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Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:49 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT'S THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR™ VIDEO GAME AWAKENS ON STORE SHELVES

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:10 GMT

Sierra Entertainment today announced that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor™ video game, based on Universal Pictures&os; upcoming epic adventure directed by Rob Cohen - set to hit theatres August 1 - has shipped to retailers across North America. Developed by Eurocom Studios for Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and by A2M for Nintendo DS™, the video game mirrors the fast-paced action and adventure found in the latest chapter in the hit Mummy series.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor game was created through a licensing agreement with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group.

In The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, a third-person action-adventure video game, players will take on the heroic roles of Rick O&os;Connell and his son, Alex (played by Brendan Fraser and Luke Ford, respectively, in the film). Gamers will follow the explorers on their harrowing journey - across exotic locations from the catacombs of ancient China to spectacular Himalayan peaks - to defeat the vicious Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) and his reawakened terracotta servants.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor allows players to switch seamlessly between gunplay and hand-to-hand melee attacks. It also features a fast and fluid combat system and an extensive arsenal of weaponry that can be used to vanquish the many bone-chilling enemies players will face during their journey. Fans of the film will fight their way through the Mummy universe by utilizing combat, puzzle-solving and hieroglyphic decoding gameplay elements throughout.

"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor video game is inspired by the re-invention of one of the most successful and recognized film franchises to date," said Al Simone, senior vice president, global marketing, Sierra Entertainment. "This intense adventure captures the humor and fast-paced action of the film and extends the cinematic action to the small screen."

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is rated T for "Teen" and is available on the Wii for the suggested retail price of $49.99, PlayStation 2 system for $39.99 and Nintendo DS for $29.99. For more information, please visit the game&os;s official Web site at www.mummyvideogame.com.

About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment for personal computers, video game systems and handheld gaming devices. Sierra features a strong portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners. Sierra has four integrated internal studios providing top-notch creative talents, development capabilities across multiple genres and a global perspective: High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmö, Sweden; Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, BC; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.

About Eurocom Entertainment Software
Eurocom was founded in October 1988 by current owners: Mat Sneap, Tim Rogers, Neil Baldwin, Ian Sneap and Hugh Binns. Since that time, Eurocom has steadily expanded to cover all major consoles and PC, and has developed over seventy hit titles. Eurocom&os;s development team is based in Derby, UK. Further information on Eurocom can be found at http://www.eurocom.co.uk.

About A2M
A2M is one of Canada&os;s foremost independent videogame developers. Since 1992, A2M has created original concepts and developed games for leading video game publishers across all available platforms: portable, current generation and next generation. A2M employs over 430 people at its studio in Montreal. In 2006, A2M was the only Canadian company to simultaneously be ranked among The 50 Best Managed Companies and the Deloitte Canadian Technology Fast 50.

About Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group (UPDPG) is responsible for global digital product development, production, licensing, distribution, and growth strategy for the extensive catalogue of Universal&os;s properties across new and emerging digital platforms, including mobile, video game consoles, personal computers, and other portable devices. With a worldwide mandate to help shape the digital future of Universal Pictures, the Group has offices in Universal City, California; London, England; and Tokyo, Japan.

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group is a unit of Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is a division of NBC Universal, one of the world&os;s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

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SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT'S THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR™ VIDEO GAME AWAKENS ON STORE SHELVES

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:10 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT'S THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR™ VIDEO GAME AWAKENS ON STORE SHELVES

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:10 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT AND SONY PICTURES CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRESENT THE "GHOSTBUSTERS' ECTO-1 TOUR"

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00 GMT

Sierra Entertainment today announced that one of the most iconic cars in Hollywood history, the Ghostbusters&os; ECTO-1, is back and will be busting ghosts in a town near you! In conjunction with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and the eagerly anticipated Ghostbusters™ The Video Game, Sierra Entertainment is taking the classic Caddy on the road to give fans of the franchise a chance to experience this one-of-a-kind machine and the game first hand.

"The ECTO-1 is one of the most memorable and loved vehicles of all-time," says Al Simone, VP of Marketing, Sierra Entertainment. "Sony has been a fantastic partner to work with and we&os;re very excited to have a hand in taking the ECTO-1 off the screen and out on the road - this way fans can experience a true piece of ghost busting history first hand as they get a taste of Ghostbusters The Video Game."

ECTO-1 will be stopping at several destinations across the U.S. throughout the tour, five of which are in partnership with the Boost Mobile Nightshift and Hot Import Nights events. Additionally, fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with ECTO-1 at Knott&os;s Scary Farm and the L.A. Auto Show later this year.

ECTO-1 Tour Schedule:

June 21 - Nightshift New York (Belmont Raceway; New York, NY)
August 9 – Nightshift Pomona (Pomona Fairplex; Pomona, CA)
August 29-31 – Penny Arcade Expo (Seattle Conv. Ctr; Seattle, WA)
Sept. 20 – Nightshift Pleasanton (Alameda Fairgrounds; Pleasanton, CA)
Sept. 27 – Hot Import Nights (Minneapolis Conv. Ctr; Minneapolis, MN)
Oct. 11 – Hot Import Nights (Dallas Conv. Ctr; Dallas, TX)
Oct. 15 – Nov. 1 – Knott’s Scary Farm (Knott’s Berry Farm; Buena Park, CA)
Nov. 19-30 – L.A. Auto Show (L.A. Conv. Ctr; Los Angeles, CA)

In light of ECTO-1&os;s tour to some of the hottest car shows throughout the country, Sony has taken the liberty to update the Ghostbusters&os; ride with the latest and greatest Sony Xplod mobile electronics. ECTO-1 now sports a Sony XAV-W1 double din touch screen A/V center, Xplod XS-GT1625A speakers and an Xplod XS-L10S slim subwoofer - all the essentials to keep ECTO-1&os;s sound system on par with the rest of the ghost catching equipment found on the Ghostbusters&os; primary mode of transportation.

Ghostbusters The Video Game is planned to release this Fall for the PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows®, Wii™ home video game system and Nintendo DS™, and is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. For more information on Ghostbusters The Video Game be sure to visit the official game website located at: http://www.ghostbustersgame.com.

About the Film
Ghostbusters, released in 1984, is one of Columbia Pictures&os; highest grossing films, spawning a hit sequel in 1989 and three successful animated television shows. Ghostbusters and its sequel grossed over $580 million worldwide. Ghostbusters merchandise has exceeded $1 billion in retail sales. The original film, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, produced and directed by Ivan Reitman, starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as ghost hunters for hire, cleaning up Manhattan&os;s buildings of slime-spewing spooks.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP), a Division of Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing (CTCM), is based in Los Angeles and handles the merchandising and branding efforts for some of the most recognized properties in film and television.

Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE&os;s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a global division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment for video game systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers. Sierra Entertainment features a portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners, including F.E.A.R.®, Crash Bandicoot®, Spyro the Dragon®, Scarface™ and Ice Age™. Sierra Entertainment has four integrated internal studios providing creative talents and development capabilities across multiple gaming genres: High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmö, Sweden; Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, BC; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.

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Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT AND SONY PICTURES CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRESENT THE "GHOSTBUSTERS' ECTO-1 TOUR"

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00 GMT

June 21 - Nightshift New York (Belmont Raceway; New York, NY)
August 9 – Nightshift Pomona (Pomona Fairplex; Pomona, CA)
August 29-31 – Penny Arcade Expo (Seattle Conv. Ctr; Seattle, WA)
Sept. 20 – Nightshift Pleasanton (Alameda Fairgrounds; Pleasanton, CA)
Sept. 27 – Hot Import Nights (Minneapolis Conv. Ctr; Minneapolis, MN)
Oct. 11 – Hot Import Nights (Dallas Conv. Ctr; Dallas, TX)
Oct. 15 – Nov. 1 – Knott’s Scary Farm (Knott’s Berry Farm; Buena Park, CA)
Nov. 19-30 – L.A. Auto Show (L.A. Conv. Ctr; Los Angeles, CA)

SEA LIFE SAFARI™ MAKES A SPLASH ON XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:10 GMT

Sierra Online dives into the wonders of the deep with the launch of Sea Life Safari™ for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. In the Sea Life Safari game, players are cast into the role of a deep sea photographer challenged with capturing the most incredible pictures of wild sea creatures.

Photographers hone their camera skills to bring out the bubbly personalities of more than 60 exotic, animated creatures, from the silly clownfish to the legendary kraken sea monster. Players must entice their subjects into playful poses, provoke photo-worthy reactions and reel in picture-perfect scores while being judged on photojournalistic criteria by the well-respected Ol’ Professor Wills.

"Sea Life Safari is a great game for the whole family to enjoy," said Nicole Perez, vice president of marketing, Sierra Online. "Players get to interact with amazing sea creatures in stunning underwater environments while learning how to become in-game photographers."

With an easy-to-use tutorial that teaches players how to take the best pictures and become an expert deep-sea photographer, Sea Life Safari takes players through five jaw-dropping settings, from the tropical coral reef to the bottomless abyss. Sea Life Safari also offers endless hours of adventure as players can unlock hidden alternative routes, collect items and photos for their scrapbooks and witness appearances by rare aquatic life that only come out at certain times of the day or night.

The Sea Life Safari game is rated "E" and is available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft points. For more information visit Sierra Online dives into the wonders of the deep with the launch of Sea Life Safari™ for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. In the Sea Life Safari game, players are cast into the role of a deep sea photographer challenged with capturing the most incredible pictures of wild sea creatures.
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About Sierra Online Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes quality short- and mid-session, casual online games for all viable gaming platforms. Sierra Online&os;s titles include award-winning Xbox LIVE Arcade games Assault Heroes™ and Switchball™, in addition to 3D Ultra™ Minigolf Adventures, available for Xbox LIVE Arcade and Windows PC. The division is also developing a variety of other Xbox LIVE Arcade and Windows-based PC online games targeting the mass-market audience.

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SEA LIFE SAFARI™ MAKES A SPLASH ON XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:10 GMT

SEA LIFE SAFARI™ MAKES A SPLASH ON XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:10 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ ON VIDEO GAME CONSOLES IN NORTH AMERICA

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:25 GMT

Sierra Entertainment has announced the release of Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy™ to major retailers across North America today. The game allows players to become Bourne - experiencing the action as both the hunter and hunted, playing as both trained assassin and marked government agent on the run. The Jason Bourne experience features the signature Bourne-style action delivering gamers a seamless blend of hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, dramatic escapes and stunt-heavy driving. The Bourne Conspiracy is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Through collaboration on story and character development with Bourne screenwriter Tony Gilroy, and a close partnership with Ludlum Entertainment, The Bourne Conspiracy video game is an intense interactive addition to the blockbuster films and best-selling novels. Original missions from Bourne&os;s past, mixed with memorable moments from the film The Bourne Identity™, send players on an action-packed journey to uncover the conspiracy shrouding his origins. Players become Bourne, the perfect human weapon, using his characteristic capabilities to recognize threats, perform devastating takedown moves and use his surrounding environment to overcome deadly situations. Rounding out the heart-pounding, hunter-prey action is the game&os;s escape and evade scenarios, where players experience Bourne&os;s distinct death-defying escapes including the adrenaline-pumping high speed pursuit through Paris in a Mini Cooper®.

"For the first time ever, fans of the movies, novels or anyone familiar with the relentless action synonymous with Jason Bourne, have the chance to become Bourne," said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. "The Bourne Conspiracy allows gamers to take the reigns of a thirty million dollar assassin gone awry and live out the adventure like never before."

Developed by Sierra Entertainment&os;s High Moon Studios, The Bourne Conspiracy video game, introduces a combat system based on the fight choreography of Jeff Imada, the renowned fight stunt coordinator who defined Bourne-style combat in the films. Framing the entire experience is a relentless pace of action and an in-game camera system that captures the cinematography techniques that established the memorable visual style of the films.

The game also delivers a powerful original soundtrack by world renowned DJ, remixer and producer Paul Oakenfold, with the theme song "Falling" featuring the vocals of Atlantic recording artist Cee-Lo Green.

Vivendi Games Mobile is also making Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy available for mobile phones throughout North America and Europe.

For more information on the Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy video game, including screenshots and video trailers, please visit http://www.bournethegame.com.

About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a global division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment for video game systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers. Sierra Entertainment features a portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners, including F.E.A.R.®, Crash Bandicoot®, Spyro the Dragon®, Scarface™ and Ice Age™. Sierra Entertainment has four integrated internal studios providing creative talents and development capabilities across multiple gaming genres: High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmö, Sweden; Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, BC; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.

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SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ ON VIDEO GAME CONSOLES IN NORTH AMERICA

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:25 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ ON VIDEO GAME CONSOLES IN NORTH AMERICA

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:25 GMT

THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ DEMO REACHES 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00 GMT

Sierra Entertainment today announced that the Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy™ demo has reached the 1 million download* mark. Gamers worldwide will receive their next assignments June 3 as the game ships to retailers nationwide.

The Bourne Conspiracy demo features:

A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run
Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films&os; fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne&os;s signature combat style and ability to weaponize everyday objects in his environment
Shooting using cover, wallwork, and use of destructible objects to distract and destroy enemies, along with a unique &os;expert kill&os; shooting takedown system
Seamless movement between combat styles combined with unique &os;escape & evade&os; game play where Bourne must escape deadly situations, all framed by relentless pace and camera techniques inspired by the cinematography of the films
A taste of Bourne-style high speed pursuit, with a re-imagining of the escape from Paris sequence through a thrill-a-minute, arcade-racing inspired police car chase

For more information on the Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy video game, including screenshots and video trailers, please visit www.bournethegame.com.

* numbers based on worldwide download data

THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ DEMO REACHES 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00 GMT

A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run
Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films&os; fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne&os;s signature combat style and ability to weaponize everyday objects in his environment
Shooting using cover, wallwork, and use of destructible objects to distract and destroy enemies, along with a unique &os;expert kill&os; shooting takedown system
Seamless movement between combat styles combined with unique &os;escape & evade&os; game play where Bourne must escape deadly situations, all framed by relentless pace and camera techniques inspired by the cinematography of the films
A taste of Bourne-style high speed pursuit, with a re-imagining of the escape from Paris sequence through a thrill-a-minute, arcade-racing inspired police car chase

THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ DEMO REACHES 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00 GMT

A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run
Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films&os; fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne&os;s signature combat style and ability to weaponize everyday objects in his environment
Shooting using cover, wallwork, and use of destructible objects to distract and destroy enemies, along with a unique &os;expert kill&os; shooting takedown system
Seamless movement between combat styles combined with unique &os;escape & evade&os; game play where Bourne must escape deadly situations, all framed by relentless pace and camera techniques inspired by the cinematography of the films
A taste of Bourne-style high speed pursuit, with a re-imagining of the escape from Paris sequence through a thrill-a-minute, arcade-racing inspired police car chase

ASSAULT HEROES™ 2 STORMS XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:35 GMT

Wa wa wa wa wa - the kamikazes are attacking again! Sierra Online has released Assault Heroes™ 2 for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. The highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Assault Heroes game comes re-loaded with even more high-intensity battles, vicious enemies and brand new environments, including outer space. In the first sequel to a title that originated on Xbox LIVE Arcade, players can also hi-jack enemy vehicles, fight through more levels, spend more time on-foot and join up with friends with enhanced co-operative gameplay modes.

"Assault Heroes 2 has a lot to live up to and gamers won&os;t be disappointed because this sequel takes the arcade shooter to a whole new level," said Nicole Perez, vice president of marketing, Sierra Online. "Wanako has created a game that goes above and beyond the high standards set by the hugely successful, original title."

Sinister forces are again threatening mankind and the Assault Heroes are called back in action to save the day in the Assault Heroes 2 game. New and upgraded weapons add greater firepower as players take out waves of fierce enemies and unimaginable mechanical bosses for many hours of destruction. Extended on-foot skirmishes with a more powerful arsenal of weapons allow for up close battles in expansive underground areas. New vehicles including a rapid-fire spacecraft and hi-jackable enemy units increase mobility and protection in treacherous situations.

Developed by Wanako Studios, the Assault Heroes 2 game rated "T" and is available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system for 800 Microsoft Points. For more information, please visit www.assaultheroes2.com. Sign-up for the Assault Heroes 2 Play & Win Sweepstakes at: http://www.mygamercard.net/assaultheroes2/

About Sierra Online
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes quality short- and mid-session, casual online games for all viable gaming platforms. Sierra Online&os;s titles include award-winning Xbox LIVE Arcade games Assault Heroes™ and Switchball™, in addition to 3D Ultra™ Minigolf Adventures, available for Xbox LIVE Arcade and Windows PC. The division is also developing a variety of other Xbox LIVE Arcade and Windows-based PC online games targeting the mass-market audience.

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ASSAULT HEROES™ 2 STORMS XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:35 GMT

TIRED OF THE SAME OLD TEAM DEATHMATCH? SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS INNOVATIVE MULTIPLAYER MAP PACK FOR TIMESHIFT™

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:35 GMT

Sierra Entertainment today revealed plans to launch the Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack, a new downloadable content (DLC) package for TimeShift™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, available for free download on May 7, 2008. The anticipated map pack features five new multiplayer maps for players to unravel while annihilating online enemies with time-bending chrono grenades. Each map presented in the DLC package supports classic multiplayer modes: One-on-One, Deathmatch, and Team Deathmatch, but TimeShift&os;s exclusive multiplayer modes, King of Time and Meltdown Madness modes reveal the future of multiplayer fragging.

For more information on the downloadable content package, Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack, be sure to visit the official website at www.timeshiftgame.com.

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TIRED OF THE SAME OLD TEAM DEATHMATCH? SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS INNOVATIVE MULTIPLAYER MAP PACK FOR TIMESHIFT™

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:35 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT'S VIDEO GAME THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR™ TO RISE THIS SUMMER

Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00 GMT

Sierra Entertainment today announced the development of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor™, a video game based on one of Summer 2008&os;s most highly anticipated movies from Universal Pictures. The game, which will mirror the fast-paced action and adventure depicted in the film, is being developed by Eurocom Studios for the Wii™ home video game console and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and by A2M for Nintendo DS™.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor game was created through a licensing agreement with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group.

"Sierra Entertainment is pleased to partner with Universal to deliver an exciting extension to this popular film franchise," said Al Simone, senior vice president, Global Marketing, Sierra Entertainment. "Developed in collaboration with the film&os;s creative talent, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor video game will add another opportunity for players to experience the thrill and excitement of this adventure favorite."

"The Mummy is one of the most distinctive and expansive franchises in Universal&os;s portfolio, and there is inherent gameplay in the property," said Bill Kispert, Vice President and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. "The new film amps up the action, introduces a ruthless new villain and takes our heroes to incredible new locations. We are thrilled to bring all these attributes to life in this game."

In the third-person action-adventure game The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, players will take on the roles of Rick O&os;Connell and his son, Alex (played by Brendan Fraser and Luke Ford, respectively, in the film). Gamers will follow the lead characters on their harrowing journey - across exotic locations from ancient Chinese catacombs to beautiful, but dangerous, Himalayan peaks - to defeat the revived servants of the Dragon Emperor (Jet Li). The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor allows players to switch seamlessly between gunplay and hand-to-hand melee attacks, and also features a fast and fluid combat system and an arsenal of weaponry that can be used to vanquish the many bone-chilling enemies players will face during their journey. Fans of the upcoming Universal Pictures film, directed by Rob Cohen and set to hit theatres this August 1, will fight their way through The Mummy universe by utilizing combat, puzzle-solving and hieroglyphic decoding gameplay elements.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor video game is expected to be available at North American retailers July 22, 2008. For more information, please visit the game&os;s official website at www.mummyvideogame.com.

About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment for personal computers, video game systems and handheld gaming devices. Sierra features a strong portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners. Sierra has four integrated internal studios providing top-notch creative talents, development capabilities across multiple genres and a global perspective: High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmö, Sweden; Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, BC; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.

About Universal Pictures Digital Platform Group
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group (UPDPG) is responsible for global digital product development, production, licensing, distribution, and growth strategy for the extensive catalogue of Universal&os;s properties across new and emerging digital platforms, including mobile, video game consoles, personal computers, and other portable devices. With a worldwide mandate to help shape the digital future of Universal Pictures, the Group has offices in Universal City, California; London, England; and Tokyo, Japan.

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group is a unit of Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is a division of NBC Universal, one of the world&os;s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

About A2M
A2M is one of Canada&os;s foremost independent videogame developers. Since 1992, A2M has created original concepts and developed games for leading videogame publishers across all available platforms: portable, current generation and next generation. A2M employs over 430 people at its studio in Montreal. In 2006, A2M was the only Canadian company to simultaneously be ranked among The 50 Best Managed Companies and the Deloitte Canadian Technology Fast 50.

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SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT'S VIDEO GAME THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR™ TO RISE THIS SUMMER

Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00 GMT

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT'S VIDEO GAME THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR™ TO RISE THIS SUMMER

Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00 GMT

THE CONSPIRACY HAS BEEN REVEALED - THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ DEMO DECLASSIFIED FOR XBOX LIVE® & PLAYSTATION®NETWORK

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:25 GMT

Sierra Entertainment today announced that new demos for the Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy™ game will be available for download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® on May 5 and PlayStation®Network on May 8.

Fans of Robert Ludlum&os;s Jason Bourne franchise will get a peek at the action-packed game play in The Bourne Conspiracy, a blend of brutal combat and unprecedented pace designed to let players become the perfect weapon, Jason Bourne.

The Bourne Conspiracy demo will feature:

A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run
Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films&os; fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne&os;s signature combat style and ability to weaponize everyday objects in his environment
Shooting using cover, wallwork, and use of destructible objects to distract and destroy enemies, along with a unique &os;expert kill&os; shooting takedown system
Seamless movement between hand-to-hand combat and gunplay, combined with unique &os;escape & evade&os; gameplay where Bourne must escape deadly situations, all framed by relentless pace and camera techniques inspired by the cinematography of the films
A taste of Bourne-style high speed pursuit, with a re-imagining of the escape from Paris sequence through a thrill-a-minute, arcade-racing inspired police car chase

Through close partnership with Ludlum Entertainment, and collaboration on story and character development with Bourne screenwriter Tony Gilroy, The Bourne Conspiracy is an intense interactive addition to the blockbuster films and best-selling novels.

The Bourne Conspiracy game will ship in North America June 3 and be available worldwide on June 27, 2008 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

For more information on the Robert Ludlum&os;s The Bourne Conspiracy video game, including screenshots and video trailers, please visit www.bournethegame.com.

About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (www.sierra.com), a global division of Vivendi Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment for video game systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers. Sierra Entertainment features a portfolio of titles based on original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners, including F.E.A.R.®, Crash Bandicoot®, Spyro the Dragon®, Scarface™ and Ice Age™. Sierra Entertainment has four integrated internal studios providing creative talents and development capabilities across multiple gaming genres: High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive Entertainment in Malmö, Sweden; Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, BC; and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.

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THE CONSPIRACY HAS BEEN REVEALED - THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ DEMO DECLASSIFIED FOR XBOX LIVE® & PLAYSTATION®NETWORK

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:25 GMT

A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run
Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films&os; fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne&os;s signature combat style and ability to weaponize everyday objects in his environment
Shooting using cover, wallwork, and use of destructible objects to distract and destroy enemies, along with a unique &os;expert kill&os; shooting takedown system
Seamless movement between hand-to-hand combat and gunplay, combined with unique &os;escape & evade&os; gameplay where Bourne must escape deadly situations, all framed by relentless pace and camera techniques inspired by the cinematography of the films
A taste of Bourne-style high speed pursuit, with a re-imagining of the escape from Paris sequence through a thrill-a-minute, arcade-racing inspired police car chase

THE CONSPIRACY HAS BEEN REVEALED - THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY™ DEMO DECLASSIFIED FOR XBOX LIVE® & PLAYSTATION®NETWORK

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:25 GMT

A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run
Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films&os; fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne&os;s signature combat style and ability to weaponize everyday objects in his environment
Shooting using cover, wallwork, and use of destructible objects to distract and destroy enemies, along with a unique &os;expert kill&os; shooting takedown system
Seamless movement between hand-to-hand combat and gunplay, combined with unique &os;escape & evade&os; gameplay where Bourne must escape deadly situations, all framed by relentless pace and camera techniques inspired by the cinematography of the films
A taste of Bourne-style high speed pursuit, with a re-imagining of the escape from Paris sequence through a thrill-a-minute, arcade-racing inspired police car chase

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