Contact Information: Publisher X Media Contact: Jerry Whitehead III Reverb Communications 209-586-1495 x111 jerry@reverbinc.com
Announcing Publisher X -- New Publishing House Focused Solely on Digitally Downloadable Videogames
Publisher Heads to Apple(R) iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch With Six Titles -- Critter Crunch, Zen Pinball: Rollercoaster, Reel Deal Slots, Reel Deal Blackjack, Reel Deal Texas Hold 'Em and Reel Deal Video Poker
| Source: Publisher X
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - July 11, 2008) - Publisher X announced today its formation
as a new publisher that will focus on digital download platforms, such as
the PlayStation Network for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment
system, Xbox LIVE® online Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, WiiWare™ for Wii™, PC, the
Apple® iPhone™ and the Apple® iPod touch™.
The fledgling publisher has a strategic partnership with Flashman Studios
and Reverb Communications, industry veterans that respectively will provide
development support as well as public relations, marketing and sales
services to the upcoming titles.
Publisher X also announced today that it has completed partnership deals
with four international developers: ZEN Studios (Hungary), Capybara Games
(Canada), Phantom EFX (Iowa, USA) and War Drum Studios (Florida, USA).
Today, Publisher X released six titles for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch
including Critter Crunch, developed by Capybara Games, Zen Pinball:
Rollercoaster, developed by Zen Studios, Reel Deal Slots, Reel Deal
Blackjack, Reel Deal Texas Hold 'Em and Reel Deal Video Poker, co-developed
by Phantom EFX and War Drum Studios.
Flashman Studios is well known in the videogame industry for managing the
business aspects of both up-and-coming and established developers as well
as representing IP owners. Its current clientele includes ZEN Studios
(Pinball FX, XBLA), Capybara Games (Critter Crunch, mobile, winner of
several Game of the Year Awards), Red Fly Studio (developing the upcoming
Ghostbusters: The Video Game for Wii, PlayStation 2 system and Nintendo
DS), and many more.
Reverb Communications brings extensive public relations, marketing and
sales experience to the Publisher X table including numerous Xbox LIVE
Arcade titles. Reverb specializes in the music gaming space including its
work on the hit music videogame titles Guitar Hero™ and Guitar Hero
II™, as well as currently handling public relations for Harmonix's
award-winning music videogame franchise Rock Band™.
Publisher X plans to take a running lead in the digital gaming space.
According to the IDC's Digital Marketplace Model and Forecast, users will
access the Internet through more than 1.5 billion devices worldwide in
2008, including PCs, mobile phones, and online videogame consoles. By 2012,
the number of devices accessing the Internet will double to more than 3
billion, half of which will be mobile devices.
For more information on Publisher X and their App Store games please visit
www.publisherx.com
ABOUT PUBLISHER X:
Publisher X is a growing global publisher of digitally downloadable
interactive software, including licensed and original IPs. With strong
development studio partnerships and an exclusive focus on digitally
downloadable titles, Publisher X is in a strategic position to successfully
launch new brands and proven IPs within the videogame space. For more
information please visit www.publisherx.com
ABOUT FLASHMAN STUDIOS:
Flashman Studios represents game developers and intellectual property in
the interactive entertainment industry with a particular focus on the
videogame market. Flashman Studios offers clients a wide range of
expertise, including corporate strategy, sales, marketing, public
relations, business development, corporate finance and mergers/acquisitions
by utilizing the strength of a team-based approach and strong industry
relationships. For more information on Flashman Studios please visit
www.flashmanstudios.com.
ABOUT REVERB COMMUNICATIONS:
Reverb Communications, Inc. is a full service sales, marketing, and public
relations agency specializing in launching videogame titles and
peripherals. The agency combines public relations, marketing, and retail
programs and develops individualized campaigns that directly contribute to
the bottom line of each client. For more information about Reverb
Communications, Inc. please visit www.reverbinc.com.