"STACKED(TM) with Daniel Negreanu" Coming To The PlayStation(R)2
Texas Hold ‘Em Game to Feature Cross Platform Connectivity with PSP(TM) System
For Immediate Release
New York, NY - MAY 10, 2005 - Myelin Media LLC, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that their upcoming Texas Hold 'Em game[1], "STACKEDTM with Daniel Negreanu," will be coming to the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system when the title is released in Q3 2005. Previously announced for the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, the PSPTM portable entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., and the PC, the PlayStation 2 version of "STACKED" will feature interoperability with the PSP system installment of the game, allowing players to continue their career mode progress at home or on the go, and compete online with players on either platform.
Players with the PlayStation 2 and PSP system versions of "STACKED" can maintain a consistent user ID across platforms, transferring their career mode game and custom characters via a USB cable to continue the game's comprehensive poker experience no matter where they are. Additionally, players competing online will be able to participate in games with players using either the PlayStation 2 or PSP system version of the game.
"Poker fans with a PlayStation 2 will soon be able to experience the authentic poker gameplay, comprehensive online multi table tournaments and outstanding learning artificial intelligence of 'STACKED,'" said Gene Mauro, CEO of Myelin Media Inc. "We have taken full advantage of the system's connectivity features with the PSP system, allowing players unmatched convenience and portability in the single player game and a massive pool of opponents to compete with online."
About Myelin Media
Myelin Media, LLC. is a privately funded entertainment software publisher headquartered in New York City. Established in March 2004, Myelin aims to bring unique game content to consumers by empowering developer creativity. Visit www.myelinmedia.com for more information.
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[1] This game does not enable wagering with real money.