SouthPeak Games and Firefly Studios Launching Into Action With Unique Stronghold 3 Community Competition

Fans Asked to Choose Beastly Catapult Ammo in the Upcoming Castle Building Sim

SouthPeak Games and Firefly Studios have today launched a totally unique community competition for upcoming castle building strategy sim Stronghold 3. Fans of the title on Facebook have the opportunity to have their input in development by choosing which dead animal will become the new rather grisly ammunition for trebuchets in the game… yes, you read that correctly.

“Medieval sieges were often just long periods of people doing nothing,” explains Simon Bradbury, Stronghold3’s designer. “The besiegers would sometimes catapult all manner of things over the walls, in the hope of causing disease and panic or possibly just to relieve the boredom! Traditionally we’ve had a deceased cow as alternative trebuchet ammo but in Stronghold 3 we’re taking massive development leaps by offering several dead animals to choose from! Once again, I must stress they’re already dead before being launched skywards. They’re no more. They have ceased to be. Bereft of life.”

From today, the Stronghold community can head over to http://www.facebook.com/stronghold3 and vote for one of four creatures to be launched from trebuchets, with the winner appearing in the finished product. The dead beasts will then cause a cloud of disease that seeps through castles, killing anyone in its path – depending upon the size of animal, the cloud will change in size or will split into multiple foul fogs. The options available include:

1. Senile donkey

2. Cage of rabid otters

3. Retired dancing bear

4. Sack of diseased badgers

Since first launching in 2001, the Stronghold series has become one of the most respected in its genre thanks to its mix of precision village building, fast-paced real-time gameplay and dramatic sieges with hundreds of enemies swarming over castles. Stronghold 3 promises to be the best yet, with a keep full of fantastic new features that ensure old and new fans alike experience a gritty slice of medieval life. Stronghold 3 will launch on PC in Q1 2011.

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – June 3, 2010 – Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Games today announced gamers on-the-go can gobble up Miniclip Sushi Go Round for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch from the Apple App Store today.

Developed by Asylum Entertainment and based on the popular Miniclip.com game, Sushi Go Round puts you in charge of running your own restaurant. You must learn a range of recipes, prepare tasty dishes, order fresh supplies and, above all, keep your customers happy in this fast-paced mix of strategy and memory. Do you have what it takes to be a sushi master or will you be a culinary disaster?

Miniclip Sushi Go Round can be downloaded for a special introductory price of $.99 (59p in the UK and €0.79 in Europe).

Sushi Go Round is also available in North America for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ with a suggested retail price of $29.99 for each version. It is rated E for everyone by the ESRB. Visit www.sushigoroundthegame.com for more details.

About SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC. SouthPeak’s games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting and combat. SouthPeak’s products are sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.

For additional information, please visit SouthPeak’s corporate website: www.southpeakgames.com

About Asylum Entertainment Ltd

www.asylum-entertainment.com is an experienced and award winning video game developer and publisher based primarily in the major brand name children’s market. Asylum has completed over 23 titles on multiple platforms for some of the biggest and best IP owners in the world. Asylum uses a number of leading edge technologies and develops for all gaming platforms, currently focused on developing for Online PC, NDS, Wii, Xbox360 and PS3/P. Asylum is passionate about its games, understands children’s brand values and always aims to surpass audience expectations. Check out www.gardenpartyworld.com for their new awesome online children’s game universe and the recently released “Horrid Henry: Missions of Mischief” on DS and Wii too!

About Miniclip

Miniclip.com is the world’s largest online games website with over 57 million unique users per month. It has grown rapidly through organic, word of mouth marketing, without any paid advertising. The company was founded in 2001 by, Robert Small. Miniclip has seen dramatic growth since inception and has been profitable since year 1. It now operates in 13 languages and has a truly global presence. Miniclip focuses on providing high quality online entertainment experiences. The games are fun, intuitive to play, and quick to load.

In 2007, Miniclip won the prestigious Webby Peoples Voice Award, the “Oscars of the Internet” for the Internet’s best game site for the third consecutive year.. In 2008, Robert Small, Miniclip’s CEO, was named “London Entrepreneur of the year” by Ernst & Young. www.miniclip.com

AN ANCIENT BATTLE BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK COMES TO LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN BATTLE VS CHESS

SouthPeak’s New Twist on the Strategy Classic Moves Into Position on Consoles, Windows PC, Mac and Handhelds This Fall

MIDLOTHIAN, VA — May 27, 2010 – Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Games, today announced it will publish Battle Vs Chess – a dramatic evolution of the timeless strategy board game – on consoles, Windows PC, Mac and handhelds this Fall in the United States, Canada, South America and the UK.

Developed by TopWare Interactive and Gaijin Entertainment, Battle Vs Chess aims to bring the classic tabletop game into the modern age, without removing the essential qualities that have made it popular for centuries. Familiar chess pieces are brought to life as richly detailed 3D models, with players seeing the spectacular results of their actions in their quest for domination of the board.

The traditional white and black armies have evolved into an army of light with their brave knights in shining armor, pitted against the wicked dark army of demons and beastly golems. Each piece is intricately animated and as players move them around the board they spring into life, ready to wage war. If a square is occupied by an enemy unit, they enter into a brutal clash that sees the foe removed from the board in bloody combat.

Another evolutionary element Battle vs. Chess brings to the arena is the addition of the optional Action Mode. If selected, instead of entering a scripted animation when attacking, players challenge their opponent in a beat-‘em-up style encounter. Using a variety of weapons, fighting techniques and combos, players must best their opponent in a fast-paced flurry of blows and special moves –adding a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘checkmate’.

Battle Vs Chess is set for release this fall on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, Mac, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

About SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone and Windows PC. SouthPeak’s games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role-playing, strategy, racing, puzzle, sports and edutainment. SouthPeak’s products are sold in retail outlets in North America, South and Central America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.

For additional information, please visit SouthPeak’s corporate website: www.southpeakgames.com

About TopWare Interactive

TopWare Interactive, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, is an international interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1991, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software on most current gen gaming platforms including Windows PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 system and Wii. A privately held company, TopWare is the first German based company appointed as a licensed worldwide publisher for both Microsoft and Sony for their respective platforms, and has additional offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and Petaluma, California.

TopWare’s catalogue of games includes role playing, action/adventure, strategy, racing, and simulation genres. “Jagged Alliance 2″, “Earth 2160″, and “Two Worlds” are just a few examples of titles that have emerged from franchises created by in-house developer Reality Pump.

For additional information, please visit TopWare’s website: www.topware.com

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SouthPeak Games Now Shipping the Addictive Eat-’em-up for WiiTM and Nintendo DS

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – April 1, 2010 – SouthPeak Games today announced they are serving up Miniclip Sushi Go Round on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ to stores across North, Central and South America.

Based on the incredibly popular Miniclip online game – which has been played more than 60 million times worldwide – Sushi Go Round expands on the original with a completely redesigned look and feel, new recipes and settings and even bosses to put you to the test. But it isn’t going to be easy; you’ll need to multitask! It’s up to you to remember a book-full of recipes, order supplies when your stock gets low, clear away dirty dishes and, most importantly, keep your customers happy by making some terrifically tasty sushi.

What’s more, Nintendo DSi™ owners can use the DSi Camera to take pictures of their friends, family and even pets to turn them into customers in the restaurant! They’ll pop-up throughout the story and the five other exciting game-play modes, including the frantic Time Attack and the grueling Endurance mode.

“Sushi Go Round is fantastic for Wii and Nintendo DS owners looking for their next course of casual action,” said Jonathan Rosales, SouthPeak’s Associate Marketing Manager, while feverishly stuffing his face with California rolls. “The 40 challenging levels spark an endless sushi-rolling addiction.”

Miniclip Sushi Go Round, developed by Asylum Entertainment, is available now on Wii and Nintendo DS with a suggested retail price of $29.99 for each version and is rated E for everyone by the ESRB. The game will be published by Asylum Entertainment in the UK. Visit www.sushigoroundthegame.com for more details.

About SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone and Windows PC. SouthPeak’s games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role-playing, strategy, racing, puzzle, sports and edutainment. SouthPeak’s products are sold in retail outlets in North America, South and Central America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.

For additional information, please visit SouthPeak’s corporate website: www.southpeakgames.com

About Asylum Entertainment Ltd

www.asylum-entertainment.com is an experienced and award winning video game developer and distributor based primarily in the major brand name children’s market. Asylum has completed over 23 titles on multiple platforms for some of the biggest and best publishers and licence holders in the world. Asylum uses a number of leading edge technologies and develops for all gaming platforms, currently focused on developing for Online PC, NDS, Wii, Xbox360 and PS3/P. Asylum is passionate about its games, understands children’s brand values and always aims to surpass client expectations. Check out www.gardenpartyworld.com for their new awesome online children’s game universe.

About Miniclip

Miniclip.com is the world’s largest online games website with over 50 million unique users per month. It has grown rapidly through organic, word of mouth marketing, without any paid advertising. The company was founded in 2001 by, Robert Small. Miniclip has seen dramatic growth since inception and has been profitable for seven years. It now operates in 15 languages and has a truly global presence. Miniclip focuses on providing high quality online entertainment experiences. The games are fun, intuitive to play, and quick to load.

In 2007, Miniclip won the prestigious Webby Peoples Voice Award, the “Oscars of the Internet” for the Internet’s best game site for the third consecutive year.. In 2008, Robert Small, Miniclip’s CEO, was named “London Entrepreneur of the year” by Ernst & Young. www.miniclip.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER NIGHT OWL MAMA.

MY BABY FIRST STEPS DS

• Availability: Available Now
• System – Nintendo DS
• Genre: Simulation
• Players: 1
• ESRB Rating – E
• Price – $21 and up, price varies depending on where purchasing
• Publisher: South Peak Interactive
• Developer: Nobilis

GAME DESCRIPTION

Your baby has grown so fast! Can you believe that a year has already gone by? Take care of your baby from their 1st birthday until they’re 3 years old. Your baby will discover its entire environment and learn from it, they’ll walk, babble and speak, try to catch every object they can, and put everything in their mouth… Your baby will be the apple of your eye!

Features

* Your baby looks more lifelike than ever with brand new 3D animations and reactions
* Make sure that your baby has the latest trends with even more items; customize your furniture, clothes, and hair just to name a few…
* With a new and improved AI your baby will react as if they were in the room with you
* Innovative gameplay that is based on stylus, touch pad, voice recognition, and the microphone – not a compilation of mini-games
* Interact with your baby whenever you want and experience real baby-like reactions
* Watch your baby grow from both a physical and psychological point of view

GAME TRAILER

THOUGHTS FROM THE GAME REVIEW NETWORK

One of our members had the opportunity to review this game and here’s what she thought.

Mandi @ Mandi Minding Money – I was incredibly surprised to learn that I am totally addicted to “raising” my baby! ….. I love that this game is easy to play, and fairly interactive. Young girls could have a lot of fun pretending to be mommy and taking care of their baby. I think one of the highlights of the game would be the ability to change the nursery decor and go shopping for clothes, hair styles, and toys. ….. The camera is such a neat way to capture moments in the game, and would be really neat to see what types of pictures different children would take!

RELEVANT SITES

• MyBaby Village website
• SouthPeak Games website
• SouthPeak Games on Twitter
• SouthPeak Games on Facebook

WIN IT!

ONE winner will receive their own copy of the My Baby First Steps DS game.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me who you’d like to win this game for.

BONUS ENTRIES

1 – Subscribe to our RSS feed. (sidebar top)
1 – Follow us on Twitter AND leave your Twitter name here. (sidebar top)
1 – Tweet this giveaway.
1 – Become our fan on Facebook (sidebar top)
1 – Blog about this giveaway, including a link here.
1 – Place our button on your blog. (sidebar bottom)

Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please, no PO Boxes. This contest will end on Saturday 02/27/09 at 11:59 pm est. Only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

MY BABY FIRST STEPS WII

• Availability: Available Now
• System – Wii
• Genre: Simulation
• Players: 1
• ESRB Rating – E
• Price – $29.99 and up, price varies depending on where purchasing
• Publisher: South Peak Interactive
• Developer: Nobilis

GAME DESCRIPTION

Your baby has grown so fast! Can you believe that a year has already gone by? Take care of your baby from their 1st birthday until they’re 3 years old. Your baby will discover its entire environment and learn from it, they’ll walk, babble and speak, try to catch every object they can, and put everything in their mouth… Your baby will be the apple of your eye!

Features

* Your baby looks more lifelike than ever with brand new 3D animations and reactions
* Make sure that your baby has the latest trends with even more items; customize your furniture, clothes, and hair just to name a few…
* With a new and improved AI your baby will react as if they were in the room with you
* Innovative gameplay that is based on stylus, touch pad, voice recognition, and the microphone – not a compilation of mini-games
* Interact with your baby whenever you want and experience real baby-like reactions
* Watch your baby grow from both a physical and psychological point of view

GAME TRAILER

THOUGHTS FROM THE GAME REVIEW NETWORK

One of our members had the opportunity to review this game and here’s what she thought.

Lisa @ Is It Monday Already – My daughter really enjoyed My Baby First Steps for the Wii, In fact she bought the DS version with her own money so she can take the fun with her! I would say this game would be a good choice for the young female gamer in your life.

RELEVANT SITES

• MyBaby Village website
• SouthPeak Games website
• SouthPeak Games on Twitter
• SouthPeak Games on Facebook

WIN IT!

ONE winner will receive their own copy of the My Baby First Steps Wii game.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me who you’d like to win this game for.

BONUS ENTRIES

1 – Subscribe to our RSS feed. (sidebar top)
1 – Follow us on Twitter AND leave your Twitter name here. (sidebar top)
1 – Tweet this giveaway.
1 – Become our fan on Facebook (sidebar top)
1 – Blog about this giveaway, including a link here.
1 – Place our button on your blog. (sidebar bottom)

Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please, no PO Boxes. This contest will end on Saturday 02/20/09 at 11:59 pm est. Only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

Fast Food Panic

Publisher: SouthPeak Games
Developer: Nobilis
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: January 2010
Multiplayer/Wi-Fi: Yes
Website: http://www.fast-food-panic.com

Overview of Fast Food Panic

Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant simulation game. A top-quality restaurant takes a lot of work, and your waitress will need help—keep the place clean, make deliveries, ring up customers, and more.

Features

• Work against the clock to turn your restaurant into the best in the world
• Beyond cooking minigames – Juggle making delicious food, keeping everything  spotless, greeting customers, and helping your waitress to improve your restaurant’s popularity
• Prepare yummy dishes including steaks, pasta, burgers, pizza and more!
• Take care of VIP customers who will push your service and cooking skills to the limit
• Replay each level from Story Mode in Free Mode and challenge your high score
• Unlock more than 10 fun cooking mini-games to further hone your skills
• Three levels of difficulty for beginners and master chefs alike

WIN IT!

TWO winners will each receive a very special custom made, burger-shaped plush CD-holder.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter visit the Fast Food Panic site and then leave a comment containing something that interested you about the game.

BONUS ENTRIES

1 – Subscribe to our RSS feed. (sidebar)
1 – Follow us on Twitter (sidebar) AND leave your Twitter name here.
1 – Become a fan of our Facebook page. (sidebar)
1 – Place our button on your blog. (sidebar)
1 – Blog about this giveaway, including a link here.

Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please, NO PO Boxes. This contest will end on Tuesday 02/02/09 at 11:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!