Gamebryo and morpheme Integration Gives Developers Unparalleled Control of Character Animation

Emergent’s Popular Multiplatform Game Engine and NaturalMotion’s Robust Animation Middleware Now Work in Unison

OXFORD, U.K. and CALABASAS, Calif. – Jan. 8, 2009

NaturalMotion, the animation technology company behind the euphoria engine, today announced that its morpheme animation middleware is now tightly integrated with Gamebryo, Emergent Game Technologies’ popular multi-platform game engine. Developers who use Gamebryo and morpheme together will be able to take advantage of a streamlined animation pipeline, from asset creation to implementation.

morpheme is robust animation middleware designed to give developers and animators unprecedented creative control over the look of their final in-game animation by allowing them to author and preview blends, blend trees and transition graphs in real time. Since its launch in 2007, morpheme has seen rapid adoption in the games industry, including customers such as Bioware, Eidos and Disney.

Emergent’s Gamebryo™ is the only engine used worldwide for titles in more than a dozen different genres for both console and PC platforms. Gamebryo’s wide adoption has been made possible by an open framework into which internally and externally created tech can be added. This allows the rapid introduction of new capabilities such as the integration of the morpheme engine and toolchain that provide developers and animators direct control over character animation in their games. NaturalMotion’s morpheme strengthens the already powerful and highly scalable Gamebryo animation system that allows developers to quickly build immersive 3D environments.

“Emergent’s partner program is designed to leverage Gamebryo’s flexibility so our developers will be able to take advantage of numerous high-quality middleware solutions through our certified integrations, helping our customers save time and risk,” said John Austin, Emergent’s VP of Partner Programs. “NaturalMotion’s morpheme:Connect gives our developers the ability to more easily create realistic character animations. NaturalMotion is a proven leader in the industry and we are excited to see what our developers create through this technology partnership.”

“NaturalMotion’s goal with morpheme is to provide developers with the most comprehensive, intuitive and cost-effective animation middleware possible,” said Christian Staack, VP of Sales for North America at NaturalMotion. “Gamebryo offers developers benefits that are very much in line with that goal, and the engine’s widespread adoption among developers of all platforms makes it important for morpheme and Gamebryo to work seamlessly together. Thanks to the flexibility of both products, we’ve been able to smoothly integrate the technologies.”

About NaturalMotion

NaturalMotion Ltd. is the first company to create 3D character animation software based on Dynamic Motion Synthesis (DMS), a technology that utilizes Adaptive Behaviors and artificial intelligence to simulate the human-nervous system. Based on research conducted at Oxford University on the control of body movements, NaturalMotion’s euphoria synthesizes 3D character animation in real time on PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360® and PC. Having debuted in Rockstar Games’ record-breaking Grand Theft Auto IV, euphoria is also featured in LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

NaturalMotion’s off-line DMS product endorphin creates animation an order of magnitude faster than traditional techniques, and is widely used in the film and game industries, with customers such as Sony, Giant Killer Robots, The Mill, Capcom, Namco and Konami.

NaturalMotion’s third product, morpheme, is the industry’s first graphically authorable animation engine designed to give animators full control over the look of their animations in-game. Announced morpheme customers include Ninja Theory, IO Interactive, Bioware and Red 5.

For further information please visit NaturalMotion’s website www.naturalmotion.com, or join the 130,000 endorphin LE users at community.naturalmotion.com.

©euphoria, endorphin and morpheme are registered trademarks of NaturalMotion Ltd.
Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About Gamebryo

Gamebryo is optimized for development on PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™, PC and Wii™ to provide developers the framework they need to quickly bring high-quality titles to market. Gamebryo is a high-quality, mature, fully-documented software product. To date, Gamebryo has been used in more than 250 shipped games titles ranging from massively multiplayer online games, high-end retail games across multiple genres and casual games. Gamebryo has gained attention as the engine used in Bethesda Softworks’ record-breaking Xbox 360™, PLAYSTATION®3 and PC titles The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Fallout 3. Gamebryo is the core tech used by EA-Mythic on Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, Firaxis on Civilization Revolution, and BottleRocket on Splatterhouse.

About Emergent Game Technologies

Emergent Game Technologies provides flexible technologies and services that give developers an unmatched range of integrated capabilities for building, testing and managing games. These proven, stand-alone solutions include the award-winning Gamebryo game engine used to create hit next-generation games for the Wii™, PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™ and PC. Emergent gives developers the flexibility they need to fuel creativity while reducing risk. Emergent is headquartered in Calabasas, Calif., and has offices in Chapel Hill, NC; Austin, Texas; London; Tokyo; China; and Korea. To learn more, visit www.emergent.net.

Wes Phillips, TriplePoint for NaturalMotion
(415) 955-8500
wes@triplepointpr.com

Erin Dwyer, Emergent
(818) 222-5355 x124
erin.dwyer@emergent.net

CES 2009: Nyko Technologies Unveils Full CES Product Lineup

The Wand, Charge Station EX and Kama Charge Kit Make Their Debut

LOS ANGELES – Jan. 8, 2009

The premier videogame accessories manufacturer, Nyko Technologies®, today debuted its full lineup of new products at the Consumer Electronics Show 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to the previously announced Metal Pedal™ and Charge Station™ Quad, the following lineup of brand new videogame accessories for the Nintendo® Wii™ will be on display for an exclusive hands-on demo:

The Wand™
The Nyko Wand is the world’s most advanced alternative to the Wii Remote™ and has been designed from the ground up for superior functionality, comfort, and value. The new controller maintains all of the control functions Wii gamers expect with full motion-sensing capability, pointer functionality, vibration feedback, and a built-in speaker, while offering a variety of new features.

The Wand contains Nyko’s all-new Trans-Port™ technology, which enables control and vibration feedback to be electrically replicated on a compatible attachment accessory, providing for faster and more accurate input response. Current attachments made for the Wii Remote can only access buttons through use of mechanical triggers and provide no vibration feedback. One of the many potential uses of Trans-Port technology is a pistol grip that connects to the Wand and electrically replicates key action buttons, providing controls not currently accessible with attachments for the Wii Remote. In addition, enlarged 1 and 2 buttons make the Wand an exceptional choice for classic gaming control when turned sideways, complete with Nyko’s signature rubberized battery cover to ensure maximum comfort and grip.

The Wand will be available at select retail stores nationwide in April, 2009.

Charge Station™ EX
The Charge Station EX is the latest iteration of North America’s best-selling third party videogame accessory, the Charge Station™ for Wii. Also a 2-port Wii Remote charging and storage solution, the Charge Station EX adds LED battery level indicators to the front of the device and a new sleek look. Now users will be able to determine not only when a controller is charging but also the charge level of the battery based on the LED indicators.

The Charge Station™ EX will be available at stores nationwide in April, 2009 and will retail for an MSRP of $34.99.

Kama Charge Kit™
The Kama Charge Kit is an all-in-one charging solution for the Wii. The device simultaneously stores and charges both the Wii Remote™ and the Kama controllers in one convenient unit. Included with the Kama Charge Kit is a Kama Wireless Controller, a rechargeable battery pack, and a rubberized battery cover for both the Wii Remote and Kama controllers to allow for seamless drop-in charging.

The Kama Charge Kit will be available at stores nationwide in April, 2009.

A press kit containing assets for these new products may be downloaded using this link: www.triplepointpr.com/dl/nyko/Nyko_CES_Unveil.zip (8MB)

To download videos highlighting the Wand and Charge Station EX’s features, click here: www.triplepointpr.com/dl/nyko/CES_Unveil_Videos.zip (28MB)

For those who are attending CES and would like to personally visit with Nyko for a hands-on demo of the new accessories in their hospitality suite, please contact Quinn Wageman at the following email address to schedule an appointment: quinn@triplepointpr.com

For more information on these and other Nyko products, please visit: www.nyko.com.

About Nyko Technologies, Inc.

Nyko Technologies® develops, manufactures and markets innovative peripherals to enhance the digital lifestyle. The company’s mission is to deliver products that solve problems and improve user experience for work and play. Nyko specializes in interactive entertainment, computing, consumer electronics, as well as online and wireless technologies. The company has distribution through major U.S. and Canadian retailers, along with distributors worldwide. Founded in 1995, Nyko is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Please go to www.nyko.com or call 1-888-444-6956 for more information.

Quinn Wageman, Public Relations Contact, TriplePoint
212.624.9294
quinn@triplepointpr.com

Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing, Nyko Technologies Inc.
310-446-6602 x24
chris@nyko.com

New Trailer Released for Vae Victis

NEW YORK – Jan. 8, 2009

Paradox Interactive released a new trailer today for Vae Victis, the expansion pack for the PC title Europa Universalis: Rome. The trailer showcases the new character oriented features which grace the latest expansion to the award-winning grand strategy series.

To view the trailer, please click on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/user/paradoxplaza

Highlighted in the trailer, the Character Overview Screen allows control of all aspects of character management for all characters within a player’s domain. Important characters can now conspire and plot the downfall of the established ruling bodies, while those in power can reward the loyal and prominent with titles and roles of employment to keep them in positions of power. Those who show too much corruption, ineptitude or disloyalty can be removed from their positions. However, resentment may stir in the Senate or among rebellious factions if prominent characters are treated with disdain.

Loyal governors can be given a free hand to rule their territories as they see fit. If required, they can be reinforced with regional armies to maintain order, but be warned lest they turn against you and use those very forces to usurp the current government.

The expansion is currently available exclusively via digital download from GamersGate and Direct2Drive with a suggested retail price of $9.99. Vae Victis requires Europa Universalis: Rome to play.

About Paradox Interactive

Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy stable, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes original titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as titles like Penumbra: Black Plague, Supreme Ruler 2020, and the greatly-anticipated Majesty 2 – The Fantasy Kingdom Sim.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com

Download the new trailer and new screens from:
ftp://press:parapress@ftp.paradoxplaza.com/VaeVictis
Press material on all upcoming Paradox titles:
ftp://press:parapress@ftp.paradoxplaza.com/

Review copies are available upon request.

Joe Ziemer, TriplePoint
(212) 730-9744
joe@triplepointpr.com

Boel Bermann, Paradox Interactive
+46 8 566 148 07
pr@paradoxplaza.com

Nyko Technology’s Wand Named a Finalist in the CNET “Best of CES” Awards at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show

Online Voting Now Open to the Public for People’s Voice Award at http://www.cnet.com/best-of-ces

LAS VEGAS – Jan. 9, 2009

The premier video game accessories manufacturer, Nyko Technologies® today announced that it has been selected by the editors at CNET (www.cnet.com) as a finalist in this year’s “Best of CES” awards in the gaming category for its Wand wireless controller for the Nintendo® Wii™. Winners will be announced on Saturday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. live on the CNET Stage in the South Hall upper lobby.

The “Best of CES” Awards, which are produced and judged by CNET, recognize the hottest products at the 2009 International CES in ten categories, plus a Best in Show and People’s Voice award selected by the CNET online audience. CNET editors received and reviewed hundreds of entries.

The Nyko Wand is the world’s most advanced alternative to the Wii Remote™ and has been designed from the ground up for superior functionality, comfort, and value. The new controller maintains all of the control functions Wii players expect with full motion-sensing capability, pointer functionality, vibration feedback, and a built-in speaker, while offering a variety of new features.

The Wand contains Nyko’s all-new Trans-Port™ technology, which enables control and vibration feedback to be electrically replicated on a compatible attachment accessory, providing for faster and more accurate input response. Current attachments made for the Wii Remote can only access buttons through use of mechanical triggers and provide no vibration feedback. One of the many potential uses of Trans-Port technology is a pistol grip that connects to the Wand and electrically replicates key action buttons, providing controls not currently accessible with attachments for the Wii Remote.

The Wand will be available at select retail stores nationwide in April 2009.

“We are extremely honored to have a product nominated as a finalist for CNET’s Best of CES Awards for the second year in a row,” said Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing at Nyko Technologies. “The Wand will create new opportunities for Wii players and its nomination for the award is a testament to our effort towards improving the overall playing experience.”

As a finalist for a “Best of CES” award, Nyko’s Wand is also eligible to win a People’s Voice Award. People at home actively following CNET’s in-depth coverage of the 2009 International CES – from videos to editorial reports from the show floor – can participate by voting for their favorite product at http://www.cnet.com/best-of-ces. Voting is open to the public from Friday, January 9th at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, January 10th.

The ten categories include car tech; cell phones and smartphones; computers and hardware; digital photo and video; gaming; GPS; home audio; home video; MP3 and portable video players; and televisions. A video of the winners and finalists showcasing their technologies can be found at http://www.cnet.com/ces.

About Nyko Technologies, Inc.

Nyko Technologies® develops, manufactures and markets innovative peripherals to enhance the digital lifestyle. The company’s mission is to deliver products that solve problems and improve user experience for work and play. Nyko specializes in interactive entertainment, computing, consumer electronics, as well as online and wireless technologies. The company has distribution through major U.S. and Canadian retailers, along with distributors worldwide. Founded in 1995, Nyko is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Please go to www.nyko.com or call 1-888-444-6956 for more information.

Quinn Wageman, Account Executive, TriplePoint, on behalf of Nyko Technologies
+1 (212) 730-9744
quinn@triplepointpr.com

Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing, Nyko Technologies
+1 (310) 446-6602 x24
carbogast@nyko.com

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Joymax Opens the Gates of Hell Garden in Darkeden

Update Includes New Market Items and the 200-Floor Hell Garden Dungeon

IRVINE, Calif. – Dec. 17, 2008

Joymax, an independent developer of interactive entertainment for the global market, has released a new update for their vampiric MMORPG Darkeden. The new content includes access to the treacherous Hell Garden and a number of new market items, from forges and hourglasses to new yellow drops, all available in-game to the brave Slayers, Vampires, and Ousters of Darkeden.

Hell Garden is a five-story dungeon available to characters of level 100 and higher. Every story contains four ten-floor towers, each with a timed boss battle at the top. Players are rewarded for overall progress, but the best items can only be earned by defeating the final bosses of each tower.

To find out more about Hell Garden and the new market items, visit the Darkeden website at http://www.joymax.com/darkeden/.

About Darkeden

A free-to-play MMORPG, Darkeden invites players into a bleak near-future environment and a brutal conflict between three distinct races—vampires, slayers, and ousters. Featuring hand-rendered graphics and an isometric 2D view, Darkeden is easy for novices to learn, yet includes a broad variety of features and character-building options for hardcore players. Darkeden contains hundreds of potential skills and two distinct systems of character advancement, and is available to download and play free of charge.

Darkedenis available for download at http://www.joymax.com/darkeden/.

About Joymax

Since its establishment in April 1997, Joymax has been developing quality games for the rapidly-growing interactive entertainment market. Based in Seoul, Korea, the company has published numerous titles for the PC platform, and its first MMORPG, Silkroad Online, has grown to offer service to over 200 countries since its 2004 launch. Joymax is a global entertainment company providing multimedia content.

For more information, please visit http://www.joymax.co.kr/eng/.

Kate Pietrelli, TriplePoint
(415) 955-8500
katep@triplepointpr.com

New Screenshots & Wallpapers for Elven Legacy Released

NEW YORK – Dec. 16, 2008

Paradox Interactive today released a new series of screenshots along with a batch of wallpapers for Elven Legacy, the upcoming PC fantasy-strategy game developed by 1C:Ino-Co.

Elven Legacy is a fantasy strategy game that sends players on an epic quest aimed to restore the former glory of the Elven race. With a thrilling, non-linear storyline and tools that allow players to create their own missions and campaigns and share them in multiplayer mode, Elven Legacy will provide hours of exciting gameplay for strategy fans.

Elven Legacy is scheduled for release in March, 2009 and will be published worldwide by Paradox Interactive. It will be available for digital download at GamersGate for a suggested retail price of $29.99 / €29.99.

About Paradox Interactive

Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy stable, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes original titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as the best published titles like Penumbra: Black Plague, Supreme Ruler 2020, and the greatly-anticipated Majesty 2 – The Fantasy Kingdom Sim.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com

About Ino-Co

Ino-Co is a Krasnodar-based studio, founded in 2004 by a group of highly-experienced game developers from various teams, brought together by the paramount objective to create excellent games focused on the genre that they all know and love. The studio’s previous development project is Fantasy Wars, published worldwide by Atari. 1C:InoCo is a subsidiary of 1C Company.
Read more: http://www.ino-co.com/en/

About 1C Company

1C Company specializes in distribution, publishing and development of mass market software. Founded in 1991, 1C has become the leading publisher and distributor of computer games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal developments of 1C include IL-2 Sturmovik, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters and Theatre of War. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles.
Read more: http://www.1cpublishing.com/

Download screens and wallpaper from:
ftp://press:parapress@ftp.paradoxplaza.com/Elven_Legacy

Press material on all upcoming Paradox titles:
ftp://press:parapress@ftp.paradoxplaza.com/

Review copies are available upon request.

Joe Ziemer, TriplePoint
(212) 730-9744
joe@triplepointpr.com

Boel Bermann, Paradox Interactive
+46 8 566 148 07
pr@paradoxplaza.com

ASTRO Gaming to Send VIPs Packing with the Transport Series at the 2008 VGAs

Newly Announced Mission and Roadie Gaming Gear Bags to Serve as Official Gift Bags at Spike TV’s 2008 Video Game Awards

SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES – Dec. 12, 2008

ASTRO Gaming, the company behind the acclaimed A40 Audio System, is putting its newly announced Transport Series of gaming gear bags into the hands of celebrity and media attendees at the 2008 Spike TV Video Game Awards. When the VGAs take place on December 14th at 9:00PM, those lucky enough to be on the VIP list will walk away with a Roadie or Mission bag filled to the brim with gaming goodness.

The Mission gear bag ($99.95 during the December sale) is a veritable endless loot bag for gamers in motion, transporting a current-generation game console, power supply and controllers, leaving tons of extra room for personal effects. The ruggedized Roadie dual guitar controller case ($79.95 during the holiday special) lets aspiring rock stars (and actual rock stars, considering the VGA crowd) securely carry two of their prized Guitar Hero or Rock Band axes – sans dangling cords.

“We’re thrilled to debut our Transport Series of bags a Spike TV’s Video Game Awards,” said Jordan Reiss, co-founder and vice president of ASTRO Gaming. “We develop all of our products with the needs of the avid gamer in mind, and these days avid gamers tend to take their equipment with them when they travel or get together with friends. We felt the time was right to introduce a line of bags capable of safely transporting this equipment – and transporting it with style.”

The sixth annual “VGAs” will bring together megastars from the worlds of video games, Hollywood, music, sports and more to celebrate the outstanding achievements within the video game industry over the past year. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere live on Spike TV Sunday, December 14 at 9:00pm, ET/PT (tape delay west coast) from Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA.

About ASTRO Gaming

ASTRO Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for pro gamers, leagues and their lifestyles. Spun-off from design powerhouse Astro Studios, known in the gaming world for designing the Microsoft Xbox 360™, Alienware PCs, and HP’s Blackbird PC, ASTRO Gaming produces a line of gamer centric “tech-life” products, supporting this rapidly growing community. ASTRO Gaming’s product line includes the critically acclaimed A40 Audio System, the Official Licensed Headset of Major League Gaming, and the new Transport Series of gaming bags.

About Spike TV

Spike TV is available in 97.7 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press.

Chris Heintz, TriplePoint
(415) 955-8519
heintz@triplepointpr.com

Joshua LaTendresse, ASTRO Gaming
(415) 615-2737
josh@astrogaming.com

Warhammer Online Celebrates the Holidays with Boasts, Toasts, and Things that Go Boom in the Keg End Live Event

Get into the holiday spirit with Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning’s newest live event – Keg End! Running December 17th – January 5th, the armies of WAR are invited to celebrate the Dwarf New Year festival of Keg End, a fun-filled extravaganza packed with the things Dwarfs like best – beer, boasting and things that explode. Whether letting off fireworks as they charge into battle or searching for prized beers during the capital city pub crawls, there’s plenty for players of Order and Destruction to do to earn rare drops and elite Influence rewards.

Heroes eager for glory can search the battlefields for the legendary Golden Stein to earn the blessing of Grimnir himself and partake in its frothy goodness. However, players are warned to watch their flank as the Ogres have caught the scent of blood and beer – and they’re thirsty for both.

True to the spirit of Realm vs. Realm, the Keg End live event also introduces a new emote – /boast – to taunt your adversaries. You can also grab a free beer and /toast your comrades-in-arms to receive special Tome of Knowledge unlocks.

Keg End is here, so celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year with mud, blood and beer! Learn more about the Keg End live event at www.warhammeronline.com.

Based on the popular tabletop war game from Games Workshop, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm™ conflict that will provide an engaging battleground for years to come. Available now for PC, WAR is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

Eddiemae Jukes, TriplePoint
(415) 955-8500
eddiemae@triplepointpr.com

Scott Gamel, EA Public Relations
(650) 628-7286
sgamel@ea.com

Softkinetic Named in Top Three of Best Overall Companies at The European Venture Summit

3D Gesture Recognition Provider Honored at Prestigious Summit

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Dec. 11, 2008

Softkinetic S.A., the leading 3D gesture recognition software provider, today announced that it has been named one of the three best overall companies by Europe Unlimited’s European Venture Summit. Softkinetic was invited to participate based on its previous honor of being named best overall company at the Benelux Venture Forum this past March.

“Softkinetic was evaluated twice to be amongst the top three ICT companies in the past nine months,” said William Stevens, CEO, Europe Unlimited. “In March 2008 at the Benelux Venture Forum where 50 high-tech Benelux companies competed and now on December 1, 2008 at the European Venture Summit where it was selected in the top three amongst 50 of the best IC technology companies from across Europe. We heard great feedback from investors on the company and its technology.”

Europe Unlimited was founded in 1998 and over the past 10 years has been dedicated to giving resources to technology entrepreneurs, corporations, investors and researches so they can sustain their businesses. EVS formed from Europe Unlimited’s desire to increase the presence of European start-ups and began offering them the important introductions to international investors and corporations.

“EVS gave us the opportunity to network with venture firms, business analysts and other entrepreneurs, all critical to our growth and development as a young company,” said Michel Tombroff, CEO, Softkinetic S.A. “As a rapidly growing high-technology company, the recognition of our recent achievements from the international venture community help us reach our goal of creating new immersive and intuitive applications for the public.”

Along with their recent participation at EVS, Softkinetic will be attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, 2009. At CES they will be demonstrating their advanced gesture recognition applications based on their iisuTM technology.

For more information regarding press meetings with Softkinetic at CES, please email: rachel@triplepointpr.com

For more information regarding Softkinetic’s participation at CES, please email: info@softkinetic.net

About Softkinetic

Softkinetic is the leading provider of natural interfaces that transform the way people interact with the digital world. Softkinetic enables a fully immersive, transparent and intuitive user experience by providing a 3D real-time gesture recognition middleware to interactive digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and health care and serious games companies. Softkinetic, iisu, and Interface Is You are trademarks or registered trademarks of Softkinetic S.A. For more information on Softkinetic please visit http://www.softkinetic.net

About Europe Unlimited

Founded in 1998, Europe Unlimited provides critical business resources to innovative technology entrepreneurs, corporations, investors and researchers, allowing them to successfully build and maintain a healthy economy. Believing that dynamic entrepreneurship is the main force of innovation, economic growth and sustainability throughout Europe, Europe Unlimited focuses on helping Europe’s technology innovators become world leaders in their field.

About the European Venture Summit

The European Venture Summit contributes to economic growth within and the development of high-tech and innovative companies throughout Europe. It builds on Europe Unlimited’s regional events and networks and introduces regions and entrepreneurs to new markets and new customers.

Rachel Steinberg, TriplePoint for Softkinetic
415-955-8500
rachel@triplepointpr.com

Advanced Technologies in Global Crisis Revealed in New Developer Diary

NEW YORK – Dec. 11, 2008

Paradox Interactive today unveiled the fifth in an ongoing series of Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis developer diaries. In the newest entry from Chris Latour, Game Designer/Graphics Manager at BattleGoat Studios, the advanced technologies that players are able to research and develop are discussed.

In the following excerpt, Chris elaborates on some of the areas that are available for players to research in Global Crisis:

“One area we are expanding upon in Global Crisis is the technology that players have available in the game both in terms of research projects and available unit designs. We have added over 100 new technologies and more than 200 new unit designs to the game which will expand research approximately thirty game years beyond what players have seen so far. We have tapped into some of the latest research advances being discussed in the real world to provide realistic projects – many of which can be used to alter the conditions of a region. For example, players will be able to explore topics such as neural implants, DNA computing and antimatter applications.”

Read the complete developer diary for the expansion Global Crisis at:
http://www.gamesxtreme.net/pc/game/supreme-ruler-2020-global-crisis/diary-2879.shtml

Global Crisis is scheduled for a digital download release via GamersGate during the latter half of Q4, 2008 and will require Supreme Ruler 2020 to play. Supreme Ruler 2020 was released in June 2008.

About Paradox Interactive

Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy stable, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes original titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as the best published titles like Penumbra: Black Plague, Supreme Ruler 2020, and the greatly-anticipated Majesty 2 – The Fantasy Kingdom Sim.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com.

About BattleGoat

BattleGoat Studios is a Canadian Software Developer committed to developing leading edge Intelligent Strategy Games for the PC. Founded by George Geczy (Lead Programmer) and David Thompson (Lead Designer), the team firmly believes that Strategy Gamers are looking for more sophisticated games that also remain fun to play. BattleGoat insists that their approach to development will always emphasize an accurate, heavily researched environment assuring players an entertaining and immersive game play experience. Read more: http://www.battlegoat.com

Joe Ziemer, TriplePoint
(212) 730-9744
joe@triplepointpr.com

Boel Bermann, Paradox Interactive
+46 8 566 148 07
pr@paradoxplaza.com