Tuesday, February 27, 2007

HandyGamesTM and 10TACLE STUDIOS AG announce mobile version of „Panzer Tactics DS"

Shortly prior to the release of 10TACLE STUDIOS’ round-based strategy-title Panzer Tactics DS in April 2007, the mobile version will be released worldwide. Developer HandyGames™ thereby has focussed on a highly detailed conversion of the popular handheld-version.

„We appreciate the close cooperation with 10TACLE STUDIOS very much and we all are sure that both versions, the mobile as well as the NDS version, will set the benchmark very high in the sector of strategic games.“, says Markus Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames™.

„With the brand Panzer Tactics, we want to revive the popular genre of round-based strategy games with fresh elements and establish it on new platforms. These include the NDS as well as the mobile phone! With HandyGames, we have found an expert production partner who helps us greatly with the realization of this strategy.“, says Chris Schmitz, Executive Producer, 10TACLE STUDIOS AG.

About HandyGames™:

HandyGames™ is one of the leading independent developers of games for mobile phones. The company has offices in Giebelstadt, Germany and in Bucharest, Romania and has its very own international distribution network. The company was founded in 2000 by Markus Kassulke, Christopher Kassulke and Udo Bausewein, has more than 35 employees and plans to expand further.

The huge and diverse variety of products, which all excel by high quality, consists of downloadable and pre-installed games, as well as applications and games for the mobile Internet. HandyGames™ has developed top sellers such as Porn Manager, Townsmen or Flitzer.

The company’s longtime success is reflected in close co-operations with producers of mobile phones and network operators, as well as in the many international prizes it has won.

More information at: www.handy-games.com

About 10TACLE STUDIOS AG:

Listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 10TACLE STUDIOS AG (security code number: TACL10) is one of Europe’s leading independent developers and producers of high-end computer and video games. 10TACLE STUDIOS AG (www.10tacle.com) produces top-quality products that meet international development standards, and its product portfolio covers all relevant growth segments in the games market. In the first six months of 2006, the company reported a turnover increase to 12.71 million Euros (first six months of 2005: 1.8 million Euros). 10TACLE STUDIOS AG’s adjusted EBITDA improved to 2.9 million Euros in the first six months of 2006 (first six months of 2005: 510,000 Euros). EBIT reached 2.3 million Euros, compared to 43,000 Euros in the year-ago period. Currently, more than 180 employees work for the Company at its headquarters in Darmstadt and the development sites in Darmstadt, Hanover, London, Charleroi, Bratislava and Singapore.

More information at: www.10tacle.com

"Alien Hominid HD" Crash Lands on Xbox Live Arcade

27th February 2007

The cult favourite offers high definition alien action that makes it better than ever before. “Alien Hominid HD” from The Behemoth is a side-scrolling extraterrestrial experience like no other, and will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade® for Xbox 360™ beginning Wednesday 28th February at 08.00 GMT / 09.00 CET.

As a feisty yet adorable alien, gamers must fend off FBI agents to ensure their spaceship stays safe. With unique, hand-drawn characters and weapons, this award-winning title is the epitome of quirky humour and intergalactic fun. Sixteen levels, seven mini-games, and jump-in anytime multiplayer capability adds to the cosmic mayhem.

Game Features

· Sixteen levels and seven mini-games, including “All You Can Eat” and “PDA,” now with online multiplayer support
· Main and Mini-games high scores are tracked on the Xbox Live Leaderboard
· Multiplayer modes enable two players locally in the main game and up to four players offline or on Xbox Live in Mini-games.

· Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

Where Can I Get It?

You can download “Alien Hominid HD” beginning 28th February at 08.00 GMT / 09.00 CET on Xbox Live Arcade and will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points.

Elisa to pilot Nokia's next generation mobile gaming platform

Finnish customers to test new N-Gage experience

Espoo, Finland – February 27, 2007 – Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, and Elisa announced today that they will carry out a pilot of Nokia’s new N-Gage mobile gaming service. The pilot will start in February 2007 and run until mid 2007.

“The core of the Nokia games strategy is to make it easy for people to find, buy and play great quality mobile games and we’re excited to expand our relationship with Elisa to help make this possible,” said Jaakko Kaidesoja, Director, Games, Multimedia, Nokia. “This pilot will help us further refine the N-Gage experience for our commercial launch later this year.”

“Our goal is to give our customers a new and unique experience they cannot get anywhere else,” said Mikko Mattinen, Head of Department, Consumer Customers Products, Content services, Elisa Corporation.

“People who enjoy mobile games are often the same customers who enjoy experimenting with new mobile services and content. Elisa can provide a wide range of content and services to meet their needs.”

Elisa will combine its existing mobile gaming platform with the Nokia N-Gage gaming platform and carry out intensive testing and evaluation in a live network environment. Nokia and Elisa will work together to bring a superior mobile gaming experience for Elisa customers. Nokia device owners can look forward to improved game quality, outstanding performance and an intuitive way to get games.

With the scheduled launch in mid 2007, Nokia’s next generation mobile gaming platform makes it easy for people to find, buy, play and share rich and immersive games on a range of Nokia devices. Elisa intends to support the launch with a full service offering through its own portals in addition to the N-Gage application installed on Nokia devices.

About Elisa Corporation
Elisa Corporation is a leading Finnish telecommunications company offering a comprehensive range of telecommunications services, including voice and data services, connections to the internet, customised communications and ICT solutions and network operator services. Elisa is a forerunner of new mobile and content services.

Elisa Corporation is listed on the Helsinki Exchanges, and its revenue in 2006 amounted to 1.52 billion euros. Elisa has over 1.3 million fixed network subscriptions, of which over 496,000 are broadband subscriptions. As a broadband provider, Elisa is the market leader in Finland. The company's mobile network holds approximately 2,2 million subscriptions. The company has approximately 3,600 employees.

Elisa offers internet and telecommunications services by Elisa, Saunalahti and Kolumbus trademarks. Elisa provides international services in association with its partners, Vodafone and Telenor.

www.elisa.com

About N-Gage
Nokia is an innovator in mobile, interactive entertainment and is re-defining the mobile gaming experience. Starting in 2007, Nokia will allow consumers to easily find, buy, play and manage great quality mobile games on upcoming Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and other Nokia S60 devices. Consumers will be able to connect to the N-Gage Arena, Nokia’s mobile, global gaming community. Nokia is working with the world’s leading publishers, including Electronic Arts and Gameloft, to deliver a broad portfolio of exciting, high quality games. http://futurewatch.n-gage.com and
www.n-gage.com

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com

Play Ten Interactive Unveils Trailer for "White Gold: War in Paradise"

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (February 27, 2007) – Play Ten Interactive today released the first promotional video trailer for its upcoming RPG/FPS game “White Gold: War in Paradise” for the Xbox 360 and PC. With an exciting mix of first-person shooter and role-playing elements, “White Gold” provides nonstop action in a rich game play environment. Developed by Deep Shadows, “White Gold” is scheduled for a Q4 2007 worldwide release.

Players can expect to quench their thirst for guerrilla warfare in “White Gold,” which features hand-to-hand combat, small arms tactical battles, and vehicle-based travel. The scenic backdrop of the Caribbean basin deceptively hides an archipelago aflame with revolt. Beyond white sand beaches and crystalline waters, players will come up against opposing forces that occupy windswept villages and rocky travel routes.

This first clip of in-game footage reveals a sweeping view of the island’s topography, up close encounters with numerous characters as well as a demonstration of forceful weaponry including an automatic rifle and a grenade launcher. The main hero will be seen driving a tank to cover an infantry assault, haggling with a street trader for a bundle of bananas, attacking enemy airfield from a high-tech chopper and exploring the jungles on foot in search of a mystical Indian artifact. On display are some of the game’s most unusual situations including riding sharks and taking over a mafia gunboat with a knife in stealth mode. The wide open RPG/FPS world and total freedom of play has to be seen to be believed.

About Play Ten Interactive

Play Ten Interactive (PTI) is an independent publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC and consoles. The company was founded in 2005 by a group of professionals and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. PTI worldwide partners include such publishers as 10Tacle, PlayLogic, CDV, Nobilis, Groove Games; developers such as Spellbound, 3000 AD, Burut, Deep Shadows and World Forge; as well as Riverdeep, Cornelsen, Rondomedia and The Learning Company for kid's games.

Successfully releasing over 20 titles in a year, PTI is all set for a further expansion in its gaming branch. For more information, please visit http://www.playten.com.

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Sega Partnered With Game Developer Universomo

SEGA® of America has made an agreement with independent European mobile game developer Universomo Ltd. for mobile game development based on SEGA´s world-famous licenses. Right at the moment Universomo has two titles in development for the publisher. The games are to be published and released in the Spring 2007. In addition of the game design and development Universomo takes care of the porting of both games as well.

"Besides opening of our US branch, the deal with SEGA is definitely one of the main Universomo highlights of 2007! There are not many companies with such a long and bold history in the gaming business like SEGA" said Atte Kotiranta, Managing Director of Universomo USA.

Glenn Wissner, Senior Producer for Sega of America comments on Universomo, "Working with Universomo has been a pure pleasure. These guys are very professional and skilled mobile developers. Universomo really understands SEGA product and have been excellent in keeping to original designs while also adding their own spin and taking our well known brands to a new level of quality. They meet their objectives and often exceed our expectation in the areas of game design, playability and art direction. I look forward to working with Universomo on future games and would highly recommend them as a mobile game developer."

About SEGA® of America, Inc.

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American Publishing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About Universomo, Ltd.
Universomo is one of the leading independent mobile game developers in Europe. In the year 2006 Universomo produced 17 mobile games including LEGO Star Wars 2, Rollercoaster Rush, Destroy All Humans! 2 and Gorillaz Entertainment System. Universomo opened studio in Los Angeles California in Autumn 2006 and has headquarters in Finland.