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Hockey fans cheer with game now in production and ready to launch on September 9

2K Sports today announced that the highly anticipated hockey title, NHL 2K9, has gone gold and is now ready for production for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems. Dedicated fans will enjoy this on-the-ice experience like never before as NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to hockey video games on September 9 in North America.

NHL 2K9 offers brand-new gameplay features including user-friendly controls, expanded superstar moves, friendly Zamboni® competitions, a revamped fighting engine, custom Stanley Cup™ celebrations, and six-on-six online capability. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will also provide fans with a chance to play like the pros using the Wii Remote™ as a hockey stick, a wholly unique and entertaining experience.

A free demo is now available for download through Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®Network. Fans will have an early opportunity to experience the new simplified controls and relive the excitement of this past season’s thrilling Stanley Cup Final in a brief three minute period as either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

NHL 2K9, developed by Visual Concepts, is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older by the ESRB and will be available on September 9 for Xbox 360, Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 system and PlayStation 2 system. For more information about NHL 2K9, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k9.

Platform: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment
Release Date: 5 September 2008
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS
Developer: CyberConnect2
Category: Action Fighting + RPG

As the latest and most advanced of the highest rated fighting game series based on the Naruto Universe, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 evolves the best-selling series to the next level with major innovative features. Master more than 40 of the most loved characters from the universe and relive the major battles and events right out of the TV show.

FEATURES:

• The largest selection of ninja ever: Master over 40 playable characters from the hit TV series. The game will feature the largest selection of playable ninja ever;

• Unleash powerful Ultimate Jutsu: Customize your favourite characters with Ultimate Jutsu of your choice and devastate your enemies on an unprecedented scale and magnitude;

• Experience the Original Japanese VO: Choose between English and Japanese voice over;

• Engage in brand new Summoning Mode: Turn your characters into giants of unprecedented sizes or summon giant creatures to control in battle;

• Upgrade your character: Enhance your characters’ strength, defence, chakra, agility and even special abilities;

• Live a brand new original Naruto story: Experience an original storyline exclusive to the game. Explore the massive 3D rendered Hidden Leaf Village, engage in all out battle royale matches, interact with residents and accomplish over 55 missions in Ultimate Contest mode;

• Tons of combat variety: Battle in 20 unique stages using either close combat or a variety of ranged weapons. Equip yourself with a choice of ninja techniques before the battle and devise your own combat strategy;

• Relive the major battles and events from the show: Interactively participate in the major events and battles from the show up through the Sasuke Retrieval Arc in Hero’s History mode. Decide the fate of the two greatest ninja as they clash in the battle of destiny.

For more information on Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3, please visit www.naruto-videogames.com

World Heroes Anthology coming soon to PlayStation^®2

SNK PLAYMORE and Ignition Entertainment are pleased to announce the upcoming release of World Heroes Anthology for PlayStation®2.

Follow the exploits of Dr. Brown, as he uses his time machine to organise a fighting tournament containing all the best fighters throughout history – many of which are based on actual historical figures.

The Anthology contains the entire collection of another of SNK’s popular franchises. Those included are WORLD HEROES, WORLD HEROES 2, WORLD HEROES JET and WORLD HEROES PERFECT.

‘World Heroes is a franchise that has remained a favourite amongst SNK fans’ Says Peter Rollinson, Product Manager, Ignition Entertainment ‘With its diverse and sometimes recognisable array of fighters, World Heroes Anthology can also be enjoyed by all fighting game fans in general’.

Game Features:

• A total of 56 characters across 4 titles.
• Test your strength in a one fall Death Match battle in WORLD HEROES
• Adjust the speed settings in WORLD HEROES 2 and execute the all-new counter throw and repelling moves.
• Enter the WORLD HEROES Tournament of Titans in WORLD HEROES JET
• Activate the “3 button” Special Move only in WORLD HEROES PERFECT.
• Polish your skills in the exclusive Training Mode Added to the PlayStation®2 version.
• Create your own original character with the Colour Edit function.

For further information please visit: www.ignitionent.com/wha

World Heroes Anthology will be available autumn ‘08 for the PlayStation®2.