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PAINKILLER: HELL WARS GOES GOLD

Toronto, July 11, 2006 – DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., a global publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that its award-winning first-person shooter Painkiller: Hell Wars has gone gold for the Xbox®. Developed by People Can Fly, Painkiller: Hell Wars features unyielding first-person shooter battles with the demonic forces of Hell. Rated “M” for Mature, Painkiller: Hell Wars is scheduled for release on July 25, 2006.

“We have an awesome action-packed Xbox game that we’re all proud of,” said Byron Gaum, Global Product Marketing Manager at DreamCatcher Games. “Even the external testing teams, who see a lot of games come through their studio, were absolutely blown away by the fast-paced action, especially in multiplayer. This is the game that Painkiller and Xbox action fans have been waiting for!”

Stranded in purgatory, Daniel Garner must face the insurmountable horde of Hell’s monstrous creatures in Painkiller: Hell Wars. The battle to obtain purification begins and the decisive action to prevent the forces of good and evil from clashing in a massive unholy war ultimately lies in the players’ hand. Featuring intense, fast-paced action, Painkiller: Hell Wars will keep players’ adrenaline pumping as they battle horrifying odds in both single and multiplayer modes. If the arsenal of combo weapons at their fingertips isn’t enough to stop Hell’s incarnations, players can also collect souls to morph into a possessed beast and unleash the truly fearsome force within. The sharp graphics and explosive action in conjunction with the Havok 2.0 physics engine will envelop players in the dark realm, lost somewhere between Heaven and Hell.

Painkiller Xbox Features:
• Intense gameplay: The player will be constantly outnumbered, fighting against seemingly insurmountable odds.
• Xbox® Live: Painkiller offers multiplayer action for up to eight players – in seven modes!
• Incredible graphics: The game uses the proprietary 3D “PAIN Engine” capable of pumping out an unbelievably high polygon count, while adding increased texture quality and the latest lighting and shadowing techniques.
• Combo weapons: All weapons come in pairs, with a primary and secondary fire.
• Morphing: Your unholy pact gives you the power to morph into a powerful possessed creature with every 33 souls collected.
• Lasting replay value: Painkiller features a standard single player campaign, with additional modes to encourage replay. The game also features full multiplayer Live support.
• World’s most advanced physics engine: Painkiller employs Havok 2.0, allowing for amazing physics and deformable, interactive environments.

Painkiller: Hell Wars carries an MSRP of US $29.99. For more information about the game, please visit www.painkillergame.com.


Contributed by Sciere (119800) on Aug 25, 2006.

DreamCatcher Extends Painkiller: Hell Wars Development Time

It'll be Worth the Wait!

Toronto, June 1, 2006 – DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., a global publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that it is extending the development time for Painkiller: Hell Wars, its award-winning first-person shooter soon to be available for Xbox, in order to ensure that the game meets the high standards of its predecessor. The additional time will be used to fine tune the gameplay so it delivers a fun, high-quality, action-packed gaming experience.

“We want to ensure that all of the best features from the PC version are fully integrated into Painkiller: Hell Wars and that the Painkiller experience on Xbox exceeds our customer’s high expectations for this successful brand,” said Byron Gaum, Global Product Marketing Manager at DreamCatcher Games. “Too often, titles are rushed to market that fall short. DreamCatcher is committed to making Painkiller: Hell Wars a must-have title for the Xbox, and quite possibly the last great shooter on the Xbox platform.”

“With millions of gamers still playing on first generation Xboxes, and the market ripe for a new top-notch shooter, we want to deliver the very best game possible and surpass the legacy of the original, award-winning PC version of Painkiller,” said Marshall Zwicker, Vice President of Marketing at DreamCatcher Games. “We know when Painkiller: Hell Wars is released later this year it will live up to the hype, and offer an absolutely unforgettable gaming experience.”

About Painkiller: Hell Wars Stranded in a place between Heaven and Hell, gamers take on the role of Daniel Garner in Painkiller: Hell Wars. To escape purgatory and receive purification, you must fight hordes of hellish monsters to help stop an impending Unholy War between the forces of good and evil.

Visit the website at www.painkillergame.com.


Contributed by Sciere (119800) on Aug 25, 2006.

Go To Hell - DreamCatcher Launches Official Painkiller: Hell Wars Website

Toronto, Canada – December 8, 2005 - DreamCatcher Games, a global publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced the official launch for the website for "Painkiller: Hell Wars." First person shooter and action gamers will get a chance to taste the mayhem with game trailers, screenshots and the chance to view the rogue's gallery of monsters that they will encounter when the game ships in February 2006 on the Xbox.

Stranded in a place between Heaven and Hell, gamers take on the role of Daniel Garner in "Painkiller: Hell Wars." To escape purgatory and receive purification, you must fight hordes of hellish monster to help stop an impending Unholy War between the forces of good and evil.

Gamers can get prepared to view the hellacious web site by visiting: www.painkillergame.com.


Contributed by Sciere (119800) on Aug 25, 2006.

HANG UP
YOUR HALO.

GET READY
FOR HELL.



THE AWARD-WINNING SHOOTER, COMING SOON TO XBOX.


Contributed by Spartan_234 (426) on Aug 18, 2006.