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IGS ANNOUNCES NEW GEO POLITICAL SIM "COMMANDER IN CHIEF"

Don’t Wait Until November; June is Your Chance to Become President

PARKVILLE, Maryland – April 9, 2008 – IGS (Interactive Gaming Software), a privately funded interactive entertainment publisher, today announced it will release a unique geo-political simulator game titled Commander In Chief. The game, which gives you the opportunity to become a head of state or government and make decisions o­n its behalf, is currently slated for retail release in the U.S. in Q2 2008 and will be available for $39.99. Published by IGS, Commander In Chief offers a true, realistic, and entertaining simulation of running a country’s government and taking part in economic, military, political, social, cultural, and foreign affairs.

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS PC GAMERS A FREE TWO-WEEK TRIAL OF WORLD IN CONFLICT

The "Best Strategy Game of 2007" Now Available For Everyone in Free Two-Week Multiplayer Trial

LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2008) - Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, is now offering a free two-week trial of World in Conflict^TM, the groundbreaking action-strategy game that claimed the coveted E3 2007 Game Critics "Best Strategy Game" award, collected countless Editor's Choice commendations in reviews, and was the clear choice of international media as the "Best Strategy Game of 2007." The two-week trial will be open to any and all PC gamers and will offer a free taste of the award-winning multiplayer gameplay that made World in Conflict o­ne of the top-rated PC games of 2007.

ATLUS U.S.A., INC. TO BRING OPERATION DARKNESS^TM TO NORTH AMERICA

The Fuhrer's power grows… The time to act is now!

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — NOVEMBER 16TH, 2007 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that it has obtained the North American publishing rights for Operation Darkness, an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Operation Darkness is currently scheduled for release in 2008. Official Teaser Site

ATLUS U.S.A., INC. ANNOUNCES SPECTRAL FORCE^TM 3 FOR NORTH AMERICA

Heroes for hire, unite!

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — NOVEMBER 16TH, 2007 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that it has obtained the North American publishing rights for Spectral Force 3. The first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, Spectral Force 3 delivers challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options! Look for Spectral Force 3 o­n the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2008! Official Teaser Site

Atlus USA announces R-Type Command

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — FEBRUARY 13th, 2008 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that R-Type Command, a bold new turn-based strategy entry in the long-celebrated series of side scrolling shooters, is coming exclusively to the PlayStation Portable.

R-Type Command hits store shelves May 6th with an MSRP of $39.99.

This looks interesting. It's sort of like a Full Spectrum Warrior (J)RPG.

SEGA'S VALKYRIA CHRONICLES JOURNEYS TO THE WEST

Visually Stunning Role-Playing Game Heads Exclusively to the PLAYSTATION® 3 Computer Entertainment System

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (February 25, 2008) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles™ a fresh new take o­n the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Valkyria Chronicles™ combines strategy elements of conventional tactical role playing games with real-time action sequences. The game takes place in beautiful 3D environments that take full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION®3 system, giving players breathtaking graphics for a visually astounding gameplay experience.

Speaking of non-obvious expansion developers:

"Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties" Gets Ready to Expand Into the Eastern World, Goes Gold

Second expansion pack for massively popular Games for Windows franchise adds Eastern flare, hits store shelves Oct. 23rd

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the eagerly awaited “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties,” the second expansion pack for “Age of Empires III,” has gone gold and will hit retailers throughout North America o­n Oct. 23rd.

From renowned real-time strategy developers Big Huge Games and Ensemble Studios, “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” introduces gamers to Asian civilizations and a host of new gameplay features. Players will experience firsthand the rich and historical influences of Asia while commanding their units and expanding their empire in the Eastern world.

You might think why give a Dawn of War expansion to the people who made Titan Quest unless you remember that Iron Lore was founded by o­ne of the creators of the Age of Empires series.

The Carnage Continues in THQ's Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) - Soulstorm(TM)

Standalone Expansion in Million-Unit Selling Franchise Scheduled for Spring 2008 Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) - Soulstorm(TM), the next standalone chapter in internal studio Relic Entertainment's award-winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS) franchise, is scheduled for release o­n Windows PC in spring 2008. Featuring an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM) universe, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm introduces two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.

THQ Ships Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing Fronts(TM)

Next Chapter in Top-Rated Real Time Strategy Franchise Storms Retail Outlets

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing Fronts(TM), developed by award-winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS) developer Relic Entertainment, has shipped for the Windows PC platform. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next installment in the highest-rated RTS franchises of all time, building o­n the success of the original Company of Heroes(TM) with two new armies and vastly enhanced multiplayer options. The game is now available at major retail outlets worldwide.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL® Great Battles of Rome Marches to Retail Nationwide 

CDV Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the North American retail release of THE HISTORY CHANNEL® Great Battles of Rome today. Based o­n some of the most well-known conflicts of the Roman Empire, THE HISTORY CHANNEL Great Battles of Rome combines elements of role-playing and strategy, and features program footage provided by The History Channel to lend additional authenticity and historical perspective. For more information, please visit http://www.cdvus.com.

GROWLANSER: HERITAGE OF WARTM NOW SHIPPING!

End the War, Unlock the Secret...

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18th, 2007 – Atlus, U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Growlanser: Heritage of War, the latest entry in the critically-acclaimed Growlanser series for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, is shipping to North American retailers.

To honor the epic series and its loyal fans, Atlus has created a deluxe Limited Edition set with a number of unique collectibles that deliver in full o­n the Growlanser experience. The complete package includes a 100-page full color art book that features material from the entire Growlanser saga, a multimedia DVD featuring additional video content and Growlanser trivia, lenticular cards, commemorative pins, and a Growlanser keychain. Followers of the series have come to expect great value, and Growlanser: Heritage of War Limited Edition aims to deliver.

Multiplayer-Enabled Sins of a Solar Empire Beta 3 Blasts Off

Pre-Order Customers Gain Immediate Access to Beta Test of Anticipated Space Strategy Game

PLYMOUTH, Michigan – September 18, 2007 – Stardock Entertainment and Ironclad Games announced today that the upcoming Beta 3 of Sins of a Solar Empire, which begins o­n September 20th, will introduce multiplayer functionality and a host of other new features to the RT4X space-strategy game. Gamers who pre-order before September 26th will gain immediate access to Sins of a Solar Empire Beta 3, allowing them to vie for galactic supremacy with their friends via LAN and Ironclad o­nline (ICO). Players can pre-order Sins of a Solar Empire now via the world’s most user-friendly digital-distribution service, TotalGaming.net.

Late to the party o­n this o­ne, it's from the Knights of Honor team.

NEW PUBLISHING LABEL BLACK INC. ANNOUNCES FLAGSHIP TITLE - WORLDSHIFT FOR THE PC PLATFORM

Black Seas Studios to Develop Revolutionary Real-Time Strategy Game

Cologne, Germany - August 3, 2007 - Black Inc., the newly founded publishing label of RTL Games as of August 1st, is prepared to impress core gamers everywhere with their first major game offering. The real-time strategy game WorldShift for PC will be the launch title for Black Inc. next year, after which RTL Games will continue to publish further titles under the Black Inc. label. To this end, the company has been working with renowned developers like Black Sea Studios from Sofia (Bulgaria), who are currently working tirelessly o­n the new title. WorldShift, an o­nline-based next-gen real-time strategy game with a cyber/fantasy setting, will contain a groundbreaking new artifact system and powerful community features in order to create a unique gameplay experience.

Portable Worms out; Wii Worms Announced

Worms(TM): Open Warfare 2 Parachutes Into Retail for the PSP(R) System and Nintendo DS(TM)

Latest Iteration of Popular Turn-Based Strategy Game Brings Unprecedented Customization Options and o­nline Battles To Worms Fiends around the World

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Worms(TM): Open Warfare 2 for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Nintendo DS(TM) is now available at retailers throughout North America. Following the release of THQ's Worms: Open Warfare last year, this new title features classic Worms humor, unprecedented customization options, as well as o­nline multiplayer mode, pitting Worms fiends from around the world against each other. Worms: Open Warfare 2 is rated E10+ and is now available for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Codemasters announces a new modern day theatre of war for Operation Flashpoint™2: Dragon Rising

Company Reveals Full Game Title and Teaser Trailer at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany

Operation Flashpoint™2: Dragon Rising was announced as the full title for the return of the leading name in modern military simulation gaming. Codemasters also revealed an explosive teaser trailer for the game in its booth (Hall 4, F01) at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany. The Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising teaser trailer is now available to view and download from www.codemasters.com/flashpoint2