JoWooD Productions Presents

Agatha Christies Mysteries 

On sale 20^th March 2008. 

 Liezen, Austria, March 14^th 2008; JoWooD Productions are pleased to announce on Thursday 20^th March they will be releasing ‘Agatha Christie Mysteries’ for PC, priced at £19.99 (SRP) exclusively in United Kingdom. Agatha Christies was England’s most prolific writer….

Roughly Four billion copies of novels sold and this number continues to rise, through 80 detective novels, 160 short stories, 6 novels as well as a comic series.On stage and screen:  299 Movie Adaptations, 47 TV adaptations, over 14 TV series,16 plays, 4 radio plays, 2 TV plays and a Japanese anime series… 

Now experience murder first hand…in ‘Agatha Christies Mysteries’…Prepare yourself for three extraordinary investigative thrillers in the superb adaptions of three of the world’s Best-Selling novels: Murder on the Orient Express, And then there were None and Evil Under the Sun. Board the legendary Orient Express and solve a perplexing murder mystery alongside famous detective Hercule Poirot! Murder on the Orient Express, featuring David Suchet is filled with spectacular twists and turns and includes a surprise ending that is different from the original novel.

A curious assortment of virtual strangers invited to a lavish estate on an isolated island awaits you in And then there where None. The mysterious host accuses each of his “guests” of murder and proceeds to exact justice by becoming judge, jury and executioner… for each has been marked for murder: Tension mounts and secrets are revealed as, in accord to the ingenious plan of the unknown killer, one-by-one the number of guests systematically dwindles. Find the culprit or there will be none…And finally the famous Detective Hercule Poirot turns up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday. Taking on the role of Hercule Poirot, players are able to scour a stunning tropical island for clues and delve deeper into the mysterious relationships between over 20 unique characters to search out the killer and finally solve the case of the Evil under the Sun.

Features:

Experience the new and very creative built-in hint system as Hercule Poirot acts as your mentor and confidante Shadow and interact with over 25 different characters throughout your investigation to gain insight on each suspect Visually impressive 3D as well as breathtaking third-person graphics immerse you deep into the mystery Three challenging murder mysterys that will stretch the furthest limits of your imagination 60+ hours of engrossing gameplay  

Release: March 18^th 2008

The Video Appeals Committee today announced that the result of their reconsideration of the Manhunt 2 appeal remains that the appeal against the rejection of the work by the BBFC is upheld.

The Board’s decision to refuse a certificate to Manhunt 2 was successfully challenged on appeal to the Video Appeals Committee. The Board challenged the VAC’s decision by way of Judicial Review before the High Court, which quashed the decision on grounds of errors of law. The VAC has now reconsidered the appeal in the light of the High Court’s directions on the law but has decided, again by a majority of four to three, to allow the appeal on the basis that Manhunt 2 should be given an ‘18’ certificate.

In the light of legal advice the Board does not believe the VAC’s judgement provides a realistic basis for a further challenge to its decision and has accordingly issued an ‘18’ certificate.

David Cooke, Director of the BBFC said:
“As I have said previously, we never take rejection decisions lightly, and they always involve a complex balance of considerations. We twice rejected Manhunt 2, and then pursued a judicial review challenge, because we considered, after exceptionally thorough examination, that it posed a real potential harm risk. However, the Video Appeals Committee has again exercised its independent scrutiny. It is now clear, in the light of this decision, and our legal advice, that we have no alternative but to issue an ‘18’ certificate to the game.”

READY TO FEAR ALMA AGAIN?

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of the official Project Origin community website. Monolith Productions’ sequel to the critically-acclaimed supernatural first-person shooter, F.E.A.R., rips players from their seats and throws them back into the tension as they combat enemy forces and the supernatural in a struggle to stop Alma, a girl with immense power and a thirst for revenge, and uncover the mysterious forces arrayed against them before it’s too late.

Click on the following link to immerse yourself in the world of Project Origin - including fresh content.

www.projectorigingame.com

About Project Origin

Featuring enhanced enemy AI and weapons, as well as new locations and powers, Project Origin resumes the gripping tale of suspense, action and horror that begun in F.E.A.R. Beginning shortly before the ending of the first game, a Special Forces squad is on a routine mission when the city of Auburn is rocked by a supernatural explosion. Alma has unleashed her wrath upon the city.

Be sure to bookmark the site and stay tuned for the latest happenings from Project Origin.

SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that two chilling Condemned 2™ Theme Packs and five Picture Packs are available via the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. Developed by Monolith Productions, the geniuses of spine-chilling video games, Condemned 2 is the next chapter in the award winning and critically acclaimed Condemned™ series. The two Theme Packs, “Fight Club Theme” & “Characters Theme” are full of beautifully grim artwork to use as wallpapers, whilst the Picture Packs feature similarly gruesome imagery. The Theme Packs are available for 150 Microsoft Points each, and the Picture Packs for 120 Microsoft Points each.

Condemned 2 thrusts players into the worn boots of Ethan Thomas, the former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, found drifting aimlessly through a society in inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness.

Condemned 2 is set for release across Europe on April 4th, 2008 for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

For more information please visit www.condemnedgame.com.

Two Different Versions of the Game Allow Players to Trade Unique

SAN MATEO, Calif — March 13, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today showcased Mega Man Star Force™ 2 for Nintendo DS™, the second game in the Mega Man Star Force™ series which will offer an updated battle system with new Battle Cards and new foes to confront. Mega Man Star Force™ 2 will be released in two versions, Zerker X Ninja or Zerker X Saurian with players able to choose between Zerker, Ninja or Saurian dependent on which version they opt for. Mega Man Star Force™ 2 is currently scheduled for release this June.

Each of the three variants – Zerker, Ninja and Saurian – offers its own distinct Mega Man transformations with unique special attributes and abilities. Players can harness the spirit of an ancient species known as “Tribe” and transform or “tribe on” into three different forms – Elec Zerker wields a large sword imbued with the power of lightning; Wood Ninja can throw a huge Shinobi Star and move at great speed, while Fire Saurian is able to reduce enemies to smoldering pieces with a swipe of his fiery fist.

Developed by the team behind the popular MegaMan Battle Network™ series, Mega Man Star Force™ 2 continues two months after the previous game left off. Geo Stelar and crew return to battle a whole host of UMA’s (unidentified animated beings) and a new rival character named “Rogue.” Amidst this new conflict, a mysterious organization emerges with plans to revive the ancient civilization of “Mu” by utilizing the force of an ancient heritage “OOPArt.” It’s up to Geo and his virus-busting buddy, Omega-Xis, to thwart this latest threat.

Mega Man Star Force™ 2 blends a unique formula of RPG exploration elements with fast-paced action, as players travel and battle between coexisting worlds, the physical world and the virtual Wave World, to unravel the mystery around this new troublemaker. Players will encounter enemies in the virtual Wave World and battle them on three-by-five battle grids with their Battle Card deck. Mega Man Star Force™ 2 also adds an upgraded “Transer” system.

Activating the communications application via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection or the Wireless LAN allows players to connect with in-game friends regardless of their location, add new friends to their network to create a “Brother Band” network, where they can share cards, status upgrades, and even help each other to perform, upgraded transformations. Wireless match application via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection is also available for Mega Man Star Force™ 2 which allows players to test their skills against friends across the internet.

The Official “Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys” Website Comes to Life

Drag Your Way Over to www.teenagezombiesgame.com For Screamshots, Entrail-ers and More Zombie Goodness

Marina Del Ray, Calif. – March 13, 2008 – Brains…BRAINS…BRAINS!!! Now’s your chance to join the un-dead heroes Finnigan “Fins” Magee, Lori “Lefty” Lopez and Zach “Halfpipe” Boyd from wherever, and whenever, with the new official Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys website! The new site has risen today, www.teenagezombiesgame.com, and it is fully loaded with every goopy detail your tasty brain can imagine. Teenage Zombies, a fiendishly funny game published by Ignition Entertainment and developed by InLight Entertainment is set to splatter exclusively on Nintendo DS™ in the US on April 15, 2008 and in Europe on March 28, 2008.

“With the launch of www.teenagezombiesgame.com, the millions of DS gamers out there are going to get a really good sense of what Teenage Zombies is all about,” said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment USA. “With a wacky sense of humor, an awesome comic book inspired art theme, brain busting puzzles, and loads of mini-games that are an absolute blast, Teenage Zombies is one-of-a-kind and the new website completely reflects that.”

There are plenty of ways to satisfy your uncontrollable urge for Teenage Zombies info at the new site. There is a section of “Screamshots” that highlight the game’s great art scheme, a “Meet the Cask” area where you can learn all about Fins, Lefty, Halfpipe and the Big Brain’s minions, an “Entrail-ers” page that features hilarious short movies, including an exclusive, never-before seen trailer, and much more.

In Teenage Zombies, the Earth is under attack by a horde of Alien Brain… uh…Thingys! Humans, succumbing to ray-guns, mind-control, and shiny flying saucers, have failed to defend their planet and let it fall easily into the clutches of the Big Brain and his army of Brain Thingys. The only hope left for mankind is three Teenage Zombies that have arisen from a graveyard disturbed in the invasion. The un-dead trio ignore their normal human victims in favor of the pulsing pink brains they see EVERYWHERE - all the while being lured to the ultimate lunch: THE BIG BRAIN! The Big Brain soon realizes he’s overlooked this “Super Race” as they inexplicably resist mind control, are unaffected by ray-gun wounds, and devour his Brain Thingy Armies like sweets! He refocuses his efforts and resources to battle the Earth’s greatest champions: The Teenage Zombies!

For more information, log onto www.teenagezombiesgame.com