inFamous
Official mini-game launched on SPIL GAMES portals.
HILVERSUM, The Netherlands - May 22, 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and SPIL GAMES, the world’s ultimate online game destination, today announced that the official mini-game for the upcoming title, inFAMOUS, will debut exclusively on SPIL GAMES online casual game portals from May 22-29. Playable directly in the browser window on both PC and Mac computers, the mini-game will showcase the action-adventure gameplay style featured in the hotly anticipated inFAMOUS PLAYSTATION®3 game expected to launch in Europe in late May 2009.
In the inFAMOUS mini-game developed by Kerb, players get to extend their inFAMOUS experience through playing this free platform based 2D version of the PS3 title. The plot of the mini-game is based around the game's main character, Cole, navigating his way to a power generator located on the roof of an abandoned precinct house in Empire City.
Players have to battle their way through gangs of iconic villains whilst solving puzzles using Cole's agility and electrical super powers. In addition to achieving the games ultimate goal, player's actions are constantly being monitored, providing real-time updates of how in-game decisions affect their morality.
The style in which players complete the game dictates the final scenes of the game, as well as letting players compare their own morality against players from around the EU.
SPIL GAMES will feature the inFAMOUS mini-game exclusively on select casual game portals in their global network including: www.Agame.com, www.MyGames.co.uk, www.Spielen.com, www.Spel.nl, www.Jeu.fr, www.Giocaregratis.it, www.Zapjuegos.com, www.Clickjogos.com, www.Minigry.pl, www.Spel.eu, www.Flashgames.ru, www.Game.co.in, www.Games.co.id, www.Egames.jp, and www.A10.com.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in November 2006, over 21.3 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 136.3 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 50 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 20 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 380 million items have been downloaded.
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About Kerb
Kerb is a digital engagement agency connecting digital advertising with entertainment and brand experience, with offices in the UK and Japan. The award-winning agency is redefining traditional online advertising through promoting exciting content that audiences want to engage with and share. It combines design and technical expertise with strategic consultancy to deliver highly engaging online advertising campaigns for leading brands including Sony PlayStation 3, Disney, Pepsi, BBC, EA Games, Nokia, Vodafone, Orange, Sky, Channel 4, Five, Lego and Easy Group. For more background on Kerb and examples of its work, visit the company’s website at www.kerb.co.uk.
About SPIL GAMES
Based in The Netherlands, SPIL GAMES is the world’s ultimate online game destination, providing online games around the world through more than 50 localized game portals in almost 20 languages. Each SPIL GAMES portal is targeted to a specific segment, including Families, Tweens, and Girls. A deep understanding of the online casual game market enables SPIL GAMES to produce localized portals dedicated to free-to-play, casual games and launch sites such as gamesgames.com (Family), agame.com (Tweens), and girlsgogames.com (Girls). SPIL GAMES has over 4,000 games in its current portfolio, which have been developed through partnerships with top-notch game developers and studios.
Attracting 100 million unique visitors to its portals worldwide, SPIL GAMES has quickly established itself as a leader in the casual gaming market. For more information, please visit: www.spilgames.com.
Kate Pietrelli, TriplePoint
(415) 955-8517
katep@triplepointpr.com