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Nintendo Hosts Massive Launch Event to Celebrate Mario’s Newest Adventure

Nintendo of America Inc. is giving fans and consumers an unforgettable way to mark the release of its highly anticipated New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii video game. On Nov. 14, the Nintendo World store in New York’s famed Rockefeller Plaza will be transformed into the Mushroom Kingdom, filled with interactive gaming stations, costumed characters, trivia challenges, prize giveaways (while supplies last) and a live gameplay tournament highlighting the game’s new multiplayer capabilities. The event will also feature a one-of-a-kind Super Mario Bros. Museum filled with memorabilia pulled from Nintendo’s archives that chronicles Mario’s history and cultural impact over nearly 25 years.

Launching Nov. 15, New Super Mario Bros. Wii adds an exhilarating new chapter to the beloved franchise. Designed exclusively for the Wii™ console, it allows as many as four players to enjoy the action simultaneously for the first time in the history of the series, working together to rescue Princess Peach™ from the devious Bowser™. The game combines classic side-scrolling gameplay with brand new features and updated graphics, appealing to series fans and newcomers alike.

Saturday, Nov. 14: 3-7 p.m.

Nintendo World store
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020

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Innovative music mixing game for Nintendo DS™ ships to retail

Hermosa Beach, Calif. – November 10, 2009 – Deep Silver Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, and the French developer Game Life, today announced the release of “DJ Star” for Nintendo DS™. “DJ Star” lets music lovers imitate their idols and realize their dreams of becoming DJ stars themselves.

In the game’s career mode, players start out by performing at small private parties and work their way up, gaining recognition and finally becoming the world’s best disc jockey. The artist travels from one gig to the next in super-clubs throughout the world, including New York, Miami, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin and London. Players get to scratch in real time using the Nintendo DS Touch Screen. The innovative title includes several genuine DJ features and 40 well-known songs from the genres of electro, R&B, and more, as well as numerous mini-games.

“DJ Star” enthrals players with its excellent sound quality, and is easy to learn even for players who have never used a turntable before. A step-by-step introduction and easy-to-use interface enable fans to learn how to mix and create their own songs in short order. With 200 samples and a simple user interface, musicians in the handheld world can compose great hits with just a few moves of the Nintendo DS stylus. They can also exchange their best songs with friends using DS Wireless Communications.

The virtual online studio at the game’s official website http://djstar.deepsilver.com lets visitors test their skillz and create their own songs. Besides all kinds of information regarding the game, the site now offers music lovers the opportunity to mix their own tracks, save them to their Facebook profiles, and share them with friends.

The track editor from the online studio is also available directly from Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/dj-star/.

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Players Will Cultivate Crops, Befriend Wild Animals, Teach Them Tricks,
And More!

Burlingame, Calif., November 10, 2009 – Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade for the Nintendo Wii has shipped to
retail. The game is priced at an MSRP of $49.99, and is rated E for
Everyone by the ESRB.

“Harvest Moon: Animal Parade delivers the ultimate in farming fun! It
features entertaining new characters, a huge variety of fun pets, and
exciting new activities, ” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of
Natsume. “Anyone looking for a family-friendly Wi title this fall
should make sure that Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is at the top of
their list.”

There’s trouble in the once-prosperous village of Harmonica Town! Crops
aren’t growing, the wind isn’t blowing, and the five elemental bells
are missing. Only the power of the Harvest King can revive the land,
but he’s nowhere to be found. It’s up to the player to find the five
bells, awaken the Harvest King, and save the town!

Players will find plenty of exciting activities in Harvest Moon: Animal
Parade, including fishing, mining, cultivating crops, and caring for
wild animals such as penguins, pandas, and monkeys. Players can take
their exotic pets out for walks, teach them tricks, and even ride them
around town! When the circus rolls into town, players will also need
to help the ringmaster find the escaped animals. Befriend the lion,
giraffe, and hippopotamus, or the show is doomed!

For more information on Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, please visit
www.natsume.com. To follow all the latest news, please visit
www.natsume.com/facebook and www.twitter.com/natsume_inc.

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Game Ships to Retail!

Burlingame, Calif., November 10, 2009 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide
developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced
today that Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands for the Nintendo DS has
shipped to retail! It is available at an MSRP of $29.99, and is rated
E for Everyone by the ESRB.

In Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, players rejoin all of the beloved
characters from Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, and meet some new
faces as well! Years ago, a powerful earthquake struck the Sunshine
Islands chain, and most of the islands sank forever…or did they?
It’s up to the player to find the magical Sun Stones and raise the
sunken islands. As they do, they’ll meet new characters, harvest new
crops, and befriend animals such as ducks, monkeys, and badgers.
Players will grow their farm, care for animals, mine, fish, and
compete in festivals in their quest to restore the Sunshine Islands to
their former glory. With a little luck, they may even find true love
and start a family along the way.

“Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is here just in time for the holidays!
You get to meet some great new characters, train your pets in fun
minigames, and grow a huge variety of crops. It’s a fantastic Harvest
Moon experience!” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume.
“This is a great game for players of all ages, whether they’re loyal
fans or brand new Harvest Moon players!”

For more information on Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, please visit
www.natsume.com. To follow all the latest news about Natsume, please
visit www.natsume.com/facebook and www.twitter.com/natsume_inc.

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