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Veteran videogame publisher working with retail partners to ensure game is re-stocked as soon as possible

System 3 is moving quickly to address supply issues which have seen only limited copies of its latest release Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli arrive in stores.

A hiccup in the distribution system has resulted in many high street retailers reporting low stock levels. System 3 is working hard with retail to ensure an extensive resupply campaign continues in the coming weeks to meet the demand for this hugely popular race title.

Ferrari Challenge Racing Off The Shelves

“We knew Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli would be popular, but the massive demand for our game has surpassed even our expectations,” said Mark Cale, CEO of System 3. He continued: “We’re working hard with our retail partners to make sure that everyone who wants a copy of the game gets one. Our customers are the most important part of our business, so we’re working harder than ever to ensure their needs are met.”

Over the coming weeks, retailers will be receiving additional stock, enabling gamers to get their hands on the most advanced simulation available on PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS.

More information on Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli can be found on the official website; www.system3.com.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is available for PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS formats and will release on PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii formats later this summer.

http://www.system3.com

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is System 3’s labour of love – a re-creation of Ferrari’s own racing series, which sees both professional and amateur drivers taking to the world’s most famous race tracks in 430 Challenge race cars. Developed by racing game specialists Eutechnyx, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli draws upon the developer’s years of experience with racing titles and includes a uniquely magical touch from GP2 driver Bruno Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton and technical consultant on the game’s handling.

The Ferrari Challenge video game will be published on an array of gaming consoles including PlayStation® 3, PlayStation® 2, Nintendo Wii™, and Nintendo DS™.

SouthPeak to Debut Highly-Anticipated Titles at Annual Trade Show

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOPK; SOPKU; SOPKW; SOPKZ) today announced its lineup for the upcoming E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles July 15-17, 2008. Located at Booth 426, SouthPeak will showcase its Fall titles with extensive hands-on and producer-led demos, including presentations by Ninjatown creator Shawn Smith.

“This year’s products are among the best the company has ever produced,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “We are coming to the show with strong momentum and we believe that will translate into a strong Holiday Season.”

The following is a list of titles that will be at the show:

Big Bang Mini (Nintendo DS™ – January 2009)
This addictive fast paced shoot’em up puts a flashy new spin on classic arcade gameplay. Players are challenged to navigate their ship through a brilliant array of highly stylized levels as they launch a bevy of fireworks at waves of dynamic enemies. Players will use the stylus to create their own fireworks displays and combo attacks in order to defeat waves of challenging enemies. Versus play, online rankings, and other gameplay modes only add to the chaos that ensues.

Brave: A Warriors Tale (Wii™, Xbox 360® & PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system – Fall 2008)
Set many, many moons after Shaman’s Challenge, the game plays as a series of flashbacks in which a now elderly Brave describes the events of his life. Between the warrior’s tales of his youth, the player takes control of Courage, a young boy who takes lessons from his elder’s experiences to stop the current threat to their village. The game provides players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to defeat the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness. Brave is able to transform into various animals, track prey, and battle enemies that stand in his way with bows and arrows, tomahawks and a variety of ancient powers.

Brave: Shaman’s Challenge (Nintendo DS – September 2008)
Taking place in Native American lands of long ago, Brave: Shaman’s Challenge follows a young boy named Brave in his quest to protect everything he holds dear. He alone stands against a group of evil Shaman dead set on reviving their old master; the Wendigo. Brave: Shaman’s Challenge features a cast of intriguing characters, a diverse set of amazing magic spells, a richly developed game world, and more puzzles than you can shake a shaman’s stick at!

Igor The Game (Windows PC, Wii & Nintendo DS – September 2008)

The game is based on the highly anticipated animated movie created by Exodus Film Group in cooperation with The Weinstein Company. In the Wii version of the game, players have the ability to choose one of the main characters (Igor, Eva, Scamper or Brain) and play either simultaneously or cooperatively with up to four people. The Nintendo DS version utilizes the stylus to perform movement combinations, combat enemies and solve puzzles. Players can custom build their own monsters to take on puzzle challenges and battle against other mad scientists.

Monster Madness: Grave Danger (PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system – August 2008)
Taking on the role of four intrepid teenagers, players will set out to save their town from the evil that’s been unleashed. This top-down shooter also features new and improved controls, twenty five new mini-games, tightened camera system and a hundred new weapon upgrades and power-ups, as well as full online co-op adventure mode that allows up to four players to experience all of the gameplay of the story mode.

Ninjatown (Nintendo DS – October 2008)
A diverse group of fun-loving Ninjas populate the vibrant yet peaceful place known as Ninjatown. However, after the eruption of a nearby volcano, Ninjatown is attacked by hordes of sinister enemies lead by Mr. Demon, who, for reasons unknown, is bent on destruction. The game is played from the top down, where the player uses the stylus to strategically place Ninjas to defend each area. The action is non-stop!

Raven Squad (Xbox 360 & Windows PC – Fall 2008)
Raven Squad is a tactical action game set in the Amazonian jungles, and blends a first person shooter (FPS) experience with the command and overview advantages of a real-time strategy (RTS) game. Players can solve each mission situation using a combination of the two genres on their own or cooperatively with a friend. Also, they always have the ability to switch between eight different characters with their own unique background, personalities, behaviors, weapons and skills.

X-Blades (Windows PC & Next-Gen Consoles – Fall 2008)
Ayumi, the main character, is an adventurous relic hunter in search of an artifact believed to hold the fate of the world in its grasp. Featuring anime noir, film-quality animation and high-speed gameplay, players can upgrade magic abilities to fight off elemental beasts and design their own control scheme, mapping magic attacks to the buttons they want.

Brash Entertainment announced today the development of Fun Park, a videogame based on the world’s largest regional theme park company, North America’s Six Flags Inc., to bring the thrills and chills of a theme park to family living rooms worldwide. Featuring uniquely themed areas and mini-games based on a visit to a theme park, this new videogame ensures that summer fun continues all year round.

Calling gamers of all ages - Fun Park, welcomes the whole family into a virtual theme park filled with everyone’s favourite games, all re-imagined within a colossal park environment that is sure to keep gamers challenged. Upon entering the game, players are tasked with quests that encourage them to explore the park’s universe. After creating a unique custom character, Fun Park patrons can test their skills, win prizes, and play against friends and family with 40 mini-games.

“Everyone has memories of visiting theme parks with their families, and having a great time with games like the Ring Toss and Bumper Cars,” said Mitch Davis, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Brash Entertainment. “With Fun Park, we are re-imagining these time-honoured tests of luck and skill while taking advantage of today’s most popular gaming systems to create a great family fun experience.”

The creation of Fun Park demonstrates the way that Brash Entertainment continues to redefine licensed games for the gaming and entertainment industry. “Brash has already announced partnerships with leading film companies such as Lionsgate Films, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Studios, Vanguard Animation, and Warner Bros,” explained Davis.  “Six Flags is the world’s largest regional theme park company; by teaming up with them, we continue to prove our strength in collaborating with the top brands in entertainment and bring the gaming experience to new fans worldwide.”

Fun Park will be available for the Wii™, the Playstation 2™ and Nintendo DS™ videogame systems from Nintendo. This game has not yet been rated and will be available at retailers in Winter 2008.