Australian Games Exhibited at E3

sourced from Gameshout, 12/5/05

Australia Games ? Contact: James Little, 310-697-3008, 310-529-9793 mobile, jamesl@pacificmediapartners.com

Auran (www.auran.com) ? "Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006" "Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006" sets new standards of realism and immersion in operating a virtual railroad. This new title from Auran includes different modules such as Surveyor, where players can create vast environments and routes, and Driver, where players jump aboard and control one or more trains on pre-made or custom routes. Included in the game are fully realized routes with a wide range of activities users can immediately enjoy. Run long haul freight services, high-speed passenger runs or challenging yard operations as you service a huge variety of interactive stations and industries. Platforms: PS2, Xbox, PC

Firemint (www.firemint.com) ? "First Eleven Soccer" "First Eleven Soccer" is a fast paced, full field soccer game that brings the excitement of the real game to your mobile phone. Firemint's multiplatform technology compresses console style 3D gaming into a tiny memory footprint small enough for distribution 'Over the Air'. Weighing in at under 400Kb, the game's engine features include fully skinned 3D character animation and perspective correct filtered texture mapping. The game supports current BREW, Symbian and Pocket PC devices. Platform: Mobile Phones

Fuzzyeyes Studios (www.fuzzyeyes.com) ? "HotDogs Hotgals!" "HotDogs HotGals!" (for PC and soon for PlayStation2) is a highly stylized business simulation game featuring hundreds of the latest beautifully designed fashions. The game features bright and distinctive shop environments and lively music to provide the player with an easy, laid back ride. "HotDogs HotGals!" is an attractive, unique, easy to play (and replay) game experience set far apart from other management simulation games.

Global Wireless Entertainment (www.gwe.com) ? "Australian F1 Superboat Series" "Australian F1 Superboat Series" is a mobile powerboat racing game that allows players to discover the excitement and speed of the F1 boats in this fast and furious mobile game. Race in the tournament from Hobart to the Gold Coast, test your skills in stunt mode or race the joke mode in this fast paced game. The game features splashes and crashes, Nitro boost and 360 degree turning power. Platform: mobile phones

Global Wireless Entertainment (www.gwe.com) ? "Australian Safari" "Australian Safari" is a mobile racing game and is the ultimate test of man and machinery. Race in the outback of Australia in what has become the toughest 4WD and bike rally in the world. Platform: mobile phones

Global Wireless Entertainment (www.gwe.com ) ? "Targa Tasmania" "Targa Tasmania" is five days of racing the actual event, competing against the Targa assigned time for these cars: Historic, Classic and Modern. With ever changing scenery and conditions in this realistic Targa Rally, "Targa Tasmania" is the ultimate wireless racing game! Platform: mobile phones

Global Wireless Entertainment (www.gwe.com) ? "Peter Brock Racing - Extreme OZ Racing" "Peter Brock Racing - Extreme Oz Racing" is a wireless 4WD off-road racing game. Get behind the wheel and race Peter Brock in real time on the track that made him famous ? Mt Panorama at Bathurst! The game features realistic scenery, animated car performance gauges, rain feature and a car improvement system, making this a great Australian racing game. Platform: mobile phones

IR Gurus (www.irgurus.com) ? "Heroes of the Pacific" Beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor, this flight combat game puts players in the middle of some of the most intense naval conflict in WWII's Pacific Theater. This epic story unfolds through 30 missions taken from real events of the U.S. Navy's campaign in the Pacific, in hotspots like Midway Island, the Coral Sea, Wake Island, Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal. Throughout the game, players will pilot a variety of aircraft that were integral to the war effort in the Pacific, including the Grumman F4F Hellcat and F6F Wildcat, the Douglas SBD Dauntless, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and the Chance-Vought F4U Corsair. But what sets "Heroes of the Pacific" apart from other war games are the enormous aerial battles, recreating the actual atmosphere and chaos of the time. Platforms: PS2, Xbox, PC

* Krome Studios (www.kromestudios.com) ? "Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3" Krome Studios will unveil the latest installment of its popular, award-winning TY the Tasmanian Tiger series. In "TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3," TY and his mates face their biggest challenge yet ? an otherworldly invasion by an ancient evil. In this next chapter, players will embark on a series of new action packed missions and challenges filled with new and upgraded weapons and vehicles. Like its predecessors, "TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3" will feature a unique array of interesting indigenous animals inspired by the Australian Outback including the loveable TY, who is based on the thought-to-be-extinct Tasmanian tiger. The game is currently in development at Krome Studios and scheduled for release in the Fall of 2005. Platforms: PS2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA

Tantalus (www.tantalus.com) ? "Payload" Payload is a first-party title to be published by Nokia in fall 2005. Boasting groundbreaking 3-D graphics, the game offers a unique mix of strategy, combat and futuristic racing. Payload is sure to get pulses racing, whether it's played alone or against up to four friends via Bluetooth wireless technology. Set in the distant future, players are members of courier teams hired to transport the precious crystalline mineral fuel source. As the players make their way to their goal, they will encounter gangs of marauders and rival teams, all attempting to steal their payload. Only successful runs will earn the cash and kudos required to progress through to the more challenging levels. Platform: N-Gage

Tru Blu Entertainment (www.trublu.com.au) ? "Rugby League 2" "Rugby League 2" (RL2) is the much-anticipated sequel to 2003's smash hit "Rugby League." Due for release in September 2005, RL2 is bigger and better than ever with amazing attention to detail in graphics and gameplay. RL2 streaks ahead of the field by introducing the all-new Franchise mode, which allows League fans the chance to strategically manage their favorite teams ? right down to preparing training schedules, negotiating contracts and managing player injuries. Combine this with individually modeled players/referees, a huge range of stadiums and an Official NRL license, players are guaranteed the most realistic Rugby League experience gaming can offer. Platforms: PS2, PC

Australian Simulation Control Systems ? Contact: Robert James-Herbert, james_herbert@smartchat.net.au

BigWorld Technology ? Contact: Robert J. Spencer, +61.2.6162.5105

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