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Addictive arcade game now available exclusively on PlayStation Network

Leading casual game publisher Alawar Entertainment, Inc. and developer iSquared Games are announcing that Hyperballoid HD is now available in North America. The addictive brick-breaker, a PlayStation 3 exclusive, can be downloaded via the PlayStation Network for the low price of $5.99.

“We’re very excited to bring Hyperballoid HD to North America,” says Kirill Plotnikov, Alawar’s vice president of publishing. “The positive response to our European launch showed that our combination of casual gameplay with a slick visual style is a natural fit for the PlayStation audience.”

Putting a next-gen spin on an arcade classic, Hyperballoid HD has one hundred challenging levels, a unique trophy system, and realistic physics developed specifically for PS3™. The stunning futuristic visuals support 1080p high-definition graphics as well as standard resolutions. Upon its European debut in December, Hyperballoid HD was heralded as fun and addictive, with ConsoleObsession.com praising it as “very good value for the money” and TotalPlayStation.com calling it “the ultimate refinement of Arkanoid, honing that basic gameplay to a razor-sharp edge.”

“If you own a PlayStation 3, you have to give Hyperballoid HD a try. It’s vibrant and colorful—a great casual title that appeals to all audiences,” says Igor Makaruks, CEO of iSquared Games. “We’re proud to have collaborated with Alawar on this game and plan to continue the relationship, with more games from Alawar and iSquared coming later this year.”

Hyperballoid HD is an evolution of Alawar’s successful Hyperballoid casual game series for PC. The company will continue their expansion onto consoles in 2010, with plans to port other popular casual games and to offer additional Hyperballoid HD levels as downloadable content. To learn more about Hyperballoid HD, view the trailer, and download avatars and desktop wallpapers, visit the official website at http://www.hyperballoidhd.com.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the latest in downloadable content for GTI Club Supermini Festa! available on Nintendo Wii, PSP and PSPgo, GTI Club Supermini Festa! is the all-new high-paced racing game stemming from the hugely popular, internationally renowned arcade franchise.

To keep fans of the franchise clamoring for more replayability, GTI Club Supermini Festa! will have downloadable content available for FREE via Nintendo Wi-Fi and via WLAN for the PSP system. Available on April 22nd, players can download the following custom car customizations:

1) Morris Mini Cooper S 1275cc

2) FIAT Abarth 695 ss

3) AUTOBIANCHI A112 Abarth

4) RENAULT 5 Alpine Turbo

Each month Konami will bring all new FREE content for players to enjoy. Players can access this exclusive DLC via the game’s online capabilities. Users simply join the ‘Ranking’ option and the data will be downloaded for free. It will be available for the cars listed above, currently unlocked and stored in the game’s Garage location.

More designs are to follow in the coming weeks.