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Colonists urged to work together to combat this threat

First Planet Company, developer and publisher of the largest real money Massively Multiplayer Online Game, announced today the newest version is available for download. This update extends the current robot invasion event until September 6th. It also adds in two new menacing robot threats. Additionally players will find 18 new missions and an improved teleporter to help get them accustomed to Calypso.

It’s been a year since the dreaded Robot War Titan called “Typhon” made its way through Calypso’s defenses and crashed into the middle of the Calypso capital Hadesheim, leaving it nothing but a large crater. Afterwards, Planet Calypso was reborn. From snow and ashes, new and breathtaking CryEngine2 scenery emerged. On the anniversary date, the colonists intercepted several robot messages that after having been decoded, hinted at more massive robot attacks against Calypso. In a painful reminder of last year’s failed defense, colonists from newcomers to veterans have gathered up to battle the robots once again. This time, the robots have arrived with new technology, an ever-evolving monster they have chosen to call the “Hydra”.

NEW FEATURES

Let there be light

There are three new lamps to be found.

Old and New Missions

A lot of the available missions have been updated to utilize the new features of the mission system. In addition to that, the name tags of all the Iron Challenge Mission Brokers have been updated to contain the name of the contact. On top of that, there are 18 new missions available.

New teleporter official

The teleporter at the Calypso Gateway has been improved to be clearer. Also, to instruct new players on how to use the teleporter, there is a Teleporter Operator standing next to it.

Next Stop Fort Troy

There is a new mission chain linking Swamp Camp to Fort Troy, introducing some interesting locations while travelling. There are also some hidden secrets to unlock. Seek out the Swamp Camp Mission Broker to start this epic trek.

New Challenges

There is a new Daikiba Iron Challenge in Twin Peaks and a Feffoid Bronze Challenge in Fort Fury.

FIXED ISSUES

Mission issues

· Fixed position issues with some mission NPCs

· Fixed issue with a private message from Mr Lyndon

· Typos fixed in Fujiko Takida’s mission “Clear the area”

Gateway issues

· Gateway teleporter made more eye-catching

· Set missing planet icon above the head of the Hunting Official

· Fixed issue with the crafting dialogue making it impossible to complete the crafting quest if you left the dialogue open while crafting

Miscellaneous issues

· Fixed issue with Memorial Island TP not in the teleporter list

First Planet Company is the developer and publisher of Planet Calypso, the largest real economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world. Players have the ability to participate in a unique virtual world where they have no monthly costs. Its innovative real money economy uses a virtual currency which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar. This allows players to deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on Calypso or in the real world. It is also the first MMORPG to use CryTek’s stunning CryENGINE 2 for amazing graphics and physics. Planet Calypso is the oldest planet in the Entropia Universe and is free to download.

Planet Calypso is a free download available at the game’s website, www.planetcalypso.com.

Are you ready for some SUMO? Frima Studio, a leading and award-winning multiplatform game developer based in Quebec, announced today a slew of updates and new features for its recent Facebook game, Rock Paper Sumo! Launched in June of 2010, Rock Paper Sumo has wrestled its way into the hearts and Favorite Apps List of thousands of players across the world with its hilarious take on the classic game of Rock Paper Scissors.

This new series of updates will allow players to fight more and earn more in-game currency, eat more meals (bento) to gain weight (increase rank) and give a larger sense of progression while still maintaining the game’s focus on Rock Paper Scissor challenges sent to and received by friends and fellow Facebook users.

Rock Paper Sumo updates include:

* The entire scoring system has been revamped – new Weekly Tournaments start every Thursday, and each week, players get a chance to be on the top of the pyramid (leaderboard) and win weekly prizes. Everyone in the top 6-10% will win a bronze medal, the top 2-5% will win a silver medal and the top 1% will earn the coveted gold medal. The number one player of the week will receive an exclusive crown that shows off your sumo prowess to everyone!

o Even if you don’t get to the top 10%, every week different items can be unlocked only by increasing your score, with a total of three exclusive items becoming available each week.

o All these items can be used to customize your sumo proudly. They will be unique from week to week, so collect them all! And since they will be given only as special rewards, none of them will be available for purchase in the shop, which is sure to turn your rival sumo wrestlers green with envy!

* All “old-timers” that had started playing before this update will receive a complete kit of exclusive items for free to thank them to their tremendous support!

* A new energy system is put in place to send fight challenges to your friends. Your energy will decrease when sending these challenges…BUT, when your energy gets low, your sumo gets hungry and it’s time to eat bentos that increase your weight level. When gaining weight, your maximum level of energy increases and allows you to send even more challenges to friends and rivals!

* The whole balancing of the game has also been tweaked to allow new players to progress faster and make sure that anybody has their chance to succeed even against the top players.

* More updates are planned for the coming weeks…stay tuned for more info!

Rock Paper Sumo embarks players on a quest to become the ultimate rikishi, and wrestlers must live by the ancient ways of sumo: train hard, eat lots of calorie-rich bento to pack on the pounds, engage in sparring sessions against a deadly dummy and fulfill dojo duties with honor! Spend hard-won Bento Bucks and Dojo Dollars on hysterical makeovers with over 200 accessories to choose from, like cowboy hats, pink Mohawk, fu manchu, assorted tattoos, or even a chest fro! Each player must challenge his or her Facebook friends to fight in order to win battles and unlock achievements, brawling their way up the global leaderboard to ultimately be hailed as the best rock-paper-scissors player in the world!

For more information about Rock Paper Sumo or to check it out for yourself, please visit http://apps.facebook.com/rock_paper_sumo/. For more information about Frima Studio or any of its other projects and titles, please visit www.frimastudio.com.

Celebrity Roles to Include Ron Perlman, Matthew Perry, Wayne Newton, Zach Levi and More

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today revealed the star-studded voice over cast for Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up game to the critically acclaimed Fallout 3. Fallout: New Vegas features Golden Globe-winner and two time Emmy nominated actor Ron Perlman (“Hellboy”, “Sons of Anarachy”), Screen Actors Guild-winner and Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Matthew Perry (“Friends”), Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, William Sadler (“Shawshank Redemption”), Zach Levi (“Chuck”), Felicia Day (“The Guild”), Michael Dorn (“Star Trek:The Next Generation”), Kris Kristofferson (“Blade Trilogy,”), Danny Trejo (“Machete”, “From Dusk Till Dawn”), John Doman (“Mystic River”, “The Wire”) and Rene Auberjonois (“Boston Legal”, “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”).

“The Fallout franchise has taken narratives in interactive entertainment to the next level, and we could not be more excited about the all-new celebrity lineup for Fallout: New Vegas,” said Pete Hines, Vice President of PR and Marketing for Bethesda Softworks. “The voice acting provided by these actors helps drive the compelling and immersive story of Fallout and further adds to the overall gameplay experience.”

Ron Perlman returns to voice the narrator in Fallout: New Vegas, a role he has played in every major Fallout game to date. Matthew Perry plays Benny, a smooth-talking, two faced gangster, and Wayne Newton takes on the role as “Mr. New Vegas,” the radio DJ of the Mojave Wasteland.

Three celebrities take on roles as playable companions in Fallout: New Vegas: Danny Trejo is Raul the Ghoul, a mechanic and former gunslinger; Zach Levi is Arcade, a member of the Followers of the Apocalypse who hides a mysterious past, and Felicia Day is Veronica, a sarcastic Brotherhood of Steel scribe.

The epic cast continues with Kris Kristofferson as Chief Hanlon, a grizzled solider at the end of his career, and Rene Auberjonois as the enigmatic and reclusive Mr. House. Michael Dorn reprises his role as Marcus, an intelligent super mutant, who was last seen in 1998’s Fallout® 2; John Doman is Caesar, the charismatic and powerful dictator at the head of Caesar’s Legion. William Sadler plays Victor, a friendly robot with the personality of an old fashioned cowboy.

In addition to this star-studded cast, players can expect to hear even more celebrity cameos throughout the world of Fallout: New Vegas.

Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up to Fallout 3 – the 2008 Game of the Year – brings this beloved franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes. Published by Bethesda Softworks, Fallout: New Vegas is currently under development at Obsidian Entertainment. Fallout: New Vegas will be available in North America on October 19, 2010 for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows and in Europe on October 22, 2010.

Fallout: New Vegas has been rated Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Fallout: New Vegas, visit http://fallout.bethsoft.com.

Gamers invited back in time to immerse themselves in action-packed epic mob drama

2K Games announced today the availability of a downloadable demo for Mafia II, the action-driven epic crime saga for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. The demo is now available for free to download from PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and via Steam and select Internet portals for Windows PC. Set in Empire Bay, a fully realized and immersive 1940’s and 1950’s American urban cityscape, the Mafia II demo invites gamers to experience the title’s intense shooting, white-knuckle car chases, compelling characters, engaging narrative, and decadent and meticulously crafted atmosphere. Mafia II will be released on August 24 in North America, August 26 in Australia and August 27 internationally.

While the game spans two eras, the Mafia II demo invites gamers to dive into the “Buzzsaw” level, which takes place during the summer of the ‘50s – a time considered the “Birth of Cool”, and with it, rock ‘n’ roll, hot rods, and rebellious attitudes. In the demo, Vito Scaletta and his buddies, Joe and Henry, are sent to take out a mobster known as “The Fat Man”. This mission showcases the vibrant edge-of-your-seat action, era-evoking cars, memorable characters, and a snapshot of the expansive city of Empire Bay in this colorful era.

Mafia II centers around Vito Scaletta, who has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay. He’s someone who can be trusted to get the job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, a move which escalates to crimes that generate bigger rewards, bigger status, and bigger consequences.

Mafia II is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on where to download the Mafia II demo, please visit www.mafia2game.com/demo. For information on how to pre-order the game, please go to: www.mafia2game.com/preorder. To get immersed in the mob experience, please visit: www.mafia2game.com/frankiepotts.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Coming to Nintendo Wii, DS and PC September 28, 2010!

Set Sail on This Maiden Voyage of Mystery and Adventure at Sea

O-Games has announced that Titanic Mystery™ is coming to North America on Nintendo Wii™, DS™ and PC, September 28, 2010! Set sail on the maiden voyage of Titanic II to mark the 100th anniversary of the original ship. Filled with adventure and suspense, this is sure to be a game the whole family will enjoy.

Titanic Mystery is a game of exploration and mystery in the search for a hidden bomb on the new ocean liner, Titanic II. Join in the journey to try and locate the bomb to save the ship and all the passengers on-board. Along the way players will uncover clues and investigate the ship while learning secrets of the original Titanic. With 30 intricate levels each containing challenging mini-games, players will encounter elaborate twists and turns around every corner.

Titanic Mystery Game Features:

* Explore the ship and meet different members of the crew along the way

* Investigate clues and get closer to uncovering the ultimate mystery

* Search for hundreds of objects containing timeless secrets about the original Titanic

* 30 intricate levels

* 30 challenging mini-games

Rated “E10+” for Everyone by the ESRB, Titanic Mystery is a family-friendly videogame that will bring excitement into every home. For more information about O-Games and Titanic Mystery, please visit: http://usa.og-international.net/default.asp

Online Ocigrup proudly presents MMO People ( www.mmopeople.com), a social networking multilingual service integrated with facebook for MMO (massive multiplayer online) players. Its main goal is to connect gamers. And you can login in with your facebook account without registration.

Users can create complete profiles for their avatars and fill them with all kind of information. Connect them with their friends’ and look for old mates and partners. ‘Do you remember that guy who helped you to kill the dangerous beast of the dungeon in the middle of the northern forest? He started to play a different game when you changed yours but you can find him in the MMO People network thanks to the linked characters feature’. Also, players can leave a comment on the characters’ walls to keep in touch.

Furthermore, users can form or be part of a guild. Guilds can manage public and private events, recruit new members and promote, or demote, them. Be aware of what your guild is planning and try to attend in time.

Moreover, players can leave a comment on the guilds’ profiles to contact. ‘Are you looking for a new guild in the same server? Do you want to begin a new story within a different game but you don’t want to be alone?’.

If you are a massive multiplayer online gamer and you like to socialize through your avatars, be a ‘MMO Person’.

Visit MMO People in facebook through this link: http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=125395378571

Moonlight Online: Time Adds a 4th Dimension to Graphics

Imagine the crimson brilliance of a blazing sunset fading into a foggy dusk, or a silvery crescent moon illuminating a continent that will soon be awash with the golden glow of the rising sun.

With a dynamic day-night cycle system, IGG’s Moonlight Online will allow gamers to experience these and many other memorable scenes. Using the latest technology in high dynamic range lighting (HDRR) to render breathtaking shifts in mood and environment, changes over time will add a 4th dimension to the graphics of this upcoming vampire-themed 3D MMORPG.

Time in Moonlight Online will run based on a realistic 24-hour system, but the sands of the hourglass will move more quickly than in the mundane real world. The game will have a unique interface that tells the time in the world of Moonlight Online, but will also support real-world time, allowing players to keep an eye on both clocks.

Moonlight Online’s developers are using the latest particle effects technologies to create incredibly realistic atmospheric and meteorological elements, so gamers will witness spectacular dawns, mesmerizing dusks, and the entire glorious spectrum of wonders in between.

When the sun shines its final rays into the dark world of Moonlight Online, don’t be surprised if you hear a wolf’s howl break the silence and signal the approaching twilight. Whether you heed it as a call to action or a dire warning, one thing is certain: the anticipation will send chills up your spine as you find yourself immersed in a universe full of supernatural possibilities.

Visit http://forum.igg.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=33 and check out the new Moonlight Online forum for the latest news and discussions.

LeKool inc. ( www.lekool.com), a social and browser game publisher and developer, with the partnership of the developer Heroicera Inc, will launch the close beta of CAESARY, a free-to-play City-Building and Perpetual Military Strategy game set in the age of Rome, on the June 21st, 2010. The game already had thousands of fans following it before it officially launched as a close beta.

Game Description – Caesary:

Players begin the game as a Consul to the Roman Empire with a city under their command to develop. As a true leader they must then advance their nation both in economy and strength, conquer untamed lands, pillage dangerous wilderness, wage devastating wars and form powerful leagues to unite the empire under the roman banner.

Players can download the game at http://www.lekool.com/caesary_index1.php?inviter=GamersNewsBits.

The official trailer can be viewed at Lekool’s YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/lekoolgames.

Players can add Lekool as a fan on facebook at http://www.youtube.com/user/lekoolgames

Paradox Interactive and developer VSTEP today announced that Ship Simulator Extremes will feature a robust multiplayer mode. The new multiplayer mode allows up to 24 players to take on the the elements in different vessels. Sail online with your friends and fellow captains and take on your own freeroaming missions in the multiplayer mode. A Co-op mode is scheduled for release at a later date.

Your own imagination is the limit. In the multiplayer mode, you can tackle anything from oil rig explosions to rescue missions and work together as a unit – seeking to improve response time and efficiency. Salvage your friend’s distressed boat as the tugboat captain or seek assistance from other players in your quest to get into port on time. Missions that seem a daunting task to take on alone, can now be tried with the help from your online friends.

“We are looking forward to have players sail together in the multiplayer mode of Ship Simulator Extremes. Players can use their imagination to create their own scenarios and take them on together. In most real life missions, a coordinated effort is required to tackle the toughest of situations. The multiplayer mode will allow players to do just that in Ship Simulator Extremes,” said Frank Dolmans, CMO at VSTEP.

Ship Simulator Extremes offers exciting missions all over the world as you pilot an impressive array of vessels, and live the story of real ship captains. The most realistic simulator ever set on the high seas is scheduled for release on August 27th.

Follow the latest information about the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShipSim and @shipsim on Twitter or visit the website: www.shipsim.com

You must choose…but choose wisely…

Atari, Inc., and acclaimed developer Eden Games, are pleased to announce pre-order programs for the highly anticipated Test Drive Unlimited 2, available at retailers in North America on September 21, 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Pre-order rewards range from collectable limited edition vehicles, with matching avatar apparel, to the TDU2: Casino Online.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the top down and turns up the beats in the world’s ultimate party destination: IBIZA. Push the most coveted supercars beyond their limits in thousands of challenges. Test Drive Unlimited 2 transforms the driving genre, adding the persistency, progression and customization of the latest multiplayer games to the auto racing experience. A persistent, dynamic environment brings thousands of racers together to compete, cooperate and create in a world of speed, skill and luxury.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 pre-order is available at retailers in North America on May 28, 2010.

Details on pre-order content for Test Drive Unlimited 2 include:

GameStop

GameStop pre-order customers receive TDU2: Casino Online – a complete standalone bonus game! With the TDU2: Casino Online you can play games of chance including Poker, Roulette, and Slots, unlock two bonus cars in-game. Meet up with your friends, customize your avatar, and get access to the VIP area – reserved for only the top players.

Amazon

Amazon.com shoppers will receive the exclusive iconic Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black special edition, exclusive avatar apparel and an additional bonus of Amazon Video Games Credit. The carbon edition features a bespoke Carbon Black color scheme, and distinctive carbon fibre details, black mesh components, and high polish black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grill and front parking sensors complete the exterior detailing of this hand crafted masterpiece.

Walmart

Pre-orders at Walmart come with the super exclusive Inuit Audi Q7 V12 TDI Quattro, avatar apparel, and a Walmart.com gift card. This Audi Q7 has the breathtaking power of a six-liter twelve-cylinder V12 TDI engine with 500 hp. Already one of the most rare super-SUV models, this Audi Q7 comes in Inuit, a special white that creates a pearl effect reminiscent of the glistening luminance of the polar region. Use your Audi Q7 to play in our all new off road tracks.

Best Buy

Best Buy consumers will be rewarded with the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black special edition – Aston Martin’s ultimate sports car. Featuring bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint complimented with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and the iconic Aston Martin side strake fashioned from carbon fibre. Best Buy Reward Zone members also receive reward zone points with their TDU2 pre-order.

Atari.com

Atari fans that pre-order on the Atari website will receive an exclusive and unique yellow Nissan 370Z (known as the Fairlady Z in Japan). Inspired by the European GT4 race car, the Nissan 370Z includes 19-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels, black leather and suede interior upholstery and of course the Ultimate Yellow body.

European pre-orders will be available soon. Offers may vary among certain retailers and game platforms. Please check retail websites for more details on pre-order offers.

For more information on Test Drive Unlimited 2, please log onto http://www.testdriveunlimited2.com/