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ZEN Studios reveals ZEN Pinball trophy achievements exclusively on www.PSU.com

ZEN Studios is pleased to announce that its fast-paced ZEN Pinball is confirmed to be released on May 14, 2009 as the first pinball title for PlayStation Network (PSN). ZEN also released the list of ZEN Pinball trophy achievements that can be viewed exclusively at www.psu.com.

“Arcade fans have been anxiously waiting for this game, and we’re pleased to announce that we have confirmed the release date,” said Zsolt Kigyossy, managing director for ZEN Studios. “Our team has put a lot of hours and hard work into developing this title and the results look amazing!”

Kigyossy continued, “We further refined the pinball physics, and in the core game we included four exciting original pinball tables. In the coming months we will also continue to expand on the gameplay experience by offering a great selection of new tables that will deliver a fun and lasting experience for players of all ages.”

ZEN Pinball delivers a variety of in-game missions, head-to-head online multi-player bouts and multi-day worldwide tournaments. In addition to the regular All-Time and Weekly scoreboards, ZEN Pinball features Score Speed, Best One Minute, and Multi-player Ranking scoreboards, letting players test their mettle against pinball players from all over the world!

Developed by ZEN Studios, ZEN Pinball is the first arcade-style pinball videogame to be unveiled on PSN and will be available exclusively through PlayStation Store for $9.99. To learn more about ZEN Pinball, please visit: www.ZenPinball.com.

From the Creator of Pinball FX Comes the Next Generation of Arcade-Style Pinball 
ZEN Studios, the creator of the highly popular Pinball FX franchise, is pleased to announce that its fast-paced arcade-style pinball videogame, ZEN Pinball is coming exclusively to PlayStation Network (PSN) this spring.

“The PlayStation Network has a wide variety of great game offerings but it’s lacking a classic arcade pinball game like ZEN Pinball,” said Zsolt Kigyossy, managing director for ZEN Studios. “This is a title for everyone’s game library, as ZEN Pinball combines fast paced action and realistic graphics with the thrills of traditional pinball. It will certainly be ongoing fun for our players!”

ZEN Pinball sets a brand new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball video games employing cutting-edge visuals, challenging tables, true-to-life ball and table physics and combines them with innovative features not found in any other pinball game.

With a variety of in-game missions, head-to-head online multiplayer bouts and multi-day worldwide tournaments, ZEN Pinball offers the ultimate arcade experience for both casual gamers and pinball enthusiasts alike. In addition to the regular All-Time and Weekly scoreboards, ZEN Pinball features Score Speed, Best One Minute, and Multiplayer Ranking scoreboards, letting players test their mettle against pinball players from all over the world!

ZEN Pinball key features:
* Includes four full-featured tables-V12, Tesla, Shaman and El Dorado
* Multiplayer modes include local, online, and worldwide tournament competitions
* Realistic Operators Menu lets you change settings and view advanced play info
* Fun extras such as slow motion and the ability to save a game in progress
* Coming soon – A variety of new downloadable tables!

Please checkout screenshots and a preview video at www.ZenPinball.com.

Committed to delivering the highest quality experience to the millions of pinball fans worldwide, ZEN Studios will offer a great selection of expansion tables that are slated to be released within the coming months, securing its position as the definitive leader in arcade-style pinball videogames. To learn more about ZEN Studios or its products, please visit: www.zenstudios.com.

Zombies Masses Set to Invade PlayStationNetwork

doublesix’s Burn Zombie Burn! Available March 26, 2009

March 9th, 2009 – doublesix, a developer of videogames and interactive software is excited to announce the upcoming release of what will surely prove to be one of the most addictive and charismatic arcade shooters of 2009: Burn Zombie Burn! available exclusively on Playstation Network on Thursday, March 26, 2009.

Burn Zombie Burn! is one of Sony Computer Entertainment America’s exclusive downloadable games on their PlayStation Network, and will be given the all star promotional treatment to ensure it’s success. Players can take part in high score and trophy competitions to win a horror themed holiday abroad, framed Burn Zombie Burn! artwork signed by the development team and of course, limited edition t-shirts depicting the characters from the game.

doublesix promises to provide additional PlayStation Network downloadable content for Burn Zombie Burn! including a strategy guide with hints and tips from the creators of the game, an 8 page “BZB” graphic comic and the unique catalogue of music tracks composed specifically for the game.

For Burn Zombie Burn! previews provided by the doublesix team, check out the dedicated YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/doublesixgames

Visit the PlayStation Store and Get a Sneak Peak of the highly anticipated SCENE Expansion

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today unveiled a new trailer showcasing the first game footage from SCENE Expansion, the latest Metal Gear Online expansion pack for the ultimate squad based, tactical shooter based on the Metal Gear Solid Universe. Available in March, SCENE is the third Metal Gear Online expansion pack and features a vast amount of new content – including new maps, special characters, new gear and more. In order to make SCENE as accessible as possible, players, for the first time ever, can now use PayPal along with the PlayStation® Network Wallet prepay system as a form of payment. Additionally, players who want to be the first to get their hands on the latest expansion for the popular, multiplayer shooter hit, can pre-order SCENE via MGOnline’s in-game shop and Konami’s shop (https://my.konami.net/mgo/). All Metal Gear fans who pre-order SCENE will receive the hilarious classic “cardboard man” head gear as a special free gift. Players will be able to pre-order SCENE one week before launch.

To view the new trailer, you can visit the PlayStation 3’s embedded PlayStation® Store to download and view the high quality version, or view it streaming right now from the Videos section of the MGS4/MGO page on konami.com at: http://www.konami.com/mgs4

more details on the expansion pack:
· 3 New Maps
o Outer Outlet – An Industrial Wasteland, made up of buildings and underground/above ground areas. Suitable for medium to long range attacks.
o Hazard House – An enormous three story mansion. Suitable for close to medium range combat.
o Ravaged Riverfront – Clock Tower, made up of underground, above ground, and under water areas. Suitable for medium to long range combat.

· 2 new special characters
o Raiden and Vamp – two highly anticipated characters with extraordinary physical abilities and overwhelming offensive power.

Metal Gear Online is the online multi-player experience that is included free in the retail version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, developed exclusively for the PS3 computer entertainment system.

Pre-Order Metal Gear Online SCENE Expansion to Receive the Special “Cardboard Man” Head Gear

Konami today announced SCENE Expansion, the latest Metal Gear Online expansion pack for the ultimate squad based, tactical shooter based on the Metal Gear Solid Universe. Available in March, SCENE is the third Metal Gear Online expansion pack and features a vast amount of new content – including new maps, special characters, new gear and more. In order to make SCENE as accessible as possible, players, for the first time ever, can now use PayPal along with the PlayStation® Network Wallet prepay system as a form of payment. Additionally, players who want to be the first to get their hands on the latest expansion for the popular, multiplayer shooter hit, can pre-order SCENE via MGOnline’s in-game shop and Konami’s shop (https://mykonami.net/mgo/). All Metal Gear fans who pre-order SCENE will receive the hilarious classic “cardboard man” head gear as a special free gift. Players will be able to pre-order SCENE one week before launch.

Additionally, on February 26, Konami will debut an all-new trailer on the PlayStation® Store that will offer fans a sneak peak of this highly anticipated expansion.

Please find below further details on some of the new content in the expansion pack:

· 3 New Maps
o Outer Outlet – An Industrial Wasteland, made up of buildings and underground/above ground areas. Suitable for medium to long range attacks.
o Hazard House – An enormous three story mansion. Suitable for close to medium range combat.
o Ravaged Riverfront – Clock Tower, made up of underground, above ground, and under water areas. Suitable for medium to long range combat.

· 2 new special characters
o Raiden and Vamp – two highly anticipated characters with extraordinary physical abilities and overwhelming offensive power.

Metal Gear Online is the online multi-player experience that is included free in the retail version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, developed exclusively for the PS3 computer entertainment system.

ZEN Studios Reveals New “The Punisher: No Mercy” Screenshots and Confirms Spring Launch on PlayStation Network of the game based on Marvel’s Renowned Super Hero

 Today ZEN Studios released six new screenshots from their upcoming arena-based first-person shooter, The Punisher: No Mercy, inspired by Marvel’s cult favorite Super Hero. The studio also confirmed that the game is set for an exclusive release on the PlayStation Network in Spring 2009. To view the latest screens from the game, visit www.marvel.com.

Powered by Unreal Engine 3, No Mercy was designed with fast-paced online multiplayer FPS action in mind. With inspiration rooted in the Punisher’s rich Marvel Comics history, the game allows players to choose from an eclectic mix of Punisher allies and villains. Battle arenas span from shipyards rife with contraband to the “birthplace” of the Punisher’s archenemy, Jigsaw, and up to eight players can blast away at each other in a variety of solo and team-based missions.

In addition to exceptional online play, No Mercy also offers a single-player Story mode featuring exclusive artwork from acclaimed Marvel artist Mike Deodato.

For more information on ZEN Studios, please visit: www.zenstudios.com.

CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars combines single-player and multiplayer components into one action-packed downloadable title for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network. Complete with next-gen graphics and robust gameplay, CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars allows players to wage war by using their choice of gunfire and/or telekinetic superpowers. Players can use telekinetic energy to rip objects from the surrounding environment and hurl them at enemies or draw on their powers to create a bullet-proof energy shield that protects against gunfire. Flying, teleporting and accelerated speed abilities give players countless ways to fight the good fight with four multiplayer modes (Death Match, Capture the Flag, Team Death Match and Assault) and a deep single-player campaign with 30 solo challenges. CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars will be available in March ‘09 and is rated “T” for Teen.

For more information on CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars, please visit – http://cellfactorgame.com/

Aspyr Media has teamed with D3Publisher (D3P) to bring the highly anticipated Puzzle Quest™: Galactrix™ for Windows PC to store shelves. Under the deal Aspyr will manage all North and South American retail distribution of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix for Windows PC, which is set to launch on February 24, and make it available on the company’s digital download offering, gameagent.com. D3P will maintain the rest of the digital distribution rights for the title in all territories.
 
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is a rich new addition to the beloved Puzzle Quest universe. The game incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to those adored by fans of the critically acclaimed Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. An innovative hexagonal puzzle board allows for a wide range of strategic depth, allowing both hardcore and casual gamers to play on their own terms.  A rich and detailed storyline and fresh gameplay elements make the world of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix a captivating new adventure to explore and conquer.
 
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is under development by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd., confirmed for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for PlayStation®Network, Nintendo DS™ handheld system, and Windows PC.  The game is rated “E10+” for Everyone 10 and Older (Alcohol Reference and Violent References) by the ESRB.

Arcade-Style Racing Game Revs Up With High Definition Graphics for up to Eight Players Online

Konami today announced that GTI Club+, the classic arcade-style racing game originally released by Konami in 1996, is now available for download on the PSN, the digital media delivery service for the PS3 computer entertainment system. With spectacular HD graphics, GTI Club+ enables players to compete online with up to eight friends in either free-for-all events or team play.

In GTI Club+, players race through the tight city streets and winding mountain roads of France’s Ville De Circo with an elite collection of high performance European hatchbacks, such as the Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Golf. The easy pick-up-and-play racing game allows beginners and experienced veterans alike to explore the open city for the most efficient routes between checkpoints, race each other to the top of the worldwide leaderboards, or partake in the fast-paced game of Bombtag, a free-for-all-mode where players play hot potato with explosives.

GTI Club+ takes full advantage of the PS3 system, utilizing the Dualshock 3 wireless controller to create vibrations when cars race over bumps in the road, as well as provide motion controlled steering. As an added bonus, gamers can take pictures using the Playstation Eye and distribute them to other gamers during crucial racing moments such as overtaking, crashing and ramming.

For more information on GTI Club+ please visit: www.konami.com.

Limited Version of Metal Gear OnlineTM Demo Enables Gamers to Experience The Multiplayer Aspect of Metal Gear Solid®

Additionally, Purchasers of Retail Metal Gear Online^TM – MEME Expansion Will Be Eligible to Win One of 1,200 Limited Edition In-Game Metal Gear Online T-Shirts

Konami has released a free demo of the ultimate squad, tactical shooter based on the popular Metal Gear Solid® Universe. A limited version of the Metal Gear Online game is now available exclusively on the PlayStation® Network. This demo is only playable on PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems that do not have a previously installed and registered retail copy of Metal Gear Online. A must for anyone who wants to experience the Metal Gear Universe, this demo showcases the multiplayer aspect of the series including specialization skills, the new Sons of Patriot (SOP) system, online play and so much more.

Additionally, Metal Gear fans can now purchase Metal Gear Online – MEME Expansion and have the opportunity to win a limited edition, Metal Gear Online Happy New Year T-Shirt. MEME Expansion contains a vast amount of content including new maps, special characters, new skills, new customizable characters, funny avatar parts and more. 1,200 randomly selected players will win one of three different styled in-game shirts, which will be distributed on January 5th, 2009. Metal Gear Online is available for a SRP of $9.99 through MGOnline’s in-game shop. For more information please visit: http://www.konami.com.