Planet Moon Studios Invades the PSP
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1/13/2005 4:24:00 PM
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Majesco has announced that it will publish Infected, an upcoming PSP title in development at Planet Moon Studios that promises to take advantage of the PSP's hardware.A strange virus has infected New York City, turning its citizens into violent creatures. One of the first victims is Officer Stevens but it's soon discovered that he is immune to the virus. It turns out that his blood can be harvested to destroy the creatures. A mysterious doctor harnesses the power in a "viral gun" that uses bullets filled with Stevens' blood.
It seems like an interesting game and the multiplayer aspects seem appealing as well. Through the PSP's Wi-Fi players can infect other PSPs and do combat with others. We should have some screenshots in the near future, stay tuned.
MAJESCO AND PLANET MOON STUDIOS ANNOUNCE ‘INFECTED’
FOR THE PSPâ„¢ HANDHELD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Game’s Wi-Fi Capability Readies Chilling Chain Reaction
EDISON, N.J., January 13, 2005 – A new kind of game is poised to take over the PSP™ handheld entertainment system as Majesco (OTCBB: MJES), a provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms, and acclaimed development group, Planet Moon Studios, today jointly announced Infected, a thrilling new run-and-gun shooter that allows players’ avatars to invade opponents’ PSP systems via multiplayer victories. Infected is scheduled to ship this fall and is the first release in an exclusive three game PSP deal between Majesco and Planet Moon Studios.
“Infected will certainly be ‘socially communicable’ in that victorious players can wirelessly invade their opponents PSP systems and spread their unique virus literally around the world,†said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. “This type of compelling game play is further enhanced by allowing players to check their ranking against other players, as well as see just how far their virus has spread.â€
“Infected is an original game custom designed to take full advantage of the power of the PSP system,†said Bob Stevenson, CEO of Planet Moon Studios. “We look forward to working with Majesco to provide handheld gamers with an entirely new game play experience that’s full of new ideas and happens to be one hell of a good time.â€
It’s Christmas time in New York City and a strange virus has appeared turning seemingly normal citizens into the insane, violent Infected. Rookie Officer Stevens is one of the first victims but unlike others, is strangely immune. The mysterious Dr. Schaeffer discovers that Stevens’ blood can be used to destroy the otherwise invincible Infected, and creates a special “viral gun†that fills shells with blood from Stevens’ arm and blasts them straight into the Infected, causing them to violently explode.
Featuring an engrossing single-player campaign with lavishly gory details, Infected unlocks the world of Wi-Fi via exciting multiplayer modes. To participate in multiplayer combat, players create their own character or avatar. Those who are victorious in combat can “infect†the loser’s PSP system with their avatar and gain ranking points. Avatars can be defeated through a variety of methods, as well as passed along from player to player thus creating a viral chain letter of attack.
Other exciting first-look features for Infected include:
§ Infect the world – spread your unique avatar like a virus to other players’ PSP systems via exciting multiplayer modes such as Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch;
§ Through multiplayer victories, players can potentially spread their avatars from player to player around the globe;
§ Form clans with shared uniforms, spreading the same unique virus to the lesser skilled;
§ Ultra-fast paced, two-gun action in the streets of New York;
§ Access a huge arsenal of guns and viral weapons, as well as special weapons like air strikes and fire trails that ignite chains of Infected;
§ Set off massive chain reactions of exploding Infected, showering the streets with blood.
Infected joins Advent Shadow as part of Majesco’s new lineup of PSP games scheduled for release this year. More information can be found online at www.majescogames.com.
About Majesco
Majesco Holdings Inc. (OTC BB: MJES), operating through its wholly owned subsidiary, Majesco Sales Inc., is a provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms. The Company’s 2005 lineup includes the critically acclaimed Advent Rising, the first in a trilogy of action/adventure games; Tim Schafer’s Psychonauts, a completely original and psychically warped action-platform game, as well as new offerings for its Game Boy® Advance Video product line, which has sold more than one million units to date. More information about the Company can be found online at www.majescogames.com.
About Planet Moon Studios
Planet Moon Studios was founded in 1997 by the team that created MDK. Since then, the company has produced two award-winning, critically-acclaimed games based on highly original IPs, Giants: Citizen Kabuto and Armed & Dangerous. Planet Moon’s dialog, story, and character-driven action have been embraced by critics and the industry alike. More information is available at www.planetmoon.com.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of the gaming platforms on which our products operate and our products; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
FOR THE PSPâ„¢ HANDHELD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Game’s Wi-Fi Capability Readies Chilling Chain Reaction
EDISON, N.J., January 13, 2005 – A new kind of game is poised to take over the PSP™ handheld entertainment system as Majesco (OTCBB: MJES), a provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms, and acclaimed development group, Planet Moon Studios, today jointly announced Infected, a thrilling new run-and-gun shooter that allows players’ avatars to invade opponents’ PSP systems via multiplayer victories. Infected is scheduled to ship this fall and is the first release in an exclusive three game PSP deal between Majesco and Planet Moon Studios.
“Infected will certainly be ‘socially communicable’ in that victorious players can wirelessly invade their opponents PSP systems and spread their unique virus literally around the world,†said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. “This type of compelling game play is further enhanced by allowing players to check their ranking against other players, as well as see just how far their virus has spread.â€
“Infected is an original game custom designed to take full advantage of the power of the PSP system,†said Bob Stevenson, CEO of Planet Moon Studios. “We look forward to working with Majesco to provide handheld gamers with an entirely new game play experience that’s full of new ideas and happens to be one hell of a good time.â€
It’s Christmas time in New York City and a strange virus has appeared turning seemingly normal citizens into the insane, violent Infected. Rookie Officer Stevens is one of the first victims but unlike others, is strangely immune. The mysterious Dr. Schaeffer discovers that Stevens’ blood can be used to destroy the otherwise invincible Infected, and creates a special “viral gun†that fills shells with blood from Stevens’ arm and blasts them straight into the Infected, causing them to violently explode.
Featuring an engrossing single-player campaign with lavishly gory details, Infected unlocks the world of Wi-Fi via exciting multiplayer modes. To participate in multiplayer combat, players create their own character or avatar. Those who are victorious in combat can “infect†the loser’s PSP system with their avatar and gain ranking points. Avatars can be defeated through a variety of methods, as well as passed along from player to player thus creating a viral chain letter of attack.
Other exciting first-look features for Infected include:
§ Infect the world – spread your unique avatar like a virus to other players’ PSP systems via exciting multiplayer modes such as Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch;
§ Through multiplayer victories, players can potentially spread their avatars from player to player around the globe;
§ Form clans with shared uniforms, spreading the same unique virus to the lesser skilled;
§ Ultra-fast paced, two-gun action in the streets of New York;
§ Access a huge arsenal of guns and viral weapons, as well as special weapons like air strikes and fire trails that ignite chains of Infected;
§ Set off massive chain reactions of exploding Infected, showering the streets with blood.
Infected joins Advent Shadow as part of Majesco’s new lineup of PSP games scheduled for release this year. More information can be found online at www.majescogames.com.
About Majesco
Majesco Holdings Inc. (OTC BB: MJES), operating through its wholly owned subsidiary, Majesco Sales Inc., is a provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms. The Company’s 2005 lineup includes the critically acclaimed Advent Rising, the first in a trilogy of action/adventure games; Tim Schafer’s Psychonauts, a completely original and psychically warped action-platform game, as well as new offerings for its Game Boy® Advance Video product line, which has sold more than one million units to date. More information about the Company can be found online at www.majescogames.com.
About Planet Moon Studios
Planet Moon Studios was founded in 1997 by the team that created MDK. Since then, the company has produced two award-winning, critically-acclaimed games based on highly original IPs, Giants: Citizen Kabuto and Armed & Dangerous. Planet Moon’s dialog, story, and character-driven action have been embraced by critics and the industry alike. More information is available at www.planetmoon.com.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of the gaming platforms on which our products operate and our products; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
