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08:25 (BST), 22/05/2008

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness

Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS

For Immediate Release

Penny Arcade game demo for Windows, Mac and Linux available now for mirroring or linking

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Where:

http://www.hotheadgames.com/Demo/rainslickep1_windows_r1.exe for Windows

http://www.hotheadgames.com/Demo/rainslickep1_mac_r1.dmg for Mac

http://www.hotheadgames.com/Demo/rainslickep1_linux_r1.tg for Linux

Starting today, the Windows, Mac and Linux demo versions of "Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One" are available for download. Media outlets can link to the above URLs for site mirroring or to inform their readers in coordination with site coverage.

In the demo, players can

• design and develop their own character, seeing it come to life in 3D and in the comic-style 2D cut scenes

• play through the tutorial level and the beginning of the game's storyline

• access the Startling Developments Agency screen to browse through the case log, inventory and dossier to get a sneak peek at the full game

Hothead Games is an independent game developer and publisher based in Vancouver, Canada. The company is committed to creating top quality games for the experienced gamer. Hothead is best known for its upcoming RPG-adventure game series, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, based on the widely popular Penny Arcade online comic strip. Hothead self-publishes its titles with a focus on offering accessible game play and episodic content through digital distribution. Visit www.hotheadgames.com for more information.

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Contact: Carolyn Carnes

Flash Fire Communications

866-205-5670 x500

carolyn@flash-fire.com

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