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The Xbox 360-exclusive action title, NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II (working title) announced!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:57:03 +0900

NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II was announced at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show Keynote address.

NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II (working title)
Developer: Feelplus, Inc.
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation; Q Entertainment, Inc. for Japan
Release: 2009
Platform:Xbox 360

Set amongst a dramatic, epic backdrop of a warring world, "NINETY-NINE NIGHTS II" blends strategy and action, putting players in front of enemies in massive-scaled battles never before seen on the Xbox 360.

PopCap's Mega-Hit Peggle Coming to Nintendo DS This Winter

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:08:40 +0900

PopCap's Mega-Hit PeggleComing to Nintendo DS This Winter
Q Entertainment Tapped to Adapt Top Casual Game of 2007for Nintendo's Market-Leading Handheld

SEATTLE, Washington - July 25, 2008 - PopCap Games Inc., the leading developer and publisher of casual video games, today announced that later this year the company's mega-hit game Pegglewill be available for Nintendo DS. During his keynote presentation at CGA Seattle yesterday, PopCap CEO David Roberts provided an early glimpse of the DS version of Peggle, which is expected to hit North American retail shelves in Winter 2008 and carry an MSRP of US$29.95. In bringing Peggle to the world's most popular handheld gaming device, PopCap has partnered with Q Entertainment, the acclaimed Japanese development studio. Q Entertainment is already underway with the adaptation of Peggle, and will be adding features unique to the DS version that are not available in the existing PC, Mac or iPod versions of the game.

"I have a great deal of respect for Q Entertainment as one of the industry's preeminent game developers, with a proven reputation for creativity and innovation," stated Greg Canessa, PopCap's vice president of video game platforms. "Q is a great choice to partner with us - they share many of PopCap's design and creative philosophies and are equally big believers in quality and attention to detail. These factors, combined with Q's impressive track record of success on DS and PSP, make this a natural fit. I'm confident that Q will create an experience with Peggle for DS that will both satisfy existing fans of the game and attract a new audience of on-the-go gamers who appreciate the DS for its one-of-a-kind display format and other unique capabilities."

Q Entertainment's best-selling franchises include Lumines (for PSP, PS2, XBLA, PC, mobile), Meteos (Nintendo DS), and Rez HD (XBLA). "We at Q Entertainment are honored to be working with PopCap and view this as a fun, exciting challenge - taking a very popular casual game and bringing it to a more hardcore audience on the DS," stated Shuji Utsumi, Q's co-founder and chief executive officer. "PopCap's games are simple but addictive, and Peggle demonstrates that even a simple game can be extremely deep. We've always incorporated casual game elements into our console and handheld games, and now we have an opportunity to bring our gaming sensibilities and expertise to the DS version of Peggle, and make a very novel 'cross-over' game for all ages."

Precise details of the forthcoming DS version of Peggle are not yet available, but the game is expected to feature more levels than any existing version of the game - including DS-exclusive levels - and will also offer re-mastered input controls and a wealth of surprise additions sure to please die-hard fans and novice players alike.

About Q Entertainment, Inc.
Formed in 2003, Tokyo-based Q Entertainment, Inc. creates, produces, and consults in
digital entertainment content across multiple game consoles, PC broadband and mobile units. The company is best known for its critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle game series Lumines, which was released worldwide for PSP in 2004/2005 and has since become a hit on mobile, Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation 2. Q Entertainment's impressive line-up also includes the action puzzle title Meteos and the fantasy action title Ninety-Nine Nights. Founded by principal game creator and Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya Mizuguchi and industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer Shuji Utsumi (Sony Computer Entertainment America, Sega, Disney), Q Entertainment is composed of experienced designers, programmers, and producers. Q Entertainment collaborates with other creators, artists and development studios in Japan and overseas. More information can be found on the Internet at www.qentertainment.com.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of "casual games" -fun, easy-to-learn, captivating computer games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 200 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 10 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod and more), popular game consoles (including Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only casual games developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including Web portals, retail stores, mobile operators and developers, and game device manufacturers.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

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Rock Band Goes to Japan

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:35:54 +0900

Harmonix and MTV to Partner with Q Entertainment for Rock Band: Japan

CAMBRIDGE, Mass - June 2, 2008 - Harmonix Music Systems, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that they will team up with Q Entertainment, a leading Japanese music game designer, to bring the best-selling music videogame Rock Band to Japan. The two studios will work together to develop the title, marking the first US-originated rock music game to be heavily localized for the Japanese market. The game will feature Japanese musical acts as well as other localized assets.

Rock Band's return to the birthplace of rhythm games will benefit from Q Entertainment's experience designing progressive and engaging games many of which have a heavy focus -on integrating music elements into gameplay. Since its founding in 2003, Tokyo based Q Entertainment has become a leader in rhythm oriented titles, including the critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle game series Lumines, and the recently released Extend Every Extra Extreme (E4) and Rez HD for Xbox Live.

Today's announcement was also featured Saturday at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards - Japan, where a Rock Band trailer was presented. The US-version of Rock Band was also prominently featured backstage and at the afterparty, giving Japanese attendees a taste of what's to come in the newly announced title.

Rock Band, which has sold over 3 million units in North America and Europe, is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune, mastering lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. With more master recordings than any other music game, Rock Band features some of the world's biggest rock artists and spans every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk.

Rock Band is a true music platform, with over 12 million songs sold as downloadable content since its initial release. There are currently over 140 songs available for download in the Rock Band Music Store and Harmonix continues to release new music every week.

Since its North American release in 2007, Rock Band has garnered over 40 awards including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack.

For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.

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About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US.For more information please visit: www.harmonixmusic.com

About Q Entertainment Studios, Inc
Formed in 2003, Tokyo-based Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. creates, produces, and consults in digital entertainment content across multiple game consoles, PC broadband and mobile units. It is best known for their critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle game series "Lumines,"which was released worldwide in 2004/2005 for the PSP system (PlayStation Portable) and has now developed into mobile ("Lumines Mobile"), Xbox LIVE Arcade ("Lumines Live!") and PlayStation2 ("Lumines Plus") platforms. Q ENTERTAINMENT's impressive line-up also includes the action puzzle title "Meteos" for the Nintendo DS, the fast-paced action-shooter "Rez HD" for Xbox LIVE Arcade and fantasy action title "Ninety-Nine Nights" for the Xbox 360.

Founded by principal game creator and Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya Mizuguchi ("Sega Rally" franchise, "Space Channel 5," and "Rez") and industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer Shuji Utsumi (Sony Computer Entertainment America, Sega, Disney), Q ENTERTAINMENT is comprised of experienced designers, programmers, and producers. Q ENTERTAINMENT collaborates with other creators, artists and development studios in Japan and overseas. With a large network and enthusiasm, Q ENTERTAINMENT is always on the "Quest for the future entertainment," anticipating the trends and changes in times to come and brings new value to the game industry with fresh new content.More information can be found on the Internet at http://www.qentertainment.com .

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LUMINES NOW ON STEAM

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:18:38 +0900

April 18, 2008 - Q Entertainment and Valve today announced availability of Lumines on Steam, a leading platform for PC games and digital content with over 15 million accounts around the world.

Lumines, the critically acclaimed music-based puzzle game, was created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi and is available now via Steam for as low as $9.95 for the Base Pack. The Base Pack contains 21 unlockable skins in Challenge Mode, Skin Edit Mode and a sampling of Time Attack, Puzzle and Mission modes. For a greater challenge, the Advance Pack is available for $7.95 and includes another 21 skins in Challenge Mode, 60 mind-bending puzzles in Puzzle Mode and 35 quick-thinking, fast-moving stages in Mission Mode. The Base and Advance Pack may be purchased together for just $14.95. An additional 10% is taken off at the time of purchase between now and Friday, April 25th.

For more information about Lumines and Steam, please visit www.steamgames.com

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Quicken? Quantize? Get them both, plus more, only from Q.

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:24:07 +0900

BLOCK-DROPPIN' PRICE DROP!

Celebrating the one year anniversary of Lumines Live!, the price of the Standard Edition will be lowered to 800 Microsoft points (from the original 1200) starting October 17, 2007. Take advantage of this great opportunity and start block-droppin' now!

ROCKIN' HOLIDAY PACK!

Introducing the first seasonal, themed pack for Lumines Live! The Rockin' Holiday Pack is the newest addition to the Challenge Mode featuring a collection of 20 brand new Lumines skins, exclusive for XBLA. The skins, ranging from Halloween spookiness to snowflake wonderland come alive with tracks from genres never seen in the Lumines series - from heavy metal, UK rock to gabber, the pack features a little something for everyone! Amazing artist collaborations including Keiichi Sugiyama (Rez, Area 1), h ueda (Every Extend Extra Extreme), and Takayuki Nakamura of Brainstorm (Lumines series).

The Rockin' Holiday Pack will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) for 400 Microsoft Points.

*Standard Edition required.

MORE GENKI ROCKETS!

Celebrating one year of Lumines Live!, the release of the new Rockin' Holiday Pack and Q Entertainment's latest electrifying shooter Every Extend Extra Extreme (E4), we're bringing back the special "Heavenly Star" playable skin for free to all GOLD members, for a limited time only! Performed by the Tetsuya Mizuguchi- produced group Genki Rockets, who opened the Live Earth concert in Japan, the song's catchy and uplifting tune combined with equally striking video caught the attention of many gamers and was nominated Best Song at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards. In addition, we're giving away a brand new skin featuring their latest single, "Breeze". Enjoy both music videos in stunning HD and 5.1 surround sound as you play your way through the falling blocks!

Both "Heavenly Star" and "Breeze" skins will be available for FREE download to all GOLD members on Xbox LIVE Arcade starting this Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) and ending November 15, 2007.

*Standard Edition required.

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Every Extend Extra Extreme

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:04:21 +0900

Self-destruct in a massive chain reaction of exploding enemies The latest creation of Q Entertainment, E4 is a unique, music-based shooter in which your ultimate goal is to self-destruct in a massive chain reaction of exploding enemies, extending your play time.

Self-destruct in a massive chain reaction of exploding enemies

The latest creation of Q Entertainment, E4 is a unique, music-based shooter in which your ultimate goal is to self-destruct in a massive chain reaction of exploding enemies, extending your play time.

Comes with five exciting modes The gameHighly Acclaimed by Overseas Media features five exciting modes: the main “reverse shooter” mode, [E4 The Game Unlimited] a more traditional shooter variety [R4, The Revenge], Time Attack [E4 The Game Time limited], Versus[H4, Versus Live], and Play-Wiz-Ur-Muzik [S4, Wi-Ur-Muzik], a customized gameplay experience based on your own favorite music. No matter which mode you choose, you’ll find sharp visuals, catchy music, and highly addictive gameplay! The game's trippy- and- trancey tunes are the works of USCUS and h udea who both provided music to the PSP version prequel. The latest build is up on PartnerNet.

Comes with five exciting modes

The gameHighly Acclaimed by Overseas Media features five exciting modes: the main “reverse shooter” mode, [E4 The Game Unlimited] a more traditional shooter variety [R4, The Revenge], Time Attack [E4 The Game Time limited], Versus[H4, Versus Live], and Play-Wiz-Ur-Muzik [S4, Wi-Ur-Muzik], a customized gameplay experience based on your own favorite music. No matter which mode you choose, you’ll find sharp visuals, catchy music, and highly addictive gameplay! The game's trippy- and- trancey tunes are the works of USCUS and h udea who both provided music to the PSP version prequel. The latest build is up on PartnerNet.

SPEC

Platform	Xbox LIVE Arcade
Genre	Electrifying Sensational Shooter
Participating Artist	Genki Rockets
Release Date	October 2007
Price	800 Microsoft Points
Publisher	Q Entertainment Inc.
Official Website	http://www.qentertainment.com
Copyright	Q Entertainment Inc.

Rez HD (title pending)

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:52:22 +0900

Hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound Rez HD (title pending) for the Xbox LIVE Arcade will be a direct port of the original, delivered in hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound. Further details on Rez HD for the Xbox LIVE Arcade including pricing will be revealed at a later date.

Hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound

Rez HD (title pending) for the Xbox LIVE Arcade will be a direct port of the original, delivered in hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound. Further details on Rez HD for the Xbox LIVE Arcade including pricing will be revealed at a later date.

Highly Acclaimed by Overseas Media Carrying the slogan "Rez will open your senses, let's go to synaesthesia," the dynamic, total integration of visual presentation, sound and player's input provided a rich aesthetic experience that was difficult to describe in words. While the basic gameplay was simple, critics called Rez "the ultimate audiovisual experience" and emphasized that "it must be seen and heard to be fully understood." The old-school vector style graphics, sensory response and beat synchronization presented by the game set aside the title apart from the rest of the games that were released during that time. Rez consisted of five different levels, each with its own unique visual theme and style, musical track and a boss battle at the end. The game also featured several different modes and plenty of unlockable elements, giving it a higher replay value. To further enhance the Rez experience, artists including Coldcut, Joujouka, and Keiichi Sugiyama (Sega's Wave Master) contributed tracks to the game.

Highly Acclaimed by Overseas Media

Carrying the slogan "Rez will open your senses, let's go to synaesthesia," the dynamic, total integration of visual presentation, sound and player's input provided a rich aesthetic experience that was difficult to describe in words. While the basic gameplay was simple, critics called Rez "the ultimate audiovisual experience" and emphasized that "it must be seen and heard to be fully understood." The old-school vector style graphics, sensory response and beat synchronization presented by the game set aside the title apart from the rest of the games that were released during that time.

Rez consisted of five different levels, each with its own unique visual theme and style, musical track and a boss battle at the end. The game also featured several different modes and plenty of unlockable elements, giving it a higher replay value. To further enhance the Rez experience, artists including Coldcut, Joujouka, and Keiichi Sugiyama (Sega's Wave Master) contributed tracks to the game.

SPEC

Platform	Xbox Live(R) Arcade
Genre	Music Sensory Shooter
Participating Artist	Coldcut, Joujouka, and Keiichi Sugiyama
Release Date	Q1 2008
Price	TBD
Publisher	Q Entertainment Inc.
Official Website	http://www.qentertainment.com
Copyright	©2005 Q ENTERTAINMENT and Bandai.

Cult Classic Shooter Rez Comes Back To Life On the Xbox LIVER Arcade

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:31:24 +0900

Tokyo, Japan (Sept. 12, 2007) - Tokyo-based video game developer Q Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the critically acclaimed video game title "Rez" is being developed for the Xbox LIVE Arcade with a target release date of Q1 2008. Originally released by SEGA in Japan in 2001 for the Dreamcast and PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, followed by a North American release only for the PlayStation 2 and European release on both platforms in early 2002, Rez was developed by SEGA's United Game Artists ("UGA") division. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, former president of UGA and current chief creative officer of Q Entertainment, conceptualized and produced the fast-action shooter, which is known to be one of the most unique, offbeat and eccentric games ever released.

"We are excited to announce that Rez will be given a new life, this time in digital form," said Mizuguchi. “The game will be presented in hi-definition and will be accessible to those who did not have a chance to experience Rez the first time around. Personally, Rez has been and will always be a lifelong concept. I hope to take what I learned from the experience of creating the original game and look forward to taking it to a whole new level in the future."

Carrying the slogan "Rez will open your senses...let's go to synaesthesia," the dynamic, total integration of visual presentation, sound and player's input provided a rich aesthetic experience that was difficult to describe in words. While the basic gameplay was simple, critics called Rez "the ultimate audiovisual experience" and emphasized that "it must be seen and heard to be fully understood. "The old-school vector style graphics, sensory response and beat synchronization presented by the game set aside the title apart from the rest of the games that were released during that time.

Rez consisted of five different levels, each with its own unique visual theme and style, musical track and a boss battle at the end. The game also featured several different modes and plenty of unlockable elements, giving it a higher replay value. To further enhance the Rez experience, artists including Coldcut, Adam Freeland, Joujouka, Ken Ishii and Keiichi Sugiyama (SEGA's Wave Master) contributed tracks to the game.

Rez HD (title pending) for the Xbox LIVE Arcade will be a direct port of the original, delivered in hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound. Further details on Rez HD for the Xbox LIVE Arcade including pricing will be revealed at a later date.

About Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc.
Formed in 2003, Tokyo-based Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. creates, produces, and consults in digital entertainment content across multiple game consoles, PC broadband and mobile units. It is best known for their critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle game series "Lumines," which was released worldwide in 2004/2005 for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and has now developed into mobile ("Lumines Mobile"), Xbox Live Arcade ("Lumines Live!") and PlayStation2 ("Lumines Plus") platforms. Q ENTERTAINMENT’s impressive line-up also includes the action puzzle title "Meteos" for the Nintendo DS and fantasy action title "Ninety-Nine Nights" for the Xbox 360.

Founded by principal game creator and Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya Mizuguchi and industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer Shuji Utsumi (Sony Computer Entertainment America, SEGA, Disney), Q ENTERTAINMENT is comprised of experienced designers, programmers, and producers. Q ENTERTAINMENT collaborates with other creators, artists and development studios in Japan and overseas. With a large network and enthusiasm, Q ENTERTAINMENT is always on the "Quest for the future entertainment,"anticipating the trends and changes in times to come and brings new value to the game industry with fresh new content. More information can be found on the Internet at http://www.qentertainment.com.

(C)Q Entertainment Inc. (C) SEGA
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
"PSP", "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment　Nintendo DS is a registered trademark of Nintendo. Meteos and Lumines are trademarks of Q Entertainment Inc. and/or Bandai Namco Games. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Cult Classic Shooter Rez(TM) Comes Back To Life On the Xbox LIVE (R) Arcade

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:01:21 +0900

Tokyo, Japan (Sept. 12, 2007) - Tokyo-based video game developer Q Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the critically acclaimed video game title "Rez" is being developed for the Xbox LIVE Arcade with a target release date of Q1 2008. Originally released by SEGA in Japan in 2001 for the Dreamcast and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, followed by a North American release only for the PlayStation 2 and European release on both platforms in early 2002, Rez was developed by SEGA's United Game Artists ("UGA") division. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, former president of UGA and current chief creative officer of Q Entertainment, conceptualized and produced the fast-action shooter, which is known to be one of the most unique, offbeat and eccentric games ever released.
"We are excited to announce that Rez will be given a new life, this time in digital form," said Mizuguchi. "The game will be presented in hi-definition and will be accessible to those who did not have a chance to experience Rez the first time around. Personally, Rez has been and will always be a lifelong concept. I hope to take what I learned from the experience of creating the original game and look forward to taking it to a whole new level in the future."

Carrying the slogan "Rez will open your senses let's go to synaesthesia,"the dynamic, total integration of visual presentation, sound and player's input provided a rich aesthetic experience that was difficult to describe in words. While the basic gameplay was simple, critics called Rez "the ultimate audiovisual experience" and emphasized that "it must be seen and heard to be fully understood." The old-school vector style graphics, sensory response and beat synchronization presented by the game set aside the title apart from the rest of the games that were released during that time.

Rez consisted of five different levels, each with its own unique visual theme and style, musical track and a boss battle at the end. The game also featured several different modes and plenty of unlockable elements, giving it a higher replay value. To further enhance the Rez experience, artists including Coldcut, Adam Freeland, Joujouka, Ken Ishii and Keiichi Sugiyama (SEGA's Wave Master) contributed tracks to the game.
Rez HD (title pending) for the Xbox LIVE Arcade will be a direct port of the original, delivered in hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound. Further details on Rez HD for the Xbox LIVE Arcade including pricing will be revealed at a later date.

About Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc.
Formed in 2003, Tokyo-based Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. creates, produces, and consults in digital entertainment content across multiple game consoles, PC broadband and mobile units. It is best known for their critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle game series "Lumines," which was released worldwide in 2004/2005 for the PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable) system and has now developed into mobile ("Lumines Mobile"), Xbox Live Arcade ("Lumines Live!") and PlayStation(R)2 ("Lumines Plus") platforms. Q ENTERTAINMENT's impressive line-up also includes the action puzzle title "Meteos" for the Nintendo DS(TM) and fantasy action title "Ninety-Nine Nights" for the Xbox 360(TM).

Founded by principal game creator and Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya Mizuguchi and industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer Shuji Utsumi (Sony Computer Entertainment America, SEGA, Disney), Q ENTERTAINMENT is comprised of experienced designers, programmers, and producers. Q ENTERTAINMENT collaborates with other creators, artists and development studios in Japan and overseas. With a large network and enthusiasm, Q ENTERTAINMENT is always on the "Quest for the future entertainment," anticipating the trends and changes in times to come and brings new value to the game industry with fresh new content. More information can be found on the Internet at http://www.qentertainment.com.

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Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:40:21 +0900

Genki Rockets

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:18:26 +0900

An audio-visual unit produced by Tetsuya Mizuguchi Exactly five years after the devastating 9/11 attack on American soil, a single music video titled "Heavenly Star" was released online. In a matter of seconds, minutes and hours, Genki Rockets' debut music video was streamed, viewed and widely distributed on various sites including Youtube.com, MySpace.com and counted over 100,000 views on gaming network site 1up.com. A few months later, Genki Rockets made its in-game debut with "Lumines II" (PSP) in North America and Europe and the song's catchy, uplifting tune combined with equally striking video caught the attention of many gamers, leading to a nomination for Best Song at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards. The Japanese version of the game followed in February 2007. Genki Rockets is a unique, audio-visual hybrid group that consists of a few artists and will be collaborating with other artists in the future to bring new music and videos. Its character and story is set in the not so far away future of 30 years from today and centered around a 17-year old girl named Lumi from outer space. On December 13, 2006, "Heavenly Star" was made available for purchase at the iTunes store (US and Japan). A few days later on December 18, invited guests at the Mado Lounge located on the 52nd floor in Roppongi Hills/Tokyo were treated not only to one of the gorgeous backdrops in world, but a memorable, world's first Heavenly Star Party in which five DJs performed their own rendition of the song. The show was unstoppable and the energy level was as high as the tower itself.

An audio-visual unit produced by Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Exactly five years after the devastating 9/11 attack on American soil, a single music video titled "Heavenly Star" was released online. In a matter of seconds, minutes and hours, Genki Rockets' debut music video was streamed, viewed and widely distributed on various sites including Youtube.com, MySpace.com and counted over 100,000 views on gaming network site 1up.com. A few months later, Genki Rockets made its in-game debut with "Lumines II" (PSP) in North America and Europe and the song's catchy, uplifting tune combined with equally striking video caught the attention of many gamers, leading to a nomination for Best Song at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards. The Japanese version of the game followed in February 2007. Genki Rockets is a unique, audio-visual hybrid group that consists of a few artists and will be collaborating with other artists in the future to bring new music and videos. Its character and story is set in the not so far away future of 30 years from today and centered around a 17-year old girl named Lumi from outer space. On December 13, 2006, "Heavenly Star" was made available for purchase at the iTunes store (US and Japan). A few days later on December 18, invited guests at the Mado Lounge located on the 52nd floor in Roppongi Hills/Tokyo were treated not only to one of the gorgeous backdrops in world, but a memorable, world's first Heavenly Star Party in which five DJs performed their own rendition of the song. The show was unstoppable and the energy level was as high as the tower itself.

Topping the sales charts in Week 1 The 12 inch vinyl of "Heavenly Star" (original and remixes) was released on February 16, 2007 in Japan and quickly grabbed the No. 1 spot on the sales charts. Genki Rockets' major debut came as they were selected as the opening act for the Tokyo venue of the Live Earth concert, a global musical event initiated by Al Gore which was held on July 7, 2007. Furthermore, a special remix version of "Heavenly Star" can be downloaded and played as part of the "Tokyo Club Mix Pack" within the Lumines LIVE! game, currently available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade. With iTunes, a 12 inch vinyl release, the opening act for a major concert, a game and nearly 250,000 views on YouTube.com, Genki Rockets is unstoppable. Last, but not least! On July 4, 2007, Genki Rockets released their first CD, which includes the debut song "Heavenly Star" and the latest song "Breeze". The CD (currently only available in Japan) is available at selected online shopping sites and retailers nationwide.

Topping the sales charts in Week 1

The 12 inch vinyl of "Heavenly Star" (original and remixes) was released on February 16, 2007 in Japan and quickly grabbed the No. 1 spot on the sales charts. Genki Rockets' major debut came as they were selected as the opening act for the Tokyo venue of the Live Earth concert, a global musical event initiated by Al Gore which was held on July 7, 2007. Furthermore, a special remix version of "Heavenly Star" can be downloaded and played as part of the "Tokyo Club Mix Pack" within the Lumines LIVE! game, currently available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade. With iTunes, a 12 inch vinyl release, the opening act for a major concert, a game and nearly 250,000 views on YouTube.com, Genki Rockets is unstoppable.

Last, but not least!

On July 4, 2007, Genki Rockets released their first CD, which includes the debut song "Heavenly Star" and the latest song "Breeze". The CD (currently only available in Japan) is available at selected online shopping sites and retailers nationwide.

Shuji Utsumi PROFILE

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:30:06 +0900

	Shuji Utsumi Coming from the Sony Business Development team, during his career he became a Sony Computer Entertainment America founding member, moved over to Sega America and became a Sega Enterprises Executive Director, a Managing Director of Disney Interactive (Buena Vista Games) Asia Pacific and finally participated in Q Entertainment. He produced "Crash Bandicoot" (SCEA), "Sakura Wars" (Sega) and "Kingdom Hearts" (Buena Vista Games). He is a Hitotsubashi University and a Wharton MBA graduate. Utsumi Inside (Japanese only) If you want to know what's on Managing Director and CEO Shuji Utsumi's business-savvy mind, then check out his blog. His approach, or everyday "hybrid" life, consists of taking the global, no-borderline experiences and applying that to the Quest for Future Entertainment philosophy. Combining the wealth of information he gains from business partners around the world with new business ideas is what he does best and he has achieved fulfillment in many projects. We'll get a glimpse of what we can expect from Q Entertainment's future. Link to blog: Coming soon

Shuji Utsumi

Coming from the Sony Business Development team, during his career he became a Sony Computer Entertainment America founding member, moved over to Sega America and became a Sega Enterprises Executive Director, a Managing Director of Disney Interactive (Buena Vista Games) Asia Pacific and finally participated in Q Entertainment. He produced "Crash Bandicoot" (SCEA), "Sakura Wars" (Sega) and "Kingdom Hearts" (Buena Vista Games). He is a Hitotsubashi University and a Wharton MBA graduate.

Utsumi Inside (Japanese only)

If you want to know what's on Managing Director and CEO Shuji Utsumi's business-savvy mind, then check out his blog. His approach, or everyday "hybrid" life, consists of taking the global, no-borderline experiences and applying that to the Quest for Future Entertainment philosophy. Combining the wealth of information he gains from business partners around the world with new business ideas is what he does best and he has achieved fulfillment in many projects. We'll get a glimpse of what we can expect from Q Entertainment's future.

Link to blog:: Coming soon

Tetsuya Mizuguchi PROFILE

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:04:12 +0900

	Tetsuya Mizuguchi After leading the development team AM9 (UGA) of Sega Enterprises and presiding over United Game Artists, he founded Q Entertainment. He produced his first game title ''Sega Rally Championship'' in 1994 with Sega. Following several more racing game productions, he released the highly popular musical action ''Space Channel 5''. ''Rez'', blending trance music and shooting game, was released in 2001. His other works include MTV America's TV spot. He has collected many awards worldwide. Recently he has awarded for Digital 50 in 2006. "Genki Rockets", an audio visual unit produced by him performed live at Live Earth Japan Concert in Tokyo on July 2007. Mizuguchi's Diary (Japanese only) Take a peek at what goes through the creative minds of Tetsuya Mizuguchi, producer and Chief Creative Office of Q Entertainment. One would like to know - how does a content creator go on the Quest for the Future Entertainment What does he look for What does he want to communicate to the audience and what does he want them feel You're about to find out the latest on Mizuguchi's projects as well as ideas for the future. Link to blog: http://mizuguchi.biz/

Tetsuya Mizuguchi

After leading the development team AM9 (UGA) of Sega Enterprises and presiding over United Game Artists, he founded Q Entertainment. He produced his first game title ''Sega Rally Championship'' in 1994 with Sega. Following several more racing game productions, he released the highly popular musical action ''Space Channel 5''. ''Rez'', blending trance music and shooting game, was released in 2001. His other works include MTV America's TV spot. He has collected many awards worldwide. Recently he has awarded for Digital 50 in 2006. "Genki Rockets", an audio visual unit produced by him performed live at Live Earth Japan Concert in Tokyo on July 2007.

Mizuguchi's Diary (Japanese only)

Take a peek at what goes through the creative minds of Tetsuya Mizuguchi, producer and Chief Creative Office of Q Entertainment. One would like to know - how does a content creator go on the Quest for the Future Entertainment What does he look for What does he want to communicate to the audience and what does he want them feel You're about to find out the latest on Mizuguchi's projects as well as ideas for the future.

Link to blog:: http://mizuguchi.biz/

Takeshi Mori PROFILE

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:52:39 +0900

	Takeshi Mori As Corporate Officer and Manager of Online Business, Takeshi Mori brings several years of experience in online gaming. Ranging from his days at Nexon Japan, where he directed and played a key role in launching the Nexon classics ("The Kingdom of the Winds", "Elancia", "Legend of Darkness", "Quizquiz", "Tactical Commander") to taking the Director position at Game Garden and producing "Strugarden" and "Xenepic Online," Mori has always been ahead of the game. He has also provided online gaming consulting services for other companies and his portfolio consists of over 10 successful titles. He is currently working on "Angel Love Online" and "Secret Online" at Q Entertainment. MORI'S BLOG (Japanese only) Takeshi Mori, the brains behind the online gaming business at Q Entertainment. "The online gaming business is a service industry" is the motto that he lives by and is reflected in his blog. His personality, active and enthusiastic nature, and views are shared while opening up the doors for readers so that he could pick on their brains. Link to blog: http://blog.mori.in/

Takeshi Mori

As Corporate Officer and Manager of Online Business, Takeshi Mori brings several years of experience in online gaming. Ranging from his days at Nexon Japan, where he directed and played a key role in launching the Nexon classics ("The Kingdom of the Winds", "Elancia", "Legend of Darkness", "Quizquiz", "Tactical Commander") to taking the Director position at Game Garden and producing "Strugarden" and "Xenepic Online," Mori has always been ahead of the game. He has also provided online gaming consulting services for other companies and his portfolio consists of over 10 successful titles. He is currently working on "Angel Love Online" and "Secret Online" at Q Entertainment.

MORI'S BLOG (Japanese only)

Takeshi Mori, the brains behind the online gaming business at Q Entertainment.
"The online gaming business is a service industry" is the motto that he lives by and is reflected in his blog. His personality, active and enthusiastic nature, and views are shared while opening up the doors for readers so that he could pick on their brains.

Link to blog:: http://blog.mori.in/

Meteos Disney Magic

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:48:10 +0900

Blast Off Into Puzzle Action! Embark on an epic quest to fix the famous Disney storybook vault in Meteos: Disney Magic! Combine colorful blocks, create crazy combos and blast them right off the screen in both single and multiplayer modes as you help save the day for your favorite Disney characters!

Blast Off Into Puzzle Action!

Embark on an epic quest to fix the famous Disney storybook vault in Meteos: Disney Magic! Combine colorful blocks, create crazy combos and blast them right off the screen in both single and multiplayer modes as you help save the day for your favorite Disney characters!

Critically Acclaimed Nintendo DS™ games to date Meteos: Disney Magic combines the superb puzzle gameplay of the original version with beloved Disney brands. Featuring an original story within the classic Disney universe, players will be asked to help Jiminy Cricket and Tinker Bell in their quest to re-organize the famous Disney storybook vault after someone accidentally changed the stories. By piecing together three or more Disney-themed blocks with the Nintendo DS stylus and launching them from the touch screen, players will be challenged to create puzzle patterns while interacting with some of their favorite Disney characters, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney/Pixar Toy Story, The Lion King and more. Rated E for Everyone.

Critically Acclaimed Nintendo DS™ games to date

Meteos: Disney Magic combines the superb puzzle gameplay of the original version with beloved Disney brands. Featuring an original story within the classic Disney universe, players will be asked to help Jiminy Cricket and Tinker Bell in their quest to re-organize the famous Disney storybook vault after someone accidentally changed the stories. By piecing together three or more Disney-themed blocks with the Nintendo DS stylus and launching them from the touch screen, players will be challenged to create puzzle patterns while interacting with some of their favorite Disney characters, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney/Pixar Toy Story, The Lion King and more. Rated E for Everyone.

SPEC

Platform	Nintendo DS
Genre	Puzzle Action
Release Date	February 27, 2007
Price	USD 29.99
Publisher	Disney Interactive Studios
Official Website	http://disney.go.com/disneyinteractivestudios/product.html platform=ds&game=meteos
Copyright	©2007 Disney, © Touchstone Pictures, © Disney/Pixar, © Q ENTERTAINMENT Inc. 2005,2007 © 2005 BANDAI/NBGI Q is a trademark of Q ENTERTAINMENT Inc. METEOS is a trademark of Q ENTERTAINMENT Inc. and NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.