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SEGA® of America, Inc. announced that BLEACH™: The 3rd Phantom™ videogame will be available exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ portable handheld system. Based on the critically acclaimed animated series, BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom marks the first time the series ventures into the Strategy RPG genre. The game features an enormous cast of BLEACH™ characters with voices lent by the actors from VIZ Media’s award winning animated series.

Nintendo launches Nintendo DSi™, the third iteration of the best-selling portable video game system and the latest evolution in hand-held gaming. Nintendo DSi gives new and veteran gamers the ability to customize, personalize and share their experiences with friends and family. Two built-in, interactive cameras let people snap and modify photos, while recorded sounds can be played and manipulated in interesting and imaginative ways. Also on April 5, Nintendo will launch the Nintendo DSi Shop, a new online storefront where users can redeem Nintendo DSi Points to download an ever-growing variety of inventive games and applications. Nintendo DSi will be available in the United States in Blue or Black at an MSRP of $169.99.

Gigamedia Ltd , publisher of Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning® (WAR) in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and Mythic EntertainmentTM, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, today announced that the closed beta for the highly acclaimed MMORPG will begin on April 15th, 2009. As part of the closed beta launch, closed beta packs will be available at major retailers. The Limited Edition closed beta game packs, available at participating 7-Eleven® retailers in Taiwan, have been sold out.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced that the North American release of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee® 2, available exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed by Clap Hanz, in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Santa Monica Studio, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 delivers another exceptional golf experience onto PSP, comprised of the franchise’s signature over-the-top graphics and intuitive gameplay. In addition to bringing the charm and wit of the multi-million unit-selling Hot Shots Golf® franchise, the game doubles the amount of wacky characters, detailed courses, and items available since the original Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee® on PSP. Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 also offers a wide range of multiplayer modes including 16-player online tournaments and Ad Hoc capability for one-on-one or Stroke Mode challenges.

“The Hot Shots Golf franchise is a winning tradition with the PlayStation® brand and we are continuing to implement innovative and intuitive features to deliver the most fun-filled golf experience on the market,” said

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that on June 5, 2008 it will introduce Qore™: Presented by PLAYSTATION®Network, a highly interactive, monthly original program that covers the world inside PlayStation®, available only on PLAYSTATION®Store for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™). Qore features exclusive multimedia news, developer interviews, in-depth game previews and behind-the-scene looks at the hottest PLAYSTATION games. Subscribers will also have special access to game demos, betas, add-ons and other downloadable and game-related content. Qore is the first in a series of planned original content for the PLAYSTATION community by PLAYSTATION Network.

Qore episodes will be available the first Thursday of every month in coordination with the weekly PLAYSTATION Store update. Customers can purchase the first episode of Qore through the PLAYSTATION Store for an introductory price of $2.99 (MSRP), or through an annual subscription for $24.99 (MSRP). Annual subscribers will receive thirteen

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the introduction of dynamic in-game advertising on PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3). Marketers interested in placing advertisements in games for PS3 or publishers with available in-game space for advertisements are able to engage through advertisement distribution partners, with IGA Worldwide selected as PS3’s first partner. This partnership will serve to bolster the already rapidly growing worldwide in-game advertising industry, which is expected to grow 1,150 percent to

Espoo, Finland – Nokia and KONAMI, a leading global developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, today announced that KONAMI mobile titles will be added to the N-Gage mobile games platform. The mobile version of the award-winning METAL GEAR SOLID® will be the first title in the games line-up. METAL GEAR SOLID® MOBILE has received top honours at the 2007 International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), taking both the Grand Prix and Operator’s Choice Awards.

The new version of the classic game features original content that can only be found on the mobile platform. METAL GEAR SOLID® MOBILE includes never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work.