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SILVERBIRCH SIGNS MULTI-PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH ATARI
SilverBirch Studios will bring award winning PC game to Nintendo DS and Sony PSP handheld platforms
Toronto (April 17, 2007) – Derek van der Plaat, CEO of SilverBirch Inc. (TSX.V: SVB) announced today the signing of a multi-platform development deal with Atari, Inc.
“This agreement with Atari marks the first step in a move to becoming a comprehensive multi-platform video game developer”, said Derek van der Plaat, “We are targeting a pre-Christmas release world-wide and have high hopes for a tremendous success based on the large number of PC downloads”.
N is a unique 2D puzzle/action platform game where the player inhabits a ninja trapped in a world of well-meaning, inadvertantly homicidal robots. The game features over 500 levels, organized into 100 unlockable episodes, and supports over 50 user-created levels made by fans of the game. N received the Audience Choice award at the 2005 IGF awards, and the Audience Sparky at the 2006 Slamdance Guerrilla Game maker Competition. N is available at http://www.harveycartel.org/metanet/n.html and N+ will be available on xBox Live, Sony IDE, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. Development will begin immediately targeting a Fall delivery. The agreement provides for revenue to SilverBirch in the form of development advances as well as a retail sales revenue share component.
About SilverBirch Inc.
Toronto-based SilverBirch Inc. is a fully integrated developer, publisher and distributor of high quality interactive media content and a multi-platform video game developer through its SilverBirch Studios division. In addition SilverBirch is intending to launch a English language MMORP game called Metin 2 (see www.metin2.us) this Summer and provides mobile marketing and direct to consumer mobile content through its SilverBirch Mobile division. For more information please visit www.silverbirchstudios.com and www.silverbirchmobile.com.
About Atari, Inc.
The Atari Group's global business strategy is aimed at producing quality interactive entertainment softwares for all major consumer game platforms and all market segments, while adhering to two ethical guidelines: respect for human dignity, and the rejection of gratuitous violence. As a result, it holds a unique position in the market for videogames and entertainment software. For more information please visit http://www.atari.com/us/
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Forward-Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release, including management's assessment of future plans, contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond management's control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and currency fluctuations. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
For further information, please contact:
Derek van der Plaat
Chief Executive Officer
SilverBirch Inc.
Tel: 416 621 6711 Ext 34
Email: derek@silverbirchinc.com
Don Hogarth
Media Relations
Hogarth Communications Inc.
Tel: 416 565 8920
don@hogarthpr.com
SILVERBIRCH AND SKYZONE ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER FOR RELEASE OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MOBILE GAME SEQUEL TRIPLE SCOOP TWIST
SkyZone Entertainment, a division of SK Telecom, plans global distribution in June 2007
Toronto - May 15, 2007 - SilverBirch Inc. (TSX.V: SVB) today announced a partnership with Skyzone Entertainment, a leading mobile entertainment provider, for development of the sequel to the fast-paced strategy game, "Two Scoop Twist." Set for release in June 2007, "Triple Scoop Twist" offers numerous enhancements from the previous iteration with more levels, richer graphics, and online community features for extended game play.
"We are very excited to contribute to what we believe is a much more challenging and immersive game," said Derek van der Plaat, Chief Executive Officer of SilverBirch. "We have high expectations for its success based on the popularity of Two Scoops."
"SilverBirch and SkyZone share a deep dedication to provide the highest quality mobile content to wireless users," said Bob Shireman, Chief Publishing Officer of SkyZone. "Triple Scoop Twist capitalizes on the strengths of the original IP and takes that concept one step further, integrating community features that provide a highly interactive and entertaining gaming experience."
Triple Scoop Twist is a strategy game where the player is the king of a potential ice cream empire. Serve your customers well by getting the number of scoops, flavors, and toppings right before the clock runs out, and you'll earn enough cash to grow one store into a whole chain!
The development agreement provides for revenue to SilverBirch in the form of development advances as well as a percentage of download sales. The first installment in the franchise, "Two Scoop Twist," was one of the most popular casual game titles in 2006, and currently boasts more than 1 million downloads.
About SilverBirch Inc.
Toronto-based SilverBirch Inc. is a fully integrated developer, publisher, and distributor of high-quality interactive media content and, through its SilverBirch Studios division, is a multi-platform video game developer. The company also provides mobile marketing and direct-to-consumer mobile content through its SilverBirch Mobile division. SilverBirch plans to launch an English-language MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing game) called Metin 2 (see www.metin2.us) this summer. For more information, please visit www.silverbirchstudios.com and www.silverbirchmobile.com.
About SkyZone Entertainment
SkyZone Entertainment, Inc. creates and delivers exciting "Made for MobileTM" content that meets emerging consumer demand for gaming over multiple mobile phone networks and home entertainment devices. Through a network of investors and partners such as SK Group, SkyZone draws on an advanced Korean legacy of network interoperability and publishing innovation to offer cutting-edge games and brand-name applications featuring 3D graphics, networked multiplayer environments, and trans-medial access to telecommunications carriers and mobile gamers around the world. For more information, visit www.skyzonemobile.com.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release.
Forward-Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release, including management's assessment of future plans, contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond management's control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and currency fluctuations. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
For further information, please contact:
Derek van der Plaat
Chief Executive Officer
SilverBirch Inc.
Tel: 416 621 6711 Ext 34
derek@silverbirchinc.com
Don Hogarth
Media Relations
Hogarth Communications Inc.
Tel: 416 565 8920
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