FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRITAIN’S OLYMPIC HEROES AND TAKE TO THE OPEN WATERs OF QINGDAO WITH VIRTUAL SKIPPER 5

Virtual Skipper 5, the latest edition of the successful series of 3D regatta simulation games from Ascaron Entertainment and 93 Games is available to buy today. In this new version players take the helm of luxury sailing boats, racing across the open water of more internationally renowned ocean courses than ever before, including Qingdao, the sailing venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

A sophisticated wave animation model replicates tidal movement and wind flurries, forcing players to adapt whilst racing. Other variables include day and night settings that affect climatic conditions and visibility, all helping to reproduce a realistic sailing environment. Real life yachts in the game include the Offshore Racer and the Melges 24. Both vessels behave differently on the water, meaning players must master key racing tactics to navigate and perfect the courses.

Virtual Skipper 5 lets players compete at some of the most prestigious global sailing events, including Auckland, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco and Qingdao, now widely recognised as the recent sailing venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where the Great Britain sailing team won six medals including four golds.

Players can choose the appropriate level for competition depending on their experience. For knowledgeable navigators there is a tactical mode, whilst novices can enjoy the arcade or ‘no rules’ mode, utilising the game’s editing system to create their own water courses.

Virtual Skipper 5 is the re-released version of the successful 32^nd America’s Cup sailing simulation game.

Fast facts:

Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment

Web: www.Ascaron.com

Developer: 93 Games

Release date: 3rd October 2008

PEGI: 3+

Format: PC

Genre: Sailing Simulation

Liezen (Austria), 26 of September 2008. Vanilla Live Games have successfully launched their massive multiplayer online-racing game, BETandRACE in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in late August of this year. Players experience the real and captivating racing atmosphere of Berlin and Vienna by racing against real opponents for real money. Here are some of the latest screens from the tracks based in Vienna.

Sign up now: https://www.betandrace.com/registration/registration.aspx

With BETandRACE you duel thousands of real opponents on original adapted tracks in Berlin, Vienna and other capitals of this world. Best of it - you can select your favourite car such as the Golf GTI.

Immediately after the game installation on your PC via the free download, you can practice in the training mode and start to increase your own best time.

In the racing mode you finally have to face the truth! Real opponents are waiting for you! Starting as a rookie in the lowest league, you duel equivalent opponents for victory. Only due to good results you can climb the ladder to success and finally rise in rank to the next league until you have reached the professional league.

A special feature is the completely free play money mode where your success is shown immediately on your play money account - almost like in real life.

An absolute highlight of BETandRACE and worldwide unique is the possibility to play/drive for real money (entirely voluntary and only for players aged 18+) in the real money mode. Your real money winnings can be turned into real cash and paid out at any time (similar to poker games).

BETandRACE captivates by its excellent 3D graphics, a fast and easy entry and short, but very action-packed races (depending on the route max. 2.5 min). Therefore you have several chances to win within a short time.

Use the possibility to share your experiences with other players via the chat function.

Learn more about the extensive features of BETandRACE under www.betandrace.com

And Now Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!

… And get BETandRACE totally free on your PC!

BETandRACE FEATURES:

- Multiplayer arcade racing game against real opponents

§ Up to 8 participants for the online multiplayer racing mode

§ Duel with thousands of other players

- free download  (BETandRACE Downloadclient approx. 250MB), registration and participation.

- simple game access for new players and easily learn gameplay!

- excellent 3D graphics - all in real time

- Realistic driving experience

- 15 originally adapted race tracks trough famous capitals of the world:

o Berlin (z.B. Brandenburger Gate)

o Wien (z.B. Stephansplatz, Parliament, etc.)

o Paris *

o London *

o Rom *

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- each 3 different tracks for each town (circuit, sprint course and drag course)

- Original reproduced, authentic car models (such as  VW, Golf GTI, Volvo C30 etc.)

- Various cockpit views:
o Rear
o Driver’s View
o Bird’s-eye view

o Front

- Various leagues and levels of difficulty: OR Various play modes
o Rookie
o Amateur
o City Masters

- Car Configurator (garage):
o Tuning functions / car vernier adjustment (braking, acceleration, top speed, etc.)
o Color selection
o Own license plate
o Car stickers, etc.

- Different game modes:
o Training mode: including best time-ghost (single-player mode)
o Play money mode: multiplayer mode with play money profits (2-8 players per race)
o Real money mode: multiplayer mode with real money profits (only for people over 18 years, 2-8 players per race)
o Tournament Mode

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Career mode, race statistics and various news of success, such as
o All-Time High
o-Ranking and career displays: victories, second and third placings
o Individual winning accounts

- Different weather conditions (rain, snow, etc.)

- Day and night mode

- Authentic sound effects

- Different music genres and styles *

- Integrated chat feature

- Tutorial

- And much more

Some game enhancements and features are not yet available, but they will follow in the next few weeks. The revision will be carried out via a free update.

RATING: Igor the Game is rated E for Everyone

LOS ANGELES - September 25, 2008 - Legacy Interactive, announced today that Igor The Game, based on the animated feature film from Exodus Film Group and MGM Studios, is available for PC download at www.legacygames.com to coincide with the recent release of the movie that is in theaters nationwide.

Igor The Game, developed by Legacy Interactive, is a platform adventure game where you quest through the world of Malaria to battle Evil Scientists and other enemies. Many of the challenges, locations and enemies in the game will be instantly recognizable for fans of the motion picture.

A hilarious twist on the classic m onster movie, “Igor” tells the story of one Igor who’s sick of being a lowly lab assistant with a Yes Masters’ degree and dreams of becoming a scientist. When his cruel master kicks the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair, Igor finally gets his chance.

Featuring the voice talents of John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall, Sean Hayes, Eddie Izzard, Jay Leno, James Lipton, Molly Shannon and Christian Slater, “Igor” is the must-see family comedy of the fall.

“Igor is a wonderful film that has translated into a fun game for the whole family,” said Ariella Lehrer, President of Legacy Interactive. “The game is a great interactive experience that captures spirit of the film.”

Igor The Game is available now for download at www.legacygames.com. For more information, please visit www.IgorGame.com.

Open Enrollment Begins for Entry into Outspark’s Free-to-Play First-Person Shooter Game

SAN FRANCISCO – September 25, 2008 – Outspark, a leading virtual playground filled with online community-based games for all ages, today announced the closed beta test for its newest title, the free-to-play militaristic first-person shooter Blackshot. Aspiring guns for hire can register for a free Outspark account and apply for the Closed Beta Test now at www.playblackshot.com. The Test lasts from September 30 to October 5, 2008.

Blackshot hurls participants into a virtual war zone filled with fierce head-to-head action. As powerful nations compete for money and resources, players must take on the role of a mercenary and battle one another for status and rewards in the game’s dangerous environments. Featuring powerful weapons, lifelike characters and gritty urban backdrops, Blackshot’s intense multiplayer action is designed for gamers of all skill levels.

“We’re bringing an exciting new type of multiplayer game to our active community with Blackshot,” said Susan Choe, founder and CEO of Outspark. “This immersive and challenging first-person shooter will provide our members with a new way to compete against one another and have fun. Innovative features like the game’s player-versus-environment mode invite gamers to come and enjoy a quick battle or an afternoon of fun with their friends.”

Features of the Blackshot Closed Beta include:

• 4 battle-ready mercenaries to choose from
• 17 powerful weapons including assault rifles, machine guns and grenades
• 7 varied maps and 3 challenging game modes
• More than 30 pieces of armor to customize your character

To support the CBT launch of Blackshot, Outspark has partnered with IGN’s FilePlanet (www.fileplanet.com) on a promotion to give away beta keys. “We’re excited to be working with FilePlanet for the Blackshot Closed Beta Test,” said Wilson Kriegel, Outspark Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. “As a premier online destination for high quality downloadable games, FilePlanet is the perfect partner for us to bring our latest game to market.”

Following the conclusion of the Closed Beta, Blackshot will be available to worldwide audiences with an Open Beta launch later this year.

The biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down player’s spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission. In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, players will be able to assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. In Resident Evil 5, Capcom will have players fearing the daylight as much as they have feared shadow in previous games.

Co-producer and series veterans Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachicka Kawata (Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleashes an unprecedented level of fear for the next generation in Resident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated videogames in history, according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com. Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, Resident Evil 5 is certain to bring new fans to the series. New technology developed specifically for the game, as well as incredible changes to both the gameplay and world of Resident Evil will make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.

The latest in the Resident Evil series, which has sold over 34 million units since the original game was released in 1996, as well as spawned a multi-million dollar trilogy of films from Sony Pictures. Resident Evil 5 will revolutionize the Resident Evil series, just as Resident Evil 4 did.

• Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns
• Chris is joined by new character Sheva Alomar, an African special agent tasked with investigating the epidemic
• 2 player co-op online gameplay means that players are not alone in their fight against the horror lurking around every corner
• Simultaneous global release date for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 13, 2009
• New enemies bring new challenges: speed and intelligence make adversaries as dangerous singly as they are in groups.
• An arsenal of weapons at the player’s command to keep the evil at bay, including knives, pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles and more.
• Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense in both harsh light and deepest shadow

Creative forces behind the highest rated strategy game* of all time reveal new private funding investment

VANCOUVER, CA (October 2nd, 2008) – Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. an independent premier video game studio announced today that it has recently finalized a multi-year, multi-million dollar financing agreement with private investors to expand the studio and the development of an as-of-yet undisclosed new property.

“This injection of private capital allows us to continue to control our own destiny, and deliver on our vision of taking interactive entertainment in new directions, and redefining what tomorrow’s games can be”, said John Johnson CEO and Creative Director of Smoking Gun Interactive, “We’ve expanded our core team with some exceptional talent, and with this financial expansion we’re now looking forward to welcoming new faces to our team and new partners to our business, as we become a leading force in independent games development”.

“Our plans for Smoking Gun have always been ambitious, so it’s tremendously exciting for us to get this vote of confidence from the investment community”, said Steven Lee, CFO of Smoking Gun Interactive, “This shows the kind of excitement and confidence in Smoking Gun that investors have about our plans for the studio and our products”.

Smoking Gun Interactive was formed in 2007 by former developers from Relic Entertainment. Led by CEO and Creative Director John Johnson, the management and executive team at Smoking Gun have developed multiple platinum titles with over half a billion dollars in revenue, including the critically acclaimed and award-winning RTS Company of Heroes™, that garnered over 45 industry awards and is the highest rated strategy game of all time*. Collectively, the team has over 30 years of experience and has worked on best-selling franchises including Impossible Creatures™, Homeworld™, Need for Speed™, NHL™, NBA Live™ and FIFA Soccer™.
Smoking Gun’s mission is to deliver triple A cross platform titles that push the art of gaming into new territories. The management’s collective experience in leading passionate teams and creating award winning products will position the studio into becoming a leading next-generation developer

Toronto, Canada – October 2, 2008 – Today leading publisher Lighthouse Interactive and accomplished developer Kerberos Productions announced that A Murder of Crows, the latest expansion to their highly acclaimed 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars (PC) will be available for purchase tomorrow at 12:00 am PDT (03:00 am EDT, 09:00 am CET) exclusively at www.GamersGate.com for USD$29.99 / €24.99. Players are required to have either Sword of the Stars: Collector’s Edition or Born of Blood in order to play this new addition to the franchise.

Lighthouse Interactive is part of SilverBirch Inc.’s (SVB:TSXV) video game division.

GAME SUMMARY

While the four civilized races battle back the voracious Zuul and seek advantage over each other, a ghost from the past returns to the galaxy in the form of the manipulative Morrigi. Already known for their dark crow-shaped attack drones and deadly traps, this race once thought long extinct, returns looking for vengeance.

Using never-before-seen weapons, ships and tactics, the Morrigi fall upon the other five races of the Sword of the Stars universe, who must now adapt to the ancient masters of space or be destroyed.

Time is of the essence as world after world falls to the black winged ships that surge out of the dark like A Murder of Crows.

FEATURES

• A New Sixth race – The Morrigi, who appeared as a series of mysterious random events in Born of Blood (the first Sword of the Stars expansion pack), continues to evolve the ever-expanding Sword of the Stars universe
• New Ship Sections - Over a dozen new ship sections for all races to match against your opponents
• Unique ‘Grav Flock’ Drive System for Morrigi Ships – The more Morrigi ships in a fleet, the faster they can travel, continuing the racial diversity unique to the Sword of the Stars gameplay experience
• 15 new weapons
• 27 new technologies and the new Xeno-Cultural and Drones tech trees
• Sword of the Stars gameplay continues to deepen with Civilian populations, independent worlds, Espionage options, and demands for planetary surrender
• Drone carrying ships in all three size classes
• Construction ships, a variety of orbital stations, spy ships, Police Cutters, and more
• A whole new set of GUI enhancements and additions

For more information about Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows, please visit: www.swordofthestars.com

Challenge the World Renowned PMS Clan on Saturday for Prizes

Are you the best sharp shooter online? Show us what you’ve got as Nexon America celebrates the commercial launch of Combat Arms, its free-to-play, first-person shooter game, with a thrilling Combat Arms Tournament with Pandora’s Mighty Soldiers (PMS Clan) this Saturday, October 4, at the E for All Expo.

WHAT: Nexon Combat Arms Tournament with the PMS Clan

In celebration of Nexon America’s commercial launch of its free-to-play, online multiplayer first-person shooter thriller, Combat Arms, Nexon America invites gaming fans to compete against Pandora’s Mighty Soldiers (PMS Clan), the world’s largest multi-platform online female gaming group, for exclusive Combat Arms prizes.

The Tournament will be held during the E for All Expo, which allows fans to experience and test-drive the latest, never-before-seen video games and related technologies.

WHO: YOU! vs. The PMS Clan

PMS Clan (Pandora’s Mighty Soldiers) is the world’s largest multi-platform competitive female gaming organization. Formed in 2002, their mission is to provide a fun, competitive and positive environment for female gamers around the world.

PMS Clan leader Amber “Athena Twin” Dalton expects some challenges but “doesn’t think many will win against the Clan.” Dalton also said PMS Clan members are excited to play with the new female avatar, Mei, which was added for the commercial launch of Combat Arms.

So gather up your friends and compete in the Nexon Combat Arms Tournament in teams of four!

WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. PDT

WHERE: E for All Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Fiqueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015

WHY: Be one of the first gamers to experience Nexon’s newest first-person shooter, Combat Arms, and test your skills against some of the best female gamers in the business!

Prizes include Nexon game cards, T-shirts, and DVD’s, as well as the Razer™ sponsored Nexon prize pack, including a Razer Lycosa™ keyboard, Razer DeathAdder™ mouse and Razer Destructor™ mouse pad.

Milton Keynes – 505 Games today announces the launch of the official website for the upcoming survival horror FPS Cryostasis.

1968. Arctic North Circle. Alexander Nesterov is sent to investigate the North Wind, an old Russian nuclear ice-breaker shipwrecked in an icy grave with the crew all presumed dead. Fighting against the intense cold, Nesterov starts to uncover the shocking secrets buried within and relives the horrifying final hours of the crew.

The Cryostasis website – http://www.cryostasis-game.com - teases you with new information about Nesterov’s mental echo ability, the ship’s mysterious history and the crew’s bone-chilling final journey. Detailed updates on characters, weapons and key features can be found in the ship’s logs and there’s a wealth of new screenshots, videos and art to download.