DIABLO III TO SHIP IN EARLY 2012

Blizzard Entertainment extends beta test for hotly anticipated action role-playing game

IRVINE, Calif. - Despite a sterling record of always hitting its release targets, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the expected launch window for Diablo^® III, the next title in the company's critically acclaimed series of action role-playing games, will be moving into early 2012. "With every game we make, the temptation is always very strong to launch as soon as possible. However, we didn't put so many years of work into Diablo III to release a game that was almost ready," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "The beta test is going very well, and we look forward to making the most of the extra time we're taking to deliver an experience that lives up to our vision for the game and the expectations of our players. Next year is going to be an incredibly busy one for Blizzard, and we hope an incredibly fun one for Blizzard gamers." Blizzard will use the additional time to extend the Diablo III closed beta test, which began September 20, potentially adding more testers than initially projected. Players who have an active Battle.net^® account with any Blizzard game attached to it should visit Battle.net account management to opt in for a chance to participate in the beta test. Additional testing phases, as well as further details regarding the launch plans for the game, will be announced on the company's Diablo III community website: www.Diablo3.com.

Digimon Masters’ Open Beta Approaching

Seoul, Korea,  - Joymax, a leading online game developer and publisher, announced that it will unleash the official Open Beta Test for Digimon Masters Tuesday, September 27th.  Leap once more into the fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined – and unless stopped could collide and destroy both sides.  Players can register on the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal to be part of the game's exciting beginning.  To help players in selecting their initial Digital Data Squad member, here's a short breakdown of each and their specific strength and starting partners. Marcus is a hotheaded but very strong minded youth. When Marcus was just a young boy he was forced to take the lead role in the family after his father had left for the Digital World to never return. He bonded quickly with his partner, Agumon, who deeply trusts Marcus and thinks of him as a "Soul Brother." This is the trainer with the most strength, so choose him if you want to see big damage numbers. Thomas is a young genius, having already graduated university before returning to join the DATS team at the age of fourteen; he and Marcus often argue.  His partner Gaomon serves as a voice of caution and the two make an excellent pair.  Thomas' biggest strength is his agility in the game, so this partnership will appeal to those who wish to dodge incoming attacks and abilities before launching counter-attacks. Yoshino is the oldest member of the trio, and she often becomes frustrated with the behavior of the younger boys.  Her low self-esteem can be crippling, but the journey to accept herself as she simply is has been a long one and is still ongoing. Yoshino's partner, Lalamon who uses the "Nuts Shoot" skill, keeps a very strong relationship with Yoshino and often keeps the peace between Agumon and Gaomon, much like her human counterpart.  Yoshino's MP is the highest of the three tamers due to her extended training, so players looking to launch multiple special attacks should select this young lady as their character. Hundreds of Digimon stretching from the first 5 anime series will be available for capture, including PawnChessmon (White), Gabumon, Veemon, Guilmon, and Biyomon alongside many others.  Each Digimon will benefit from their DATS member's strengths and weaknesses, so a Digimon trained by Marcus will differ from one raised by Yoshino. A game for all players and all ages, Digimon Masters provides a simple interface coupled with an intuitive control scheme that is completely hassle-free.  With more than 1,000 characters featured from seasons 1 through 5 of the Digimon anime, not only is it faithful to the series' art design, Digimon Masters closely follows a story that will satisfy both loyal fans of the series as well as welcoming new gamers to the Digital World.  Digimon Masters' faithful recreation of the Digimon universe, as featured in the anime series Digimon Data Squad, is now being brought to the global market by Joymax. To get the latest information and chances to win game related prizes, players are encouraged to follow the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/digimonmasters . To celebrate reaching the 20 000 fan mark, Joymax has promised to give players the chance to bask in large experience bonuses throughout the beta testing period.  Players can also check out more details at http://twitter.com/dmojoymax/.

Blizzard Entertainment Begins Closed Beta Test for Diablo III

IRVINE, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment announced today that the closed beta test for Diablo^® III, its highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Diablo action role-playing game series, has begun. The company has started issuing the first wave of invitations to participate in the testing process and is planning to add more participants over the course of the beta test. While enjoying an early look at the game, beta testers will provide valuable feedback as they help Blizzard Entertainment test server stability and hardware. In the Diablo III closed beta test, participants will be able to fight their way through part of Act I as any of the five hero classes - barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, and demon hunter - and go head-to-skull against the Skeleton King, taking him on alone or playing cooperatively with other adventurers. They'll also get to meet up with some of the artisans, followers, and other key characters from Sanctuary, and try out the game's skill and crafting systems. "This closed beta test is an important milestone for us as we enter the final stages of development on Diablo III," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Our goal is to create the best action role-playing game experience to date, building on everything we've learned since the release of Diablo II and incorporating the powerful features of the new  Battle.net^® platform. We hope players enjoy participating in the beta test and we look forward to hearing their feedback." Diablo III will continue the epic Diablo storyline, with players playing their role in the ongoing struggle to save the world of Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells. Diablo III will also be the definitive action role-playing game, with players adventuring through rich and varied settings, engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, growing in experience and ability, and acquiring items of incredible power. As the sequel to Diablo II, the game will feature the easy-to-use interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay that Diablo players have come to expect and enjoy. Designed from the ground up to leverage the power of  Battle.net, Diablo III will also provide gamers with industry-leading matchmaking and communication tools; convenient character- and inventory-management options; and the Diablo III auction house, which will support a robust player-driven economy. Diablo III will be localized and released in multiple languages; however, the beta will be English-only. Release timing and region-specific details such as pricing and supported languages will be announced at a later date. For more information on Diablo III, please visit the official website at  http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/. To set up a  Battle.net account and sign up for a chance to participate in the Diablo III beta test, please visit the official  Battle.net website at http://www.battle.net.

RAGE IMMERSES PLAYERS IN EPIC POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD

Raleigh, NC - September 21st, 2011 - Award-winning soundtrack composer, producer and recording artist Rod Abernethy has crafted the original music score for id Software's post-apocalyptic world in RAGE™, the latest game from the acclaimed designers of such classics as the Wolfenstein®, DOOM®, and QUAKE® series. Abernethy brought an immersive hybrid approach to scoring the highly anticipated blockbuster, employing traditional acoustic instrumentation and mixing experimental electronic sounds. RAGE is scheduled to release for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 4th in North America and October 7th in Europe. RAGE is a groundbreaking first-person shooter set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, leaving a ravaged world behind. You emerge into this vast wasteland to discover humanity working to rebuild itself against such forces as raider gangs, mutants, and much more. Rod Abernethy's genre-bending compositions for RAGE enhance the anarchic and desolate atmosphere of the environments as well as underscoring the intense combat encounters with its hostile, twisted characters. The expansive score features various styles including: western acoustic guitars, dissonant orchestral music, eerie soundscapes and industrial electronic manipulations, all affected with an edge of danger, isolation and fight for survival mode. Tim Willits, Creative Director for RAGE at id Software: "Rod has created an authentic music palette for RAGE and delivered a unique score that elevates the immersive quality of our game." Christian Antkow, Audio Lead for RAGE at id Software: "Rod has an uncanny ability to take a hint of an idea and make it flourish into a fully formed composition that adds the final layer of polish, helping to bridge the gap from a game to a complete cinematic experience." Eagerly awaited by the gaming community, RAGE is already being touted as one of the industry's most innovative first-person shooters, winning numerous awards at E3 2010, including 'Best Overall Game of Show' from IGN and three 'Best of E3' Game Critics Awards including 'Best Console Game'.  Featuring intense first-person action, vehicle combat, an expansive world and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id's revolutionary idTech 5 technology, RAGE promises an experience like no other.  For more information visit www.RAGE.com.

505 GAMES’ SUPREMACY MMA AVAILABLE TODAY

Gamers Can Now Get Their Hands on the Most Brutal Underground Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Game Ever

Woodland Hills, CA – September 21, 2011 – Global videogame publisher 505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory today announced that their brutal, no-holds barred approach to the mixed martial arts genre, Supremacy MMA™, is now available in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned, amateur and unlicensed MMA fighting to videogame fans that can follow the rise of several fighters and their individual stories as they work toward supremacy.  Created in a fast-paced arcade style, the game gives players the opportunity to stylistically dispatch their opponents by choosing from a cadre of hardcore fighters, each with a unique MMA style. Fans master their abilities to perfectly execute fantastic fight sequences and become invincible in every match-up with a dizzying array of kicks, gravity defying moves and brutal finishing blows. "Supremacy MMA delivers fast-and-furious gameplay and underground aesthetics over the slower simulation-style presentation found in traditional MMA games," said Ian Howe, President of 505 Games, North America. "This unique style evokes a feeling of competitive compassion like no other game, featuring the hard-working underground MMA fighters and the dangers that they face every day, including broken bones and other serious injuries." Supremacy MMA is armed with arcade-like speed and real in-game fighters such as former UFC champ Jens Pulver and K1 kickboxing legend Jerome Le Banner, as well as the first female fighters in an MMA game, Felice Herrig and Michele Gutierrez. "The Kung Fu Factory team is excited to offer a new level of strategy, fun fast combat and true-to-the-sport brutality in an MMA game," said Ricci Rukavina, director at Kung Fu Factory. Download the Supremacy MMA launch trailer  here, or check it out on YouTube, set to Betraying the Martyrs' song "Liberate Me Ex Inferis" from the band's debut album Breathe in Life. Rated 'M' for Mature by the Entertainment Software Review Board (ESRB), Supremacy MMA will launch in Europe on September 23.  For more information about Supremacy MMA, please visit the official website www.supremacymma.com and YouTube page and then follow us on Facebook and Twitter.