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Buena Vista Games Enters Agreement to Publish Four New Games from Q ENTERTAINMENT; Lumines II, Lumines Plus, Meteos: Disney Edition and Every Extend Extra to Hit Retail Shelves This Fall.


BURBANK, Calif. -- Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG BVG Bundesverfassungsgericht (highest German court)
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), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966)
Disney, Walter Elias Disney
 Company (NYSE NYSE

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:DIS), today announced it has entered into an agreement with Tokyo-based Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc., to publish four new titles in all international regions except Asia.

BVG will publish the upcoming titles: Lumines II Lumines II is a sequel to the puzzle game Lumines. The game was released on November 7, 2006 in North America. Gameplay
The gameplay in Lumines II is very similar to its predecessor, Lumines.
, a mesmerizing mes·mer·ize  
tr.v. mes·mer·ized, mes·mer·iz·ing, mes·mer·iz·es
1. To spellbind; enthrall: "He could mesmerize an audience by the sheer force of his presence" 
 sequel to the highly popular action and music puzzle game, for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) See PlayStation. (TM) system (PlayStation(R)Portable); Lumines Plus Lumines Plus is a video game for the PlayStation 2 game console. It is a remake of Lumines, a popular game for the PlayStation Portable. With nine new skins and additional content, this enhanced version of the popular music puzzle title will be exclusive for PlayStation 2 owners. (a), a pulsing new version of the original title for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system; Every Extend Extra, an electrifying e·lec·tri·fy  
tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies
1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor).

2.
a.
 action puzzle shooter game for PSP; and Meteos: Disney Edition, a new version of the popular galactic action puzzle title Meteos featuring beloved Disney characters, for the Nintendo DS(TM).

"We are looking forward to enhancing our relationship with the talented team at Q ENTERTAINMENT to bring gamers unique and innovative gaming experiences," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena Vista Games. "With BVG's expertise in publishing a broad portfolio of video games for the entire family, these new titles are a perfect fit because they appeal to a wide variety of gamers."

"Q ENTERTAINMENT established itself last year as the premier creator of action puzzle games with the best-selling and highly addictive Lumines for the PSP system and Meteos for the Nintendo DS. This year, our goal is to build upon that success and reach new heights around the world with our new publishing agreement with BVG. We are also very excited to introduce another music-based game, Every Extend Extra," said Q ENTERTAINMENT CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Shuji Utsumi.

Lumines earned widespread acclaim and has sold more than 700,000 units worldwide to date. According to video game review score compilation site Gamerankings.com, Lumines is one of the highest rated PSP system titles to date with an average review score of 90%.

Meteos is one of the top-rated Nintendo DS titles to date with an 88% review score average, according to Gamerankings.com.

Lumines II, Lumines Plus, Every Extend Extra and Meteos: Disney Edition are slated to hit retail stores in Fall 2006.

About Buena Vista Games

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company. BVG publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. For more information, please log on to www.bvg.com.

About Q ENTERTAINMENT

Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. specializes in multiplatform development and global marketing. Q ENTERTAINMENT creates, produces, and consults in digital entertainment software such as game console, PC broadband and mobile units.

Principal game creator & Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya Mizuguchi came from SEGA (company, games) SEGA - manufacturer of video game hardware and software.

Usenet newsgroup: news:rec.games.video.sega.
 as the president of United Game Artists, where he designed critically acclaimed titles such as the Sega Rally franchise, Space Channel 5, and Rez. Q ENTERTAINMENT CEO Shuji Utsumi had experience of executive position from Disney, SEGA & SCEA SCEA Sony Computer Entertainment America
SCEA Sun Certified Enterprise Architect
SCEA South Carolina Education Association
SCEA Silicon Valley Chinese Engineers Association
SCEA Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis
SCEA Southeast Center for Education in the Arts
. He produced several famous titles such as Crash Bandicoot (SCEA), Sakura Wars (SEGA), and Kingdom Hearts (Buena Vista Games).

Q ENTERTAINMENT is comprised of veteran 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 always anticipates the trends and changes in times to come and develops new value in the videogame industry's business.

(a) This title is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

(TM), (R) and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2004 Nintendo.
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