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Wed, October 27, 2010 SouthPeak Introduces New Line of Interactive Educational Games for Nintendo DSa"
MIDLOTHIAN, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC BB: SOPK) today announced that it will publish a new line of interactive educational products for Nintendo DSa" created by Razorback Developments. The first game in this series will be Tap and Teach: The Story of Noaha™s Ark,scheduled for release in November 2010.
"The Tap and Teach titles are all about those special moments shared by parents and young children"
aInteractive education games represent a large untapped market opportunity and a natural fit for our Company,a said Melanie Mroz, President and CEO of SouthPeak Interactive. aThe introduction of Noaha™s Ark and subsequent learning oriented titles, are key to advancing our strategic initiatives designed to capture share of the rapidly expanding educational gaming sector. Given its large install base of millions of young users, Nintendo DS is an ideal platform for delivering educational content and introducing interactive teaching tools that parents and children can enjoy.a
Tap and Teach: The Story of Noaha™s Ark is an interactive storybook designed to improve the reading skills of 3-6 year old children via a fully narrated read-along version of the classic story. Charming interactive illustrations depicting adorable characters and creatures bring each reading session to vivid life, all the while extending vocabulary and letter and word recognition. In addition to the storybook aspect of the program, supplemental activities include exercises in spelling, creativity, music and more.
aThe Tap and Teach titles are all about those special moments shared by parents and young children,a said Jeff Tawney of Razorback. aThey offer good, wholesome fun that parents can trust to help develop those basic everyday skills their kids need. We are very proud of the work our team has done with this modern interpretation of such a well-loved story and we are excited at the prospect of extending the Tap and Teach range.a
SouthPeak plans to release Razorbacka™s Tap and Teach: The Story of Noaha™s Ark exclusively on Nintendo DS in November 2010. For more information, visit [ http://www.southpeakgames.com ]
About SouthPeak Interactive Corporation
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wiia", Nintendo DSa", iPhone and Windows PC. SouthPeak's games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role-playing, strategy, racing, puzzle, sports and edutainment. SouthPeak's products are sold in retail outlets in North America, South and Central America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.
SouthPeaka™s extensive portfolio of over 60 interactive entertainment games spans a variety of platforms and genres including RPG, simulation, FPS, sports, strategy, puzzle and fighting.
For additional information, please visit SouthPeaka™s corporate website: [ www.southpeakgames.com ]
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About Razorback Developments
Razorback Developments is a specialist developer of handheld games. Based in the UK, it was founded in 2003 and is owned and managed by David Leitch and Jeff Tawney.
Nominated for the aBest Handheld Games Studioa in the 2006 UK Develop Awards, Razorbacka™s team has many yearsa™ experience in developing both original and licensed games in virtually all categories and on virtually all key formats.
With a track record of charming its players, Razorbacka™s aTap and Teacha division is currently focussing on new ways of entertaining and educating 3-6 year old children.
For more information please visit [ www.razorback.co.uk ]
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