Wellington, New Zealand - January 06, 2007 -
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and Sidhe Interactive today announced the release of the hotly anticipated driving platformer, GripShift® for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. GripShift, a re-mix of the award-winning original, has been specially designed and optimized for the PLAYSTATION 3 system. GripShift is available for purchase and digital download exclusively through the PLAYSTATION® Network.
"GripShift is the perfect game for a PLAYSTATION 3 owner to add to their collection by simply purchasing and downloading through the PLAYSTATION Network", said Christopher E. Sturr, Sr. Global Brand Manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "The game sets a precedent in terms of the quality and quantity of content a digital download title can deliver at a very compelling price point."
"We are very pleased to again partner with Sony Online Entertainment to bring GripShift to a next-generation gaming platform," said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of Sidhe Interactive, the development studio behind the title. "PLAYSTATION 3 has provided the opportunity to improve the original game across the board - it's bigger, better, and faster".
GripShift is available for download in North America via the PLAYSTATION Network for a purchase price of only US $9.99. For more information on GripShift, visit http://www.station.sony.com/ps3downloads/gripshift/ or www.gripshiftgame.com
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About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets.
Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.
SOE is owned by Sony Pictures Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment America.
About Sidhe
Sidhe Interactive is a game development studio recognized for producing high quality entertainment titles with world class creative and software development skills. Developing across console, handheld, and PC, Sidhe has created a range of innovative products including the award winning original title GripShift®, the successful Rugby League series, genre defining Melbourne Cup Challenge, and the highly anticipated Jackass The Game. You can find out more about Sidhe Interactive online at www.sidheinteractive.com
GripShift® (C) 2005-2007 Prodigy Design Limited. GripShift® is published under license from Prodigy Design Limited. GripShift and Sidhe are registered trademarks of Prodigy Design Limited. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,269,687; 5,354,202 and 5,577,913 used under license from Midway Games West Inc. (C) 2006 - 2007 Sony Online Entertainment LLC. SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Online access requires broadband Internet service and a wireless access point or LAN. Certain limitations apply to Wi-Fi connectivity. User is responsible for Internet service fees.
Press Contacts:
Jos Ruffell
Sidhe Interactive
+64 (4) 4712638
jos@sidheinteractive.com
www.sidheinteractive.com
Katie Hanson
Sony Online Entertainment
+1 (858) 577-3167
khanson@soe.sony.com
www.soepress.com