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Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop ChannelLet’s hope
you all survived the long holiday weekend. With all the eating, traveling and
family fun, isn’t it time to do something just for you? So take a few minutes
and do a little shopping from the comfort of your couch, away from the chaos of
the malls. This week you can get into a game of hoops, do a little faux
gambling or head out to sea with your favorite dolphin friend.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games
to the Wii™ Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet
connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be
purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games
are:

DOUBLE DRIBBLE™ (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points):
DOUBLE DRIBBLE, the first 5-on-5, full-court home basketball game, is pure
hoops action at its finest. While still a surprisingly accurate basketball game
for its time, the frantic action keeps you on your toes as your players run
from one end of the court to the other. Choose from a handful of teams and
multiple levels of difficulty as you take on the computer alone or challenge a
friend and see who has the better skills. Take the ball and sink shots from
locations all over the court, or get in your opponent’s face and do your best
to block the shot. Better yet, drive the lane and rock the rim to see one of
the game’s trademark slam-dunk cut scenes. He shoots, he scores!

Vegas Stakes™ (Super NES®, 1-4 players, rated E for Everyone – Simulated
Gambling, 800 Wii Points): Feel like taking a road trip to Las Vegas? Let your
inner high roller go wild as you try your luck at five different
games—blackjack, slots, poker, craps and roulette. Start with only $1,000 in
your pocket and play your way through five casinos, each with a different theme
and varying limits. But no one wants to gamble alone, right? Not a problem, as
you’ll be able to choose one of four friends to tag along and offer advice
when you need it. Further enhancing the experience is the fact that you’ll be
presented with a slew of interactions with random casino patrons. Best be
careful, though—your choices in these situations could either get you closer
to the millions of dollars you’re after or cost you a pile of that
hard-earned cash. Roll the dice, spin the wheel, hit or stand—do whatever it
takes to stake your claim in Vegas and beat the house!

Ecco Jr.™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): The
aquatic adventures of Ecco come to life for a younger generation of gamers.
Perfect for kids, Ecco Jr. finds our young hero heading out to sea with a
variety of tasks he must perform in order to get there. Along with his friends
Tara the baby orca and Kitnee the young Atlantic dolphin, Ecco Jr. will
interact with sea lions, sea horses and other aquatic life as he makes his
journey to the Big Blue. Introduce your kids to the classic series of Ecco the
Dolphin titles by downloading Ecco Jr. today.

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*/Unreal Tournament 3 Slated to Ship on December 10, 2007 for the
PlayStation�3 in North America/*

Midway Games Inc. and Epic Games today announced that the PlayStation� 3
version of /Unreal Tournament 3/ is scheduled to ship to retail outlets
in North America on December 10th. It is expected to begin arriving in
stores in limited quantities the following day, with a U.S. suggested
retail price of $59.95. The highly anticipated first-person shooter has
already shipped internationally for the PC and is available for a U.S.
suggested retail price of $49.95 and $59.95 for the collector's edition.

**About **/*/Unreal Tournament 3/*/
**/Unreal Tournament 3/** Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the
world's premiere first-person shooter to the PC, and its debut on
PlayStation� 3. Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal
Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to a whole new level.
Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or
against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard.
With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this
is FPS action at its best!

**About Epic Game**
Epic Games, Inc., based in Cary, NC and established in 1991, develops
cutting-edge games and game engine technology for PC and console. The
company has created multiple million-selling, award-winning titles in
their Unreal series and their latest game, Gears of War, broke sales
records on Xbox 360 selling more than 3 million copies worldwide in the
first ten weeks and awarded overall Game of the Year for 2006 by the
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, Game Developers Choice Awards,
GameSpot, GamePro and many others. Epic is also responsible for the
Unreal Engine, which is the underlying technology for a wide range of
games including Console Game of the Year winner "Tom Clancy's Splinter
Cell" by Ubisoft; PC Gamer's Game of the Year "Deus Ex" from Ion
Storm/Eidos; "America's Army: Special Forces" by the United States Army;
and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (PC) by Electronic Arts.
Epic's Unreal Engine 3 is the current holder, and three-time consecutive
winner, of Game Developer magazine's Front Line award for Best Game
Engine. Epic Games was also awarded Studio of the Year at the 2006 Spike
TV Video Game Awards and Developer of the Year by Official Xbox
Magazine. Additional information about Epic can be obtained through
Epic's Web site at www.epicgames.com .

**About Midway**
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with
offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of
interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and
personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can
be found at www.midway.com .

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Minneapolis, MN - November 21, 2007 - Heart-pumping angling action
> awaits in Cabela's(r) Monster Bass from Activision, Inc
> . (Nasdaq: ATVI), now available at major
> retailers across the country. In the first ever Cabela's fishing game,
> players take an exciting journey through six of the hottest bass spots
> and compete in 14 tournament events in pursuit of the biggest, most
> coveted species of trophy bass.
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> "Cabela's is one of the most recognized names in the fishing world, and
> we are excited to deliver the first Cabela's fishing game to the
> masses," said David Oxford, Activision, Inc. "Bass fishing continues to
> grow in popularity, and we're confident players will get a huge
> adrenaline rush as they travel to the top fishing spots in North America
> to put their angling skills to the test by hooking into a prized monster
> bass."
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> Cabela's Monster Bass will put players' angling skills to the test as it
> focuses on the most exciting part of fishing - adrenaline pumping, fish
> fighting action! Utilizing authentic Cabela's fishing gear with
> hundreds of tackle and lure combinations, players will set their sights
> on nine species of bass, including largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and
> striped, as well as 14 other trophy fish such as trout, salmon, catfish,
> and walleye. Cabela's Monster Bass combines the use of real world
> strategies with actual fishing lake environments to allow fans of all
> types to land that prize and become the ultimate bass fisherman.
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> Cabela's Monster Bass, which is published by Activision Minneapolis, is
> available now on the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system for
> $29.99. The game is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.
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>
>
> About Cabela's Incorporated
>
> Cabela's Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is the world's
> largest direct marketer, and a leading specialty retailer, of hunting,
> fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the company's
> founding in 1961, Cabela's has grown to become one of the most
> well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been
> recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter(r). Through Cabela's
> well-established direct business and its growing number of destination
> retail stores, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of
> high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing
> superior customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's CLUB(r)
> VISA credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards
> program.
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> About Activision, Inc.
>
> Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading
> worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
> entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted
> net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
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> Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
> France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands,
> Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and
> its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is
> located at www.activision.com.

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*Destineer Ships �John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland� for Nintendo DS^� *
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*MINNEAPOLIS**,** MN** � November 21, 2007* � Adding to its popular
lifestyle lineup of John Deere games that have already sold more than a
half a million units, Destineer today announced it has shipped *John
Deere: Harvest in the Heartland*, a �hands-on� real-time farming game
for the Nintendo DS. From soil to sustenance, *John Deere: Harvest in
the Heartland* challenges players to create and maintain a fully
functioning farm.

Through an intuitive Touch Screen interface, players use the Nintendo DS
stylus to work the land, raise livestock, pick crops, milk cows, and
more to earn cash and improve the farm by purchasing land, livestock,
and authentic John Deere equipment. However, there is no such thing as a
successful �lazy farmer� and players who neglect their farm and will
reap what they sow as they watch their farm and crops turn to dust.

* *Design & Detail:* use the touch screen and stylus to layout the
locations of fields and buildings. Use the top screen to monitor
the farm via the mini-map and check on the status of crops and
livestock with the Query Tool. .

* *Hands-On Farming:* clear land, plant and harvest crops, and drive
authentic John Deere equipment. Paint buildings and create a
unique logo for the farm which identifies players at the
Commodities Market. Feed, care for, and harvest products from the
animals through a variety of fun and intuitive stylus actions.

* *The Commodities Market and County Fair:* raise crops and
livestock for sale at the daily Commodities Market. Reinvest money
earned from the sale of crops and animal products to upgrade John
Deere equipment and make the farm more efficient and profitable.
Or, enter your products and livestock in �Best of� contests at the
County Fair for prizes and fame.

*John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland *is* *available now for $29.99.
For more information, please visit www.destineerstudios.com
.

*About Destineer*

Destineer develops and publishes commercial video games for personal
computers and video game consoles, and creates PC-based virtual training
systems for military, intelligence and first-responder organizations.
Destineer is a privately held corporation headquartered in Minneapolis,
MN, with development studios in Minneapolis, Raleigh, NC, and Austin,
TX, and publishes games under the Destineer, MacSoft, Bold Games, and
Atomic Games brands. More information is available at Destineer�s
website: www.destineerstudios.com .

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Woo-hoo! Go Rock Band, go rock band!
*MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce that /Rock Band�/ is *
*Available Nationwide Today!*
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*CAMBRIDGE, MA � November 20, 2007*� */Harmonix/*, the worldwide leading
developer of music-based games, and *MTV Games, *a part of Viacom�s MTV
Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner *Electronic
Arts *(NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that the */Rock Band�/** Special
Edition Bundle* is now available at retail stores across America for the
for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and
PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system.

*/Rock Band /*is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to
interact with music like never before. The game challenges players to
put together a band and tour for fame and fortune � all while learning
to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals.Featuring the most master
recordings of any music game ever by the world�s biggest rock
artists,*/Rock Band/*includes 58 tracks and spans every genre of rock
ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk. With
multiple instruments and an impressive selection of online and offline
game modes to choose from, with the ability to play as a band or
individually, */Rock Band/* offers an infinite number of ways to play
each song and live out your ultimate rock and roll fantasies.

In addition to the 58 songs available on the game disc, Harmonix and MTV
Games are offering a stellar first line-up of new downloadable content
available at launch to satiate the desire for constantly refreshed
*/Rock Band /*content and enable players to customize their game
experience. The robust download calendar includes multi-song packs, full
albums and individual tracks from some of rock and roll�s biggest artists.

The */Rock Band /**Special Edition Bundle (Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3
system)* features a Fender Stratocaster guitar controller, an electronic
drum kit, real drum sticks, a microphone and software. The Xbox 360
bundle also comes with a USB hub for easy plug-in access for all
instruments. Standalone */Rock Band/* software is also available which
supports a variety of 3rd-party instrument peripherals as well as
enables owners to share peripherals with those who own the Special
Edition bundle.

*Rock Band* is rated �T� for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by
the ESRB.

As previously announced, */Rock Band /*is slated for release on the
PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system on December 18, 2007 in
North America. */Rock Band /*will ship in Canada on December 17^th for
Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2. */Rock Band /*will ship in
Europe for the Xbox 360^� video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft� and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system and
PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system in the first quarter of 2008.

EA is the exclusive distribution and marketing partner for */Rock
Band/*, managing distribution for the game in US, Europe and Australia.

For more information on */Rock Band� /*and Harmonix Music Systems,
please visit www.rockband.com and
www.harmonixmusic.com .
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*About MTV Networks:*
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's
leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
MTV Networks, with 135 channels worldwide, owns and operates the
following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2,
VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV,
CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL
SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these
networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its
audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more
than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband,
wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing
agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its
programming services can be seen worldwide.
* *
*About MTV Games:*
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing
high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the
MTV audience and complements the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
* *
*About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc:
*Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established
in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented
videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who
formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience
the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and
rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit:
http://www.harmonixmusic.com

*About Electronic Arts*
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTS^TM , EA^TM , EA SPORTS BIG^TM and POGO^TM .
In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles
that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game
site is www.ea.com .

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///The Arcade Light Gun Hit Comes to the Wii with Full Wii Zapper Support/

*SAN FRANCISCO *(November 20, 2007) � SEGA� of America, Inc. today
announced /Ghost Squad�/ for the Wii� home video game system has shipped
to retailers in North America. Developed by SEGA�s AM R&D Department #2
arcade division, /Ghost Squad /became a smash hit upon release and was
the top-earning arcade gun game in 2004. The Wii version brings the
arcade experience home and adds a number of new Wii-specific gameplay
modes and features. /Ghost Squad/ is one of the finest games to support
the use of the Wii Zapper� as a multi-purpose tool that allows players
to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs and
rescue hostages. The release of /Ghost Squad/ bolsters SEGA�s library of
genre-defining Wii titles.

With gameplay for up to four players, gamers will traverse three
different mission areas, each comprised of multiple difficulty levels,
while unlocking 25 high-powered weapons and 14 different costumes.
Within each level, a series of selectable alternate routes appear that
will provide the player with challenges increasing in difficulty as
enemies attack from unexpected places. Weapon selection is varied with
choices ranging from machine guns, submachine guns, pistols, sniper
rifles, shotguns and even a crossbow. /Ghost Squad/ will feature an
Arcade mode, a Training mode, a Party mode for up to four players and
two hidden, unlockable modes exclusively designed for the Wii version.

/�Ghost Squad/ presents a classic genre of games to an entirely new
generation of players on the Wii,� said Rick Naylor, Director of
Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. �Combined with the use of the Wii
Zapper, /Ghost Squad/ delivers an unparalleled arcade, light gun gaming
experience at home.�

For more information and screenshots on /Ghost Squad,/ please visit the
SEGA FTP site at: http://segapr.segaamerica.com
.

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/*/_About SEGA of America, Inc._/*//*/_:_/*/
SEGA� of America, Inc. is the American 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. The SEGA of
America Web Site is located at _www.SEGA.com _.

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**Bethesda**** Softworks Announces **

**/The Elder Scrolls� IV: Shivering Isles�/**

**/ /****PLAYSTATION�3 Retail Disc**** Now Shipping**

*/Official Expansion Disc to Award-Winning Role Playing Game to be
Available This Week/*//

November 20, 2007 (Rockville, MD) � Bethesda Softworks*/�/*, a ZeniMax
Media company, announced today that */The Elder Scrolls� IV:/*
*/Shivering Isles� /* for PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system
from SCEA is now shipping to North American retail stores. This
standalone disc will allow gamers who already own */The Elder Scrolls
IV:/* */Oblivion�/* to experience the award-winning expansion.

This new retail product follows the October release of */The Elder
Scrolls IV:/* */Oblivion� Game of the Year/* */Edition/* (*/GotY/*) for
PLAYSTATION�3 system, which includes the */Shivering Isles/* expansion.
Originally released in March 2006 for Windows and Xbox 360� video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft and in March 2007 for
PLAYSTATION�3 system, */Oblivion/* has already earned countless awards
from publications around the world and won numerous Game of the Year and
RPG of the Year awards.

*/Oblivion/* features a powerful combination of free-form gameplay,
unprecedented graphics, cutting edge AI, character voices by acting
legends Patrick Stewart, Sean Bean, Terrance Stamp, and Lynda Carter,
and an award-winning soundtrack. Gamers can choose to unravel
*/Oblivion/*�s epic narrative at their own pace or explore the vast
world in search of their own unique challenges.

With more than 30 hours of new gameplay, */Shivering Isles/* allows you
to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion � the realm of Sheogorath,
the Daedric Prince of Madness. */Shivering Isles/* features a bizarre
landscape split between the two sides � Mania and Dementia �filled with
vast, twisting dungeons mirroring the roots of the trees they are buried
within. Sheogorath himself looks to you to be his champion and defend
his realm and its inhabitants from destruction as you discover all new
items, ingredients, spells, and much more.

*/Shivering Isles/* for PLAYSTATION�3 system will also be available for
download on the PLAYSTATION�Network (North American, English only)
beginning November 29^th . */Shivering Isles/* is rated M for Mature by
the ESRB. For more information on */Oblivion, Shivering Isles, /*or
*/The Elder Scrolls/*, visit /_www.elderscrolls.com_/.

*_About Bethesda Softworks_*

Headquartered in Rockville, MD, Bethesda Softworks LLC, a subsidiary of
ZeniMax Media Inc., is a premier developer and publisher of interactive
entertainment software and has produced numerous award-winning titles,
most recently with 2006 PC and Xbox 360� Game of the Year and RPG of the
Year, /The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion�,/ and the 2002 PC and Xbox� Game
of the Year and RPG of the Year, /The Elder Scrolls III: Morrrowind�./
Among Bethesda�s more popular franchises are /The Elder Scrolls�/ series
and /Fallout�/, as well as its licensed property, /Star Trek�//./ Its
product line spans the sports, racing, RPG, strategy, and action genres.
For more information on Bethesda Softworks� products, visit
_www.bethsoft.com _/. /

� 2007 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. The Elder
Scrolls, Oblivion, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, Morrowind,
Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and their related logos are registered
trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States
and/or in other countries. �PlayStation�, �PLAYSTATION� and �PS� Family
logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live
logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other product and
company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners. All Rights Reserved.

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Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Added on the Wii Console’s First
Anniversary

Wii™ celebrates its first anniversary today, and big stars from past consoles
are coming out to help Nintendo celebrate. Luminaries walking the Virtual
Console™ red carpet this week include Mario™ and Luigi™, Sonic The
Hedgehog and Zonk. So throw on your best tuxedo or finest gown, and get ready
to party with these video game A-listers.Three new classic games go live at 9
a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel every
Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii
Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop
Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

Wrecking Crew™ (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): In
the days before Mario and Luigi became sports stars in their downtime between
plumbing and saving the Princess, they tried their hands as one-man wrecking
crews. With a hammer as their only tool, players take control of the brothers
and set out to destroy ladders, rip out pipes, knock down walls and detonate
explosive devices. But make sure to plan your path of destruction carefully, as
each building is designed as its own clever puzzle—if you’re not careful,
you can easily trap yourself in a dead end. Adding to the excitement and
challenge are fireballs, enemies and an angry foreman roaming the buildings.
They’re all trying to stop you from moving on to the next stage. With 100
buildings to demolish and the ability to construct your own, it’s a wonder
Mario and Luigi ever got back to saving the Mushroom Kingdom.

Sonic 3D Blast™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii
Points): The evil Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) stumbles upon an alternate
dimension where some odd birds called Flickies have the ability to travel
anywhere. In order to get help in his search for the Chaos Emeralds, Dr. Eggman
transforms the Flickies into robots that will help him track down his coveted
gems. Of course, it’s up to our favorite blue hedgehog, Sonic, to step in and
save the day. Jump into this 3-D adventure as Sonic or his buddy Tails, and
collect the golden rings to help free the Flickies and defeat the doctor.

Super Air Zonk (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild
Cartoon Violence, 800 Wii Points): Zonk is back in Super Air Zonk, the sequel
to the shooting game spin-off of the Bonk series, Air “Zonk.” Now moving to
a rockabilly beat and able to transform into nine different characters, Zonk
lets loose through seven action-packed stages in another battle against his
arch nemesis, SandroVitch. Power up Zonk with the classic Meat item, eventually
turning him into the champion of justice, Ultra Zonk, or the fearsome Tyrano
Zonk in the latter stages of the game. After rescuing his friends from enemies,
Zonk can also morph with them to combine powers. Fight enemies with killer
tunes belted out from a trusty microphone. Hurl freshly made sushi at them.
With its variety of wacky attacks, Super Air Zonk has a sense of humor all its own.

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UBISOFT'S BEOWULF(TM) VIDEO GAME BASED ON PARAMOUNT AND SHANGRI-LA'S
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FEATURE FILM IN STORES NOW

Epic Tale of Power and Glory Gives Players the Chance to Define Their Legacy as Legendary Norse Warrior

SAN FRANCISCO ? November 16, 2007 ? Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that Beowulf(TM), the action combat game based on Paramount Pictures' and Shangri-La Entertainment's Beowulf, the upcoming feature film from Academy Award�-winning director Robert Zemeckis, is now available on store shelves.

"Today is an exciting day for Ubisoft as we launch the Beowulf video game alongside the release of the Beowulf movie,? stated Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. "Working closely with Paramount Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment has allowed us to breathe new life into this ancient tale, creating an amazing gaming experience that will extend Beowulf's adventures for fans of both the epic poem and the new feature film.?

The Beowulf video game is an interactive experience that captures the spirit and artistic beauty of the film while offering an even deeper look into the epic tale of Beowulf. The video game, developed by the award-winning team that created the original Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter� in Ubisoft's Tiwak studio, features exclusive content that is unexplored by both the film and the classic tale, extending the adventure through 30 years of the Beowulf story.

"The Beowulf video game extends and complements the motion picture experience beyond the silver screen,? said Sandi Isaacs, senior vice president interactive and mobile for Paramount Pictures. "Our goal has always been to provide fans with authentic and compelling game play timed to coincide with the opening of our film, and this game delivers on this promise.?

Key features:
+ Players will delve even deeper into the adventure as they play through 30 years of the Beowulf story not seen in the movie to experience more of Beowulf's life and mold their own legacy.
+ An authentic adaptation of the film, which includes the voices and likeness of Academy Award�-winner Anthony Hopkins as King Hrothgar, Ray Winstone as Beowulf, Brendan Gleeson as Wiglaf and Sebastien Roche as Wulfgar.
+ The mystical world of Beowulf comes to life in stunning fashion. Powered by the next evolution of the award-winning YETI technology used to create the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Beowulf delivers an unrivalled graphical experience.
+ Players unlock an army of up to 12 Thanes to unlock as they increase their heroic experience. Players use the Thane army to their advantage by giving orders, triggering in-game mechanisms, assigning strategic positions and tailoring upgradeable weapons to the situation or enemy.
+ Carnal Power allows the use of grapple attacks for visceral hand-to-hand combat and special weapons. Players use legacy experience points for Carnal upgrades resulting in increasingly fierce action and brutal attacks.
+ Dynamic combat system including advanced combos, skilful parries and increased battle proficiency as the player progresses.

The Beowulf video game is available for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (MSRP: $59.99), the PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system (MSRP: $59.99), the PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system (MSRP: $39.99) and Windows PC (MSRP: $49.99). The game is rated "M? for Mature by the ESRB.

About the Movie
Groundbreaking director Robert Zemeckis offers a vision of the Beowulf saga that has never been told before. In a time of heroes, the mighty warrior Beowulf slays the demon Grendel and incurs the wrath of its monstrous, yet seductive, mother in a conflict that transforms a king into a legend. Beowulf stars Ray Winstone in the title role and Anthony Hopkins as the corrupt King Hrothgar, as well as John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother. Paramount Pictures, in association with Shangri-La Entertainment, Presents an ImageMovers Production of a Robert Zemeckis film, Beowulf. Neil Gaiman & Roger Avary adapted the legend for the screen. The film is produced by Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke. The executive producers are Martin Shafer, Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman.

For more information about the Beowulf video game, please visit http://www.beowulfgame.com.

For more information on the film, visit the official site at http://www.beowulfmovie.com.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group which includes Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nick Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*
* *
*Harmonix & MTV Games Announce Release Schedule for First Wave of
Downloadable Content for Highly Anticipated Music Video Game /Rock
Band/�; Tracks Starting at $1.99*
* *
/Tracks from Metallica, The Police, Queens of the Stone Age, David
Bowie, Ramones, The Clash and More Available Before the End of 2007/
*New York, NY � November 15, 2007*� *Harmonix*, the worldwide leading
developer of music-based games, and *MTV Games, *a division of Viacom�s
MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced a stellar first line-up
of weekly downloadable content available before the end of 2007. The
highly anticipated music video game hits retail shelves on Tuesday,
November 20^th for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft and PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system. Beginning on
November 20^th , fans will be able to purchase 3-song packs from
Metallica, The Police and Queens of the Stone Age for a suggested retail
price of $5.49 per pack or $1.99 per track (440 Microsoft Points per
pack and 160 per track for Xbox 360). Individual tracks from Foreigner,
Wolfmother and The Runaways, among others, for $1.99 per track (160
Microsoft Points for Xbox 360).
A variety of song packs, albums and individual tracks will be available
for download on a weekly basis. And that�s just through the end of 2007.
Fans can expect more music every week through 2008 with suggested retail
pricing varying from $.99 to $2.99 per track (The equivalent of 80 to
240 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360), with the vast majority selling for
$1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360).
�We are excited to unleash some of the most beloved rock songs of all
time for consumers to customize their */Rock Band /*game experience -
for an amazing price,� said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President of MTV
Games. �The overwhelmingly positive response from artists, managers,
music publishers and record labels has setup a queue of fantastic tracks
that will continue to roll out every week.�
�We are giving consumers a way to experience what is essentially a new
game every week with more and more of the songs they love,� said Alex
Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO of Harmonix.
* *
In addition to the 58 songs available on the game disc, Harmonix and MTV
Games are offering a robust calendar of new downloadable content
including packs, full albums and individual tracks to satiate the desire
for constantly refreshed */Rock Band /*content, including:
* *
*/_Rock Band_/_ DLC Release Schedule � November / December 2007_*
* *
*_Week of November 20, 2007:_*
* *
*3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each*
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)
* *
*_Metallica Pack_*
�Ride the Lightning� � Metallica
�Blackened� - Metallica
�And Justice for All� - Metallica
*_The Police Pack_*
�Can�t Stand Losing You� � The Police
�Synchronicity II� � The Police
�Roxanne� � The Police
*_Queens_**_ of the Stone Age Pack _*
�3�s and 7�s� � Queens of the Stone Age
�Little Sister� � Queens of the Stone Age
�Sick Sick Sick� � Queens of the Stone Age
*Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each*
(160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360)
�Fortunate Son� as made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival *
�Juke Box Hero� as made famous by Foreigner *
�Bang a Gong (Get It On)� as made famous by T-Rex *
�My Sharona� as made famous by The Knack *
�Cherry Bomb� as made famous by The Runaways *
�Joker & The Thief�- Wolfmother
*_Week of November 27, 2007_*
*3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each*
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)
*David Bowie Pack*
�Moonage Daydream� � David Bowie
�Heroes� as made famous by David Bowie *
�Queen Bitch� as made famous by David Bowie *
* *
*_Week of December 4, 2007_*
* *
*3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each*
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)
*Black Sabbath Pack*
�N.I.B.� as made famous by Black Sabbath *
�Sweet Leaf� as made famous by Black Sabbath *
�War Pigs� as made famous by Black Sabbath *
* *
*_Week of December 11, 2007_*
*3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each*
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)
*Punk Pack:*
�Rockaway Beach� - Ramones
�I Fought the Law� - The Clash
�Ever Fallen In Love� as made famous by Buzzcocks *
* *
*_Week of December 18, 2007_*
*Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each*
(160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360)
�My Iron Lung� - Radiohead
�Buddy Holly� - Weezer
�Brass in Pocket� as made famous by Pretenders *
** This is a cover version of a song made famous by the artist
indicated./ /All others are original master recordings.*
*/Rock Band/* allows online play and features that expand the boundaries
of music gaming.*/Rock Band /*downloadable content is playable and
integrated into setlists in all game modes including: Solo Tour, Band
World Tour, head-to-head competition either locally or online, and from
any Quickplay mode. In order to play downloadable content for
head-to-head matches or multiplayer online, all players must own the
same downloadable track. Downloadable content for the Xbox 360^� will be
available for purchase via Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for the Xbox 360�
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft using Microsoft
Points and is downloaded directly to Xbox 360's built in hard drive.
Downloadable content for the PLAYSTATION 3 system�s version of */Rock
Band/* will be available for purchase on the PLAYSTATION�Store through
the free PLAYSTATION�Network and is downloaded directly to PLAYSTATION 3
system's built in hard drive.
Distributed by* Electronic Arts*(NASDAQ: ERTS),*/ Rock Band/* is an
all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like
never before. The game challenges players to put together a band and
tour for fame and fortune � all while learning to master lead/bass
guitar, drums and vocals. Built on an unprecedented partnership with
artists, record labels and music publishers, the music featured in
*/Rock Band /*will span the full range of rock music and include
original master recordings from the greatest songs and artists of all time.
As previously announced, */Rock Band /*is slated for release on the
PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system on December 18, 2007 in
North America. */Rock Band /*will ship in Europe for the Xbox 360^�
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft� and PLAYSTATION�3
computer entertainment system and PlayStation�2 computer entertainment
system in the first quarter of 2008.
*Rock Band* is rated �T� for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by
the ESRB.
EA will serve as the exclusive distribution and marketing partner for
*/Rock Band/*, managing distribution for the game in US, Europe and
Australia.

For more information on */Rock Band/* and Harmonix Music Systems please
visit www.rockband.com and
www.harmonixmusic.com
#####
*About MTV Networks:*
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the
world's leading creators of programming and content across all media
platforms. MTV Networks, with 130 channels worldwide, owns and operates
the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION,
MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND,
SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and
THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services,
all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects
with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and
its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online,
broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has
licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all
of its programming services can be seen worldwide.
*About MTV Games:*
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing
high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the
MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
* *
*About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc:
*Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established
in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented
videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who
formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience
the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and
rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit:
http://www.harmonixmusic.com
� 2007 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock
Band and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music
Systems, Inc., an MTV Networks company. Rock Band developed by Harmonix
Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related
titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom
International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or
other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective
owners.

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First Next-Gen America's Army Game Touts Deep Multiplayer Experience

SAN FRANCISCO ? November 15, 2007 ? Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, and the U.S. Army announced that America's Army�: True Soldiers(TM), exclusively for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is now available in retail stores nationwide at the manufacturers suggested retail price of $59.99 ? the game is rated "T? for Teen.

America's Army: True Soldiers takes full advantage of the multiplayer experience featuring eight maps developed by Red Storm Entertainment and full Xbox LIVE� online gaming service Clan support, so teams will be able to quickly jump online and compete. Players will immerse themselves within the true infantry experience of a modern Soldier via the graphical prowess of the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter� 2 game engine. As a Soldier in single-player mode, players will advance through their career and take on roles such as Rifleman, Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman and Sniper. Red Storm and the Army are working together to make sure that the America's Army: True Soldiers gameplay experience is an authentic Army experience.

The America's Army: True Soldiers game accurately portrays the values that guide U.S. Army Soldiers by specifically incorporating gameplay based on mission accomplishment, teamwork, leadership, rules of engagement and respect for life and property. Just like in real combat, honor and respect must be earned, and in the game, the Play-Lead-Recruit feature allows players to earn respect as they move up through the ranks and become true leaders.

Teammates can award honor points to other team members who play honorably and jump in when the mission is on the line. As players accumulate honor points, they earn America's Army reward coins that can be redeemed for prizes in the America's Army "Live the Experience? contest that offers unique prizes such as becoming a Golden Knight, a game developer, or a Soldier for a day (http://truesoldiers.americasarmy.com)

America's Army: True Soldiers is going to be a huge multiplayer hit on Xbox LIVE and a compelling feature is how the single-player experience integrates seamlessly into the multiplayer aspect of the game. Single-player accomplishments and skills earned in categories such as Valor, Marksmanship, Stealth and Conditioning, will be upgradeable and then immediately utilized on Xbox LIVE to dominate online.

As the most realistic U.S. Army experience on a console, America's Army: True Soldiers will feature high-tech equipment, including a Blue Force Tracker that improves recognition of targets while increasing information to the player. Additional Intel will be gathered by the Raven UAV and displayed on their Blue Force Tracker. AI teammates can share Intel via in-game
voice-over.

America's Army: True Soldiers is a game that will appeal to both hardcore gamers who love Xbox LIVE, military fans and those who want the ability to play through an authentic U.S. Army experience on the console. The innovative parental controls allow parents to determine the settings at the level they feel appropriate, thus customizing the gameplay action for fresh recruits or for season veterans. For more information about America's Army: True Soldiers please visit www.truesoldiersgame.com.

About America's Army
Launched on July 4th 2002, America's Army is an innovative PC action game that provides young adults with an inside perspective and a virtual role in today's high-tech Army. The America's Army game provides players with a virtual "test drive? of Soldiering in the U.S. Army from basic training to the battlefield in the Global War on Terrorism.

Since July 2002 the Army has released 23 major updates to its America's Army game for the PC. These releases, which are available at www.americasarmy.com, feature new technologies, missions, Army units and occupations. The most recent updates are part of the America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch) series which focuses upon the central role Special Forces play in the Global War on Terrorism and highlights technologies that provide small U.S. Army units with the ability to overmatch much larger enemy forces. The America's Army game also includes the America's Army Real Heroes program that offers a glimpse into the accomplishments of Soldiers who have distinguished themselves in combat and earned citations for bravery and valor.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 23 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About the Army
Through the teamwork of the more than 1.2 million Soldiers in the active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve, the U.S. Army is the world's premier land force. Today, Soldiers of the U.S. Army are the front line in the Global War on Terrorism. For more information on the U.S. Army, go to www.goarmy.com or www.army.mil.

� 2007 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. America's Army, America's Army: Operations, America's Army: Special Forces; Empower Yourself, Defend Freedom, The Official U.S. Army Game and U.S. Army are trademarks or registered trademarks of the United States Army in the United States and/or other countries and used under license from the United States Army. True Soldiers, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Developed by Red Storm and High Voltage Software. Red Storm and the Red Storm logo are trademarks of Red Storm Entertainment. Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. is a Ubisoft Entertainment company. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

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*SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON *(November 15, 2007) �SEGA� of America, Inc. and
SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that /Mario/ /& Sonic at the Olympic
Games�/ for the Nintendo DS� will be shipped to stores on January 22,
2008. This exciting game is part of an exclusive partnership between
SEGA and Nintendo and brings one of the most legendary competitions � an
epic face-off between Team Mario and Team Sonic � to Nintendo�s
immensely successful handheld system. Coming out for the Nintendo DS�
with exclusive new content, /Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games/ was
also released on the Wii� home system on November 6.

/Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, /created specifically to take
advantage of all the features the DS has to offer/, /boasts 16 official
Olympic challenges including two new events that are exclusive to the
handheld game - 10m Platform Diving and Cycling. Using the unique Touch
Screen and stylus, players can interact with the game as they jump,
swim, run, shoot, pedal and flip their way through authentic
competitions to win Gold medals. The Nintendo DS edition also features
eight Dream events � five of which can only be found on the handheld
game. Each Dream event takes an Olympic sport and brings it into a video
game-inspired world filled with obstacles, power-ups and familiar
opponents from the worlds of Mario & Sonic to challenge even the best
players. These exclusive DS Dream events are: Dream Canoe, Dream Boxing,
Dream Basketball, Dream Long Jump and Dream Shooting(Skeet).

/Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games/ presents DS players the chance to
play as any one of 16 video game characters � eight from the world of
Mario� and eight from the world of Sonic - each bringing their own
talents and athletic capabilities to the competitions. The game/ /is
filled with challenges for all kinds of gamers thanks to the three
gameplay modes - the Single Event Mode where players can choose one
specific event to play, the Circuit Mode where players can choose a
series of events to compete in, and the Mission Mode where players have
the opportunity to fulfill a series of solo challenges that test their
athletic capabilities, timing and reflexes. /Mario & Sonic at the
Olympic Games/ finishes up with the Gallery, where mini-games and
Olympic trivia come together to bring more addictive DS fun.

/Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games/ for the Nintendo DS also offers
irresistible multiplayer opportunities by taking full advantage of the
DS wireless capabilities that offers both Single-Card and Multi-Card
gameplay options. The multiplayer gameplay can be enjoyed in Single
Event Mode - including the Dream events - as well as in Circuit Mode for
up to four players. For gamers looking to see how they do on an
international level, DS players can use the Nintendo� Wi-Fi Connection
system to upload their scores to the worldwide rankings and check how
they rate against players around the world.

/Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games /for the Nintendo DS will be shipped
to stores across North America on January 22, 2008. The game is also
currently in stores for the Wii home system. For more information about
the game, please visit the website at www.sega.com/mariosonic
. For screenshots, videos and art, check
out the SEGA/ /FTP site at _http://segapr.segaamerica.com
_.

*_ _*

/*/_About SEGA of America, Inc.:_/*/
SEGA� of America, Inc. is the American 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. The SEGA of
America Web Site is located at www.SEGA.com .

*_About SEGA Europe Ltd.:_*

SEGA� Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based
SEGA Corporation, and 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
Europe. The SEGA Europe Web Site is located at www.sega-europe.com
.

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Copyright � 2008 International Olympic Committee (�IOC�). All rights
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UBISOFT ANNOUNCES ASSASSIN'S CREED(TM) VIDEO GAME NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES

SAN FRANCISCO ? November 14, 2007 ? Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced its highly anticipated Assassin's Creed(TM) video game is now available in retail stores nationwide in North America. Easily one of the most anticipated games for the holiday season and the game has arrived on the PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft at the MSRP of $59.99 with the Limited Edition priced at $69.99. It is rated "M? for Mature by the ESRB.

"Assassin's Creed is an incredible experience unlike anything else available this holiday season and we're thrilled with the buzz and attention the title has received,? shared Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. "We anticipate having a strong sell through for Assassin's Creed and it's exciting to push the industry with such a breakthrough title in terms of technology, design and story. The development team in Montreal set out to redefine the action-adventure category and we now know that they have accomplished their goal.?

Initial reviews of Assassin's Creed have been outstanding:

? Game Informer 9.5/10
? PlayStation: The Official Magazine 10/10
? GamePro 5/5
? GameSpot U.S. 9/10
? GamesRadar U.S. 10/10
? GameTrailers 9.1/10
? Yahoo! Games 4.5/5

About Assassin's Creed
The game is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players will assume the role of the main character, Altair, and will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and truly experience the art of a master assassin. For more information, please visit www.assassinscreed.com.

About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

� 2007 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. "PlayStation?, "PLAYSTATION? and "PS? Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

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*SAMURAI WARRIORS�: KATANA FOR NINTENDO WII COMING JANUARY 2008*

/Samurai and Ninja are Prepared to Strike in KOEI's First-Person
Action-Adventure/

Burlingame, CA-- November 15, 2007 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the
premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that
/Samurai Warriors�: KATANA/ for Nintendo Wii^(TM) will be coming to
North American retailers beginning January 15, 2008. Players can
pre-order the game now at GameStop.com, EBGames.com and Amazon.com.

"Samurai Warriors: KATANA thrusts players right into the heat of
battle," said Amos Ip, Senior Vice President of KOEI Corporation. "We're
inviting everyone to experience this amazing and dynamic first-person
adventure. By mastering different weapons using the motion-sensitive Wii
Remote^(TM), veteran and first-time players alike will discover a whole
new dimension of excitement from the Samurai Warriors series of games."

*About Samurai Warriors: KATANA*

Using an exhilarating first-person perspective, /Samurai Warriors:
KATANA/ is based on the hugely popular Samurai Warriors series and
delivers total arcade-style action right into your own home. Armed with
your motion-sensitive Wii Remote, you'll journey back in time to do
battle as a lethal samurai warrior.

On each mission, legendary samurai and allies will serve as your guide.
Prevent pirates from invading your ships, rescue maidens from a burning
castle, and explore mysterious caverns stalked by ninjas. These and many
more challenging missions require quick reflexes, fast thinking, and
precision marksmanship.

On the battlefield ninja assassins will be poised to strike at your
every turn, but with close-range and long-range weapons, you'll be well
equipped for your counterattack. Combat gets up close and personal with
the classic samurai sword, spear, and mighty war hammer, but you can
still target enemy soldiers in the distance using a bow and arrow, a
gun, and even a cannon.

/Samurai Warriors: KATANA/ offers three different modes of play.
Action-packed with nearly 30 hours of game play, Musou Mode takes you on
an incredible adventure through Feudal Japan. Samurai-in-training can
prepare for battle with a multitude of challenges in Trial Mode. Here
you'll earn gold which can be used to purchase weapons and precious
items. And in Vs. Mode, you can go head-to-head with a friend in eight
exciting mini games.

Developed by KOEI's award-winning internal team, Omega Force, /Samurai
Warriors: KATANA/ is rated "T" (Teen - Mild Language, Violence) by the
ESRB. /Samurai Warriors: KATANA/ has three difficulty levels for players
of all skill levels, and is for up to 2 players (in Vs. mode). This game
features Dolby� Pro Logic II audio. Media can find watermark-free assets
at gamespress.com. For more information about Samurai Warriors: KATANA,
visit www.koei.com.

###

*About KOEI Corporation*
Based in Burlingame, California, KOEI Corporation established operations
in 1988 as the North American subsidiary of KOEI Co., Ltd. of Japan.
KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and
simulation games, and is the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The
company's Dynasty Warriors� and Samurai Warriors� series of games have
generated a combined 15 million units in global sales.
KOEI develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software for video
game systems and personal computers. For fiscal 2006, KOEI posted
worldwide revenues of $206 million. KOEI maintains operations in Japan,
the U.S., the United Kingdom, France, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan,
Singapore and Lithuania. More information about KOEI and its products
can be found at www.koei.com
.

Samurai Warriors, Dynasty Warriors and the KOEI logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of KOEI Co., Ltd. �2007-2008 KOEI Co., Ltd. All
rights reserved. ^(TM) and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.
�2006 Nintendo. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ratings icon is a
trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. "Dolby", "Pro
Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners

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*id Software Goes Mobile: Teaming Up with **Fountainhead Entertainment
to Form id Mobile*

Mesquite, Texas, November 15, 2007 � Emmy� Award-winning developer id
Software and Fountainhead Entertainment announced today that the two
developers have joined forces to create a new division of id Software,
id Mobile. This new division, which will develop games for cell phones,
the Nintendo DS� and PSP� (PlayStation �Portable), will be headed up by
Fountainhead Entertainment Founder and former Director of Business
Development at id Software, Katherine Anna Kang, who will serve as
president of id Mobile.

id Software, in tandem with Fountainhead Entertainment, have developed
award-winning mobile games, including the popular action-fantasy saga,
/Orcs & Elves�/, /Orcs & Elves II�/ and /DOOM RPG�/. The announcement of
id Mobile comes on the heels of the release of the highly anticipated
/Orcs & Elves /for the Nintendo DS and /Orcs & Elves II/, the sequel to
the 2006 Interactive Achievement Awards Mobile Game of the Year. id
Mobile is currently developing /Wolfenstein/ for the mobile platform
along with a follow-up to the hugely successful /DOOM RPG/.

�Worldwide, mobile gaming has the potential to eclipse conventional
gaming platforms,� said John Carmack, technical director and co-founder,
id Software. �The resource constraints of mobile platforms reward
technical and design virtuosity, making it a place where we can leverage
the historic strengths of our company.�

�id Software is known for doing things that don�t conform to the
status-quo and as a result, they�ve lead the gaming industry forward
through their original ideas, technical prowess and the uncanny ability
to see into the future; with id Mobile, that tradition continues,� said
Katherine Anna Kang, president, id Mobile. �id Mobile is poised to shake
up the emerging mobile gaming space.�

According to DFC Intelligence, the Nintendo DS is in line to become the
best selling game system ever. Theresearch firm estimates that revenue
in portable gaming has more than doubled in recent years.

�While mobile gaming has enormous potential, it continues to suffer from
a lack of emphasis on quality entertainment, innovation and fun factor,�
said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. �With id mobile we will
leverage our brands, technical capabilities and design skills to
continue to bring award winning content to these exciting platforms.�

*_About id Software_**:*

id � defined by Freud as the primal section of the human psyche; id
Software, located in Mesquite, Texas, was founded in 1991. From
inception to present day, id Software has relentlessly provided
technical, design and artistic leadership as an independent game
developer and technology provider. Transcending the games industry, id�s
iconic brands such as Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE and Enemy Territory have
become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers. More
information on id Software can be found at www.idsoftware.com
.

*_About id Mobile_*:

Privately held, id Mobile is committed to developing cutting-edge games
for the mobile and handheld platforms, including cell phones, the
Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable). Rooted in the rich id
Software legacy of technical and design innovation, the company is
building a library of popular brands and award-winning games, including
Orcs & Elves. More information about id Mobile is available at
www.idmobile.com .

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*SONIC RIVALS 2 RACES TO STORES *

/ /

*SAN FRANCISCO *(November 13, 2007) �SEGA//�// of America, Inc. today
announced that /Sonic Rivals� 2, /exclusively for the PSP�
(PlayStation�Portable) system, has shipped to stores across North
America/. / This irresistibly addictive action-platformer, one of the
holiday�s hottest titles, brings intense action to the PSP system,
including two single player modes and six all-new multiplayer modes.

/Sonic Rivals 2/ brings back the classic 2D extreme speed action that
Sonic is famous for. Twelve new ring-filled stages have been created for
this intense head-to-head race where the ultimate goal is to rescue the
Chao and uncover who is responsible for some dastardly deeds. The game
features eight playable characters � including three characters who are
all-new to the /Sonic Rivals/ world : Miles �Tails� Prower, Espio the
Chameleon, and Rouge the Bat � each one with their own special skills
and abilities. /Sonic Rivals 2/ has two intense single-player modes �
the Story mode, which allows players to enjoy the whole story behind the
head-to-head competition, and Free Play mode in which gamers can explore
this stunning world at their own pace. Players can also collect 150 new
cards, each bringing new options for customizing playable characters.

/Sonic Rivals 2/ also offers a series of exciting multiplayer modes
thanks to the PSP system�s wireless and single-disc sharing
capabilities. The game features six different multi-player modes, each
of which is available using the single-disc game sharing for up to two
players. The multiplayer battle modes are: Knockout (where players try
desperately to knockout their opponent before the time runs out), Ring
Battle (where gamers do anything to make sure that they have the most
rings when the timer hits zero), Race (where the goal is to reach the
finish line first), King of the Hill (where players have to stay in the
safety zone for as long as possible before their time runs out), Capture
the Chao (where gamers must capture and hold onto their opponents Chao),
and Tag (players fight to stay alive in this intense game of avoiding
the soon-to-explode bomb).

/Sonic Rivals 2/, exclusively for the PSP system, is rated �E�. For more
information please visit www.sega.com .
For screenshots and art, please visit the SEGA FTP site at
_http://segapr.segaamerica.com _.

_ _

/*/_About SEGA of America, Inc.:_/*/*
*SEGA� of America, Inc. is the American 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. The SEGA of
America Web Site is located at www.SEGA.com .

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It's the Hottest Game on the Hottest System for the Holidays REDMOND, Wash.,
Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The amazing new Super Mario Galaxy(TM) game launches
for Wii(TM) in T-minus 3 ... 2 ... 1. The hottest game for the hottest
system fills players and observers with an otherworldly sense of wonder, and
demonstrates the skill and imagination of legendary Nintendo video game
designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

Video game icon Mario(TM) launches into space and encounters a multitude of
crazy creatures on unbelievable planets. Players master the changing gravities
they encounter while exploring each planet and collecting Power Stars. For the
first time, Super Mario Galaxy lets a second player lend a hand in "co-star"
mode. Using the revolutionary motion-sensitive Wii Remote(TM), the co-star can
point at the screen to collect starbits to shoot at enemies, deflect incoming
attacks or stall enemies to help Mario. It's a way for the newcomers that
Nintendo has brought into the world of video games to play right alongside
their more experienced peers.

"Super Mario Galaxy is a game that everybody can play, whether you've been a
Mario fan for 25 years or you just started playing Wii Sports," says George
Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and
corporate communications. "It's an easy favorite for game of the year and
should stand as one of the best -- and most beautiful -- games of all time."

In the game, Bowser(TM) crashes the star festival and carries Princess Peach's
castle into space. On a curious new planet, Mario learns a powerful spin move
that players pull off by shaking the Wii Remote. Mario also has an arsenal of
new transformations at his disposal, including the Boo Mario, which causes him
to float and fly through walls, and Bee Mario, which turns him into a
beyond-adorable flying bee.

Super Mario Galaxy is Rated E for Everyone. Once you pick up a copy and you're
in the mood to throw a party to show it off to all your friends, you should
check out the new Mario-themed Evite at Evite.com. It shows how Mario's look
has changed through the years, and it's a great way to rally your friends for a
Wii party.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content
their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii
features, visit Wii.com.

The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo
Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for
its Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(TM)
systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.5 billion video games and more
than 430 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like
Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(R), Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokémon(R). A wholly
owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as
headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more
information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at http://www.nintendo.com.

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Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Guilty Simpson, Karriem Riggins, J Rocc and
> Percee P to pack venues coast-to-coast this holiday season in support of
> 2K Sports
>
>
>
> New York, NY - November 12, 2007 - 2K Sports, the sports publishing
> label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced
> today the Holiday Edition of the Third Annual Bounce Tour starring
> Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, Guilty Simpson, J Rocc and
> Percee P. The month-long 14-date tour - presented by Stones Throw
> Records and VTech Phones - began on November 8th and is rocking venues
> across the nation with a signature blend of live music and sports gaming
> action.
>
>
>
> As part of the 2K Sports Bounce Tour experience and as a follow up to
> the successful fall Bounce Tour with Common and Q-Tip, video game
> lounges will be stationed at each stop and fully loaded with 2K Sports'
> latest games. Among the titles will be the upcoming College Hoops 2K8
> and the previously released All-Pro Football 2K8. In addition, demo
> discs for several of the games will be offered to attendees - giving
> sports, video game and hip-hop fans an opportunity to try before they
> buy.
>
>
>
> This season features an all-star lineup from the underground tastemakers
> Stones Throw Records, including renowned label founder/DJ/producer
> Peanut Butter Wolf, the abstract multi-instrumental styling of rapper
> Madlib, the jazzed-up hip-hop of Karriem Riggins, the celebrated
> Southern Cali turntablist J Rocc, Detroit's talented Guilty Simpson, and
> the legendary old school lyricist Percee P from the Bronx.
>
>
>
> "The artists on the Holiday Edition of the 2K Sports Bounce Tour
> represent an important and positive force in the hip-hop community,"
> said Tim Rosa, 2K Sports' Director of Brand and Lifestyle Marketing.
> "We are excited to have the Stones Throw artists supporting the 2K
> Sports brand while providing a unique entertainment experience for our
> collective fans."
>
>
>
> Tour Dates:
>
>
>
> November 16 Independent San Francisco,
> CA
>
> November 17 Berbati's Pan Portland, OR
>
> November 18 Neumos Seattle, WA
>
> November 19 Richard's on Richards Vancouver, BC
>
> November 29 Foundation Nightclub Minneapolis, MN
>
> November 30 Abbey Pub Chicago, IL
>
> December 1 Opera House Toronto,
> Ontario
>
> December 2 Highline Ballroom New York, NY
>
> December 3 Starlight Ballroom Philadelphia,
> PA
>
> December 4 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
>
> December 6 Black Cat Washington
> DC
>
> December 7 Sonar Baltimore,
> MD
>
> December 8 The Loft Atlanta, GA
>
>
>
> For more game information, log onto http://www.2ksports.com/go/bounce/
>
>
>
> About Take-Two Interactive Software
>
>
>
> Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a
> global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive
> entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation(r) game console,
> PlayStation(r)2 and PLAYSTATION(r)3 computer entertainment systems,
> PSP(r) (PlayStation(r)Portable) system, Xbox(r) and Xbox 360(r) video
> game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo
> GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy(r) Advance. The Company
> publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar
> Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play; and distributes software,
> hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games
> subsidiary. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under
> the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit
> our website at www.take2games.com.
>
>
>
> All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their
> respective holders.
>
>
>
> Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
> of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements made in
> reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the
> Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
> Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements contained herein which
> are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under
> federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are based on
> the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and
> information currently available to them. The Company has no obligation
> to update such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary
> significantly from these forward-looking statements based on a variety
> of factors. These risks and uncertainties include the matters relating
> to the Special Committee's investigation of the Company's stock option
> grants and the restatement of our consolidated financial statements. The
> investigation and conclusions of the Special Committee may result in
> claims and proceedings relating to such matters, including previously
> disclosed shareholder and derivative litigation and actions by the
> Securities and Exchange Commission and/or other governmental agencies
> and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from
> any accounting adjustments or other factors. Other important factors are
> described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
> year ended October 31, 2006, and in the Company's Form 10-Q for the
> third quarter ended July 31, 2007 in the section entitled "Risk
> Factors."

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___MAJESCO ANNOUNCES _

_�PET PALS: ANIMAL DOCTOR� FOR THE NINTENDO DS^� _

_New Game Incorporates Medical Cases from Real Veterinarians_

_ _

EDISON, N.J., November 12th, 2007 � Majesco Entertainment Company
(NASDAQ: COOL
), an
innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced
*Pet Pals: Animal Doctor *for the Nintendo* *DS^� . Developed by Legacy
Interactive and Frontline Studios, *Pet Pals: Animal Doctor* invites
players to step into the challenging world of veterinary medicine as
they diagnose and treat 30 different medical cases created by real-life
veterinarians.

�Millions of people are pet owners but few have in-depth knowledge of
the behind-the-scenes care required to keep our beloved animals
healthy,� said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations,
Majesco. �*Pet Pals: Animal Doctor* is a fun, challenging game that will
give DS owners a better understanding of veterinary medicine as they
treat animals via realistic Touch Screen procedures.�

In *Pet Pals: Animal Doctor*, players will learn the techniques required
to diagnose and treat 23 different lovable pets, including a Yorkshire
terrier, python, turtle, parakeet, rabbit, Siamese cat and hamster. To
do so, players must successfully administer more than 40 Touch Screen
tests while interacting with stressed patients and concerned pet owners.
Thirty different medical cases, from hairballs to infections to broken
bones, were created by real veterinarians and lend authenticity to the
game play. After treatment, players can feed, clean and play with their
patients in the Recovery Room to help improve each animal�s spirits as
it heals.

* *

*Pet Pals: Animal Doctor* will launch in early 2008 for a suggested
retail price of $19.99. For additional information on this game as well
as Majesco�s exciting line of products, please visit
www.majescoentertainment.com .

* *

*About Majesco Entertainment Company*

Headquartered in Edison, NJ, with an international office based in
Bristol, UK, Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL) is an
innovative provider of video games for the mass market, with a focus on
publishing video games for leading portable systems and the Wii^�
console. Product highlights include /Nancy Drew^� /,^ /Cooking Mama 2:
Dinner with Friends/ and /Zoo Hospital^� /^ for the Nintendo DS^� and
/Cooking Mama: Cook Off/ for the Wii^� console. More information about
Majesco can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com
.

*About Legacy Interactive*

Legacy Interactive is a developer and publisher of casual games.
Entertaining customers since 1998, the company has built a reputation
for creating intelligent, realistic and engaging games for a broad
audience. Located in Los Angeles, Legacy is well known for its
TV-branded games, such as /Law & Order/ and /The Apprentice/, as well as
for its popular simulation games /Pet Pals: Animal Doctor, Emergency
Room/ and /Zoo Vet/. Through Legacy�s online casual game portal at
www.legacygames.com , customers can
download and try more than 500 casual games plus read and write reviews
and share playlists of their favorite games. Legacy has ongoing
distribution, marketing and content strategic partnerships with a number
of companies, including Vivendi Games, Universal Studios, Ubisoft,
Mindscape, Majesco Entertainment, and Scholastic. Legacy Interactive can
be found on the Web at www.legacyinteractive.com
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**

/Ultimate Mortal Kombat� is the First Mortal Kombat Game Available on
the Nintendo DS�/

* *

*CHICAGO**, IL** � November 12, 2007* � Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a
leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, announced
today that /Ultimate Mortal Kombat�/ has shipped for the Nintendo DS�.
/Ultimate Mortal Kombat/ brings the lighting fast fighting technique
found in the arcade version of /Ultimate Mortal Kombat� 3/, along with
Puzzle Kombat from the critically acclaimed /Mortal Kombat: Deception�/
to the handheld Nintendo DS. Gamers can perfect their fighting skills in
single-player mode or challenge friends and enemies alike via
multi-player over the Nintendo Wireless network. /Ultimate Mortal
Kombat/ is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and is available for the U.S.
suggested retail price of $29.95.

�Midway is excited in bringing the award-winning Mortal Kombat franchise
to the Nintendo DS,� said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer,
Midway. �/Ultimate Mortal Kombat/ enables gamers the opportunity to take
their fighting on the go, with both single-player and multi-player
online options playable anywhere at any time.�

*/_Ultimate Mortal Kombat_/*

/Ultimate Mortal Kombat/ combines the visceral thrills of the classic
/Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3/ and the addictive puzzle action of the Puzzle
Kombat component of Midway�s award-winning /Mortal Kombat: Deception/ in
a single DS-friendly package. With new record-keeping capability, and
Nintendo� Wi-Fi Connection multiplayer, players will be able to take UMK
anywhere for fighting action on the go.

*_About Midway_*

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with
offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of
interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and
personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can
be found at www.midway.com.

MIDWAY, MORTAL KOMBAT, ULTIMATE MORTAL KOMBAT, MORTAL KOMBAT: DECEPTION
and the Midway logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Midway
Amusement Games, LLC. Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. � 2004
Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
concerning future business conditions and the outlook for Midway Games
Inc. (the "Company") based on currently available information that
involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking
statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, including,
without limitation, the financial strength of the interactive
entertainment industry, dependence on new product introductions and the
ability to maintain the scheduling of such introductions, the current
console platform transition and other technological changes, dependence
on major platform manufacturers and other risks more fully described
under "Item 1. Business - Risk Factors" in the Company�s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and in any more
recent filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Each forward-looking statement, including, without
limitation, financial guidance, speaks only as of the date on which it
is made, and Midway undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the
date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events or circumstances, except as required by law.

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Winter vacation may be weeks away, but there's no need to wait for a fun-filled
escape. The latest additions to the Wii(TM) Shop Channel can take you to places
as familiar as a gymnasium or as fantastical as faraway planets. Fans of sports
games, space-age shooters and intergalactic action will all find something to
love in this week's lively lineup.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m.
Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii
owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points(TM) to
download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at
retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Volleyball (NES(R), 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Step
onto the court in one of the first volleyball games ever made. Select either
the men's or women's competition, choose from one of eight available countries
to represent, and prepare for some intensely fun game play. The straightforward
controls include all the moves you'll need to effectively direct your
six-person team. Take some time mastering them in the training mode, though,
because you'll need all the practice you can get when competing against
challenging computer opponents. If you feel like some multiplayer action, take
on a friend in the two-player mode and see whose skills are more polished.
Block, set and spike your way to victory.

AXELAY(R) (Super NES(R), 1 player, rated E for Everyone -- Mild Fantasy
Violence, 800 Wii Points): Mysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet
of Corliss, slowly draining the planet's resources. Take control of the
prototype Axelay ship and use its wide range of advanced weaponry to battle
enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action -- from other planets to
space stations -- all on your way to destroying the alien headquarters. You are
Corliss' last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the
excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot
the Axelay using Konami's famously tight play control and experience what many
consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.

BLUE'S JOURNEY (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone -- Comic Mischief,
900 Wii Points): The planet of Raguy has been invaded by the Daruma tribe,
changing it from a beautiful and peaceful place into one filled with pollution.
Released in 1991, this horizontally scrolling action game tells the story of an
insectarian named Blue and his quest to save the planet and keep its
inhabitants from being turned into slaves. Use Blue's main weapon, a leaf, to
flip enemies onto their heads and then throw them at other members of the
Daruma tribe, defeating anyone in your way. Additional weapons, such as bombs
and boomerangs, are also available, or you can collect flowers to purchase
other special items like honey or swim fins. Blue also has the special ability
to change his size at will -- if he's too big to fit in a particular area, then
shrink him. The bright, colorful graphics, combined with lots of hidden items
to find, ensure an enjoyable experience with plenty of replay value. Help Blue
muster all his strength and eliminate the Daruma tribe.

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NBA 2k8
Matt Congdon
Score 3.5/5

Basketball, when anyone cares, is such a great sport. It’s all about being down to the wire and the players are running on empty but still manage to get that game winning steal. However the problem is in the NBA it seems like they hardly care. The NBA finals this year this amassed an all time low of viewers, which shows that the players’ lack of interest is infectious. I know I didn’t watch it, but I think I must have watched 30+ college games during the NCAA playoffs. As far as NBA video games go, NBA 2K8 does a good job capturing the feel of the NBA. The game has its lows and its highs. It can get very exciting when you tied up going into the final minute and playing against a friend, but playing against the computer isn’t that fun.
NBA 28k is a lot of fun at times but just like the NBA has some definite flaws. One of the most obvious is that too many damn layups and dunks are missed. If there is someone else in your vicinity in the paint chances are you will miss the layup. You shoot literally about 25% on layups with a defender on you. It gets really annoying after you miss a couple in a row. That problem also extends to shooting elsewhere. If there is a defender in your face you can’t shoot at all. For 3 pt shots for example if you are wide open you might shoot about 60%, while with a defender on a mere 10% or less. This make playing defense tough because you know if they swing to an open guard on the perimeter it’s pretty much automatic.

One thing that I really appreciate is how the ball is not magnetic to the players. The ball can be knocked loose, bounce around, be blocked, it truly has a life of its own. If bouncing towards out of bounds a player will sometimes dive out trying to throw it in. Of course this only works sometimes which is nice to keep it realistic. This makes you cautious with passing on offense, as balls can be tipped away quite easily when trying to weave a bounce pass into the center.
Size is so important in this game. As a result players like Iverson, Nash and Kidd pretty much suck. They all get their shots blocked and are never able to get that open. Forget about driving the lane with them, because half the time the ball won’t even get close to the basket - it will just get blocked back in their respective faces. If you can find a big man who can shoot a little then you’re in the money, and my recommendation to those who are playing through the season mode is to trade for one. Players like Nowitski, Anthony, and Garnett really can rip up defenses. During one 5 minute quarter game I played with the west all stars, I subbed in Anthony early in the game just to see how if he could shoot three’s. In a 5 minute quarter game the average points scored by each team is about 60. Anthony that game had 34 going 14-21. Quite impressive for someone who shoots 40% in real life. It is really easy to get short buckets if you have a good player down low, someone who will dunk most of the time.

Sometimes setting up plays to run and penetrating at all on offense can be tough. Much different from the older games where using the juke button would pretty much get you through anything. The key to this game is truly working it inside and getting easy buckets off of fast break points. When the other team misses a shot it is pretty easy to chuck it up court to someone and score. Although this doesn’t work every time, it does create a problem. This creates radical swings in the score, and if you are losing and miss a few times in a row you could be out of the game. Coming from behind in this game is so hard to do. There is no point in the game when you are safe to take dumb shots. This makes it worse because usually when you’re behind you’ll be more likely to shoot 3’s but that just makes matters worse. Soon your deficit will be snowballing out of control and before you know it you’re down by 30. I took on my friend the other day. The first game he destroyed me by 25 points, the second I beat him by 31.The swings in momentum in this game are huge and you need to control it to be successful.

The graphics in this game are outstanding, some of the best I have seen in a sports game. The player models look good and the flow of the cloth uniforms looks very realistic. The floor shines brightly as It should and the audio for the most part is spot on. Some of the commentary is a little cheesy at times but I guess it breaks up the action nicely in a long game. Most of the coaches’ faces look really bad, I’m not sure why but they just look like really ugly porcelain dolls.
As far as basketball goes this year, nothing is perfect but NBA 2k8 at least tries to be. The game was developed for the most part with some thought and has been brought together nicely. The graphics look really good and it plays pretty smoothly with not nearly as many bugs as NBA live 08. This is the best basketball game on the 360 this year, so if you need those updated rosters and the unimportant new features this game has, Id say go for it. If you’re just a casual basketball fan and you had last years’ edition, I’d say don’t waste your money on this year’s, there isn’t all that much difference.

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Review by Matt Congdon
Score: 2 out of 5

The first EA Sports game that I played was Madden 64. I was horrified. I explicitly asked for NFL QB Club 98 for Christmas, but I was stuck with madden (what does my mom know about football or games). In my eyes this game sucked hard. How can you make a game without an NFL license or endorsements? When wanting to play as the Patriots I was stuck with some team named “Foxboro”, not to mention that the graphics sucked and so did the game play. I would describe it the pinnacle of boring. I promised this would be the last EA Sports game I would buy.
Later in life, I got a PS2 and decided to give EA Sports another chance on a different console. I was thrilled at Madden 2001,. The game kicked ass, and it kept getting better as the years passed. EA Sports produced a string of brilliant games and that kept getting bigger and better. I thought this was the kind of company that was out for the players not the dollars. Their hockey and basketball games all were a lot of fun to play and somehow the developers improved them from year to year.
Of course, EA Sports let me down. They suck again, They have started a long down spiral, passing mediocre a year or two ago and they are now about as bad as I can imagine [[I’m trying to avoid obscenity. Sucks is ok, but I draw the line at shit. MDS]]. NBA LIVE 08 illustrates this point. This game is crap. EA Sports just threw money and a deadline at a development team. It is inexplicable to me how a company can mess up basketball so badly after having good editions for last generation consoles. The game looks alright on an HDTV, but on an SDTV looks very distorted and odd. It seems like there are a lot of fisheye type replay angles. There are so many flaws that, the decent game they might have had for PS2 is now damaged goods.