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PIKPOK™ ANNOUNCES BIRD STRIKE™ FOR iPHONE

Experience Arcade Thrills Launching Aerodynamically Challenged Avian Through Urban Airspace Perils

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – December 18, 2009 – PikPok™, the New Zealand based publishing and development group focused on the growing iPhone and iPod Touch apps market, today announced the development of Bird Strike™, an original game for iPhone. With a cartoon style and fun flight dynamics, PikPok is pushing creativity and fun to new heights. Bird Strike is scheduled to launch on iPhone and iPod Touch in early 2010.

“You’ve got a flightless bird, a telephone wire and a strong urge to launch him at breakneck speed into the air,” said Jos Ruffell, manager of the PikPok label. “It’s pure, addictive fun.”

About Bird Strike™
In Bird Strike, you launch Gerald the Bird into the air at high velocity to see how high he can go. Collect pick-ups to help him soar higher and avoid obstacles that would stop his ascent, but realize that what goes up, must come down. Bird Strike features:

• Beautifully stylized character and locations
• Unique tilt and boost gameplay
• High-score leaderboards

For more information on Bird Strike™, please visit: www.pikpokgames.com

About PikPok
PikPok is the iPhone and iPod Touch publishing label and development studio created by Sidhe. With a portfolio of original and licensed entertainment properties in development for the platform, PikPok is positioned to deliver games that appeal to mainstream consumers with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok’s has already released multiple iPhone titles including Fame, based on the MGM feature film, Flick Kick™ Rugby and Flick Kick™ Aussie Rules. For more information on PikPok, please visit: www.pikpokgames.com

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Contact:

Sean Kauppinen
International Digital Entertainment Agency
+1-415-299-2156
pikpok@ide-agency.com

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New Free iPhone Game Hopes to Educate Americans on the State of U.S. Health Care

Need the facts? Death Panel has you covered

(BOSTON) – December 10, 2009 – In the weeks since the House passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, claims, figures, and statistics have been passed off as facts or lies depending on who you ask, as people struggle to educate themselves on the U.S. health care industry. Now, iPhone users can gauge their knowledge of health care reform with the launch of Death Panel, a free iPhone and iPod Touch game from People Operating Technology. The game is 100% non-political, non-partisan and incorporates third-party facts into game play via a quiz-like interface.

Death Panel is the first and only iPhone game that incorporates fun and interactive game play backed by third-party government-documented data. When the game is over, users are encouraged to share their scores online with friends via Facebook and Twitter in hopes of driving awareness and comprehension to the most important social and economic issue today.

“Mobile technology provides a fascinating medium though which businesses and other organizations can gain mindshare,” said Jason Petralia, co-founder of People Operating Technology. “We made Death Panel to shed some light on a hot topic in a compelling way”.

According to US Census, last year saw the number of uninsured increase to 46.3 million from 45.7 million in 2007. The percentage and number of children under 18 without health insurance were 9.9 percent and 7.3 million. The uninsured rate and the number of uninsured for children are the lowest since 1987.

In order to educate users to these facts, Death Panel puts users in the role of their local office holder. To build a strong constituency and progress in the game, the user must stand on a virtual platform and answer questions correctly about health care from an anxious public.

Death Panel also features an integrated Geo-locational roster of real-life congressional “players”, indicating state, political affiliation and enumerating funds received from lobbyists.

Incorporating hundreds of questions about health care reform, Death Panel also features:

• Original audio soundtrack
• Unique artwork & graphics
• Facebook & Twitter sharing capabilities

Information and data for Death Panel is collected and from WhiteHouse.gov, StateHealthFacts.org, the NCHC.org, and FactCheck.org.

Death Panel is available for free in the App Store or at http://bit.ly/DeathPanelGame. For more information please visitwww.peopleoperatingtechnology.com

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CONTACT

Michal Habdank-Kolaczkowski
VSC Consulting | AppLaunchPR
415.677.9125 x207
michal@vscconsulting.com

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NEW LIVE ACTION TRAILER AVAILABLE FOR FLICK KICK™ RUGBY

#1 Sports Game in New Zealand in Apple’s App Store

December 10, 2009 – PikPok™, the New Zealand based publishing and development group focused on the growing iPhone and iPod Touch apps market, today released a new live action trailer for Flick Kick™ Rugby.

A Hi-Res version can be downloaded here:
http://www.game-newswire.com/images/Sidhe/Flick_Kick_Rugby_LiveTrailer.mov

For more information on Flick Kick™ Rugby, please visit: www.pikpokgames.com

Flick Kick™ Rugby Features

Intuitive Flick Kicking: Control the angle and curve of your kick with the flick of your finger.

Realistic Rugby Pitch: 360 degree wind with shifting severity. Anything from a light breeze to gale force winds must be taken into account if want to score a conversion

Multiple Game Modes:
– Sudden Death: The classic test of skill. No time limit, just keep making kicks to add multipliers to your score.
– Arcade Mode: 5 kicks taken from five different positions. Score as many points as you can. The 5th kick at each position will award you bonus points if you make it. Each successful goal will earn you points, but keep your eyes on the wind strength and direction. Total is out of 25 possible kicks.
– Time Attack: Quick Fire Flick Kicking! Make as many kicks as possible within the time limit – Don’t buckle under the pressure!
– Practise Mode: Perfect your technique and learn how to become a kicking master

Online Leaderboards and Achievements with OpenFeint Support: Show your friends that you’re the best kicker around

iPod Library Access: play your favourite music during the game

Stunning 3D graphics: Rugby fans – see if you have what it takes and step up to the ultimate conversion challenge!

About PikPok
PikPok is the iPhone and iPod Touch publishing label and development studio created by Sidhe. With a portfolio of original and licensed entertainment properties in development for the platform, PikPok is positioned to deliver games that appeal to mainstream consumers with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok’s first title Fame, is based on the MGM feature film. For more information on PikPok, please visit: www.pikpokgames.com

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Contact:
Sean Kauppinen
International Digital Entertainment Agency
+1-415-299-2156
pikpok@ide-agency.com

Prague, Czech Republic – 20th October, 2009 – Fresh arcade game Jumboo developed by Handjoy for iPhone and iPod Touch is finished. The game with really big gorilla is ready to hit Apple App Store this week.

Jumboo is fresh arcade game with addictive gameplay for both casual and hardcore players. The main character of this game is big gorilla living in the jungle. You as its master control gorilla’s moves by simple finger slides.

Your goal in this game is simple – you have to jump as high as possible and do not fall from the platforms. You can do short jumps, long jumps and chain them to the juicy combos.

„We had been working hard to balance Jumboo gameplay to make it attractive for every player. I truly think we did it really well, because Jumboo is an easy to learn but hard to master game.,“ says Pavel Barak, Handjoy’s chief technical officer.

The game is coming to the market with price $1.99 and you can buy it on the Apple App Store. (http://itunes.com/app/jumboo)

The game features:
•Fast-paced gameplay
•Progressive difficulty
•Online leaderboard
•One big gorilla!

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Prague, Czech Republic – 19th October, 2009 – Rake In Grass is proud to present the release of a RPG/dungeon Undercroft for iPhone and iPod touch

Undercroft is a dazzling, epic adventure set in a fantasy world full of magic and monsters. It combines the atmosphere of classic role playing games with plenty of new features, and brings it all together with cool graphics and sophisticated level design.

Rumors fly throughout the land of a great evil that has arisen from an old abandoned graveyard near the city of Dolbrad: The dead walk the realm, killing anyone who dares to uncover the secrets of the tombs.

You control a party of hotheaded adventurers who face setting in motion a stream of erratic events with just one unwise move — lead them to the horrific graveyard to face their unexpected fate.

The main features:
- 20 hours of gameplay with great replay value
- A party of heroes — because the whole is more than the sum of its parts! Enjoy building unique, specialized classes. Create a combined force with powers that overcome their weaknesses and make them a crew to remember
- Intricate plot with dozens of quests, and plenty of side-quests for extra experience gathering
- Unique turn-based combat system perfect for well thought out strategic moves as well as for fast, fluid attacks
- Five hero classes with a wide variety of skills and spells for unique development
- More than 750 items and 60 types of enemies
- Sophisticated interface with quick access to all the extensive functionality
- Many environments ranging from fiery pits and dark underground to forests, snowy mountains and large city

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Crave “Rolls with It” and Brings Their Marquee Bowling Franchise To the World’s Most Popular Handheld System

Santa Ana, Calif. and Malta, N.Y., October 14, 2009 – Crave Entertainment, the full-service publishing and distribution division of FillpointSVG, one of the videogame industry’s leading providers of online distribution, fulfillment, and e-commerce services for national retailers, today announced Brunswick Pro Bowling is now available for download exclusively to Apple iPhone and iTouch users. The only iPhone and iTouch bowling game licensed by industry leader Brunswick, Brunswick Pro Bowling features real pin and ball physics including changing oil patterns and lane conditions, as well as customization options ranging from character to ball to music selections all for -$4.99.

“Brunswick Pro Bowling is the definitive bowling experience for iPhone and iTouch users featuring the high quality bowling balls, equipment and bowling centers Brunswick has built its reputation on,” said Betsi Gijanto, executive vice president, Crave Entertainment. “In addition, we created a gameplay experience that captures the control, physics, customization and rewards systems that real bowlers can appreciate.”
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The highly anticipated first episode of Dark Nebula has just been approved by Apple, and is now available for purchase on the App store at $0.99. The game was developed by veterans from the console, PC and web game industries, including Anders Hejdenberg – the lead designer behind Battlefield 2: Modern Combat.

“We all started out in the games industry making small games like this, and it has been a fantastic experience to be able to relive the passion and inspiration that comes from working in a small, tight-knit team of highly creative individuals.” Anders says.

Dark Nebula is a skill-based action game for the iPhone and iPod Touch that will be released on the App store as a series of separate episodes, each sold at $0.99. The first episode of Dark Nebula is roughly an hour long with ten action-packed levels that will have you bouncing, sliding, spinning and swerving all the way to the finish line.

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Paris – October 15, 2009 – Bulkypix, the successful developer of games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, is proud to announce its new role as a video games publisher.Vincent Dondaine, COO: “The iPhone and App Store have marked a new direction in terms of market and business model, whereby hundreds of applications and games are available every day. You need to know how to operate within this system; something that Bulkypix has gained real expertise in and which it is now offering for the benefit of its partners.”

5 development studios have already chosen Bulkypix to publish their games and applications on the App Store.

Open and innovative publishing strategy
Bulkypix is keen to offer a large variety of content to reach a wide audience and allow them to discover new experiences on their iPhone and iPod Touch. The studios we are currently collaborating with are developing highly innovative games, which we will reveal more about in the very near future.

More than 6 games to be released before Christmas
Christmas will be a very busy period, with more than 6 games scheduled to appear on the App Store in various categories such as Casual, Platform and Arcade. With 2 games to be launched between now and the end of the year, Bulkypix is confirming its position as a developer of creative and innovative content.

Choice of social platform: OpenFeint
Bulkypix has chosen to link up with the OpenFeint platform to offer customers advanced functions that will constantly be updated, such as discussion forums, world ranking tables and access to social networks (Facebook, Twitter etc.).

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Bellevue, WA (October 13, 2009) . Red Rocket Games, creators of iPhone games with irreverent humor, original scores, and unique gameplay, has just released “Dark Harvest”. This eerily addictive game is a unique take on Match-3 gameplay. In “Dark Harvest”, the goal is not just to match 3 and clear the board, but also to grow a garden of evil vegetables. To do this, you need to go on an Adventure, where each level cleared gives the player an evil vegetable to grow. Fill up all 30 vegetables in your garden, and you are the ultimate winner. If you don’t have time for a full adventure and just need a quick fix, you can also choose to play a “Quick Play” game of any unlocked level. For only $2.99, this spooky and haunting game will have you playing until next Halloween.

Gameplay
In “Dark Harvest” the gameplay is simple . shoot chemical orbs into a cloud. Touch the screen to aim and release your finger to shoot. A helpful on-screen trajectory helps you aim. Orbs stick to each other on contact. Three or more orbs of the same color that are stuck together burst, creating rain. However, if you don’t match the orbs quickly enough, other balls will fill the screen, ending your game. Meet the required number of matches to finish the level, and an evil vegetable is yours to grow. Collect all 30 crazy, evil plants, and browse them in your garden at any time.

Meet the Evil Vegetables
These maniacal creatures are just a sampling of the evilness you can grow in this game: vegetables to grow in this game:

• Pumpkin – Name is Jim. Jack-O-Lantern’s little brother is making a name of his own. The unspoken leader among the spawned, inedible produce, Linus is pure evil in pumpkin form. He will not let you rest. He will not let you sleep.
• Olive – Name is Pop-Eye. From the realm of the Dead Sea, Pop-Eye is from a vampiric breed The Ultimate Destroyer of olives spawned by that came into form as olives. Practiced in the art of deception, he often teams up with Tanqueray to concoct the deadly liquid: Dirty Martini.
• Tomato – Name is Bastard Tom. …and so the papa tomato said, “ketchup.” Don’t wait around for him to splat. It’s way to messy. Revenge is best served cold. Years before, his brothers invaded a small town and were wiped out clean spills. It’s his turn to make us splat!
• Eggplant – Name is Josef Melanzana. Cold, calculating, and delicious when lightly grilled with olive oil. He craves for power and wants to rule the world.
• Potato – The Brothers Spud. Not smart. Not savvy. But dependable, determined, and fattening. Couch potatoes beware! These one-eyed twins feed on the lazy.
• Lettuce – Name is Lascivious Letty. Sinister and vain, Letty is the storied seductress of the plant kingdom
• The Nutz Brothers – Meet Harry, Stinky, Tiny, and Deez.
• Chinese Cabbage – Name is Pechay Wombok. Pechay Wombok’s hermit like personality hides his true colors. “Your mind is not your own… bwahahaha.” He causes hypnotic airwaves that disrupt your happy thoughts and make them into nightmares.
• Bellpepper – Name is Bella Peppah. Whadda man. Whadda man. Whadda mighty good man.

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Paris, France – October 14, 2009 – French developer DotEmu announces today a second update for his last retro iPhone game Golvellius: Valley of Doom. In order to offer the best gameplay experience to the community, Golvellius benefits of a tweaked interface and a faster animation.

“We put a lot of effort in gathering gamers’ feedback and this update is the answer to all the comments we received,” said Xavier Liard, CEO of DotEmu.

To celebrate the launch of this update, the game is on sale for a limited time at half the original price !

If you need a review code, please ask, we will send you one as soon as possible.

Available for the iPhone and iPod touch on the Apple Appstore:

Special sale price: 0,99 $ – 0.79 € – 0.59 £

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