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Cronous is undergoing renewal and will be available for update under its subtitle “Evolution” on 1st of July, 2008.

Seoul, Korea – July 1, 2008 – Lizard Interactive, in celebration of 1-year Anniversary of their popular Free Action MMORGP Cronous, reveals its over-all renewal, a gallant renovation under the subtitle ‘Evolution’, to express their gratitude for the continuing support of its fans.

Cronous is undergoing a complete over-haul to reflect its players’ valuable insights and it’s safe to say it will reborn as a brand new game. Cronous: Evolution consists of new features and contents include:

• New interface: User-friendly interface with easier controls
• EXP table modification: More balanced Experience table with easier and smoother leveling
• Graphics upgrade: Various resolution support including wide screen
• Beginner’s guide: Guide to help newbies get started
• New maps: Two new maps called Twin Towers consisting 101 floors of exciting dungeons each.
• New monsters: Lots of zone bosses to challenge

Exciting events are also available as a part of the celebration. First three events, ready for players’ enjoyment, will start first week of July. Drop rate of most rare and unique Growth Item will be increased by 6 times than normal and EXP will be doubled during this period. More of magnificent events will be held continuously through out July and August.

Burnard Kim, Director of Global Business Development, of Lizard Interactive commented, “We are very excited to launch Cronous: Evolution. This is our way of saying thank you to our users for all their warm support and hope they are pleased and as excited as we are.

Cronous is a Full 3D Graphic MMORPG Game that is an action role-playing game based on a combination of level system and skill system. Cronous also has unique Growth Item. Growth item has different characteristics depending on propensity of the gamer in battles. Gamers can name their growth weapon and if successfully raised, the named weapon will remain as your special partner forever in the world of Cronous.

For further information on Cronous, a globally played game, please visit cronous.com.

Safe, Stylish Carrying Case in Multiple Color Options Holds up to 24 DS Cartridges

Fremont, Calif., (June 2008) – Continuing its efforts to provide high quality gaming peripherals to cost-conscious gamers, Penguin United has released the 24X DS Game  Pouch that allows DS fans to carry and display up to 24 Nintendo DS game cartridges anywhere they go . 

Developed exclusively for Nintendo DS game cards, Penguin’s 24X DS Game Pouch contains 4 transparent inner sleeves, each of which holds up to 6 games.  The transparent inner sleeve design allows gamers to display their game titles in the same way that they might travel with and display a collection of baseball cards or comics cards. Likewise, it is built with a sturdy zippered seal for added security and is available in multiple colors. The 24X DS Game Pouch is ideal for gamers on the move, protecting DS games from dirt, grime and various forms of impact.

“The 24X DS Game Card Collection Pouch is all about security and convenience,” notes Richard Huang, Penguin’s President. “Now even the most active gamer can take DS games anywhere without having to worry about the games being damaged or destroyed.”

With a suggested retail price of $14.99, Penguin’s 24X DS Game Pouch is one of many peripherals the company plans to launch in 2008 to a Nation weary of overpriced and under performing accessories.

Consumer Control Campaign Arms Community Members to Make Final Choice

Santa Monica, CA – July 1, 2008 – The future of New York City will be in gamers’ hands this fall and starting today Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is allowing them to determine the Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows package image. Starting today, members of the Spider-Man consumer VIP community can go to www.SeizeControl.com to vote for their favorite videogame package options, all featuring the heroic web-slinger as he prepares to confront a devastated Big Apple. The consumer control campaign will continue through launch, giving fans the opportunity to vote on various aspects of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows marketing campaign.

To date, members have already helped Activision cast voice actors for actual roles in the final game, based on auditions that were held at this year’s New York Comic Con. Voting has also commenced to find the perfect models to portray fan favorites Black Cat and Mary Jane in the Activision booth at San Diego Comic-Con in July. Fans will continue to have unprecedented control over the campaign with upcoming votes including gifts for pre-sell, gameplay content to be posted on the community website, packaging layout, and more.

In development by Shaba Games and Treyarch, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is scheduled for release this fall and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Fans can learn more about Spider-Man: Web of Shadows and the full consumer control campaign details by visiting www.seizecontrol.com.

Jagex unveils the eagerly awaited new version of RuneScape to its one million plus subscribers

UK, Cambridge, 1st July 2008 - Jagex Ltd, the UK’s largest independent games developer, today launched RuneScape High Detail, the latest version of their hugely successful massively-multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). RuneScape High Detail has been released as a beta to subscribers with the plan to offer the same functionality to free players in the future. RuneScape High Detail is a full graphics improvement, which utilizes new technology to enhance the game graphics and, for the first time, runs the game in full screen through an internet browser.

http://capcom-unity.com/s-kill/blog/2008/06/30/bayarea_gamers_capcom_wants_you

go check it out. I’m just a bit *too* far east to drive there that morning :( dammit! they need to have a sacramento event!

First Ever Gameplay Footage of One of Summer’s Hottest Xbox Live Arcade Titles

CHICAGO - July 01, 2008 YUKE’S Company of America, the U.S. publishing arm of Japanese game developer YUKE’S Company Limited, today launched a new website and unveiled the official trailer for Double D Dodgeball, its upcoming title for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The new video gives an exclusive preview of the fast-paced competition that awaits with Double D Dodgeball, slated for release on July 30th, 2008.

Double D Dodgeball recreates the classic playground sport in a new, futuristic setting with an arcade feel. Within its unique design lies one of the most competitive online sports games to hit Xbox LIVE Arcade this year, enabling online matches of up to 8 players, and up to 12 players total when including AI. Featuring both Eastern and Western dodgeball rules, Double D Dodgeball pays homage to the playground sport in its truest form.

The website not only features the brand new trailer, but also includes a variety of screenshots and gameplay details providing an in-depth look at one of this summer’s most highly anticipated Xbox LIVE Arcade titles.

The Who 12-Pack:

Special Edition DLC Includes Three Songs from The Who’s Classic Concert Album “Live at Leeds,” The First Live Recordings Featured in ROCK BAND^TM

New York, NY, July 1, 2008 – There have been several important dates in the history of The Who: May 23, 1969 – Iconic rock album Tommy is released and rockets to No. 4 on the U.S. charts. May 31, 1976 – The Who’s second concert at Charlton football ground earns them an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the “world’s loudest rock band.” July 13, 1985 – The Who re-form to perform at Live Aid and whip Wembley Stadium into an absolute frenzy.

Now, July 15, 2008 joins these dates, as a dozen classic songs by The Who get new life as Rock Band™ game levels. MTV Games and Harmonix announced today that many of the legendary group’s greatest hits will be added to the Rock Band catalog of downloadable content with the release of “The Best of The Who: Rock Band Edition.”

“We’re really pleased to have our songs featured in Rock Band,” said Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who. “It allows our established fan base to interact with our music in a way that’s fresh and exciting, while also exposing our songs to new audiences.”

“I’m a fan of Rock Band,” said Who guitarist Pete Townshend. “I play the game with my son and girlfriend and love the way it brings different generations together through music. I like the idea that people of all ages will be having fun playing our songs.”

“We are very excited to be working so closely with Roger and Pete on this release for Rock Band,” said Paul DeGooyer, SVP Electronic Games and Music, MTV. “The Who is consistently one of our most requested bands, and it is great to be able to bring this exclusive compilation of their music to the Rock Band community.”

The 12 songs were selected by Harmonix and MTV Games in consultation with Townshend and Daltrey. The tracks represent the meaty, beaty, big and bouncy best of The Who, including classics such as “Amazing Journey,” “Baba O’Riley” and “Sea & Sand,” three songs from the classic Live At Leeds album (including a special Rock Band edit of “My Generation”) and more.

Each track will be available for $1.99 at the PLAYSTATION® Store and the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) or $19.99 (1600 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the entire collection of tracks.

The release of The Who’s Greatest Hits through Rock Band coincides with the“VH1 Rock Honors” celebration honoring the legendary rock band. Premiering on Thursday, July 17 at 9pm on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD, the show will celebrate The Who’s monumental legacy with a two-hour tribute saluting the music and lasting impact of this groundbreaking band. The sweeping influence of The Who will be expressed through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today’s premiere rock acts as well as the legends themselves. The night will feature tribute performances by Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, The Flaming Lips, Incubus and Tenacious D as well as an electrifying grand finale performance from The Who.

Release date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PLAYSTATION Store)

TRACKS: The Who 12 Pack
“Amazing Journey”
“Baba O’Riley”
“Behind Blue Eyes”
“Eminence Front”
“Going Mobile”
“Leaving Here”
“My Generation” (Live at Leeds)
“Real Good Looking Boy”
“Sea & Sand”
“Summertime Blues” (Live at Leeds)
“Who Are You”
“Young Man Blues” (Live at Leeds)
(All tracks utilize the original master recordings)
Price: $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track or
$19.99 (1600 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the entire collection of tracks.

Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PLAYSTATION®Network
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **
**Tracks will be available in both North America and Europe**

With the addition of these tracks there are now more than 200 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at http://www.rockband.com/dlc). Rock Band continues to fly off shelves and satisfy music fans and gamers’ voracious appetite for rock as more than 15 million downloads have been purchased since its launch on November 20, 2007. The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band allows online play and features that expand the boundaries of music gaming. Rock Band downloadable content is playable and integrated into setlists in all game modes including: Solo Tour, Band World Tour, head-to-head competition either locally or online, and from any Quickplay mode. In order to play downloadable content for head-to-head matches or multiplayer online, all players must own the same downloadable track. Downloadable content for the Xbox 360 is available for purchase via Xbox LIVE Marketplace using Microsoft Points and is downloaded directly to the Xbox 360 hard drive. Downloadable content for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system’s version of Rock Band is available for purchase on the PLAYSTATION Store through the free PLAYSTATION Network and is downloaded directly to PLAYSTATION 3 system’s built in hard drive.

Rock Band is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visitwww.rockband.com andwww.harmonixmusic.com.

Gamescampus.com begins closed beta for Square Enix’s Concerto Gate

San Jose, CA (July 1, 2008) - Concerto Gate^TM, an item-based MMORPG produced by Square Enix Co., Ltd., is finally ready to launch in North America. Square Enix fans and MMORPG players alike have long waited to play this exciting title in America and will soon have a chance to participate in Concerto Gate’s closed beta test to be held from July 1 to 14. Users can go to Filefront.com to download the client software.

Concerto Gate, published at Gamescampus.com (run by OnNet USA), is the sequel to Cross Gate, an MMORPG launched in Japan back in 2001. In the game, players are summoned to the Kingdom of Fahren, a fantasy world of magic and sorcery, in hopes of becoming the legendary hero that has been foretold to save the world.

Concerto Gate boasts new and interesting features that every MMORPG player can look forward to, including the innovative “terra generating” system which allows players to change the environment’s topography. For example, players can shape mountains and destroy or grow forests over a several week period of time.

“I am thrilled and excited to introduce Concerto Gate to American players. Square Enix is, without doubt, one of the most famous developers in the world, and I believe the features of this game surely live up to their reputation. Concerto Gate is a terrific addition to Gamescampus.com, the leader in item-based games” says Kevin Kim, CEO of OnNet USA.

“It is our pleasure to introduce Concerto Gate to American audiences through Gamescampus.com. We hope now that even more players can experience our game’s revolutionary world and its exciting, new features such as ‘Terra Generating’,” says Mr. Noriaki Watanabe, producer of Concerto Gate at Square Enix Co., Ltd.