Left Behind Games Inks Deal With Double Fusion For In-Game Advertising
Left Behind: Eternal Forces, Set in NYC, to Feature Brands from Product Categories Acceptable to Parents Concerned about Positive Values
Los Angeles - June 7, 2006 - Left Behind
Games Inc. (LFBG.OB), one of the first game publishers
dedicated to perpetuating positive values, has partnered with
the premier in-game advertising technology and service
provider, Double Fusion, for advertising and product
placement.
Set in New York City, and expected to be released in late
2006, Left Behind: Eternal Forces is a real-time-strategy
(RTS) PC game based on the blockbuster Left Behind book
series, about life before and after the Apocalypse.
Before development began, Left Behind Games shot thousands of
photos in the streets of New York City, so advertising
secured by Double Fusion will be integrated on the billboards
and video screens that actually exist in the Big Apple, in
Times Square and other well known sections of the city.
"We love the idea of the video screens in Times Square
displaying current advertising, actually contributing to the
realism that gamers expect to see in a pseudo-futuristic New
York City," said Troy Lyndon, CEO and co-founder of Left
Behind Games.
"We selected Double Fusion because of their relationships
with ad agencies worldwide, advertising industry knowledge
and because of their willingness to make a commitment to
support our family-friendly views when choosing
advertisers."
Advertising will be integrated directly into the game, taking
advantage of the capabilities of the Double Fusion software
and services platform. The Double Fusion technology platform
allows advertisements to be dynamically changed and updated
within the title, in a fully trackable and measurable
fashion, and supports 3D and video advertising placement
opportunities as well as billboards and other static graphic
images. Double Fusion's sales force will represent these
advertising opportunities to advertisers and their agencies
on a worldwide basis. The title is expected to reach male and
female gamers between the ages of 13 and 34 in the games
medium which provides advertisers with a deeply invested
audience committed to family values.
"Left Behind: Eternal Forces has all the marks of a top hit -
great single- and multi-player game play, great distribution,
and a great story based on the hugely popular Left Behind
book series," said Jonathan Epstein, president and CEO of
Double Fusion. "The title offers a tremendous platform for
advertisers, both mainstream and faith-based, to reach the
gaming audience in a family-friendly environment."
Double Fusion's combination of technology and sales solutions
allows publishers to increase their per-title revenues
through integrated and dynamic ad placement opportunities.
Developers and publishers interested in learning more about
Double Fusion should contact Douglas Booms (dbooms@doublefusion.com).
About Double Fusion
Founded in 2004, Double Fusion is the leading independent
provider of in-game advertising technology and sales
solutions. The company's technology allows publishers to
integrate brands and product advertisements within connected
PC and video games. Double Fusion's sales force and
integration teams work directly with advertisers, developers,
and content owners to ensure that advertising and marketing
campaigns are seamlessly incorporated into each individual
project. Going beyond traditional advertising mediums, Double
Fusion creates immersive experiences that deliver music,
video, 3D objects and fully integrated product placement.
Double Fusion is privately held and headquartered in San
Francisco, Calif, and also has offices and sales affiliates
in Los Angeles, New York, Jerusalem, London, and
Shanghai.
About Left Behind Games
Left Behind Games Inc. was founded in October 2001 for the
purpose of developing games based upon the popular LEFT
BEHIND series. The mission of Left Behind Games is to become
the world's leading independent developer and publisher of
quality interactive entertainment products that perpetuate
positive values and appeal to mainstream, Christian and gamer
audiences, while remaining committed to increasing
shareholder value and pursuing the highest standards of
integrity and professionalism in all business affairs.
For more information visit www.leftbehindgames.com.
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