GEOMETRY WARS: RETRO EVOLVED MOBILE Exclusively Available On Verizon Wireless Phones

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable wireless voice and data network, and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, today announced the exclusive release of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile on select Verizon Wireless Get It Now®-capable phones. Developed in conjunction with Bizarre Creations, the game is faithful to the console original while taking advantage of the on-the-go nature of mobile phones, making Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile a highly-addictive small screen masterpiece.

The controls utilize four- or eight-way buttons, as well as the keypad for easy maneuverability, so players can fight off an onslaught of enemies with precision. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile includes eight brand new gameplay modes, including Untouchable, Survivor, Monster, Trenches, Speed, Multiplier, Feline, and Bomber.  Players can see how they stack up against other fans via a leaderboard.

“The controls are intuitive and the visual style is true to the Geometry Wars world,” said Martyn Chudley, managing director of Bizarre Creations. “The game has managed to capture the essence of the original game, whilst being tailor made for the strengths of the mobile platforms and their audience.”

Verizon Wireless Get It Now customers can purchase and download Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile from the Get Fun & Games shopping aisle in the Get It Now virtual store for $3.49 monthly access or $6.49 for unlimited use purchase. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile is available on more than 25 popular Get It Now-capable phones from Verizon Wireless, including the enV by LG, MOTOKRZR K1m and Samsung SCH-a950.  Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled phone and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

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Konami and Sony BMG Announce Distribution Agreement

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced an agreement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT to digitally distribute Konami's library of songs from its diversified catalog of video games. Under the agreement, Konami's music will be available for download from major online retailers such as iTunes and Rhapsody as well as a number of mobile service providers.

"Music has been at the foundation of Konami's games for decades, and now consumers will be able to enjoy these classic tunes on their own," said Michael Rajna, Music Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT's strong digital distribution network allows us to reach the widest possible audience and bring Konami's library of industry-defining music to users on PCs and mobile devices."

For the first time in Konami's history, consumers will have access to original music from celebrated franchises such as Castlevania, Silent Hill, Dance Dance Revolution and Elebits, as well as classic arcade hits such as Gradius and Contra. In addition to major web-based retailers, the music will also be available through major mobile carriers as well as Konami's official web site, www.konami.com.

"We are pleased to be working with Konami on the digital distribution of more than 25 years of video game music as we bring their outstanding music to both established gamers and new listeners," said Thomas Hesse, President, Global Digital Business & U.S. Sales, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

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Paula Deanda To Perform Worldwide Live Concert Event In Virtual 3-D Universe Second Life May 21st.

Paula DeAnda, a 17 year old musical artist whose ubiquitous debut single "Doing Too Much" and recent hit "Walk Away" introduced the world to her musical talent, will be performing a live concert in the Second Life online world on May 21st. An avatar or "animated character" is currently being designed in Paula's likeness for the event where Paula will perform a live set of her chart-topping hits to a virtual audience and chat with fans at 8 pm EST. Second Life is a 3-D interactive world entirely built and owned by its residents and is inhabited by over 5 million people from across the globe. Anyone can create a free basic membership at www.secondlife.com and attend the show.

Paula DeAnda comments: "I cannot wait for this event to happen! It will be so incredible to perform and chat with my fans worldwide in real time, and how cool is that to have an animated character created for me! I live online and chat with my fans constantly, so this is a huge thrill and amazing opportunity." Comments Tom Corson, Executive Vice President and GM, J/Arista Records: "This concert is another example of Paula as a multi-channel, multi-threat entertainer. Paula's personal interaction with her online community is simply 'next level'. We hope this is the first of many Second Life events for Paula and other artists on the J/Arista roster."

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Rockstar Games and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT To Bring Wallpapers and Ringtones to Mobile

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is working with Rockstar Games to bring visual and audio elements from Rockstar’s smash hit videogames to mobile.

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SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT’S Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile and The Shroud Listed in IGN.com’s Most Anticipated Wireless Games of 2007

IGN Wireless has listed the games it is more eagerly awaiting for 2007 – and two of SONY BMG's titles have made the cut: Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile and The Shroud.

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Destiny's Child Gets Their Groove On!

Best known for producing the Final Fantasy series, Square Enix is one of the world’s most respected developers. Since their claim to fame are intricate games that involving wizards summoning huge beasts and warriors sporting oversized swords, fans are invariably surprised to find out that Square Enix’s best mobile game has nothing to do with exploring strange, new worlds. It’s all about dancing!

Destiny’s Child Groove is not only the first mobile game to feature the music of Grammy Award-winning group, but also Square Enix’s first foray into creating a rhythm and dance game – and the results couldn’t be more entertaining. While listening to one of the groups four biggest hits (Survivor, Bug A Boo, Say My Name, or Lose My Breath), players time button presses to have their on screen character compete in a dance battle.

The game is a blast to play, starting off easy and gradually getting more challenging the further into the competition you get. By the end, you’ll not only be impressed with the moves your dancer is pulling off, but also the moves your thumbs are managing!

If you’re in the mood to listen to some great music and play a fantastic game at the same time, then Destiny’s Child Groove is for you.

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Smash Hit Downloadable Console Title Coming To Mobile Devices This Fall

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT announced today that it will be publishing and developing Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile for mobile phones. A faithful incarnation of Bizarre Creations' Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved arcade-style classic on home consoles, the mobile version brings gamers the addictive action of the original, anywhere and anytime.

Developed by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and Hardcore3D Wireless in conjunction with Bizarre Creations, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile includes all of the epic gameplay fans expect. From the devious Weavers to fearsome Repulsars, slippery Snakes, and powerful Gravity Wells, all the enemies and gameplay from the original are in the mobile version, as well as the addition of new features such as numerous Challenge Modes. The translation to mobile provides incredible action and simple, configurable controls, along with spectacular visuals that will mesmerize players as they engage in a limitless, compelling challenge. Unlike anything else out there, the game lets users blast away at enemies with unparalleled precision and intensity, 360 degrees of movement and targeting.

The mobile version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved has been really well received here at Bizarre," said Martyn Chudley, Managing Director of Bizarre Creations. "It's amazing to see how much detail has been recreated on a mobile phone, with the controls feeling great, and still keeping the game faithful to the original."

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Mo-Pets^TM will host cat, dog, ferret and monkey talent shows on US phones

Floodgate Entertainment today announced a worldwide co-publishing agreement through which SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT will work with wireless carriers around the globe to distribute Mo-Pets^TM to mobile devices. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"We've had a great time creating Mo-Pets^TM" said Paul Neurath, Creative Director of Floodgate Entertainment. "We weren't sure if we could make a game where the player would fall in love with a virtual ferret. I actually think we pulled it off."

"We're pleased to help introduce this exciting new mobile game," commented Thomas Hesse, President, Global Digital Business, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. "We look forward to working with Floodgate as we continue build on the success of our artist-centered mobile games, master ringtones, full-length tracks and other mobile offerings."

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Your World Games Announces Co-Publishing Deal With SONY BMG Music Entertainment For Groundbreaking Wireless Videogame 'The Shroud'

Your World Games today announced a worldwide co-publishing agreement through which SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT will work with wireless carriers around the globe to distribute "The Shroud" to mobile devices. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"SONY BMG is the ideal partner to bring The Shroud to consumers," said Robert Sprogis, Vice President of Your World Games. "They bring a dedicated and experienced management team with unbeatable relationships with wireless carriers worldwide, strengthening The Shroud's credibility and selling power."

The Shroud is at the cutting edge of the evolution of mobile games, combining an engrossing role-playing gameplay experience with a GPS game mode and community based aspects. Each player finds themselves championing their own farming community. Quickly they'll be thrust into the position of an unlikely hero, protecting their local town from mysterious forces, completing side quests, mining, fishing, and battling evil. There will be various competitive elements as part of the 'International Farmer's League' and via GPS challenges for GPS-enabled cell phones.

"The Shroud delivers a powerful combination - an interactive product with the depth of a console videogame along with GPS technology," commented Thomas Hesse, President, Global Digital Business, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. "The game is a great complement to the entertainment content we create for the mobile phone, ranging from master ringtones to full length tracks, and we're delighted to be working with Your World Games to bring this experience to mobile consumers."

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