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Wonderland Online: One Dollar Control!

 In return for players’ constant support as well as to offer more players the chance to experience the wonderful items in the Wonderland Online Item Mall, the Wonderland Online (http://wl.igg.com/) team will sell the Electron Control at a huge discount from June 17th to June 23rd (GMT-5). During that period, players can buy an Electron Control for only 1 dollar (18 Item Mall points)!

Compared with the Remote Control, the Electron Control has many more advanced functions.

1.       Perfect Design—Both the character and the pet’s skills can be set.

2.       More choices—Two physical skills or magic skills can be set by default. Players can also change the skills in accordance with their requirements.

3.       More convenience—The skills for the first three bouts can be set and the assistant skills are also available. Auto controls replace human controls.

4.       More safety—After battle Auto Supply can be set, which ensures players’ safety while leveling up or doing quests.

5.       More intelligent—Different skills can be set to use against different enemies, so that characters are more adaptable to changing situations.

6.       More insurance—Revival items or revival skills can be set to use at the death of their teammates. The character’s experience and the pet’s Amity will not decrease if they revive during battle.

The official Wonderland Online site: http://wl.igg.com/

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DMC talks up his part in Guitar Hero Aerosmith

• 50 levels, 8 locations and 3 game modes, allow for hours of endless play solo or with a group
• Arena Mode- two players face off and attempt to destroy the most bricks. 2 pads appear on the screen with each person getting their own pad and ball.
• Mini-games –mimicking a casino atmosphere, players have a chance to win extra cash by scoring in slots, poker and other Vegas style casino games.

New Game Based on the Upcoming Doll Line and Animated DVD Launch Includes a Recording Studio, Makeover Station, Fashion Design Suite and Exciting New Mini-games

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – June 16, 2008 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Bratz™ Girlz Really Rock is currently in development and is expected to release on Wii™, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo DS™ this fall. Based on the upcoming doll line and animated movie of the same name, the game will feature an exciting story line and a full range of activities including live music performances, a makeover station with the latest make-up and hairstyling choices, a fashion design suite as well as skydiving and miniature golf to play with a friend.

The upcoming release of Bratz Girlz Really Rock will mark the seventh title released under THQ’s worldwide interactive agreement with MGA Entertainment, the manufacturers of the widely popular Bratz™ dolls. The Bratz™ video game portfolio from THQ has enjoyed much success, with life-to-date sales making it one of the top-selling girls gaming franchises of all time.

About Bratz Girlz Really Rock

In the Bratz Girlz Really Rock video game, fans can play as Cloe™, Jade™, Sasha™ or Yasmin™ as they glam it up at Camp Starshine, a summer camp for the performing arts. When the girls befriend an accomplished ballerina, they join together for the performance of a lifetime in the camp talent competition. Players can practice in the recording studio or go on stage for a live guitar or keyboard performance of music from the DVD movie soundtrack. The makeover station provides players with realistic lipstick tubes and blush brushes to apply the latest make-up trends as well as cut, color and curling options for new hairstyles. Exciting new mini-games include skydiving in chic aerial poses, miniature golfing across up to 18 holes, playing the guitar or keyboard in a recording studio or live on stage, as well as dancing in a studio or performing on stage.

For more information about THQ’s Bratz™ video games, as well as additional THQ titles, please visit www.playthq.com.

New gaming network and upcoming MMOG hopes to be a much-needed haven for female gamers

At last, young females have a dedicated gaming site to call their own. With the goal of changing the face of online entertainment for girls, Fuel Industries has developed a revolutionary gaming portal which will empower young girls to create a stronger presence for themselves in videogame culture. Dubbed AllGirlArcade.com, the site includes a host of features, including a collection of casual games, user memberships, a point and rewards system, console and handheld reviews, an online mall, and the ability to play cooperatively with other girls. An MMOG is to be released in the fall of this year. The site will also feature articles and interviews with females in the game development industry, to help create awareness and inspire young girls who may have an interest in pursuing a career in the gaming business.

Based around the intergalactic antics of three outgoing videogame champions, The All Girl Star Squad, the site invites visitors into a world filled with hilarious and unique characters. The story revolves around Mika, Jessie, and Yuki, Earth gaming celebrities, caught up in an intergalactic struggle between a group of wacky aliens and a Fire queen best on universal rule. Playing out over a series of animated webisodes, the story is the inspiration for the first series of web games available on the portal. The MMOG will be built around the universe and will feature characters and locations from the story. Third party games will also be hosted on the site in order to create a truly exceptional gaming experience for young females.

With its trophy and gem systems, AllGirlArcade.com promotes healthy competition in a safe environment online where parents are able to monitor their children’s activities and interactions. Aiming to expand the All Girl Start Squad into a 360 degree entertainment property, including television, movie and toy branches, Fuel Industries has placed some of the most impressive talent in the industry on creating a unique portal that will excite young visitors, and prove that it’s time for the boys to move over, because this Arcade is Girls Only.

Key Facts
• All Girl Arcade is a created specifically with females between 8 and 10 in mind.
• The portal features empowered female heroines who will be the focal points in the intergalactic adventures in cross-media environments, including an online MMOG in the fall.
• Site includes online games, cross-platform game reviews, user accounts, and gems which users can spend on additional content and merchandise.
• All Girl Arcade brings a powerful new female presence to the online gaming world. Female characters are strong, independent and positive role models for young girls.
• Fuel Industries intends to expand the characters from All Girl Arcade into a cross-media venture, involving movies, merchandise and television, beginning with webisodes featured on the site—a true 360 degree entertainment property.

Command the forces of nature in “Elements of Destruction™” and dive into a family-friendly underwater adventure with “Sea Life Safari,” both launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Assume the role of the master of disaster! Use tornadoes, lightning, earthquakes and many other forces of nature to do your bidding in “Elements of Destruction.” Fired from your job as a top research scientist, you have built a machine that allows you to control nature and exact revenge on the corporation that fired you. Your quest for revenge takes you to locations across the globe where you must use the forces of nature in challenging ways. Shake down buildings with earthquakes, suck-up and throw objects with tornadoes, and strike down aircraft with lightning to cause mayhem in cities and towns across the earth.

Developed by Frozen Codebase, “Elements of Destruction” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Assume the role of an underwater photographer that is tasked with capturing the incredible beauty of wild sea creatures in “Sea Life Safari.” This family-friendly game features 60 animated marine life, five uniquely beautiful destinations and an easy-to-understand tutorial. Explore the tropical Coral Reef or swim towards the Ship Graveyard, capturing stunning pictures to fill up your personal scrapbooks. The underwater setting of “Sea Life Safari” also features secret routes, hidden items and special appearances by rare nighttime creatures to keep gamers coming back for more.

Developed by Sierra Online, “Sea Life Safari” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

For more details on “Elements of Destruction” and “Sea Life Safari” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360.