Guild Wars 2 Race Video Dev Q&A

In the Races of Tyria, the latest preview video for NCsoft’s’s upcoming MMO Guild Wars 2, we explore the world of Tyria through the eyes of the five playable races in the game
RACES OF TYRIA TRAILER QUESTIONS

In the Races of Tyria, the latest preview video for NCsoft’s’s upcoming MMO Guild Wars 2, we explore the world of Tyria through the eyes of the five playable races in the game. Meet the noble and resilient humans, the war-mongering charr, the brilliant inventors known as the asura, the mighty shapeshifting norn, and a new race of nature spirits, the sylvari. From these five races, mighty heroes shall rise!

Who are these characters in this video and what’s their significance in the overall story of the game?

The characters in the video are the members of the famous adventuring group, Destiny’s Edge, renowned for their bravery and skill. Although Destiny’s Edge no longer travels together, tales of their heroic deeds are told in every part of Tyria.

• Logan Thackeray—Captain Logan Thackeray is a commander in the Seraph guard of Divinity’s Reach, defender of the last human kingdom. When danger threatens, Logan faces it with the determination of a man who knows that he is the only thing standing between all that he loves… and its utter destruction.

• Rytlock Brimstone—This ruthless charr warrior has risen quickly through the ranks of the Blood Legion to become a Tribune of great renown. He stands foremost among the charr of the Black Citadel, carrying a sword of fire and leading their armies to greatness.

• Eir Stegalkin—Eir is a norn hero and tactician of great renown. There are those who call her a visionary, who say she speaks to the Spirits of the Wild. With her companion wolf, Garm, Eir roams the icy Shiverpeaks, bow and blade in hand, searching for meaning in the snow’s silence.

• Zojja— The foremost apprentice of the venerable asura inventor Snaff, Zojja seeks to live up to her mentor’s legacy. Zojja’s intellect is unrivaled even by members of the Arcane Council of Rata Sum, and her ability to multitask across a spectrum of disciplines inspires awe and jealousy among her fellow asura.

• Caithe— Her blades are as swift as a blooded sunset, her movement as silent as the fall of night. Caithe was among the first sylvari to step upon the earth of Tyria, but where the others turned toward the sun, she sought shadow. She has never been afraid to gaze into darkness – or to seek truths that others fear.

You show off some very interesting environments in the Races of Tyria video. Can you tell us more about them?

The video takes us across the vastness of Tyria to the homelands of each of the five signature races of Guild Wars 2.

• Divinity’s Reach—A breathtaking monument to the human spirit, this shining city is the capital of Kryta and a bastion of hope to embattled mankind.

• The Black Citadel—Capital of the Iron Legion, this massive charr war-keep was built on the ruins of the conquered human kingdom of Ascalon.

• Hoelbrak – In the frigid heights of the Shiverpeaks the norn have built this grand encampment, with huge lodges where they seek the wisdom of the Spirits of the Wild.

• The Grove—Deep in the Maguuma Jungle, this mystical settlement has grown around the Pale Tree, the birthplace of all sylvari.

• Rata Sum—Rising from the jungle, this metropolis of geomystic generators and giant ziggurats is full of brilliant asura and their golem servants.

Some of the voices in this video seem familiar, can you identify the actors? How big is voice going to be in Guild Wars 2?

Seamlessly integrating voice into the game experience is a key feature of Guild Wars 2, so we have gathered world-class voice talent to help bring the world of Tyria alive. This video introduces the five iconic heroes of each race, all voiced by accomplished actors:

• Logan Thackeray the human defender is voiced by Troy Baker (Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece).
• Rytlock Brimstone the charr warrior is voiced by Steve Blum (Spectacular Spider-Man).
• Eir Stegalkin the norn is voiced by Jocelyn Blue (Invader Zim, Space Jam).
• Zojja the asura is voiced by Felicia Day (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, The Guild, Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
• Caithe the sylvari is voiced by Kari Wahlgren (Wolverine and the X-Men, Aliens in the Attic).

The video ends with the question, “What’s your story?” – how important is story in Guild Wars 2?

Story is a huge element in Guild Wars 2. From the moment you choose your character’s race, you’re taking your first step down a road that only you can travel. You’ll explore a vast, living world where your actions have real consequences. You’ll immerse yourself in a rich, powerful narrative that is personalized to and influenced by your character.

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Iceberg Interactive releases exclusive teaser for Dark Fall: Lost Souls and announces Direct Download Launch

Haarlem, The Netherlands – 4 December 2009 – Leading videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive today proudly reveals a new and exclusive Dark Fall: Lost Souls teaser trailer, to celebrate the global direct download launch of the game per today on various portals. The game is now available for digital purchase at GamersGate and Impulse. Boxed versions can still be pre-ordered at the Iceberg web shop. The boxed version will be shipped from the Iceberg web shop early next week with the UK retail release on December 11th.

About the Teaser: ‘Have you seen this girl”

“The young girl disappeared on her 11th Birthday, after being expelled from school. The Head Mistress of Saint Swithin’s School for Girls thought her a bad influence on the other girls, and she frightened her teachers with macabre drawings and an unhealthy interest in the dead! Amy then vanished, never to be seen again…until Bonfire Night, when The Inspector goes looking for her…”

About Lost Souls

The dead are waiting. They have stories to tell. Tales of darkness, loneliness and despair. Be careful you do not join them, as it could be an eternity until the next curious visitor opens that old, rotten door, to find you within. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. What tale would you tell? Would you know how to explain what happened, that dark night when your curiosity got the better of you? Would you be able to speak its name… the ancient name… or would you simply warn the new arrival to beware… to beware the Dark Fall.
Features

• A brand new (and final) Dark Fall horror adventure.
• From the pen of Jonathan Boakes, author of The Lost Crown.
• Explore a derelict train station & hotel, abandoned since World War 2.
• A new game engine allows full exploration and movement.
• Physically interact with the eerie setting, to really ‘feel’ the place.
• Use light as your weapon and ally, to fight the darkness.
• Use Detective skills to solve an urban mystery.
• A hauntingly creepy stereo score that will chill and terrify.
• Explore the memories of the dead, in their own ‘nightmares’.
• Discover the true identity and power behind the Dark Fall itself.

About Darkling Room

Darkling Room joined with Jonathan Boakes in Spring 2005, to pursue many shared interests, and construct projects with a shared passion, and devotion. Firmly based on England’s South West coast, Darkling Room are proud to support contributions from London, Europe, the U.S. and beyond. With such an eclectic mix of work, output and association, a definite base of operations is essential. Cornwall offers clear, free spaces, fresh air, crystal seas and acres of inspiration, 3 hours from London. Acclaimed games by Darkling Room are the eerie Dark Fall series and ghosthunting adventure The Lost Crown. Also visit: www.darklingroom.co.uk

About Iceberg Interactive

Iceberg Interactive is a brand new videogame publisher set to make a splash in the interactive entertainment industry. Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Iceberg Interactive is a new alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience. Iceberg Interactive’s portfolio of products includes titles for both the PC and console platforms, with a special focus on the casual gamer and specialty niche products. This is reflected in our line-up which includes simulators, tycoon, adventure, action and brain-training games.

When it comes to games… don’t just play… play it cool.

For more information about Dark Fall: Lost Souls and to keep up with the latest breaking news, visit www.iceberg-interactive.com.

Iceberg Interactive
Desiree van Rietschoten
pr@iceberg-interactive.com
Tel: (+31)23-5430960

Iceberg Interactive releases exclusive teaser for Dark Fall: Lost Souls and announces Direct Download Launch

Haarlem, The Netherlands – 4 December 2009 – Leading videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive today proudly reveals a new and exclusive Dark Fall: Lost Souls teaser trailer, to celebrate the global direct download launch of the game per today on various portals. The game is now available for digital purchase at GamersGate and Impulse. Boxed versions can still be pre-ordered at the Iceberg web shop. The boxed version will be shipped from the Iceberg web shop early next week with the UK retail release on December 11th.

About the Teaser: ‘Have you seen this girl”

“The young girl disappeared on her 11th Birthday, after being expelled from school. The Head Mistress of Saint Swithin’s School for Girls thought her a bad influence on the other girls, and she frightened her teachers with macabre drawings and an unhealthy interest in the dead! Amy then vanished, never to be seen again…until Bonfire Night, when The Inspector goes looking for her…”

About Lost Souls

The dead are waiting. They have stories to tell. Tales of darkness, loneliness and despair. Be careful you do not join them, as it could be an eternity until the next curious visitor opens that old, rotten door, to find you within. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. What tale would you tell? Would you know how to explain what happened, that dark night when your curiosity got the better of you? Would you be able to speak its name… the ancient name… or would you simply warn the new arrival to beware… to beware the Dark Fall.
Features

• A brand new (and final) Dark Fall horror adventure.
• From the pen of Jonathan Boakes, author of The Lost Crown.
• Explore a derelict train station & hotel, abandoned since World War 2.
• A new game engine allows full exploration and movement.
• Physically interact with the eerie setting, to really ‘feel’ the place.
• Use light as your weapon and ally, to fight the darkness.
• Use Detective skills to solve an urban mystery.
• A hauntingly creepy stereo score that will chill and terrify.
• Explore the memories of the dead, in their own ‘nightmares’.
• Discover the true identity and power behind the Dark Fall itself.

About Darkling Room

Darkling Room joined with Jonathan Boakes in Spring 2005, to pursue many shared interests, and construct projects with a shared passion, and devotion. Firmly based on England’s South West coast, Darkling Room are proud to support contributions from London, Europe, the U.S. and beyond. With such an eclectic mix of work, output and association, a definite base of operations is essential. Cornwall offers clear, free spaces, fresh air, crystal seas and acres of inspiration, 3 hours from London. Acclaimed games by Darkling Room are the eerie Dark Fall series and ghosthunting adventure The Lost Crown. Also visit: www.darklingroom.co.uk

About Iceberg Interactive

Iceberg Interactive is a brand new videogame publisher set to make a splash in the interactive entertainment industry. Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Iceberg Interactive is a new alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience. Iceberg Interactive’s portfolio of products includes titles for both the PC and console platforms, with a special focus on the casual gamer and specialty niche products. This is reflected in our line-up which includes simulators, tycoon, adventure, action and brain-training games.

When it comes to games… don’t just play… play it cool.

For more information about Dark Fall: Lost Souls and to keep up with the latest breaking news, visit www.iceberg-interactive.com.

Iceberg Interactive
Desiree van Rietschoten
pr@iceberg-interactive.com
Tel: (+31)23-5430960

Iceberg Interactive releases exclusive teaser for Dark Fall: Lost Souls and announces Direct Download Launch

Haarlem, The Netherlands – 4 December 2009 – Leading videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive today proudly reveals a new and exclusive Dark Fall: Lost Souls teaser trailer, to celebrate the global direct download launch of the game per today on various portals. The game is now available for digital purchase at GamersGate and Impulse. Boxed versions can still be pre-ordered at the Iceberg web shop. The boxed version will be shipped from the Iceberg web shop early next week with the UK retail release on December 11th.

About the Teaser: ‘Have you seen this girl”

“The young girl disappeared on her 11th Birthday, after being expelled from school. The Head Mistress of Saint Swithin’s School for Girls thought her a bad influence on the other girls, and she frightened her teachers with macabre drawings and an unhealthy interest in the dead! Amy then vanished, never to be seen again…until Bonfire Night, when The Inspector goes looking for her…”

About Lost Souls

The dead are waiting. They have stories to tell. Tales of darkness, loneliness and despair. Be careful you do not join them, as it could be an eternity until the next curious visitor opens that old, rotten door, to find you within. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. What tale would you tell? Would you know how to explain what happened, that dark night when your curiosity got the better of you? Would you be able to speak its name… the ancient name… or would you simply warn the new arrival to beware… to beware the Dark Fall.
Features

• A brand new (and final) Dark Fall horror adventure.
• From the pen of Jonathan Boakes, author of The Lost Crown.
• Explore a derelict train station & hotel, abandoned since World War 2.
• A new game engine allows full exploration and movement.
• Physically interact with the eerie setting, to really ‘feel’ the place.
• Use light as your weapon and ally, to fight the darkness.
• Use Detective skills to solve an urban mystery.
• A hauntingly creepy stereo score that will chill and terrify.
• Explore the memories of the dead, in their own ‘nightmares’.
• Discover the true identity and power behind the Dark Fall itself.

About Darkling Room

Darkling Room joined with Jonathan Boakes in Spring 2005, to pursue many shared interests, and construct projects with a shared passion, and devotion. Firmly based on England’s South West coast, Darkling Room are proud to support contributions from London, Europe, the U.S. and beyond. With such an eclectic mix of work, output and association, a definite base of operations is essential. Cornwall offers clear, free spaces, fresh air, crystal seas and acres of inspiration, 3 hours from London. Acclaimed games by Darkling Room are the eerie Dark Fall series and ghosthunting adventure The Lost Crown. Also visit: www.darklingroom.co.uk

About Iceberg Interactive

Iceberg Interactive is a brand new videogame publisher set to make a splash in the interactive entertainment industry. Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Iceberg Interactive is a new alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience. Iceberg Interactive’s portfolio of products includes titles for both the PC and console platforms, with a special focus on the casual gamer and specialty niche products. This is reflected in our line-up which includes simulators, tycoon, adventure, action and brain-training games.

When it comes to games… don’t just play… play it cool.

For more information about Dark Fall: Lost Souls and to keep up with the latest breaking news, visit www.iceberg-interactive.com.

Iceberg Interactive
Desiree van Rietschoten
pr@iceberg-interactive.com
Tel: (+31)23-5430960

BE HORRIBLE ON WiiTMWITH HORRID HENRY

Asylum Entertainment and SouthPeak Games Release Horrid Henry Missions of Mischief on Wii Today

Leicester, December 4th –Asylum Entertainment and SouthPeak Games are pleased to announce Horrid Henry Missions of Mischief – based on the highest rated children’s television series on CiTV, produced by Novel Entertainment, and the hugely successful Horrid Henry books written by Francesca Simon – is available in UK stores today on Wii™.

In the game, fans finally get the chance to be Horrid Henry, as they run and jump through 40 fun stages and eight monstrous bonus levels collecting a range of genuinely horrid rewards.

Since first blasting onto the children’s book scene in 1994, Horrid Henry has quickly become a worldwide publishing phenomenon. With book sales exceeding 13.5 million copies in the UK alone, Horrid Henry is available in 27 countries worldwide including the US and has been translated into 22 languages. The hugely popular BAFTA nominated TV series, shown daily on CiTV in the UK, has also sold globally and Henry has his own touring stage show, his own website and even a record deal with EMI.

Horrid Henry Missions of Mischief is also available on Nintendo DS™ and PC. For information about the game and other Horrid Henry products, please visit: http://www.horridhenry.me/en or http://www.southpeakgames.eu

-ENDS-

About SouthPeak Games
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC. SouthPeak’s games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting and combat. SouthPeak’s products are sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.

For comprehensive investor relations material, including fact sheets, research reports, interviews and video, please follow the appropriate link:
Investor Relations Portal, Research Report and Company Video

For additional information, please visit SouthPeak’s corporate website: www.southpeakgames.com

About Asylum Entertainment Ltd
www.asylum-entertainment.com is an experienced and award winning video game developer and distributor based primarily in the major brand name children’s market. Asylum has completed over 23 titles on multiple platforms for some of the biggest and best publishers and licence holders in the world. Asylum uses a number of leading edge technologies and develops for all gaming platforms, currently focused on developing for Online PC, NDS, Wii, Xbox360 and PS3/P. Asylum is passionate about its games, understands children’s brand values and always aims to surpass client expectations. Check out www.gardenpartyworld.com for their new awesome online children’s game universe.

About Novel Entertainment
Novel Entertainment was created by highly respected international children’s television specialists Lucinda Whiteley and Mike Watts in 2001 to produce children’s and family programming, both live action and animation. Novel has a strong track record of working with highly acclaimed authors and illustrators, with a combination of original and book based projects. To date Novel has produced 230 Fimbles shows and 130 Roly Mo shows for the BBC, and the recent new commission from CITV will bring the total number of Horrid Henry episodes produced to 104.

About Copyright Promotions
Copyright Promotions Licensing Group Limited (CPLG) is one of the world’s leading entertainment, sports and brand licensing and merchandising agencies with over 30 years experience in the industry. With dedicated teams in seven offices across Europe and international agencies servicing the rest of the world, Copyright Promotions has a structure that is unique in the licensing industry today. www.cplg.com

Cookie Jar Group
The Cookie Jar Group is a Canada-based global children’s entertainment and education company dedicated to excellence. Through Cookie Jar Entertainment, the company is a leader in the creation, production, marketing and licensing of evergreen character brands that appeal to kids and families worldwide. Cookie Jar Entertainment’s library of nearly 6,000 half-hour episodes features some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Caillou,” “Inspector Gadget,” “The Doodlebops,” “Arthur” and “Johnny Test”. The company owns non-character based brands for licensing such as Mommy & Me. Through its pan-European subsidiary, the full-service licensing agency Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, Cookie Jar represents numerous third-party iconic brands. Cookie Jar Group also has a one-third interest in international children’s television channel Kidsco. Cookie Jar Education, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of North America’s largest providers of supplemental education materials, reaching nearly 2,000 teachers across the United States, through the Carson-Dellosa and HighReach Learning brands.

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European S.U.N. server – ‘Klippe’

New server is located in Germany
There will be several events to celebrate the opening of ‘Klippe’ server.

(2009, 12, 4) WEBZEN Inc (NASDAQ: WZEN) has introduced a new European server for Soul of the Ultimate Nation (S.U.N.).

WEBZEN decided to add an additional server in Europe for smooth game play for European players because the number of players from Poland, Germany and other European countries is increasing since they commenced publishing Global Soul of the Ultimate Nation.

With recent growing segment of European gamers, WEBZEN had strengthened its service in Europe providing better gaming experience. The company reportedly is now hosting a fantasy-based MMORPG, S.U.N. from Europe, allowing players from all over continent to access and play the game without the effects of network latency on player performance.

WEBZEN has been accepting registrations from the players who wanted to transfer their characters since November 8 and the migration is completed. The new European server, Klippe, has opened to public since November 30.

Tae-young Kim, the director of Global TFT at WEBZEN said, “Klippe is not solely dedicated to European players, however, due to the physical location of the server, we expect to see optimum results if you’re connecting from Europe. For players from other regions, Etherain may be more favorable choice.”

Other notes, to celebrate the true Christmas spirit WEBZEN will donate proceeds from the Happy Winter Packages sold which include Candy Boots and Christmas Tree, to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The ‘Holiday Spirit in Soul of the Ultimate Nation’ event will start from December 9. Also, one of the raffle items, Christmas Gift Box, will be on sale for a limited time from December 9. Currently, the ‘Time Attack’ event is happening in Soul of the Ultimate Nation where players receive rewards just by being connected to the game.

Looking forward to 2010, WEBZEN plans to service Soul of Ultimate Nation in multi-language environment offering Spanish and Portuguese services for non-English speaking countries.

More details of Global S.U.N are available at www.webzen.com.

About WEBZEN Inc,
Founded in 2000 and based in Seoul, South Korea, WEBZEN Inc. (KOSDAQ and NASDAQ: WZEN) has become a leader in the MMOG market and has developed some of the world’s top online game and client/server technologies. WEBZEN is continuing the tradition of MU Online, which boasts more than 56 million registered users, with Soul of the Ultimate Nation: World Edition, Huxley: the Dystopia and an array of exciting game titles slated for release in the world’s game market. For more information on the company and its products, please visit WWW.WEBZEN.COM.

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1) About WEBZEN.COM Service
WEBZEN.COM is WEBZEN’s game portal intended for taking a role of ‘Global Digital Entertainment Leader’ with its sole objective of becoming the comprehensive game service portal for all the game players around the world.

- The portal, WWW.WEBZEN.COM opened on April 2009
- Started Global MU open beta test in May 2009
- Started Global MU commercial service in June 2009
- Started Global Archlord Service in September 2009
- Started Global SUN Service in October 2009

2) About Global ‘Soul of the Ultimate Nation (SUN)’
- Launched in Korea, November 2006.
- Launched in Taiwan, April 2007 Webzen Taiwan.
- Launched in China, May 2007 through The9.
- Launched in Japan, April 2008 through GameOn.
- Started Global SUN Service in October in October

<Contact Information>

Youngran Kim,
Manager / Public Relation Team
krani@WEBZEN.COM
+82-2-3498-1622 / +82-11-9714-5086

Yanghun Kim,
Assistant Manager / Public Relation Team
knuno@WEBZEN.COM
+82-2-3498-1617 / +82-10-9084-4888

The heroes, valiant 6 classes stating 4Story

Seoul, Korea – December 4th, 2009 – A famous free to play MMO “4Story” www.global.4story.com has six graceful classes stating 4Story. The Six heroes guarding Iveria using their strength, skills and intelligence initiated from the eight Guardians. Among various types of characters who will walk through the path of a hero and which is the most interesting class for you? Choose one that suits your characteristic below!

Warrior – Strengthened by the fire god Lumapark, the powerful warriors never get afraid of.

Warriors are known as the master of melee combat skills and their outstanding physical defense supports the skills. They strike down enemies with immense power and these stupendous attack skills are the most dreadful elements to threaten enemies. They wear chain and plate armors and can handle range of wield items including one- and two-handed swords, axes, cross bows, bows and shields.

Assassin – Assassins are alert, perceptive and dangerous and these characteristics allow them to hide into deep darkness.

The Assassins are sneaky, quiet and quick. Their swift melee-combat attacks are passed down from the guardian of darkness, Pendatron. They are calm, calculative, and precise in all combat situations and move like dark shadows. Their critical attack skills get enemies irresistible. The leather armors they wear are not as strong as that of the warriors but their quickness can cover it. Chakrams and daggers are their essential weapons and one-handed swords, bows and cross bows are available as well.

Archer – Equipped with swiftness and precision, Archers are blessed by the guardian of wind, Lapiris.

The agile archers are long-range fighters who are specialized in the mastery of bows and crossbows. They are often underestimated in melee attack. However, using excellent evasion techniques, they often make their enemies confused and stalled. The leather armors enable them to move around easily. Mainly archers handle bows and crossbows for long range attack also treats daggers, one- and two-handed swords for melee attack.

Wizard – Wizards are artists of magic and wisdom blessed by the guardian of thunder, Pauldron.

As they were once instructed by Pauldron, the guardian of Thunder, wizards are able to transcend space and time by using powerful magic. From individual attacks to wide-range attacks, the magical damage inflicted to others is fearsome. They get additional power from staffs, magic shields and magic wands. They wear fabric clothing and robes which are suitable for spell casting.

Priest – Blessed by the guardian of water, Lekamie, the Priests are noble yet powerful.

In the past Rekamies, the guardian of water gave the priests very special gift to protect the allies. Their holy magic protects allies in danger, even resurrect the dead. They also inflict severe damages to their enemies using dark magic. For this reason, priests are considered as guardian angels yet messengers of death. To protect themselves they wear fabric clothing or robes and defend themselves by using staffs, magic wands and magic shields.

Summoner – Summoners of the darkness, who are mysterious and dismal, are under the protection of Endendros, the guardian of the earth.

Summoners understand how to handle the power of nature and its dimension. Summons all types of creatures and spirits is what enemies are most afraid of because they have to confront with number of opponents instead of 1. Using their mental strength, they can order their summoned pets to attack, defend, or even heal. They are armed with staffs, magic wands and magic shields and wear leather armors for protection.

For more information, please visit
www.global.4story.com

About Zemi Interactive Inc.
Zemi Interactive Inc. is one of the leading developers and publishers of MMORPG titles based in Korea since 2002. With outstanding experience and knowhow in developing 3 block buster MMORPG titles ‘4story’, ‘Travia’, ‘Dragon gem’, Zemi Interactive has successfully globalized it’s products. The latest title ‘4Story’ has successfully launched in 10 language versions so far and has plans to launch 6 additional language versions by year 2009. Fun & Creativeness never stops at Zemi.

Press Info: N.Y Kim
Business Development
E-mail: nykim@zemiinc.co.kr

Order 9th Company: The Roots of Terror On Steam and Receive A 20% Discount!

December. 3rd, 2009, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Software publisher Strategy First Inc, and Valve Corporation, a developer of leading-edge technology and software announce that “9th Company: The Roots Of Terror” is now available worldwide on Steam®, Valve’s leading platform for digital content distribution and management. Anyone ordering the title between Dec.3, 2009 and Dec.10, 2009 will receive a 20% discount.

“9th Company: The Roots of Terror is an exciting title whose subject matter is relevant to millions of families today.” Said Strategy First Director Emanuel Wall “We feel that this title will offer hundreds of hours of game play while at the same time reminding each of us the sacrifice that many men and women in uniform carry out on a daily basis.

“9th Company: The Roots of Terror” is an action driven Real Time Strategy game based on the actual events that took place during the Soviet Union military campaign in Afghanistan under the Reagan administration.

“9th Company: The Roots of Terror” features include:

* Warfare on two tactical levels: use the area operations map to choose your mission or explore 12 unique and highly detailed tactical maps of Afghanistan.
* Stunning 3D graphics and a spectacular physics engine guarantee a one-of-a-kind experience in destroying any mechanized unit or building.
* Merit reward and in-combat morale system for every character and advanced hit location system for mechanized units make tactical battles even more realistic.
* A complex system of tactical behavior and firepower control for mechanized infantry, assault, reconnaissance and special operations units. More than 80 different unit types.
* Nonlinear mission structure.
* System of experience gain – the crew now become more and more experienced with every battle. A possibility of forming an elite military unit is available in the requisition screen.

Order “9th Company The Roots Of Terror” http://store.steampowered.com/app/12480/

About Strategy First Inc:
Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the Company is well known for its proprietary groundbreaking titles, such as the award winning Disciples, Jagged Alliance and Space Empires series of games, which are under continuing development. Simultaneously, Strategy First continues to publish many of the industry’s major titles, winning numerous awards for games such as “Hearts of Iron”, and “Galactic Civilizations.” Recent offerings include top releases such as “S.C.S. – Dangerous Waters TM” and “Space Empires V.” The Company provides a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. www.strategyfirst.com

About Silverstar Holdings:
Silverstar Holdings Ltd., based in Boca Raton, Fla., focuses on electronic game businesses and emerging wireless technologies. The company Canadian-based Strategy First Inc., and owns a stake in Magnolia Broadband, headquartered in Bedminster, N.J.

About Steam:
Steam is a leading platform for the delivery and management of games and digital content, and has pioneered its broadband services to over 20 million customers with core and casual games from today’s leading publishers and developers. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com

ARTIX ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES EPICDUEL MMO; NEW GAME VERSION RELEASED TODAY

LAND O’LAKES, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 3, 2009 – Artix Entertainment LLC, creator of the popular web based games including AdventureQuest Worlds MMO (www.AQ.com) has acquired the Player-vs-Player- focused EpicDuel MMO (www.EpicDuel.com) . Artix will be releasing a new and improved version of EpicDuel as a surprise to their combined player base of nearly 100 million registered users after sundown on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009. (Well, slightly less of a surprise if you read this press release before it goes live!)

“We’ve played AE games since the original AdventureQuest”, says Jonathan Duran, Lead Creator of EpicDuel. “We were inspired by them to develop our own game. So we started a company and created EpicDuel. The game was becoming very popular, but as a small team we needed help to take it to the next level. So I contacted Artix.”

“We lost two days of productivity from addictively playing EpicDuel,” laughed Adam Bohn, CEO/Founder of Artix Entertainment. “We were amazed how their team, game, and community felt just like ours. We knew this was meant to happen. They are now proudly part of Artix Entertainment. With the EpicDuel team firmly in charge of their game, we gave them access to our artists, programmers, and player support in addition to ordering as many servers as they wanted. Thirteen coffee pots, five weeks, four game re-writes, three artists, two programmers, and at least one evil vampire lawyer corpse later we are preparing for the big launch. Everything will probably crash like a giant train wreck tonight – did I mention they were just like us? This is going to be epic.”

Along with the new game release, Artix Entertainment will also begin the alpha test of a new Master Account System which will ultimately unify the logins for all of their games.

This was Artix Entertainment LLC’s first acquisition of another gaming studio.

Who is Artix Entertainment, LLC (Soon to be Battle On Games!)?

Web based gamers have come to know and love Artix Entertainment’s (or AE) games for their four popular web games: AdventureQuest, DragonFable, MechQuest, and AQWorlds. The fun and oddly humorous games are updated every week with new weapons, quests, events, and releases inspired by player suggestions. The friendly team has just finished celebrating their 7th year anniversary of creating games from “The Secret Underground Lab” in Tampa, Florida.

You can follow or friend Artix on…
Twitter: http://twitter.com/artixkrieger/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/artix
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/artixkrieger

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About Artix Entertainment
Artix Entertainment LLC, is a privately held, game development and publishing studio that specializes in creating online, browser-based, anime-style, role-playing Flash games with a distinctive visual style and high-quality game play. Artix has developed a range of games with storylines that are based in the fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure genre. Content within the games is updated each week through the use of a hyperbolic time chamber (due to the change in time flow within the chamber, one hour outside of it translates to one DAY inside of it)! Visit www.artixentertainment.com for more information.

Media Contacts
Daniel Vasile, Artix Entertainment, at dan@battleon.com.
Doug Mealy, Online Marketing and Public Relations, at dmealy@om-pr.com.

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