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Today, Midway launched the full official website for TNA iMPACT! the video game. The site, found at www.tnagame.com will be jam-packed with the most up to date news about the first game based on the most innovative wrestling brand today, TNA Wrestling. Developed by Midway LA, TNA iMPACT! is scheduled to ship this September for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation2.

Visitors to www.tnagame.com will find HD trailers, screenshots, news updates and a community forum for detailed discussions on every aspect of TNA iMPACT!. The site also features a look at the confirmed-to-date TNA videogame roster with profiles of all the superstars in the game, and a huge download section with screenshots and official wallpapers.

About the TNA iMPACT! Video Game:
The TNA iMPACT! video game is the exclusive total nonstop action wrestling game based off the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world and its flagship program TNA iMPACT!. You are able to choose your wrestling style, custom move set and clothing to construct the ultimate champion. The game also features top wrestling talent such as Abyss, Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Booker T, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Sting and more to deliver all of the excitement and action of the television show!

Fallout 3 Survival Edition to be Available Exclusively on Amazon.com

June 6, 2008 (Rockville, MD) – Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced the Fallout® 3 Survival Edition for Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows. The limited Survival Edition is now available for pre-order exclusively through www.Amazon.com/fallout3.

This ultimate Fallout 3 package includes a life-size replica of the Pip-Boy 3000, the wrist-mounted device worn by characters in-game. The Pip-Boy 3000 has been painstakingly recreated and modified for real world display as a digital clock. In addition to the Pip-Boy 3000, the Survival Edition will include all of the items included in the Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition:

• The Fallout 3 game;
• Customized, metal Vault-Tec lunch box;
• 5″ Vault Boy Bobblehead;
• ‘The Art of Fallout 3′ hardcover book; and
• ‘The Making of Fallout 3′ DVD

“We’re thrilled to be working with Amazon.com on this exclusive edition,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “The Survival Edition offers gamers the unique opportunity to own a piece of video game history along with a collection of limited edition items – it’s the definitive Fallout 3 package.”

“This is an exciting day for Amazon customers and Fallout fans,” said Greg Hart vice president of video games and software at Amazon. “We’re delighted to be the exclusive destination for Fallout 3 Survival Edition; this is a great example of the continually expanding selection we offer to gamers.”

Fallout 3 features one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland.

Currently under development at Bethesda Game Studios – creators of award winning The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®, the 2006 Game of the Year – Fallout 3 is one of the most anticipated games of 2008 and is slated for release this Fall on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION®3 system and Games for Windows.

Fallout® 3 has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information on Fallout 3, visit http://fallout.bethsoft.com.

Ninth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Goes Deep Underground at http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly

PORTLAND, OR (June 6, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode nine of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which considers why, despite retail domination by giants like Halo 3 and Gears of War, it’s independent games – small, quirky and low-budget productions – that are making the biggest strides forward in PC and video games today.

Created and produced by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly, the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series determines why thinking small is in, and the reason tomorrow’s next game design superstar might just be staring right back at you in the mirror. Also explored are the importance of innovation, digital distribution and ways to make and market your very own PC or video game…

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, indie gaming, casual games, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning, David Perry and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly

This week the popular Nintendo DS puzzle game Actionloop Twist™ launches on WiiWare! Pick your favourite Mii character and take control of the Gemstone launcher simply by twisting the Wii Remote back and forth, firing magnetic Gemstones of matching colours to make them disappear before they reach the end of the loop. Jump straight into the action in QuickPlay modes for one or two players, put your skills to the ultimate test in Challenge mode, or see if you can survive the Quest mode where every level brings a new way to play. Or, if you’re in a party mood, try Multiplayer mode for up to four players; either with friends, against the computer, or a combination. Cooperate and clear the Gemstones together, or compete to see who is the Actionloop Twist master! Actionloop Twist ™ is available now on WiiWare for 1000 Wii Points

With the WiiWare pipeline filled with exciting and refreshing games keep checking www.Wii.com and the Nintendo Channel for all the latest WiiWare news and releases.

The most popular and top-rated basketball game seven years in a row* gets even better this year

The most popular and top-rated basketball game seven years in a row* gets even better this year

New York, NY – June 6, 2008 – 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that 11-time NBA All-Star and 2008 Defensive Player of the Year Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for this year’s most highly anticipated basketball video game, NBA 2K9. After leading the Boston Celtics to the greatest single-season turnaround in NBA franchise history, Garnett will lend his unmatched passion and on-court intensity to provide dedicated fans with the most fun and riveting basketball simulation experience available.

“NBA 2K is where it’s AT! End of story,” said Garnett, who is currently playing in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. “It’s the game I play, the game my friends play, and the game anyone in the league serious about videogames plays. NBA 2K is the real deal, and until 2K Sports finds a way to plant an elbow in your chest, it’s the closest thing to actually being there on the court. I can’t tell you how pumped I am to be on the cover of NBA 2K9 – it’s a real honor. Now watch out! Because this fall 2K Sports and I are going to deliver the best basketball video game out there, period.”

Garnett was drafted out of high school in 1995 from Farragut Academy (IL) and has redefined the forward position as one of the most talented and versatile players in NBA history. Known to fans by nicknames such as “The Kid”, “The Big Ticket”, or “KG”, Garnett is the only player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, ten rebounds, and five assists per game for six consecutive seasons. He has also been voted MVP (2003-04); named to 11 All-Star teams, nine All-NBA Teams and nine NBA All-Defensive Teams; and, this past season, named NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

“Kevin Garnett is one of the most popular and skilled players in the NBA today, and he represents everything we love about basketball. He’s a charismatic leader who is truly passionate about the game, and plays his heart out every time he steps on the court,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With KG’s ongoing support and invaluable input during the development process of NBA 2K9, dedicated 2K Sports fans will be treated to a host of exciting new gameplay features and upgrades this year for an even deeper and more realistic basketball experience than ever before.”

Developed by 2K Sports’ Visual Concepts studio, NBA 2K9 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available this fall for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com.

*The NBA 2K series developed by Visual Concepts outranked competitors based on GameRankings.com average scores of 2001-2007 NBA video games.

JAPANESE EDITION OF HIT RACER NOW IN PRODUCTION
Race Driver: GRID™ the all-new exhilarating racing experience from Codemasters Studios, recently launched in the U.S. and throughout Europe to critical acclaim, is to be fully localised for release in Japan later this year, Codemasters® announced today.

One of the highest rated racing videogames of recent years†, Race Driver: GRID already features Japanese specific content, including Drift and Touge race events and locations that include Tokyo Shibuya, Yokohama and Haruna.

The PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® editions of game will now be adapted to include Japanese speech and text throughout in readiness for its arrival in the market this winter.

“As Codemasters continues to gain significant ground in the global videogame business, the release of Race Driver: GRID in Japan will also see the arrival of the Codemasters brand as a publishing label in the market,” said Rod Cousens, CEO, Codemasters. “We have pursued options in the market for some time and this announcement is but a first indication of our ambitions in that market.”

On release, the Japanese edition of Race Driver: GRID will come complete with a full copy of the flagship off-road racer, Colin McRae: DiRT™. The dual offering is expected to be well received; earlier Race Driver and Colin McRae titles have enjoyed success in the market when published under licence.

“The recent success of key western titles in Japan is indicative of the current trend where Japanese gamers are not only more aware of popular western gaming brands but actively seeking them out,” continued Cousens. “With Race Driver: GRID set to be fully localised and arrive bundled with Colin McRae: DIRT, it is an opportune time for Codemasters to enjoy brand success in Japan.”

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After the successful CBT, The Legacy of Holy Castle entered its wonderful Open Beta on June 5. As the Open Beta launches, the more Online Events will be open at the same time .

1. Free Blessing of the Gods
From the Myth times, all the gods have been guarding this continent, until today, the gods still bless the braves of this continent. The castles which obtain the bless of the gods will be get the tremendous economic and time advantage.

All the players who start our game within one week from the beginning of the Open Beta will get the Blessing from four gods. the blessing time will remain for one week.

The four gods: Demeter, Prometheus, Kronos, Arthemis.

2. Invite Your Friend
Invite your friends to join our game, and play together. You will obtain 100 Gems as a rewards, if area of the castle, which belongs to the one you recommended, reaches 100 in the Open Beta.

3. Zodiacs lucky days
From the Open Beta open, 12 Zodiacs lucky days system will be launched, each player each day can obtain one lucky Zodiac for that day, but there is no a particular order of the lucky days.

4. Top Three Rewards
The credit of the castle signify the development of every castle, the higher credit is the higher level of the construction and the technology.

After the Open Beta launch, the first three castles which credits reach the 2000 points will get the special GEM rewards.

The Champion: 150 GEM
Second place: 120 GEM
Third place : 100 GEM

5. Hero Top Ten
In The Legacy of Holy Castle ,every powerful lords must have a strong hero to assist, so the hero’s ability will reflect strength of the lords partially.

After 24 hours from Open Beta launch, the top 10 of the Hero Rank will get the Hero TopTen rewards.

Rank 1-5 Adventure Scorll * 60
Rank 6-10 Adventure Scorll * 40

6. Tournaments Hero
Tournaments is one of the most interesting entertainment activities of The Legacy of Holy Castle, you can challenge all the online players’ castles, and the result of the challenge will only affect the Honor of the hero, won’t affect the credit, the resource, and the attribute of the hero.

After 24 hours from Open Beta launch, the top 10 of the Hero Rank will get the Hero TopTen rewards .

(Click “Tournaments”, you can see the rank of the hero. if you want your hero showed in the rank list, please set that hero as the defend, and don’t send him/her to do any mission.) The rewards only for the hero who is online and in the rank, the one who is offline or do a mission will not appear in the rank.
Wonderful game and events is waiting for you. Welcome to join the Open Beta, good luck!.

- Standard edition sold out in numerous territories, hundreds of thousands additional copies now shipping - - Officially number one on the charts in all major markets -

Durham, USA – June 6th, 2008

– Funcom is proud to announce that Age of Conan will pass the astounding “One Million Copies Shipped” milestone, in less than three weeks after the launch of the game. Due to overwhelming demand Funcom’s retail partner is now re-supplying retail boxes rapidly while also including new markets to the mix. As a result of the tremendous interest from gamers, Age of Conan has for the past few weeks been claiming number one spots on the sales charts across the western world – including the US, Germany, France and the UK – while receiving glowing review scores from gaming media.

“Sales data shows that Age of Conan is the biggest MMO launch since World of Warcraft,” says Funcom Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Morten Larssen. “The numbers are very promising, and we are very proud to be one of the fastest selling PC games ever in a launch month and the biggest simultaneous Europe/US MMO launch in history.”

In the US, Age of Conan has a strong # 1 chart position and is now moving past the 500.000 shipped mark. Meanwhile the attention for the game is growing across the globe, with over 8 million unique visitors from over 200 countries to the Age of Conan websites so far in 2008. The community surrounding the game is also growing fast, with over 800,000 signing up as members of the Clan of Conan fan club.

Age of Conan was launched May 20th in the US and May 23rd in Europe, receiving critical acclaim from media across the globe. “Age of Conan has raised the bar,” wrote US gaming website Gamezone, giving the game a score of 94 out of 100. Gamespot, one of the world’s leading gaming websites, rewarded Age of Conan a 8,5 score calling it “one of the finest online RPGs available”. The game is also receiving acclaim in Europe, where a broad range of early reviews gave an average score of over 90 percent. Funcom is committed to continue to expand and improve on the game by adding more content, features and fixes in order to make Hyboria a favorite place for gamers across the globe, and players can expect some exciting news in the weeks and months ahead.

More information about the game can be found on www.ageofconan.com