Electric Bat Interactive Introduces New Take on Innovative Layered Reality Game for Players of all Ages

AUSTIN, Texas - March 10, 2010 - Online gamers, prepare to collect an assortment of adorable critters and train them to battle loathsome “bugs” lurking on sites across the Web in Weblings, the layered reality game from Electric Bat Interactive.  The refreshed version of Weblings, a browser-based, free-to-play online game, will place gamers of all ages in a colorful entertainment experience full of endearing animals ready to join players for endless adventures across the Internet.

“After incorporating fan feedback, we are re-launching Weblings with fresh and fun enhancements that take the experience in an exciting direction,” said Cindy Armstrong, CEO, Electric Bat Interactive.  “Player input is an invaluable indicator to EBI, and we don’t hesitate to evolve our products to fit the needs and tastes of our fans. Weblings’ new pets are adorable, lively and full of personality - the perfect companions to befriend and collect as you battle annoying ‘bugs’ on sites all over the Web.”

Weblings is available via a downloadable toolbar for Firefox and Internet Explorer, instantly turning the Web into a social online game experience.  Some key features of Weblings include:

· Play anywhere, anytime - for free. Don’t worry about hardware requirements.  Pick up and battle the Bugs from any computer with Internet Explorer or Firefox.  Weblings is easy to learn and enjoy.

· Tame an army of adorable pets. Choose the pets you want to collect, keep them happy and healthy in your own personal Haven.

· Explore and Expand your Daily Web Browsing. Solve daily scavenger hunts on a variety of interesting websites and win bonuses for your pets, or play on all the websites you regularly surf!

· Collect unique decorations and limited-edition items. With Game Cash, the currency used to buy items in all Electric Bat Interactive games, players can further customize their decorations and gameplay with premium items from the Cash Shop.

‘Press Release: WebWars Takes New Name, Electric Bat Interactive; Expands Strategy for Making Innovative Social Games’.

AUSTIN, Texas - March 9, 2010 - WebWars, the company that pioneered layered reality gaming (LRG), has rebranded itself as Electric Bat Interactive (EBI) in order to reflect the studio’s new level of dedication to a broad range of innovative interactive entertainment.  The new moniker was inspired by the Mexican free-tailed bats that fill the skies of downtown Austin, where the company is headquartered.

Electric Bat Interactive will focus on bringing new entertainment experiences to multiple platforms, while continuing to launch its announced Web-based titles: WebLords, a strategic fantasy player-versus-player game, and Weblings, a colorful collection game for players of all ages filled with adorable critters to collect and play with.  Both games are played on any site across the Web via the company’s proprietary layered reality gaming technology.

“Consumers are looking for fun social and interactive entertainment that is easily accessible, without requiring a major investment in time or resources,” said Cindy Armstrong, CEO, Electric Bat Interactive, LLC.  “By allowing our players to either jump into a game on any website or simply pulling out their smartphone, we will meet those needs by bringing the games to where the gamers are, rather than requiring players to hunt for games to play. Becoming ‘Electric Bat Interactive’ reinforces our studio’s commitment to meet these consumer demands by creating a diverse catalog of social interactive entertainment across multiple platforms.  As we bring more online games to market with our LRG technology, we will explore additional strategies and opportunities that will allow our fans to access EBI content anywhere, any time.”

Electric Bat Interactive’s LRG platform turns literally any site on the Web into a social online game. With the Gamebar, a downloadable toolbar for Internet Explorer and Firefox, EBI un-tethers players, giving them the freedom to enjoy games, including WebLords and Weblings, while browsing their favorite sites.  The games have a fast learning curve and can be played essentially anytime, anywhere, from any computer with an Internet connection.

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IRVINE, Calif. – March 1, 2010 – Sending a chill up a gamers’ spine, the epic fantasy massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) Soul of the Ultimate Nation gives evil a playground with the game’s major update on the hardcore gaming portal ijji.com. Those who can withstand the horror newly added to Soul of the Ultimate Nation will experience new quests for blood, vengeance and immortality. A sinister graveyard, two new slaughtering systems, wicked crafting and an increased level cap are only a few of the latest additions, which can be found at http://sun.ijji.com .

“Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a fast, thrilling and engaging MMO game, so just imagine what fresh, menacing quests and an increased level cap offer,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “Making free-to-play games a genre to be reckoned with is our mission – and S.U.N is a shining example of that.”

Soul of the Ultimate Nation’s upgrade offers gamers a menacing alternative to other MMORPGs on the internet. On top of the level cap jumping to 115 from 100, the upgrade includes:

• New missions, quests and area conquest transpire on a menacing field, the Aiort Graveyard
• A group system that allows players to share the benefits of gameplay between friends and fellow members
• Shield points, bestowed upon all classes with the Shield System, resulting in expanding hit points during crucial player versus player (PvP) combat
• The evolution of customization, with a vast array of nearly 150 different guild mark backgrounds and patterns
• New and upgraded crafting, allowing for innovations in the existing economy
• 100 consecutive, fiendish quests, slaying and destroying demons, beginning at level 70

Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a fantasy MMORPG set in a world ravaged by corruption and war. The Immortal Emperor governed the Brakion continent with a dark and secret knowledge in his possession – the existence of Ether. Converting the valuable Ether into dark energy and using it to conquer the entire continent with his terrifying, demonic armies, the Immortal Emperor impoverished the land causing the ruling classes to turn to alliances with neighboring nations to continue its supremacy. Stemming from oblique dealings and intimate secrets among the royal families, two opposing dynasties blossomed. Enveloped in graphically stunning settings and intricate story lines, dotted with harrowing surprises lurking behind dark shadows, players will relish in the ever-expanding fantasy world that is Soul of the Ultimate Nation.

Soul of the Ultimate Nation is not for the weak-willed or the easily-terrified, it’s a fantastic, fun game that not only keeps gamers knee-deep in a suspenseful plot but keeping the lights on – just in case.
For those daring enough to seek more information and possibly even play this foreboding game can check it out here: http://sun.ijji.com.

About ijji.com

ijji.com (www.ijji.com) is the leading portal for hardcore online gaming. Owned and operated by Irvine, Calif.-based NHN USA, Inc., ijji.com launched in 2006 and now boasts more than 9 million unique registered gamers. The portal hosts a diverse suite of hardcore, fast action free-to-play online games, each with an optional micro-transaction model.

ijji.com’s extensive portfolio includes the renowned online games Lunia, GUNZ The Duel®,SOLDIER FRONT™,DRIFT CITY™, the massively multi-player first-person shooter (MMOFPS), Alliance of Valiant Arms, and the fantasy MMORPG, Soul of the Ultimate Nation. The portal will soon be home to highly-anticipated multi-player online first-person shooter (MOFPS) titles, such as, the Unreal Engine 3-powered game, Huxley: The Dystopia, and the World War II-inspired thriller, KARMA: Operation Barbarossa.

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‘Press Release: WebWars’ WebLords Online Game will bring Epic Battles to Sites Across the Web’

Innovative Developer’s Fantasy-Themed Parallel Universe Game Accepting Beta Applications for Future Testing Stages

AUSTIN, Texas - March 3, 2010 - WebLords, a browser-based, free-to-play online player versus player (PvP) game from WebWars that utilizes the company’s innovative layered-reality game (LRG) platform to turn the Web itself into social entertainment, has entered its first stage of closed beta.  The fantasy-based multi-player experience gives players a chance to join the fray and provide feedback directly to WebWars as they check out for the first time WebLords‘ epic battles to conquer, command and control any website.

“WebLords makes the most of our proprietary LRG technology by turning the Web itself a virtual epic fantasy battleground,” said Cindy Armstrong, CEO, WebWars, LLC.  “We are excited to kick off our testing period, as closed beta players can be among the first to check out this new genre in online gaming and have the rare opportunity to comment on their experiences directly to a development studio that really listens to its testing community.”

WebLords is a social online game, available via a downloadable toolbar for Firefox and Internet Explorer, which turns literally any site on the Web into a battleground.  Players can develop kingdoms, build armies and destroy their enemies.  The integrated social community features, including friend’s lists and status updates and in-game rankings, mean players will always have access to their score and bragging rights.  Other key features of WebLords include:

• Players earn experience and loot from battles, which aids in growing their personal castles, and unlocking new battle-ready units as the game progresses.
• Each WebLord is customizable, allowing gamers to create and modify aspects of their personal character, armies and battle strategies.
• Multi-layered, time-controlled battles provide an entertaining way to multi-task while on the Web.

WebWars invites gamers to continue signing up for their chance to join the closed beta by visiting: http://www.web-lords.com now.

IRVINE, CALIF. – Feb. 26, 2010 – ijji.com, the nearly 10 million-strong gaming portal, continues its quest to bring top-quality interactive entertainment to its free-to-play experience with its latest game addition: Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent, an expansive massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) based on a uniquely creative genre of “steampunk,” where 19^th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.  Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent heads to ijji.com in partnership with online game publisher Atlus Online, the online interactive entertainment division of Atlus U.S.A.

“Steampunk is another immersive experience we are thrilled to add to our current line-up of games.  Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent offers the ijji community a class-A persistent world to get lost in,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “Atlus provides some of the best games in the business, and that is just what we look for when it comes to our portal.”

Both companies enjoy a considerable following among elite hardcore gamers around the world, boasting passionate communities and vocal participants. 

“It truly is an honor to partner with the leading hardcore online gaming portal, ijji.com, and give Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent access to nearly 10 million online gamers,” said Jun Hyun Kim, head of game operations, Atlus Online.  “Atlus has a reputation for quality gaming experiences, and we look forward to demonstrating that to millions more fans through this partnership.”

Developed by JoyImpact and licensed by HanbitSoft, Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent features a charming story influenced by the distinctive steampunk genre, adored by many. Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent transports players to a torn world where two nations war over a precious resource called Neo Steam. Front and center to each player’s experience stands complete customization, where they can choose which nation to join and select from a number of specialized classes - essential to completely immersing one into this battle-thrashed terrain. As players skirmish to expand their nation’s resources and protect their borders from invasion, they must learn to harness the Neo Steam technology to upgrade their equipment, learn new abilities, and progress in their chosen class. Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent also features an array of steam-based machines and vehicles for faster in-game traveling - completing a truly unique steampunk experience.

Online gamers and steampunk fans eager to submerge themselves in a battle-entrenched land can visit: www.ijji.com. 

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Vista, Calif. - Feb. 24, 2009 -   TRITTON Technologies Inc., the leading pioneer in USB-to-video solutions, has aligned with Microsoft Corp. to provide seamless integration with its newly announced Windows Multipoint Server 2010 multiuser operating system. TRITTON is introducing hardware solutions to prospective OEM customers, providing USB thin client workstations designed to work specifically with Microsoft’s new Windows Multipoint Server 2010. 

Utilizing TRITTON’s SEE2(tm) technology, the USB thin client workstation will provide complete PC functionality and video over USB.  TRITTON is working closely with Microsoft on the development and engineering of this new technology, and boasts Microsoft’s full support in the development process.

TRITTON’s relationship with Microsoft is aimed at providing government, education, and enterprise institutions a low cost multiuser configuration while still providing the end users with a genuine Windows experience.  By sharing a single server with multiple users through TRITTON Technologies’ USB workstations, organizations can reduce costs on hardware, software licensing, power, and administration costs.

“TRITTON’s low cost USB thin client with integrated video is an unmatched solution for Windows MultiPoint Server 2010,” said Chris Von Huben, CEO, TRITTON Technologies.  “The combination of Microsoft’s server software and TRITTON’s USB-to-video hardware is a powerful tool that will allow educators, governments and emerging countries to provide affordable computer access to millions of people around the world.”

“We’re happy to be launching with strong support from companies like TRITTON, which are committed to developing innovative and effective solutions like its Multipoint Workstation 300 for the Windows MultiPoint Server platform,” said Ira Snyder, general manager, Windows MultiPoint Server at Microsoft.  “MultiPoint Server brings a familiar Windows computing experience to educational institutions globally, helping them get the best value out of technology investments while providing the very best education for students.” 

TRITTON’s newly announced Multipoint Workstation 300 (MWS300) is one of the industry’s first USB thin client virtual workstations designed to function seamlessly with Windows Multipoint Server 2010.  The MWS300 connects to the sever via a single USB 2.0 cable and provides connectivity for a complete workstation, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone and four USB ports.  The revolutionary MWS300 allows multiple users to leverage the resources available in today’s most powerful computer systems.  The MWS300 supports standard displays up to 1600 x 1200, and widescreen displays up to 1680 x1050.  With support for up to 10 clients per host, expanding a Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 is as easy as connecting a USB cable.

TRITTON’s Multipoint Workstation 300 Features:

·    Supports Windows Multipoint Server 2010

·    Low cost, reliable solid state hardware

·    Simple plug-and-play USB installation

·    User-friendly administration

·    Lower power consumption than most thin client solutions

·    Reduced cabling

·    Eliminates need for internal video card installation

·    Supports standard USB peripherals, VGA displays and audio devices

TRITTON Technologies’ Multipoint Workstation 300 will be released in 2010.  The company will reveal exact availability and pricing in future announcements.  More information can be found at http://www.trittontechnologies.com.

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The fifth annual Power Broker issue of Risk & Insurance magazine is one of the most widely read issues of the year, and WComms secured Tony Marcon of Equity Risk Partners top honors in the Financial Institutions category.

The goal of the Power Broker competition is to ascertain some of the best brokers in a particular industry category, based on their performance during the past year. Every nominee must provide references for Risk & Insurance judges to call and discuss the specific broker in detail.

The brokers were judged on three main elements:

- Customer service

- Depth of industry knowledge

- Successes scored for clients in the past 12 months

To check out Tony and his award go to: http://www.riskandinsurance.com/brokerdetail.jsp?brokerYear=2010&storyId=13388143

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IRVINE, CALIF. – Feb.16, 2010 – It’s not a myth – the fact is ijji.com is launching never-before-seen content in the popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lunia. For avid players and curious gamers, ijji.com presents “Myth 4,” an expansive update that includes vicious bosses with nothing to lose, a stress-free market system, fresh new character abilities, mind-blowing weapon upgrades and occult dangers lurking behind every corner.

“Lunia is a wildly popular online game, as it appeals to the RPG community and anime fans alike,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com.  “This exciting new upgrade will satiate both groups, and maybe more across the online gaming spectrum as well, bringing an entirely new dynamic to this game with intense challenges, bountiful rewards and improved logistics.  Existing players have new reasons to dive into Lunia, and new players to take a second look.”

Lunia’s long-awaited upgrade offers gamers a vibrant and stimulating alternative to other MMORPGs on the market. In addition to increasing in-game rewards, the Myth 4 upgrade includes:

• A wider array in classes, additional characteristics and sizes of bosses and monsters, and challenging close-attack characters — further aiding fast-paced gameplay
• Surprises lurking in dark corners as hidden bosses emerge to seek the complete annihilation of player’s bright-eyed, yet feisty characters
• Hidden black holes that engulf unsuspecting player, stripping them of their mana — a blow difficult to overcome
• An improved and simplified market system where players can avoid the hassle and stress often associated with stocking up on supplies and novelty items in Town Square
• The addition of new, upgraded weaponry for characters to bash and slash adversaries like never before 

The story of Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters and fantasy settings.  The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics.  Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale.   

Lunia-tics can check out these recent updates to the game at http://lunia.ijji.com.

About ijji.com

ijji.com (www.ijji.com) is the leading portal for hardcore online gaming.  Owned and operated by Irvine, Calif.-based NHN USA, Inc., ijji.com launched in 2006 and now boasts more than 9 million unique registered gamers.  The portal hosts a diverse suite of hardcore, fast action free-to-play online games, each with an optional micro-transaction model. 

ijji.com’s extensive portfolio includes the renowned online games Lunia, GUNZ The Duel®,SOLDIER FRONT™,DRIFT CITY™, the massively multi-player first-person shooter (MMOFPS),Alliance of Valiant Arms, and the fantasy MMORPG, Soul of the Ultimate Nation. The portal will soon be home to highly-anticipated multi-player online first-person shooter (MOFPS) titles, such as, the Unreal Engine 3-powered game, Huxley: The Dystopia, and the World War II-inspired thriller, KARMA: Operation Barbarossa.

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