLIPSE ADVAN SUPRA
R3

2002
Acura
United States
#42 Realtime Racing NSX
R4

2002
Audi
Germany
#1 Champion S4 Competition
R4

2003
Audi
Germany
#1 Champion RS 6
R4

2004
Cadillac
United States
#16 Team Cadillac CTS-V
R4

2003
Chevrolet
United States
#73 3R-Racing Corvette Z06
R4

2005
Chevrolet
United States
#31 Whelen Engineering Corvette Z06
R4

2005
Chevrolet
United States
#99 Tiger Racing Corvette Z06
R4

2003
Dodge
United States
#23 Magellan Financial Viper Competition Coupe
R4

2004
Dodge
United States
#22 3R-Racing Viper Competition Coupe
R4

2004
Ford
United States
#10 Tiger Racing Mustang
R4

2003
Nissan
Japan
#3 HASEMISPORT ENDLESS Z
R4

2005
Nissan
Japan
#46 Dream Cube's ADVAN Z
R4

2003
Porsche
Germany
#22 3R-Racing 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2002
Porsche
Germany
#57 Larbre McDonalds 996 GT3 Cup
R4

2005
Porsche
Germany
#55 Applied Materials 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2005
Porsche
Germany
#66 AXA Racing 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2005
Porsche
Germany
#3 Lechner Racing School Team 1 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2005
Porsche
Germany
#7 PFG 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2006
Porsche
Germany
#82 Red Bull 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2006
Porsche
Germany
#81 Synergy Racing 911 GT3 Cup
R4

2003
Subaru
Japan
#77 Cusco Advan Impreza
R4

2004
Volvo
Sweden
#24 At-Speed S60 R
R4

Codemasters has announced three new games this week:

Operation Flashpoint 2 - "the game that invented the conflict simulation genre" returns in 2008:

Operation Flashpoint™2 will mark the long-awaited return of the total conflict simulator, which won international acclaim. Now in development, it is Codemasters Studios’ most extensive R&D project to date. With the studio’s largest development team ever assembled, Operation Flashpoint™2 has already benefited from over two years of pre-production on a closed set basis and will use a new FPS variant of Neon technology, the studio’s proprietary middleware.

Building on the original game’s heritage, Operation Flashpoint™2 will see the most realistic modelling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.

Set to redefine the genre it created, Operation Flashpoint™2 is coming in 2008. Further details will be announced this summer; gamers can sign up for future development briefings online at: www.codemasters.com/flashpoint2.

Race Driver One - Motorsport gaming evolved:

Race Driver One™ will be a true evolution for the series, which first appeared as the TOCA (DTM/V8) Touring Car games (1997-2000) and became the TOCA (DTM/V8) Race Driver series (2002-2006). Taking the series from ultimate racing simulation to ultimate racing stimulation, Race Driver One™ will be the next technical showcase for Neon, the studio’s proprietary middleware system that is already driving Colin McRae: DIRT™ in incredible detail.

Challenging players to become the number one race driver in a new world of exhilarating motorsport, Race Driver One™ will take players on a tour like never before; to beautifully realised racing locations through Europe, the U.S., Japan and beyond. The game will feature the most extensive range of events in the series, combining official circuit-based championships with road races and urban street competitions.

“As each generation of gaming formats shifts up a gear, so does this series and Race Driver One is set to evolve the previously headlined TOCA (DTM/V8) titles as much as DIRT has the Colin McRae series,” says Gavin Raeburn, Executive Producer at Codemasters Studios.

“Combining our racing heritage with the Neon engine, Race Driver One will create a world that goes far beyond the traditional boundaries of motorsport gaming, taking players from the most prestigious race circuits to road and street events around the globe. A completely fresh career structure will engage players in an unprecedented range of racing styles as they build a team capable of becoming number one. The Neon engine will be expanded to deliver a new level of visual detail, physics and an astonishing car damage system.”

Rise of the Argonauts - an action-RPG for 2008:

Rise of the Argonauts will immerse gamers in a gladiatorial adventure, set in wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece. With deep exploration and epic quests, players will live a life of brutal combat as they lead a team of iconic warriors - including Jason, Hercules and Atalanta - through a world ruled by mythological gods.

“Rise of the Argonauts is a further key property in our 2008 portfolio,” says Barry Jafrato, Codemasters Senior VP of Brand. “Codemasters’ investment in developing new I.P.s, which will sit alongside the new extensions of our existing brands, reinforces our ongoing commitment to bring original and thrilling new gaming experiences to market.”

For information on these three games, and any other Codemasters release, check out www.codemasters.com!

Crave Executes Th3 Plan
Pull off the world's most daring art heist in this tense game of stealth & tactics




Newport Beach, CA -- Apr 17, 2007 -- Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames for the casual gamer, today announced Th3 Plan, a tactical action game of stealth and infiltration for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system produced by Monte Cristo and developed by Eko Software, has broken into retail outlets throughout North America.

Travel the world as the twists and turns of the heist takes you deeper into the ever evolving sophisticated plot. Armed with the latest high-tech gadgets and a team of highly specialized skilled thieves, you must maneuver your team through the most secure locations to pull off daring jobs. But, of course, the most important tool is your brain.
Th3 Plan screenshot Th3 Plan is an infiltration game which lets the player orchestrate a major artwork robbery. Throughout 13 action packed levels, the player heads a group of 7 professional robbers. With the action occurring simultaneously on 3 screens, the player can monitor all on going missions and intervene when necessary, thus creating an atmosphere particularly intense and full of suspense.

Th3 Plan is an infiltration game which lets the player orchestrate a major artwork robbery. Throughout 13 action packed levels, the player heads a group of 7 professional robbers. With the action occurring simultaneously on 3 screens, the player can monitor all on going missions and intervene when necessary, thus creating an atmosphere particularly intense and full of suspense.

Features include:

* Control a team of seven professional master thieves to pull of the heist of the century
* Innovative split screen system: play simultaneously with three characters in a new style of game that coordinates the actions of up to three characters from three different perspectives
* Use different skills from each character (shooting, acrobatics, demolition and more) to perform intricate tasks to pull off the crime
* Employ modern infiltration and security bypass gadgetry, but more importantly, use your brain to stay ahead of the police and the Mob
* Experience the action packed storyline: stage heists in the most secure places around the globe, including modern art museum, luxury train, and high security jail
* 13 missions
* 1 to 3 players

The game is available now for an MSRP of $14.99.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT 2 Surges Into Stores
Next entry in popular street racing series features mountain terrain & off-road courses



Newport Beach, CA -- Apr 17, 2007 -- Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames for the casual gamer, today announced that the follow up to the incredibly popular street racing series, Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT 2 for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, has hit retail shelves throughout North America. With the mysterious disappearance of the reigning champion, the tournament crown is suddenly up for grabs. Many will vie, only one can win. Do you have what it takes to race, grind and drift your way to the ultimate racing prize?

Race in the picturesque mountains of Japan - Hakone, Niko, Haruna and Akagi - all faithfully recreated using the most advanced laser techniques to maintain every tight twist and hazardous turn. Enter your car in sanctioned races held during the day for money, and enter at night to defeat your bitter rivals. The championship and glory are waiting.
Features include:

* Race over 180 true-to-life cars from 16 manufactures
* Challenge rivals on the track and in off-road rallies
* Unleash your inner gearhead with unlimited engine alterations
* Tweak your car to the exact specification for your race and driving style
* Beware of changing weather that affects your race
* Experience an engaging story as you race where drifting was born
* For 1 to 2 players

The game is now available for an MSRP of $14.99.

The suspense ends now as Nintendo of Canada today reveals the remaining two mystery Canadian artists and hand-painted Wii consoles up for grabs in its TheArtofWii.ca nationwide sweepstakes.

One-of-a-kind Wiis by contemporary designer Derrick Hodgson and hip-hop artist Kardinal Offishall now join those of famed illustrator Gary Taxali, Hoi-An-Tang, punk group illScarlett and Arnold Tsang of Udon Entertainment as top prizes in TheArtofWii.ca draw.

Canadians can visit TheArtofWii.ca to register for a chance to win one of the six fully-functional, top-selling Wii video game consoles until April 30.

Images of Hodgson’s and Offishall’s original Wiis are now available. To view all six consoles online or for more information, visit TheArtofWii.ca

Three classic games from three classic systems. The only problem you'll have this week is deciding which one to download first. For the best retro gaming around, it's time to pay a visit to the popular Wii(TM) video game system's Wii Shop Channel.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points(TM) to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games
are:

Punch Out!!(R) Featuring Mr. Dream (NES(R), 1 player, 500 Wii Points): As young boxer Little Mac, players have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of the World Video Boxing Association circuit. Take them on one by one, starting with skinny Glass Joe. Battle up through King Hippo and all the way to the WVBA Champion himself. Players use their best jabs, hooks and power uppercuts to knock out opponents, but must pay attention to subtle changes in their body position to dodge jaw-breaking blows. With great graphics, addictive action and a touch of humor, this game will keep players entertained for hours.

Virtua Fighter(TM) 2 (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Virtua Fighter was the very first 3-D fighting game in the industry and introduced six unique characters, each with their own martial arts style. In Virtua Fighter 2, the intrepid fighters return to the World Fighting Tournament.
Players take to the stage to see who will claim the championship title. Will it be Lau Chan, Kage-Maru, Wolf Hawkfield, Jeffry McWild, Akira Yuki, Jacky Bryant, Sarah Bryant or Pai Chan? The answer lies within. Players immerse themselves in this technically challenging game and see if they have what it takes to be the champion of the second World Fighting Tournament.

Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): The "hardheaded" hero is back for more in the second installment of the Bonk series. Taking place in the Monster Kingdom, Bonk the Caveman makes his way toward King Drool III. Bonk's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game in which players Jump and "Bonk" (head-butt) their enemies while they make their way to the goal at the end of each stage. Double, even triple, attack power by eating the meat that appears in a stage. There are eight different hidden bonus stages, and the Dinosaur Train that appears after players defeat a boss will change depending on how many Smileys they've collected. With new actions such as the Triangle Jump and the ability to climb trees, as well as seven variety-packed stages, Bonk's Revenge will keep players playing over and over.

Two great games will become available this Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday: “Gyruss” and “3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures.”

Nearly a quarter century ago, gamers who wanted to travel throughout the galaxy needed only to plunk a few coins into an arcade machine. This week, gamers will be able to travel through space from the comfort of their own living room when “Gyruss,” the classic tube-shooter from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).

In “Gyruss,” gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player’s ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth.

“Gyruss” will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated “E” for Everyone.

Game Features

- Enhanced for Xbox LIVE Arcade – includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards
- Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics
- Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes
- 23 levels to clear
- Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

Busting out the putter in ghost towns, outer space or at the carnival from the comfort of your couch has never been so much fun. “3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” from Sierra Online will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).

From the creators of the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade game “Assault Heroes,” Sierra Online delivers the ultimate mini-golf experience with clever mind-bending, imaginative courses and animated stylish 3-D characters. In “3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures,” gamers collect over-the-top power-ups and play through imaginative traps across three major theme courses including Classic Carnival, Old West and Outer Space.

“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” also includes a customizable course editor that allows gamers to build their own course design by mixing and matching combinations of tees, straights, corners, cups, junctions and ramps.

“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated “E for Everyone”.

Game Features

- 36 challenging holes
- Up to four players may compete in multiplayer competitions over Xbox LIVE
- Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/en-ca/games/livearcade.

SNK Announces ART OF FIGHTING ANTHOLOGY for the PlayStation®2 System
Collection Includes Complete ART OF FIGHTING Trilogy

Wall, NJ - Apr 13, 2007 SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced ART OF FIGHTING ANTHOLOGY for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. ART OF FIGHTING ANTHOLOGY is a comprehensive collection featuring the entire ART OF FIGHTING trilogy. A total of 33 classic SNK characters are included, each with their own fighting styles and unique moves.

ART OF FIGHTING was SNK’s second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as the FATAL FURY franchise, and serving as a prequel to the FATAL FURY saga. The ART OF FIGHTING series improved upon the tried-and-true 2D-fighter combat system with a spirit gauge that gave each player the ability to perform special attacks, as well as an innovative graphical-scaling camera system.

“With both ART OF FIGHTING ANTHOLOGY and FATAL FURY: BATTLE ARCHIVES Volume 1 making their first North American appearances on PlayStation 2 system this will be a memorable summer for SNK fans,” said Ben Herman, president of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION.

ART OF FIGHTING ANTHOLOGY will be available for PlayStation 2 system in May 2007.

As new titles continue to join GameTap's catalog of more than 850 console, arcade and computer video games, this week's GameTap Thursday alert touts the latest additions, including the critically acclaimed Wing Commander and Warlords Battlecry III, as well as the network's first SEGA Saturn title.

Wing Commander™: Electronic Arts' sci-fi strategy game enlists players in an outer space aerial war to defend Earth from the marauding Kilrathi race. Wing Commander was a revolutionary game when it was released, blazing trails in the realms of 3D gaming, cinematic storytelling and the popularization of sound cards and game soundtracks, so check out the game that started it all!

Warlords Battlecry III: This real time strategy game from Enlight Interactive Inc. further expands the Battlecry tradition of featuring persistent RPG-like fantasy heroes with its retinue of loyal followers fighting massive battles in the Warlords' world of Etheria. As a true sequel to Warlords Battlecry I & II - both of which are also available on Game