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Put a reef in your pocket – interact with tropical fish or sit back, relax and observe.

September 25, 2009 - GERA, Germany - Submerge your iPhone in a beautiful and exotic underwater world with the new application MyReef 3D Aquarium. MyReef 3D Aquarium features a customizable saltwater fish tank and a variety of tropical fish with species-specific behavior and movement; users can watch the fish interact, feed them, or startle them by tapping the glass. Developed by raiX UG, MyReef 3D Aquarium is available now for iPhone and iPod Touch in the iTunes App Store for $2.99.

MyReef 3D Aquarium offers users the freedom to create their ideal undersea environment. With a wide variety of backgrounds and accessories, including fresh plants and corals, the tank can be customized with any combination of the 14 available colorful fish. Users can choose songs from their iTunes library to play while they sit back and let the dynamic camera follow a specific fish or focus on points of interest.

"MyReef 3D Aquarium can be a virtual pet experience for aquarium enthusiasts, or a way to relax and escape the everyday," said raiX founder Raik Bittner. "The fish act like the real thing - form schools, flare their dorsal fins when upset and swarm around food – and even have different behaviors for each species. MyReef 3D Aquarium puts it all in the palm of your hand."

For more information on MyReef 3D Aquarium, please visit http://www.raixgames.com/myreef_en.html

About raiX UG
raiX UG is a Germany-based independent game developer specializing in iPhone and iPod Touch applications. Founded by Raik Bittner, raiX has developed several apps including BrainTris, Hostile Orbit and 3D Aquarium. For more information, please visit http://www.raixgames.com/.

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of broadly appealing video games, today (Sept. 23, 2009) announced that it has launched a free Flash-based online version of Plants vs. Zombies on www.popcap.com. Available exclusively on PopCap's website, the new Flash-based Plants vs. Zombies provides consumers with a way to enjoy endless undead-battling plant-based action and strategy at no cost. A front-runner for game of the year, Plants vs. Zombies has met with greater initial sales success than any previous PopCap title.

"Plants vs. Zombies is a deceptively deep game that takes awhile to grow on gamers," said Ben Rotholtz, vice president of Marketing at PopCap. "The new Flash-based version will give prospective buyers a way to sample more of the modes and moments that make up the full game experience."

In Plants vs. Zombies, players use over 40 zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs to slow down, confuse, weaken and ultimately destroy more than two dozen types of zombies before they can reach your front door. Each zombie has its own special skills, and each plant has its own combat and/or defense mechanisms. As players battle the fun-dead, obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog and a swimming pool add to the challenge. With four modes of play (Adventure, Mini-Game, Puzzle and Survival) the game is never the same twice — and the frightening fun never ends!

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of "casual games" — fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 230 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled?, has sold more than 25 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only casual games developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices

SEATTLE, Washington - PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of the world's most widely played video games, today (September 21, 2009) announced the upcoming launch of two major adaptations of Bookworm and two, first-ever video game platform adaptations of Bejeweled Twist. These new iterations of two of PopCap's most successful franchises, mark PopCap's entry into the DSiWare market, and its continued support of Nintendo DS with all-new, feature-rich versions, fully optimized for the Nintendo systems.

Bookworm will be available for the DSiWare service later this month, followed by Bejeweled Twist for DSiWare in mid-October. Bookworm for DS will launch at retail on December 1, 2009 and Bejeweled Twist for DS will be released at retail in Q1 of 2010.

"We're bringing serious innovation to Bookworm and Bejeweled Twist - two of our most important game franchises – to deliver unique features and cool new multiplayer capabilities that have been specifically designed for the Nintendo systems," said Ed Allard, vice president of strategic development at PopCap. "This Fall, Nintendo DSi Shop will give consumers an immediate jolt of high quality fun and value with titles that feature more great gameplay content than any other downloadable titles available on this platform. We're following them up with enhanced and expanded, must-have retail versions for the DS that are the most full-featured installments of Bookworm and Bejeweled Twist we've ever created."

Bookworm DSiWare and DS
Bookworm was originally released by PopCap in January of 2005 and has been ported and re-optimized for ten different platforms, boasting over 100 million downloads, and making it the world's most popular digital word game. Now, for the first time, Bookworm has been adapted for Nintendo DSiWare and Nintendo DS with an array of new features and modes that are exclusively available on DS. The DSiWare version of Bookworm includes the complete Classic mode and has been specifically tuned for dual-screen, vertical use. The DS version offers all of the content that has made Bookworm so popular as well as entirely new gameplay not available anywhere else, including the multiplayer Bookworm Battle mode, 20 all-new Collectible Books, the ability to construct a library based on your game progress, and the all-new "Lex-Ray" – a fun new way for the game's hero, "Lex," to measure and track your growing spelling and vocabulary prowess.

With both new versions of Bookworm, players whet their appetite for spelling fun in PopCap's hit word-puzzle game, an immersive title for word game aficionados of all ages and levels. Players link adjoining letter tiles to build words, complete each level and feed "Lex." They'll use Reward Tiles and spell Bonus Words to boost their score.

Bejeweled Twist DSiWare and DS
Bejeweled Twist was originally released to critical acclaim in October 2008 and these two new versions of Bejeweled Twist are the very first video game platform adaptations of this important franchise. Bejeweled Twist now features the ability to challenge and play other gamers over an ad-hoc wireless connection. Playing on either the DS, or on the Nintendo DSi™ system, this is the first game to allow for interoperable multiplayer gaming between these two platforms.

In Bejeweled Twist, players rotate 2x2 blocks of gems in an effort to create a line of three or more gems of the same type. They don't have to match every move – instead they can freely rotate gems anywhere on the board, allowing increased strategic freedom to plan combinations, cascades and chains of various matches. With its phenomenal production values, Bejeweled Twist bedazzles players with a wealth of new power-ups and obstacles. New gem types include Flame, Lightning and Fruit gems that produce fiery explosions and other powerful effects; and new obstacles such as Bomb and Locked gems as well as Coal will challenge players as never before. Additionally, a host of new game modes offer vastly different ways to experience Bejeweled Twist.

Bejeweled Twist for DSiWare features the addicting gameplay of Classic and Multiplayer modes, offering infinite replayability. Bejeweled Twist DS is a full-featured version containing even more gameplay action, including three additional game modes: Zen (for a quick stress-busting experience), Blitz (for past-paced action to challenge even the most hardcore players) and Challenge (featuring infinite action and multiple levels of difficulty). This is the first time that Bejeweled Twist has been ported to any video game console.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of "casual games" — fun, easy-to-learn, irresistible computer games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 230 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its timeless games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 25 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only casual games developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including Web portals, retail stores, consoles, mobile phones and MP3 players.

Double Fine And EA Unleash Early Access For Brutal Legend Demo.

The Epic Heavy Metal Adventure Begins Today Exclusively for Gamers who Pre-Order Brutal Legend at GameStop.

Redwood City, CA - EA and Double Fine Productions Inc. announced today that gamers will get a chance to experience Brutal Legend four weeks before the game's Rocktober 13th release in North America. With the demo, players can enjoy industry visionary Tim Schafer's ultimate heavy metal action adventure game. Starting today, gamers who have javascript:void(0)pre-ordered Brutal Legend from GameStop can download the demo on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network. For anyone that has not pre-ordered the game, the demo will be available on both platforms in the coming weeks.

The Brutal Legend demo includes the game's entire opening chapter, setting the stage for legendary roadie Eddie Riggs epic journey into a Heavy Metal-inspired universe on the brink of decimation.

After a stage accident renders Eddie unconscious, he awakens to find himself in a fantasy world where mountains are made of amplifiers, killer spiders spin guitar strings and heavy metal legends including Rob Halford, Lemmy Kilmister, Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne roam the world's picturesque landscapes. A series of tutorials will quickly show players that Eddie is uniquely qualified to lead the revolution to save humanity - his muscles big enough to swing "The Separator" axe, slashing his way through demons and druids, his strumming skills vast enough to handle "Clementine", an electrifying guitar that can shock and set fire to any threat. These weapons, along with a variety of deadly combos, powerful double-team attacks with allies and Eddie's self-made hot-rod, the Deuce, will all be needed in order to defeat the vicious boss at the end of the demo.

"I wish people could play the whole game right now," said Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions. "But while we're waiting for Rocktober 13th, a taste of Metal is better than none at all."

One of the most highly anticipated releases this year, and winner of numerous awards at E3, Brütal Legend will ship for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on Rocktober 13th in North America and Rocktober 16th in Europe. For more information on Brutal Legend and to sign up for the Brütal Legend newsletter, please visit the Official Site http://www.brutallegend.com/. Follow Brütal Legend on Twitter at http://twitter.com/brutallegend.

Cassandra's Journey: The Legacy of Nostradamus is available at App Store for $1.99
A wonderful collection of favorite puzzles and magic.

September 16, 2009 - Developer and publisher of iPhone /iPod Touch games Avallon Alliance Ltd. released vivid adventure quest Cassandra's Journey: The Legacy of Nostradamus. The game is an iPhone version of the popular co-named PC game developed by JoyBits Ltd.

The key character of the game Cassandra is a young mystic, heiress and successor of her grandmother - powerful sorceress Serena. The young fortune teller is always ready to help people relying in her practices on ? magical ring. Once a certain Mrs. Smith asks the girl to assist in seeking of her lost brother. Of course kind and sympathetic Cassandra is ready to help but her only hope - the ring - was found to be missing too! That is the beginning of Cassandra's travels in the world of magical trinkets.

The gamer has to change into Cassandra and in assistance of Nostradamus' spirit complete the quest in search of the lost ring. The mission of Nostradamus is to direct Cassandra, give advices and entertain her on the way. Besides young sorceress meets multitude of interesting characters and a sea of magical trinkets.

The quest consists of 30 levels grounded on the best and well-known casual puzzles. Cassandra's Journey fairly mixes hidden-object and card games, image and word puzzles, match 3 mini games with exclusive entertainments: optical illusions, mind reading and card tricks.

Each step is implemented with picturesque graphics and accompanied with minute 'how-to-do' keys so the game can be great entertainment for each family member.

Avallon Alliance Ltd. is a developer and publisher of iPhone and iPod Touch games. Founded in 2008, company has already grown the leading publisher in Eastern Europe. It became possible due to many facts: focus exclusively on iPhone market, firmness of purpose, highly-qualified stuff and unique methods of promotion.

Debut product created by Avallon Alliance - quest The Stone of Destiny became the first in the world hidden object game for platform iPhone/iPod Touch. Company is known for building its own successful projects and effective collaboration with the best creators of casual games in the world.

JoyBits Ltd.is the pioneer in game development on Russian's mobile market and successful PC-casual developer for now. Founded in 2002, Saint-Petersburg, the company has released over 40 mobile apps, including first Russian branded mobile games (FC Zenit, DIXIS), and award-winning Silent Storm Mobile (Nival Int), Disciples Mobile (Glu Mobile), as well as dozen portings of casual games (Snowy Puzzle Island, AirStrike, Birds on a Wire). As one of the leading mobile content aggregator, JoyBits, owns IP rights for 800+ J2ME midlets for CIS region. Casual division of JoyBits creates #1 TOP brands from 2007 like Cassandra's Journey: The Legacy of Nostradamus, Cassandra's Journey: The Fifth Sun. JoyBits will release 3 new PC casual games in 2009, working on couple of titles for AppStore.

DUBLIN, Ireland - PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, today (September 15, 2009) announced that Zuma's Revenge, the highly anticipated sequel to the original hit game that has sold 17 million copies worldwide, is now available for PC and Mac via Web download at PopCap.com, and for PC at North American retail outlets including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon.com and Target. Zuma's Revenge! effectively re-imagines the ball-blasting fun of the original Zuma? from the ground up with eye-popping high-res graphics, new game mechanics and modes, boss battles and more.

The launch of Zuma's Revenge! also signals two PopCap milestones – in the US, it marks the first time in PopCap's history that it has delivered a game simultaneously to retail and Web/online channels. Internationally, it is the first PopCap title to launch in 8 different languages - Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish - demonstrating a further commitment to PopCap's global customer base.

In Zuma the player takes the role of a fearless ball-shooting frog, exploring ancient temples and ruins. By firing colored spheres into an advancing chain of balls to make matches of three or more, the frog blasts his way through a series of arcade challenges. The sequel brings the player to an all-new setting, the Polynesian paradise ruled by Zhaka Mu, and ups the ante with nearly triple the screen resolution of the original game, cool 3-D particle effects, and support for widescreen monitors. Further, Zuma's Revenge takes the relatively basic point-and-click input of the original Zuma up several notches, incorporating horizontal and vertical "sliding" as well as the ability to hop from one lily pad to another to achieve greater flexibility and hit hard-to-reach areas of the screen. All-new tiki boss enemies provide a climactic ending to each major stage of the game and introduce various new forms of attack and defense that must be used to succeed in the game.

•More than 60 all-new levels in the Adventure mode alone.
•Six mini-game Boss Battles that introduce explosive new attacks and wily defenses.
•Three all-new power-up effects: Lightning, Laser, and Tri-Shot (plus all the power-ups from the original Zuma).
•New methods of movement like lily-pad hopping, slide-aiming, and more.
•70 all-new Challenges in the Jungle of Mystery, Quiet Village, Lost City and Mosquito Coast – featuring new bonus multiplier effects in a beat-the-clock format.
•Run the Iron Frog gauntlet featuring an additional 10 all-new levels that must be conquered consecutively.
•Get hoppin' in Heroic Frog mode, offering tougher, nearly infinite replayability of Adventure mode.
•Amazing graphics and effects that bring the Zuma franchise into the modern world of gaming.

Sumthing Else Music Works Announces Release of the Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack
2-CD set features epic music score by award-winning composers Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori.

September 14, 2009 - New York - Sumthing Else Music Works, through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack featuring the original musical score from the highly anticipated video game Halo 3: ODST composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori. The 2-disc set will be released on September 22nd to retail outlets through Sumthing Else Music Works, and will be available for digital download on Sumthing Digital and iTunes.

Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, Halo 3: ODST is a new game in the Halo saga that lets players experience events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa. The release adds a new dimension to an all-encompassing universe that gamers around the world have known and loved for close to eight years.

"I'm happy to be able to share all new compositions and recordings created for Halo 3: ODST," said composer Martin O'Donnell. "The music reflects the new mood, new heroes, and new story of the game. I worked with the Northwest Sinfonia for the orchestral recordings and also added some nice alto sax solos and some new guitar solos. The piano sneaks back in again a few times too, but I can't seem to help that."

The Halo franchise is an award-winning collection of properties that have grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox in 2001, the rich fiction of the franchise has since inspired a series of blockbuster Xbox and Xbox 360 video games, New York Times best-selling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, the Halo franchise of games is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the games are optimized for the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network. To date, more than 27 million copies of Halo games have been sold worldwide, driving more than 2 billion hours of gameplay by people connected to Xbox LIVE. In February 2009, the Halo franchise expanded into the real-time strategy genre with "Halo Wars," which went on to become the best selling RTS game on any current generation console.

For more information on Halo 3: ODST, please visit www.xbox.com/halo. For more information on Bungie Studios please visit Bungie.net.

For more information on Sumthing Else Music Works and its complete catalog of video game soundtracks, please visit www.sumthing.com and www.sumthingdigital.com.

About Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc.
Since its creation in the late 1990's by the world-renowned song writer, musician and record producer, Nile Rodgers, Sumthing Else Music Works has become the acknowledged industry leader in licensing and distributing video game soundtracks. Possessing full in-house services worldwide, from retail marketing and sales through physical and digital distribution, Sumthing is partnered with the world's leading video game developers and publishers including BioWare, Bungie Studios, Capcom, Crytek, Eidos Interactive, Epic Games, Gearbox Software, Microsoft, Mistwalker, Rare, SEGA, Silicon Knights, Sony Computer Entertainment and Ubisoft. Their catalogue of titles includes the best selling video game soundtrack of all time, Halo 2: Volume One, as well as award-winning titles including: Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, Halo Wars, Halo Trilogy, Gears of War 2, Fable II, Too Human, Brothers In Arms, Crysis, Advent Rising, Fable, Gears of War, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 Volume Two, Halo 3, Hitman: Blood Money, Hitman: Contracts, Jade Empire, Kameo: Elements of Power, Mass Effect, Red Steel, Unreal Tournament III, Freedom Fighters and many others.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FROM FARAWAY GALAXIES TO THE FAMILY ROOM, START FALL ON A FUN-FILLED FOOT

As you bid farewell to summer, you can also greet the fall season with a great big smile, thanks to a fresh lineup of downloadable games from the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. Super Return of the Jedi™ for the Virtual Console™ offers memorable space-themed action for Wii owners, while WiiWare™ welcomes a brand new entry in the classic Contra franchise. On Nintendo DSiWare™, you'll find a portable version of the popular Clubhouse Games to help keep your autumn lively. Speaking of Nintendo DSiWare, time is ticking away on a special offer: Consumers can automatically earn 1,000 Nintendo DSi Points™ by purchasing a new Nintendo DSi™ game system and connecting to the Nintendo DSi Shop by 11:59 pm Pacific time on Oct. 5, 2009. For full offer details, please visit DSiOffer.Nintendo.com

Description: Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 A.D. to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors, to save the day, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and samurai Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth. They must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast-paced, action-packed, side-scrolling adventure that pioneered the run-and-gun genre.

Description: With ColorZ, go forth in your spaceships on a mission to clean up virus-infested planets. Immerse yourself in a new gaming experience that will reveal mind-hand-eye coordination skills you never knew you had. Absorb viruses of your own color, but steer clear of the others. If necessary, you can cleverly merge your ships together to create new colors. Buzz past your enemies to keep your combo and clock up a new high score. Explore an extra dimension with the game's multiplayer mode and share the unique experience of cooperative play between friends. Pool your forces, synchronize your movements and become a unified team of up to three players to meet the challenge together.

Description: Join the Rebellion and crush the Death Star in a giant universe filled with all the action and adventure of the Star Wars® finale. Take command of five different characters - from Wicket the Ewok to Princess Leia - and go up against the Empire's worst, from Jabba the Hutt to the Emperor himself. You're going to need every ounce of Force you've got in you. Battle in actual movie locales, from Jabba the Hutt's palace to the Forest of Endor and the Emperor's Tower. Cross sabers with the darkest of the dark side: Bib Fortuna, Jabba the Hutt, the rancor, Darth Vader and the Emperor.

Description: Choose from five family-friendly games in this Nintendo DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Play classic card games like Hearts and Contract Bridge; connect bones to other bones in Dominoes; think strategically in the simple but addictive Dots and Boxes; and move your pieces towards a common goal in Ludo. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

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

El Segundo, Calif. Konami Digital Entertainment today (September 3, 2009) announced their newest iPhone and iPod touch game, Krazy Kart Racing, is now available at the Apple App Store. Krazy Kart Racing uses a 3D cartoon style and offers a wealth of content for long-lasting gameplay, making it the most extensive kart racing game on the market.

"With Krazy Kart Racing, we wanted to maintain the overarching quality gameplay that Konami is committed to, while offering players the best experience possible in a kart racing game," said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. "A fun and interactive title for all to play on-the-go, the rich features in Krazy Kart Racing will be sure to please both casual and hardcore gamers alike."

In Krazy Kart Racing, players can assume the role of one of the 10 classic Konami gaming heroes as they battle it out across 16 themed racing circuits. Utilizing third-person view and dynamic camera balancing, racers can guide their chosen character around the laps, using whatever they can to gain an advantage over opponents or multi-player rivals. Nitro boosts also give players a welcome burst of speed, while a wide-range of extras picked up during the race contribute to slowing down opposing karts.

Complete with five different single player modes and 10 original weapons and items, players will have no trouble keeping up their pace as they compete to be first across the finish line. The game also features both local and multiplayer functionality via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Krazy Kart Racing is now available for $9.99 from Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=327465474&mt=8.

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

Redwood City, CA - Uforia, an online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games today (September 3, 2009) announced the gameplay modes for its upcoming Online Military FPS, Mercenary Wars. The gameplay modes include Team Deathmatch, Plant the Bomb, Mercenary Team Deathmatch and Destruction Race.

For more information and to register for updates visit the recently launched teaser website at: http://mercenarywars.uforia.com.

The modes:
Team Deathmatch-In Mercenary Wars' "Team Deathmatch" mode, two teams face off in combat against each other and the team with the highest kills wins. In this head-to-head battle, the winner is the team which has more kills when the time expires or the team which reaches the prerequisite number of kills first. Killed players are automatically re-spawned in just a few seconds.

Plant The Bomb- In the "Plant the Bomb" mode there are two teams competing against each other. Each of the two sides is given their mission--one is trying to plant the bomb and the other trying to prevent that from happening. The bomb is given to one member of the attacking team at random and once it is planted it is detonated within a limited time period.

Mercenary Team Deathmatch-In the "Mercenary Team Deathmatch" mode, a team may be organized with AI or mixed with players and AI's. The team with the highest kills wins the round and killed players re-spawn in just a few seconds. The side that reaches its kill quota first, or has more kills when time expires, wins!

Destruction Race-Two teams operate in Destruction Race mode and race to destroy the opponents defended target. Each side has a number of destroyable targets on their side of the map, and the side to destroy the targets belonging to the opponent wins the competition! Killed players are automatically re-spawned at their last captured target position. Other special features include a map divided into sections that must be defended.

Unlike other first person shooter games available today, Mercenary Wars features a unique stat system that players can use to upgrade and customize their lifelike characters. The combat in the game is designed to feel very realistic, while also allowing players to adjust their speed, accuracy, and health stats. Mercenary Wars is set in the not so distant future in a world where order and society as we know them are a thing of the past. The economies of the world have crashed and have been replaced with total chaos. New alliances have been forged and the world is now controlled by well-trained groups of mercenaries. Players must determine who to swear their allegiance to and fight side-by-side to the death, if necessary, in the quest to ensure becoming the new global powerhouse.

Mercenary Wars will also feature an innovative Artificial Intelligence system where computer controlled "bots" can be used in several ways ranging from practice to enhancing game play. Via four difficulty modes, players can select their desired skill level no matter what their previous FPS experience might be. Other features include multiple gameplay modes, a variety of character types and races, extensive ranking system including more than 50 different character ranks and titles, an expansive number of weapons and equipment which allow for character customization and a built-in player-to-player audio communication tool for enhanced real-world combat simulation.

For more information, visit http://mercenarywars.uforia.com

About Uforia, Inc.
Uforia, Inc. is an online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games and integrated marketing solutions to provide English speaking gamers worldwide with the best online experience possible. Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, Uforia also has members based in Seoul, Korea who work directly with leading game development studios. For more information about Uforia, please visit http://www.uforia.com