Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity

Hampstead, NC, 27 May 2009

Congratulations, you are the proud recipient of the official BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity press release (or you're reading this on one of those sites that simply cut and paste what they receive from publishers in their news section)! Please complete the following statement before proceeding further by choosing the response that best applies to your situation.

I am the owner of BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity, or plan to be one in the near future, and the operating system I use is:

A. Microsoft Windows

B. OS X

C. Fortran

D. Operating system? I just like to imagine I'm playing the game in my head after drinking one too many energy drinks mixed with Mentos.

If you answered anything but "B" please proceed to the section of the press release labeled "How BRAINPIPE Will Change Your Life". For those that chose "B" please continue reading to learn what new and exciting changes have occurred for your game.

Mac users, Digital Eel has just released a brand new patch for the OS X version of the award-winning BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity. Bringing the game to version 1.0.2 the patch fixes the mouse control issue at fast speeds as reported by some users. The 1.0.2 patch is a comprehensive patch and includes the original 1.0.1 patch joystick calibration fix. The Mac demo has also been updated to reflect the most current configuration.

Download the 1.0.2 patch today from the official BRAINPIPE games page.

This patch only applies to Mac users, Windows users do not need to download anything.

SECTION II: How BRAINPIPE Will Change Your Life

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is the award-winning latest game from the masters of post-modern hallucinogenic computer gaming, Digital Eel, and is published by Shrapnel Games, home to eclectic genius since 1999. It is available for both Windows and Mac as a direct download for the amazingly low, low price of only $14.95.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity will change your life in many subtle ways. At face value you will enjoy the thrill of racing through your subconscious over the course of ten levels of ever-increasing challenge. Using a one click control scheme you'll bob and weave, snatching glyphs all the while avoiding the terrible dangers that will shatter your well being and plunge you to the bitter edge of insanity. Race long enough and experience what it means to transcend. Plus, grab yourself a groovy high score!

But there's more going on with your life when you play BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity. The sky is a little bluer. The grass a little greener. The breakfast burrito a little less greasy. Brimming with self-confidence you'll get that promotion, get the girl (or guy), and finally discover why you should never trust a space whale selling vinyl siding. Yes, the game is just that good.

Experience BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity for yourself. Download the demo or grab a copy today.

For more information, or to check out all the wonderful games in our catalog please be sure to visit us at www.shrapnelgames.com, home to some of the finest independent strategy titles around. There you'll find demos, free games, and a vibrant community. Our most recent releases include War Plan Pacific, Battle Group Commander: Episode One, and of course, BRAINPIPE. Collect'em all!

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For all other information, please contact:

Timothy W. Brooks

Shrapnel Games, Inc.

8254-109 Market Street

Box 190

Wilmington, NC 28411