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O-Games, a new publisher of family, social and sports videogames, and part of OG International Ltd., announced today that Treasures of Montezuma™ is coming to North America on the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, September 28, 2010. Unravel the mystery and discover all of the treasures that Montezuma has to offer!

In Treasures of Montezuma, players set out on a journey to uncover ancient artifacts and all the magic that is hidden within them. Follow in the footsteps of Dr. Emily Jones as she tries to find the answer to a mystery that will change the world! With new challenges around every corner, this game is sure to bring endless hours of fun to players of all ages.

Treasures of Montezuma Game Features:

·         Experience over 41 different levels divided among five thrilling episodes

·         Four bonus games (eight bonus levels)

·         Seven “Power Totems” with unique Power-Ups depending on the game situation

·         Face the challenges of Montezuma head-on in the hopes of winning nine achievement trophies

Rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB, Treasures of Montezuma is a family-friendly videogame that will bring fun and excitement to all.  For more information about O-Games and Treasures of Montezuma, please visit:  http://usa.og-international.net/default.asp

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-Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC BB: SOPK), today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Japanese video game publisher Intergrow Inc. to publish award-winning developer Renegade Kid’s survival horror title Dementium II on Nintendo DS™ in Japan.

“As a leading videogame content provider in Japan, Intergrow’s established domestic network makes them an ideal partner to expand the reach of our popular sequel and complement our exciting traction in the US”

After terrifying handheld gamers in North America, Dementium II is now set to scare a whole new audience. Players take on the role of William Redmoor, who must venture through terrifying monster-packed locations to unravel the mystery of his troubled past.

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One of the biggest games ever to launch for the Nintendo DS^™ family of systems has arrived in North America, giving U.S. consumers a chance to experience the hand-held gaming phenomenon that has already attracted more than 4.2 million players in Japan. With unique features that let players customize characters and connect with friends via a local wireless connection to take on epic adventures, DRAGON QUEST IX^®: Sentinels of the Starry Skies^™, developed by Square Enix Co., Ltd., gives people of all ages, backgrounds and gaming experience levels a remarkable way to combine imaginative game play and social fun.

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Ah well, a day late on this one.. I get over a thousand press releases every  day, it’s hard to keep track..

THQ announced that Vampire Legends: Power of Three, a new casual adventure game for Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DS™ systems, will be available June 29 at retail stores across North America.  Take control of three enchanting siblings; develop their powers and fight to restore peace to the night by ridding the world of dark forces that have a fatal agenda.

About Vampire Legends: Power of Three

After centuries of peace, the night has once again become a time of unrest when the dreaded evil vampire, Gorazul, escapes from captivity and resumes his reign of terror.  The town of Ashbury’s fate lies in the hands of three siblings, each of which possess unique and remarkable powers that can be used to fight the evil that has returned.  It is up to the player to take control of one of these characters and embark on a quest to locate six powerful amulets.  By utilizing the camera, microphone and stylus of the Nintendo DSi and DS, players will cast spells, brew potions, create elixirs and fly through eight eerie locations as they fight to return Gorazul to his eternal prison.

For more information about this game and other family-friendly titles from THQ, please visit www.thq.com.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are building the magic in retail stores today with LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4, available now in North America for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP^® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC.

“The game is our best LEGO game yet and offers a magical building adventure that families will be able to enjoy playing together.”

Combining the quirky and fun gameplay of LEGO® with the magic of Harry Potter™, LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 gives gamers the chance to wield the magic and take on the adventure of the first four Harry Potter books and films: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone^TM, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets^TM, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban^TM, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire^TM.

The adventure builds from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament in an interactive journey that takes players through some of the most detailed and expansive environments ever created for a LEGO game.

“We are very proud to launch LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, bringing LEGO creativity and humor to the rich characters and wonderful storytelling of the Harry Potter books and films,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “The game is our best LEGO game yet and offers a magical building adventure that families will be able to enjoy playing together.”

Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™, as well as more than 170 other favorite characters, fans will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn rewards.

In LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4, players will have the freedom to play alone or in two-player co-op as they explore iconic settings from the wizarding world including Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade, as they relive the adventures like never before with the fun and creative customization that is unique to LEGO videogames.

Developed by TT Games, LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system and Wii for the suggested retail price of $49.99. The game is also available for Windows PC, Nintendo DS and PSP system for the suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information, please visit www.themagicisbuilding.com.

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Here comes the 3DS stuff… I’m definitely getting one of these..

The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed The Sims™ 3 is in development for the Nintendo 3DS™, and will be available in 2011. The Sims 3, a global success on the PC, Mac and mobile devices, will launch this fall on the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ making it accessible from every gaming touch point available.

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More stuff from THQ..

THQ Inc. today announced that de Blob^® 2: The Underground^™, the sequel to the award-winning 2008 sensation, will debut on high definition consoles and in 3D for the first time ever in Spring 2011 and is set to deliver a fun-filled, creative gameplay experience for players of all ages. de Blob 2: The Underground features new moves, more friends, free-form painting activities, and is currently in development for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Wii^™ and Nintendo DS^™.

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The beloved baby life simulation series has grown up with more activities and fun! Majesco Entertainment Company  , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, has just announced My Baby 3 & Friends exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM). As the third installment in the My Baby franchise that has sold nearly 2 million units worldwide, My Baby 3 & Friends lets players experience the joy of parenting as they feed, bathe, change and cuddle with their in game baby. What’s more, the game also sparks new social development skills via interaction with another baby and a puppy.

"We are thrilled to bring the third iteration of the successful My Baby franchise to market," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. "Nobilis’ well known franchise is a perfect complement to our portfolio of quality family entertainment, and the game’s wealth of new features truly enhances the emotional connection between baby and parent."

My Baby 3 & Friends is a natural evolution of the My Baby franchise, a franchise that traced baby’s arrival in the original, moved on to baby’s first steps in the sequel and now lets players see and hear the next stages in baby’s development as a toddler. Using the Nintendo DS touch screen, stylus and microphone, girls can introduce their baby to new puzzles, toys and environments, including outdoor play in a swimming pool, on a swing or even a slide! Players can customize their baby’s physical appearance and nursery, and then go shopping for cute clothes, accessories and more than 350 items. And brand new to the My Baby series are 30 skills to help guide baby’s development in a non-linear way.

Developed by Nobilis, My Baby 3 & Friends for Nintendo DS is expected to release this October. For additional information about Majesco’s exciting line of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com

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-Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue is in development for Nintendo DS™. The game will further immerse players into the Disney Fairies franchise with new online connectivity features linked to the Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com) virtual world from Disney Online.

“Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue takes players outside of Pixie Hollow for the first time in this exciting franchise”

"Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue takes players outside of Pixie Hollow for the first time in this exciting franchise,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Fans will be able to experience the excitement of Summer on the Mainland and team up with fairy friends in this all new action-adventure.”

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For $19.99 this isn’t too bad huh?

Have you ever carried 100 books in your pocket? On June 13, people who own any one of the Nintendo DS^™ family of systems can buy 100 Classic Books, a compilation of some of the greatest works of classic literature. But the best part is that the entire collection is available at a suggested retail price of just $19.99. And users with broadband Internet access can wirelessly download 10 additional books at no extra charge.

“100 Classic Books transforms your Nintendo DS system into a portable library”

The postage stamp-sized game card includes a variety of books for all different ages, including seven separate works by Charles Dickens. There are novels that people can enjoy on the beach, such as Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice; adventure and mystery novels that can be devoured during summer travels, such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or Bram Stoker’s Dracula; and books that kids can read at home, such as The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

“100 Classic Books transforms your Nintendo DS system into a portable library,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Readers of any age will enjoy exploring the many worlds, characters and adventures created by these icons of literature.”

Readers hold their Nintendo DS systems sideways like a book. To turn the page, they just swipe the touch screen with the stylus or a finger. The settings can even be flipped for left-handed users. A virtual bookmark lets readers return to where they left off. Up to three bookmarks can be used to mark a reader’s place in three different books. Large and small fonts are available. Each book includes a biography of the author and a synopsis of the plot and characters.

People who aren’t sure which book they want to read can answer a series of questions about their preferences, and the software will recommend some books they might like. Once a book is finished, readers can rate it in different categories and upload the results wirelessly to a central database using Nintendo^® Wi-Fi Connection. Then other readers can see which books have been rated “funniest” or “most exciting.” Readers can also share demos of select books with other Nintendo DS owners who want to sample some literature for themselves.

For more information about 100 Classic Books, visit www.100classicbooks.com.

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