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MAGMIC GAMES AND FIRST STAR SOFTWARE TO CO-PUBLISH “BOULDER DASH®-ROCKS!™” FOR MOBILE DEVICES
03 Jun 2009

OTTAWA, June 3, 2009 -- Magmic Games Inc. and First Star Software, Inc. have announced a partnership whereby Magmic Games is granted the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish a mobile version of “Boulder Dash®-ROCKS!™”. Under the terms of the agreement, Magmic Games and First Star Software will co-publish mobile versions of the title across numerous mobile platforms, including J2ME, BREW, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and iPhone/iPod touch. The game will first be released in North America, starting in June, with foreign sales handled by Connect2media.

Boulder Dash®-ROCKS!™ is a modern remake of the original cult classic “Boulder Dash®.” The tricky puzzle and dexterity game first made its debut in 1984 across several personal computer platforms, including Atari, Commodore 64 and Apple II. It is one of the few gaming titles to be ported from a personal computer game to an arcade game, and still enjoys a loyal fan following in 2009, the brand’s 25th Anniversary.

The hit game’s principle remains: players have to collect sparkling diamonds whilst avoiding numerous traps and beating opponents to reach them, all the while watching out for falling boulders. Boulder Dash®-ROCKS!™ was initially released in November, 2007, distributed throughout Europe by Electronic Arts.

This will be the fourth mobile game in the Boulder Dash® franchise, following the original Boulder Dash®-M.E.™; Boulder Dash®-M.E.™2 and Boulder Dash®-Tournaments for Prizes™.

“We are very pleased to be adding one of the classic brands in gaming to our product catalog,” said Nicholas Reichenbach, vice president of publishing for Magmic. “We’ve enjoyed working with FIRST STAR SOFTWARE on this and look forward to future projects.”

First Star Software’s president, Richard M. Spitalny commented, “We’ve been particularly excited about working with Magmic in making Boulder Dash®-ROCKS!™ available across the broadest selection of mobile devices ever for a single Boulder Dash® title.”

Magmic Games will make versions of Bolder Dash®-ROCKS!™ available for distribution through its roster of carrier partners and will also market the product through its various direct-to-consumer portals.

About Magmic Games
Magmic Games is a world leading developer and publisher of mobile entertainment with over 150 titles in action, sports, casino, puzzle, retro and multiplayer genres across a variety of mobile platforms. Magmic publishes a full range of content, from original IP to partnering with top entertainment publishers including THQ Wireless, Glu Mobile, Hands-On Mobile, PopCap Games and Konami. Magmic houses some of the biggest titles in the game industry such as Brain-Up, Texas Hold’em King, Phase 10, Miner 2049er and the Breeders’ Cup World Championships

About First Star Software:
Founded in 1982, First Star Software develops, licenses and publishes games across all platforms including cell-phones, hand-held devices, home computers and next generation consoles. A privately held corporation, First Star’s titles are distributed extensively worldwide. For more information please visit or contact: Dianne Press diannepress@firststarsoftware.com 914.238.3073. Boulder Dash® is a registered trademark of First Star Software, Inc. All rights reserved.


Boulder Dash®-ROCKS!™ is co-published by FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. BOULDER DASH®, FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. and its logo are registered trademarks of First Star Software, Inc. The names Rockford™ and Crystal™ are trademarks of First Star Software, Inc. Boulder Dash © 1984 – 2009 FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. All rights reserved. Boulder Dash®-ROCKS!™ was created and developed by 10TACLE MOBILE GmbH with FIRST STAR SOFTWARE, INC. Audio visual material, certain proprietary software and new and distinctive game and character art of Boulder Dash-ROCKS! are trademarks of and © 2009 10TACLE GROUP and Asia Games & Media Private Equity Fund.

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