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Romero’s Hungry Horde Goes Mobile. Zombify Your Friends and Family!

George A. Romero, the undisputed master of horror cinema (“Night of the Living Dead”, “Dawn of the Dead”, “Creepshow”, “Monkey Shines”, “Diary of the Dead”), today announced with partner, Peter Grunwald, and Artfire Films’ Art Spigel and Ara Katz, that APP of the DEAD, developed with Ohio-based Additive Interactive, will make its fiendish debut on Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in the coming weeks.

In anticipation of Romero’s latest feature, “George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead”, premiering in theaters May 28, APP of the DEAD makes you the director, allowing you to turn your friends and family into the most twisted, ghoulish shufflers. Take pictures or import photos from existing galleries and bring them to undead glory with grisly scars and bloody wounds!

Remember: the only safe zombie is a dead zombie. Use APP of the DEAD’s unique first person shooter mechanic to lay waste to your zombified pals and loved ones. Save the photos and make them part of your own undead slideshow.

APP of the DEAD features include:

- Take photos of your friends or import them from the photo gallery, then add over 20 zombie features, including open wounds, weapons, and a gallery of deformed eyes and mouths.

- A custom-built engine that allows players to “shoot” the zombies they’ve created, including spectacular blood-splatter.

- Save your zombies to your iPhone, then upload to to Facebook, other social networking sites, or email them to friends.

APP of the DEAD is coming soon to Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.

For more information about Additive, please visit http://www.weareadditive.com/

About George A. Romero’s “Survival of the Dead”

The master filmmaker continues to reinvent the modern horror genre in a film that draws new battle lines between the living and the dead. A war-weary band of soldiers is lured to a remote island that promises to be the last paradise on earth, only to discover that even here, miles away from civilization, there is no escape from the appetites of the living and the dead. Told with Romero’s iconic sense of humor and keen eye for the fault-lines in contemporary culture, “SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD” expands and intensifies the zombie universe for which he is celebrated. George A. Romero’s “Survival of the Dead” hits theaters across the nation on May 28, 2010 after debuting on VOD, Amazon and Xbox LIVE on April 30. For more details, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Survival-of-the-Dead/210457192019

Now available on iPhone and iPod Touch.

Fire Panic Sets Apple App Store Ablaze Today

Playtainment, the family games label of the publisher RTL interactive GmbH Games Publishing from Cologne, announced today its plans to turn up the heat for iPhone™ and iPod touch® users with the release of Fire Panic, available now for download in north America in the Apple App Store for $.99.

Featuring a trendy retro look and dynamic gameplay that takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPod Touch touchscreens, Fire Panic pits would-be firefighters against a seemingly never-ending barrage of catastrophes needing immediate attention. Whether it is blazes that need dousing, kittens that need rescuing or upstanding citizens under attack from aggressive killer bees, only those with the fastest fingers will emerge victorious and save the day.

The single screen development by the French games studio Yullaby in the tradition of 1980s’ game & watch applications, Fire Panic feature user-friendly game mechanics making it immediately accessible to casual and hardcore gamers. As a special feature, Fire Panic allows players to transfer their achieved scores to a Facebook leaderboard, going up against friends and relatives in a challenging competition for the crown of the best Fire Panic player.

Fire Panic is the second premium app from RTL interactive, following the premium version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”, which was published in mid-February. Moreover, RTL interactive has published various successful free apps such as “Deutschland sucht den Superstar” (based on “Pop Idol”), “RTL Pole Position“ (formula 1 app), “wetter.de” (weather app), “Das Supertalent” (based on “America’s Got Talent”), and the very successful free version of the classic quiz game “Wer wird Millionär?” (“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”), with around 700,000 downloads so far.

Fans to Create the Next Generation of NBA JAM One-Liners

Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS™ is giving its fans an opportunity to create their own one-liners for the upcoming EA SPORTS NBA JAM videogame*. Fans can submit and vote for their favorite lines to be read by the original voice of NBA JAM, Tim Kitzrow, who reprises his role as the legendary announcer.

Fans can submit their one-liners at http://www.facebook.com/NBAJAM, and 64 finalists, as chosen by the EA SPORTS NBA JAM team, will go head-to-head in a single elimination bracket with fan votes determining the winners. The four finalists will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their one-liners included in the game and heard by millions of people around the world.

Contest Schedule:

May 13th – Contest Submissions Open at http://www.facebook.com/NBAJAM

May 19th – Contest Submissions Close

May 24th – 64 Finalists Announced

May 25th – Fan voting begins

June 23rd –Winners Announced

“NBA JAM is one of the most popular and culturally influential arcade basketball games ever made, and is widely known for its one-liners like Boom-Shaka-Laka and He’s on Fire,” says Kitzrow, the original voice of NBA JAM. “I am really excited to be a part of the remake and for fans to create the expressions that could become culturally iconic in the years to come.”

EA SPORTS NBA JAM revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA JAM gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA SPORTS NBA JAM mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation on the Wii™.

EA SPORTS NBA JAM is currently in development at EA Canada in Vancouver, BC and will be available Fall, 2010 for the Nintendo Wii videogame system. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.

For more information and breaking news on EA SPORTS NBA JAM, visit: http://www.facebook.com/NBAJAM

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, while EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer for the Wii is the most critically acclaimed product available for interactive fitness.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums, fantasy leagues and game communities, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

Void where prohibited.

Eligibility restrictions apply.

Contest starts May 13, 2010 and ends June 23, 2010.

Complete Contest rules can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/NBAJAM

Gaming’s Two Most Notorious Criminals Immortalized in the Pages of DC Comics’ Newest Series

IO Interactive, part of Square Enix Europe, is pleased to confirm a partnership with DC Comics to produce a comic book series based on Kane & Lynch™. Not for the fainthearted, the brutal storyline explores some of Kane & Lynch’s criminal past. The comic will be produced by DC’s WildStorm imprint with the first issue launching this August.

“We could not be happier about this partnership and expansion into comics. Who better to work with than DC Comics?” said Niels Jørgensen, general manager of IO Interactive. “We hope the comic book world is ready for the violent mayhem of Kane & Lynch.”

“Kane & Lynch are two of the most interesting videogame characters I have ever seen,” said Hank Kanalz of DC Comics. “I think this new series will show the diversity of our line of books, as our creators capture the essence of these two criminals.”

The Kane & Lynch comic book series is penned by Ian Edginton. Edginton has been in the comic scene for over two decades and worked with DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Heavy Metal, Top Cow and others. He’s best known for his work on properties such as Aliens, Predator and Terminator through to Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who and Torchwood. Chris Mitten, who also works on the series WASTELAND, is the artist for Kane & Lynch and New York Times best selling artist Ben Templesmith, whose notable works include 30 Days of Night and Fell, is the cover artist. Both artists are known for their raw, sinister illustration style that fully embodies the Kane & Lynch feel.

Kane & Lynch began as a videogame, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, following two hardened criminals in a dark and gritty tale of killing and revenge. It became one of the most successful original IP’s launched in 2007 and has gone on to sell well over a million units across the globe. The story continues this summer with Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC, the game will be released on the Eidos games label and will be published by Square Enix Ltd.

Please visit www.KaneandLynch.com for updates.

Unveil a Passionate Story of Love & Betrayal in This Archaeological Sim Adventure

I-play,announced the launch of Buried in Time for PC. The developers behind the critically-acclaimed Artist Colony deliver a new casual simulation game sure to engage players with a fascinating plot, eye-catching graphics, and brain bending puzzles. Fueled by love, mystery and betrayal, Buried in Time puts players in charge of a team of archaeologists as they search for a lost treasure and uncover new secrets leading to the truth behind an ancient legend.

Hundreds of years ago, tragedy befell a peaceful kingdom when a sacred jewel was lost and left Buried in Time. Today, two young archaeologists arrive in search of the precious stone and the secrets behind the great city’s demise. Explore the valley as you build a team of up to 20 archaeologists, each with a unique skill set and role in helping to uncover the lost treasure. With a talented team at your disposal, solve challenging puzzles to unlock new areas while motivating the team by earning funding, maintaining the environment and upgrading your camp for survival. Expose a passionate story of love and betrayal as you uncover ancient artifacts and clues leading you to the truth. What will you find buried beneath the sand?

Buried in Time is now available at Iplay.com.

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Introducing the World’s Smallest Heroes Mini Ninjas Comes to the Mac on June 11th

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure unlike any other as Feral Interactive announces the release of Mini Ninjas for the Mac on Friday, June 11th. Developed by Io Interactive, Mini Ninjas follows the young ninjas, Hiro and his friends as they travel through spellbound lands to do battle with a magical army of animals-turned-samurai.

Brimming with inventiveness and full of fun, Mini Ninjas offers delightful characters in a beautifully animated world. Whether you’re using Hiro’s magic, Futo’s might, Suzume’s stealth, or another path entirely, players are sure of an experience that is enticing, exciting and funny.

With a charming visual style and gameplay that encourages exploration, Mini Ninjas offers younger players a light-hearted yet epic adventure, free of gruesome violence and high on magic.

“Mini Ninjas is such a beautifully imagined game that it makes you want to explore every nook and cranny of its world.” said Feral Interactive’s David Stephen.

“We are delighted to see Mini Ninjas arrive on the Mac” said Io Interactive’s Brand Marketing Director, Justin Hills “Its great style and appeal for younger gamers makes it ideal for the platform.”

The game will retail in North America for US $39.95, £29.95 (inc VAT) in the UK and €39.95 (inc VAT) throughout Europe. It is currently available to pre-order from Feral’s online store (http://www.feralinteractive.com/?section=buy&game=minininjas).

Minimum system requirements call for a 1.8 GHz Intel Mac only, 1GB RAM, 128MB VRAM graphics card*, DVD drive, 5GB of hard disk space and Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later.

In the coming weeks, Feral Interactive will release a Mini Ninjas demo and an additional preview trailer of the game. Consumers can get the latest details of these and other Feral announcements on our Web site (www.feralinteractive.com), on Twitter (twitter.com/feralgames), on Facebook (facebook.com/feralinteractive) or on YouTube (youtube.com/feralinteractive).