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The Hunter

Online hunting game strikes deal with Sticks and Stones magazine, TV and online empire.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LONDON, UK, June 10th, 2009 – Emote Games, publisher of innovative online video game ‘The Hunter’, today announces a promotional partnership with Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures.

The collaboration between The Hunter and Sticks and Stones offers fans of the game and devotees of Sticks and Stones the opportunity to become members of an exclusive Hunting group, giving members the ability to play, compete, connect and share information in a dedicated group environment. The partnership will also see The Hunter video game advertised weekly on both Sticks and Stones TV, aired on the Sportsman Channel, the radio show ‘The Goodtime Boys Radio Show’, and covered in the Sticks and Stones Outdoors monthly magazine. Further initiatives will continue throughout the year.

Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures is a multi Media program including magazine, television, internet and radio, that aims to bring people together through outdoor adventures and hobbies. Hosting the TV show is Country Music Legend and outdoorsman, John Michael Montgomery, famed not only for his award winning country music but his lifelong hunting skills.

The Hunter combines realistic hunting action, ranging from tracking, spotting and harvesting a variety of animals, with a social space where players can post information about themselves, receive awards, compete against each other and see scores; all as part of larger social networking community. This online presence allows the game to continually develop, with regular updates and the release of new features such as hunts, gear, new species, maps and habitats, making the game truly reflective of the ever changing hunting world.

“This is a very new and innovative partnership we have with The Hunter”, said Mark Miller, Founder of Sticks and Stones Outdoors. “It benefits both our audiences and drives our devotees to The Hunter and fans of the Hunter can discover Sticks and Stones”. “The dedicated group means that fans of the show will be able to hunt from the convenience of their home and connect with other hunters to share advice and information”. “The game is very realistic and follows true hunting ethics. I look forward to meeting fans of The Hunter and joining the group to compete against our listeners and readers.”

The recent launch of The Hunter has already proven a tremendous success with over half a million visitor’s already making theHunter one of the world’s most popular hunting destinations.

“We are delighted to be working closely with Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures,” said Morgan O’Rahilly, CEO of Emote Games. “I would like to welcome all of Sticks and Stones fans into the game and look forward to seeing who tops the scoreboards.”

The Hunter is a free to play hunting simulation game that offers amazing real life quality never before seen in a hunting game. Sign up now at www.thehunter.com

About Emote Games

Emote is an online games publisher focusing on the creation of high quality interactive entertainment. Emote’s titles are designed to be dynamic social experiences, offering outstanding cross-platform gaming with extensive personalisation and social networking features, presenting unique opportunities for gamers, game developers and brand owners.

About Sticks and Stones Outdoors Adventures

Through outdoor activities and hobbies, Highlighted in our Monthly Magazine, TV and Radio show, such as hunting, fishing, bullriding / Rodeo, motor sports, wildlife conservation and proper land stewardship, we will strive to teach the importance of passing on the outdoor hobbies to future generations. With information and knowledge we can protect our nation's natural resources, both land and water, to help provide an outlet for all to enjoy. We will focus on the exciting lifestyle, showing an alternative to the negatives people are subjected to in everyday life. It is our mission to provide a fun – fast paced vehicle of information bringing people together through outdoor adventures and hobbies, creating memories that will stay with them a lifetime.

Contacts:

Emma Brown

Marketing Manager

Emote Games

+44 (0) 791 733 2923

emmab@emotegames.co.uk

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