MURRIETA, Calif., May 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Left Behind Games Inc. (OTCBB:LFBG) a leading publisher of Christian video games, announced today it has finalized the acquisition of the Charlie Church Mouse brand name from LifeLine Studios. Having completed the commitments in our licensing agreement over the past three years, LFBG is proud to now own the Charlie Church Mouse brand name. This will include ownership of not only the games, but also the Charlie Church Mouse TV series.
The most recent airtime schedule for the TV programs is as follows:
Dish Network: Channel 264
- Sky Angel's KTV Network
- Broadcast Weekly: Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m.
AT&T U-VERSE – NATIONAL: Channel 340
- TBN's Smile of a Child Network
- Broadcast Weekly: Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 p.m.
Sky Angel Network: Channel 103
- KTV Network
- Broadcast Weekly: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m.
Left Behind Games CEO Troy Lyndon says, "Not only have we acquired the Charlie Church Mouse brand name, but after three years of working with LifeLine Studios, we are delighted to take this long-standing relationship to the next level with their team working full-time for us on new developments.
Among the exciting plans for new games is our development-in-progress of an on-line Christian virtual game for kids. It is being designed to provide an alternative interactive game world similar to the popular ClubPenguin.com, but within a safe Christian based atmosphere. The new online game is scheduled for release in 2011.
Jeff Dotson, Vice President of Lifeline Studios, says, "Our ultimate goal is to reach a global audience to provide Christian training that is fun and meaningful for children everywhere."
Terms of the contractual arrangement between Left Behind Games and LifeLine Studios were consummated for $500,000 or One Hundred Million Shares in Restricted Common Stock, featuring a 3% leak-out provision based upon daily volume.
Through the years, Christian products have gained in popularity and have been sold in various retail outlets. One of the most popular Christian products has been the well-known Left Behind book series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, which have sold more than 65 million books in 30 languages worldwide. The popularity in Christian media has grown, and as the quantity and quality of interactive Christian games have improved, consumer demand has risen.
Left Behind Games currently publishes six games including LEFT BEHIND: Tribulation Forces and the sequel to the original game LEFT BEHIND: Eternal Forces, known as the most widely distributed Christian PC game in history. Left Behind Games also offers three games under the Charlie Church Mouse brand, for ages 2-8 and Keys of the Kingdom for all ages.
About Left Behind Games Inc.
Left Behind Games Inc. has become one of the world's leading independent developers and publishers of quality interactive entertainment products that perpetuate positive values and appeal to mainstream and faith-based audiences. For samples for your church or school, you can go to (www.supportgoodgames.com) and (www.leftbehindgames.com).
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