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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BLAZBLUE LOCATION TEST TOUR ANNOUNCED!


Be the first to play Arc System Works first high-definition fighter!

Torrance, CA (June 20, 2008) – On behalf of Arc System Works, Aksys Games, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment products, is pleased to announce the very first Location Test Tour for BLAZBLUE (Arcade version) in America! To commemorate the tour, Aksys Games will be working with the biggest anime convention in America, to host our very first location test. The location test will last for all four days of Anime Expo®, in the console gaming room.

"This is a very big year for fighting games, so we're very excited to be working with Arc System Works in bringing you this very rare opportunity to let U.S. gamers try out BLAZBLUE at Anime Expo®," said Akibo Shieh, president of Aksys Games. "If you're a fighting game fan, you owe it to yourself to come check out one of the most beautiful 2D games ever made."

"Anime Expo® is proud and honored to have Arc System Works premiere and test their latest fighting game, BLAZBLUE, in our console gaming room. In the tradition of Arc System Works’ GUILTY GEAR series, BLAZBLUE will stun with it’s amazing character designs and nonstop action. Our attendees are in for a special treat!” states Anime Expo® 2008 Interactive Division Director Joe Woo.

BLAZBLUE LOCATION TEST TOUR INFO

1st Location Test

WHAT: BLAZBLUE Location Test

WHEN: July 3 – July 6
10 AM – 5 PM

WHERE: Anime Expo® 2008
Los Angeles Convention Center
Console Gaming Room

Attendees, Press, and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2007 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

This year’s Red & Black Sponsors are FUNimation and ImaginAsian Television. Platinum Sponsor is Imagi Studios. Gold Sponsor is Digital Manga Publishing. Silver Sponsor is Gaia Online. Patron Sponsors are Central Park Media and COPIC Markers.

About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime Expo®, the nation’s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2008 will be held July 3 – July 6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (www.anime-expo.org).

About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property – Anime Expo®. More information can be found at its website (www.spja.org).

About BLAZBLUE
BLAZBLUE, developed by Arc System Works, combines the high tension elements of past Arc System Works fighters with highly detailed 2D/3D high-definition gaming graphics. Powered by the Taito Type-X2 Arcade board, be the first to play BLAZBLUE before it hits the Japanese arcade markets this Fall 2008!
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SUPER DODGEBALL BRAWLERS SLAMS INTO RETAIL TODAY!

Are you ready to conquer the playground?!


Torrance, CA (May 27, 2008) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is pleased to announce Super Dodgeball Brawlers for Nintendo DS™ hits retailers nationwide! Based on the classic Super Dodgeball released on the NES®, Super Dodgeball Brawlers revitalizes the furious competition of the old-school dodgeball game while bringing a whole new arsenal to dominate the playground.

"Super Dodgeball Brawlers is a really great mix of classic Kunio series beat 'em up and dodgeball all rolled into one", states Bo deWindt, Project Lead, Aksys Games. "Long time fans and newcomers alike should be very pleased with this latest incarnation."

Key Features:

* Over 100 ball-busting special attacks!
Dish out a variety of pain with over 100 special attacks with their own special animations and effects, like the Cactus Attack, Panda Shot and Spear.

* Finally, an open season for violence!
There are some new rules on the playground this time around. If the old-fashioned way doesn't work for you, you can now use punches, kicks, and even weapons against the opposing team.

* Introducing the Super Gauge System!
Activate a “Team Upgrade Attack” with the Touch Screen when your Super Gauge reaches its maximum level. Boost a team member’s status or unleash an “Instant Kill” special attack to turn the tide of battle.

* Create-a-character mode!
Create and customize your own dodgeball dream team.

* The perfect game for multiplayer mayhem!
Compete in a traditional game of dodgeball against a friend or take part in a multiplayer street brawl with up to 8 players.

Super Dodgeball Brawlers has been rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $29.99. More information about Aksys Games and Super Dodgeball Brawlers can be found at www.aksysgames.com.]]> General http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=66 Thu, 29 May 2008 17:49:00 -0700 http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=65 FAMILY TABLE TENNIS ARRIVES FOR WiiWARE!

Get your paddles ready!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AKSYS GAMES FAMILY TABLE TENNIS ARRIVES TODAY FOR WiiWARE

Are you ready for some Table Tennis!?

Torrance, CA (May 26, 2008) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is please to release Family Table Tennis for WiiWare™ today! Developed by ARC SYSTEM WORKS, creators of the Guilty Gear series, players will be able to go head-to-head with your family or friends, in a friendly match of table tennis for only 500 Wii Points!
“Family Table Tennis is a light-hearted, fun-filled game that will spawn hours of enjoyment”, states Frank deWindt II, Project Lead, Aksys Games. “With an easy control scheme, people of all ages will be able to enjoy this title thoroughly.”


Key Features:
• Fun for the Whole Family!
Choose between four different family members! There’s the son, Billy, the
daughter, Sarah, Mommy, and Daddy!

• Power Shot!
Stagger your opponent and unleash a special technique for the win!

• Four Groovy Table Tennis Stages!
It doesn’t matter if you’re an indoor or outdoor table tennis player! Pick
your poison from a gymnasium, to a forest park, to a beach, or even an
amusement park!

• Exciting Mini Games!
Try your paddle at Target Table Tennis, Thrilling Table Tennis or Matching Table Tennis!


Family Table Tennis has been rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB. For more information about Aksys Games and Family Table Tennis can be found at www.aksysgames.com.]]> General http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=65 Tue, 27 May 2008 15:43:23 -0700 http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=63

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Definitely a treat for any long time Kunio fan or newcomer alike!]]> General http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=63 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:50:44 -0700 http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=61
Welcome…To Bullet Hell!!!


nullFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CASTLE OF SHIKIGAMI III ON Wii™ BARRAGES INTO RETAIL TODAY!

Welcome…To Bullet Hell!!!

Torrance, CA (May 13, 2008) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, has shipped Castle of Shikigami III, a vertical scrolling shoot-’em-up for Wii™, to retail today! Based on the hit arcade title Shikigami no Shiro, players will choose from a vast array of characters to go against the mystery that shrouds the country of Alcaland.

“Castle of Shikigami III is a nice throwback to arcade shooters: simple to pick up and play, but difficult to master,” said Michael Manzanares, Project Lead. “If you’re looking for a good time with a hilarious cast of characters or seeking a battlefield swarmed with grunts and gunfire, Castle of Shikigami won’t disappoint.”

Story
Castle of Shikigami III takes place in the calm and forgotten kingdom of Alcaland. This relatively small country has suddenly been struck by a series of mysterious events which have caused people to disappear and go into comas. You play the role of one of ten psychics which have been reluctantly hired by the royal family to investigate and solve this mystery.

Castle of Shikigami III Features:

• Tension Bonus System!
Your proximity to enemy units and gunfire determines your score and firepower!

• 10 memorable characters!
Each character has their own specialized weapons and powers, anything from chain lightning to psychic blades!

• 55 possible story combinations!
Experience a wide variety of scenarios with fully voiced dialogue!

• 2 Player Co-op Mode!
Dodge a never-ending barrage of bullets alone or with a friend!

• Exclusive console-only Dramatic Change Mode!
Switch between two characters in the middle of the fight to improve your chances for survival!

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Castle of Shikigami III has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information about Aksys Games and Castle of Shikigami III can be found at www.aksysgames.com.]]> General http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=61 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:27:10 -0700 http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=57

Guilty Gear 2 Preview

Read on to see the interview with the series' creator, Daisuke Ishiwatari. Lots of thanks to the great folks over at G4!
Guilty Gear History

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MINICOPTER: ADVENTURE FLIGHT TOUCHES DOWN ON
Wii・IN THE SPRING OF 2008

Taking RC helicopters out of the yard and into your Wii!
Torrance, CA (April 8, 2008) Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, has shipped MiniCopter: Adventure Flight for Wii・to retail today. Based on the popular RC Hobby, MiniCopter combines the customization of real life RC helicopters while offering unique missions to the casual player, yet challenging for most veteran players.
"MiniCopter: Adventure Flight opens up the vast world of RC Helicopter action to players of all ages", states Frank deWindt II, Project Lead, Aksys Games. "This game will definitely test your helicopter flying skills through a ranking system that judges you on a variety of factors."

MiniCopter: Adventure Flight Features:
• Mission based gameplay!
Engage in 42 missions in 7 different environments from a child痴 bedroom, hospital, hotel room and more! Use your air cannon and lift suction to discover hidden areas and coins.
• Customize your RC Helicopter!
Outfit your helicopter with a variety of body kits and parts that can alter the performance of your heli and improve your scores in Mission Mode.
• 2 Player Split Screen Mode!
Battle against your friend in a Race for the Rings Mode to see who the best helicopter pilot is!
• Customizable Controls!
Choose from the Wii Remote・ tilt, pointer controls or play with a Classic Controller!

MiniCopter: Adventure Flight has been rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and MiniCopter: Adventure Flight can be found at www.aksysgames.com.
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Guilty Gear 2: Overture screen

Check out the official press release below...GUILTY GEAR 2: OVERTURE ON XBOX 360 IN FALL OF 2008
The 2D fighting game phenomenon is now an intense tactical action game!

Torrance, CA (March 11, 2008) Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, announced today that Guilty Gear 2: Overture will arrive exclusively on Xbox 360ｮ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in Q3 2008. This Xbox 360 exclusive will take the frantic one-on-one fighting game series in an exciting new direction as an intense tactical action game.

"Guilty Gear 2: Overture retains a lot of elements that the fighting games are known for, so it's cool to see how familiar moves like the Gun Flame make the transition to 3D," said Michael Manzanares, Project Lead, Aksys Games. " Except now though, you池e facing off against an entire army instead of just one character. You'll lose (badly) if you think you're a one-man army, so you definitely have to remember that you have your own army to command."

Guilty Gear 2: Overture Prologue
In the far future, humanity succeeded in developing an endless energy called the divine power. But although they were able to obtain wisdom, mankind could not cast aside their foolishness. Tension among the major powers led to the creation of biological weapons that were based on that power - Gears.

Justice, the only Gear able to command the legions of biological weapons, went berserk and declared war on all of humanity. That was the beginning of the worst war in history - The Crusades.

In response, mankind formed an order of elite knights, and with their participation, Justice was defeated. With her fall, all Gears ceased to function and entered a dormant state. The long-lasted Crusades came to an end, and it seemed like mankind restored peace.

However, true history has yet to reveal itself

Guilty Gear 2: Overture Features
• Tactical Melee Action
Take part in battle alongside your servants and destroy your enemies!
• Over Fifty Servants at Your Disposal
Engage in dynamic battles by balancing resources and deploying troops to turn the tide of battle!
• Dual Language
Experience the thrilling continuation of the Guilty Gear saga with fully voiced dialogue!
• Multiplayer Deathmatch
Team battle or Free-for-all, test your mettle on Xbox Live with up to four players!
• Refined Mechanics
Enjoy new items, skills, tweaks, and additional modes not seen in the original import!

Guilty Gear 2: Overture has not yet been rated by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and Guilty Gear 2: Overture can be found at www.aksysgames.com.
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For you, our loyal Dodgeball fans, I have prepared two videos for this special update that show the many dangers of Brawl mode.

Rules for Brawl mode:
1. No rules.
2. What are rules?

Brawl mode is a full scale free-for-all game where 8 players can compete in extreme dodgeball action without the limitation of a court or rules. 8 players, 1 dodgeball. Think about it. And by 8 players, I mean 8 people can play at the same time. SUCH MADNESS!

Videos inside...

And of course, all moves are available in this mode, as well as items. Use everything at your disposal to win!



Enjoy the videos my friends, and stay tuned next week for an exciting new feature in Super Dodgeball Brawlers!]]> General http://blog.aksysgames.comindex.php?itemid=39 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:46:04 -0800