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February 20, 2007

The Game Factory to Bring Legend of Dragon to the PSP

Classic Arcade-Style Fighting Game Set in the Cradle of Martial Arts

The Game Factory, a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, announced today that it will be kicking off its 2007 line-up in May with the upcoming 3D fighting title, Legend of the Dragon, for the PSP system.

Based on the popular animated television series airing on Jetix, Legend of the Dragon for the PSP system will be the Game Factory’s first title released for the handheld, next-generation video game.

“This is our first title for the PSP system and we are confident that we are delivering an experience that will satisfy fans of the series as well as PSP system owners worldwide,” said Henrik Mathiasen, Game Factory’s President. “We have put a lot of efforts in producing a wireless, multiplayer enable fighting game suited to the portable format.”

Allen Bohbot, Chief Executive Officer, BKN International AG stated, “The deal with Game Factory is a great addition for the Legend of the Dragon series.” “Many fans will be pleased to be able to watch and play Legend of the Dragon on the PSP system.”

The story of Legend of the Dragon centers around 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Each has its own temple protected by a guardian; all guardians have individual powers unique to their zodiac symbol to help them defend their temple. The Zodiac Master – Woo Yin - plans to capture these powers. With these powers, he will be unstoppable in his fight for the dark side to reign over the world. When the Chinese martial arts student, Ang, is chosen over his twin sister Ling to be the next Golden Dragon destined to fight The Zodiac Master, Ling joins the dark side and takes up the dark and dangerous power of the Shadow Dragon!

Developed by French developer Neko Entertainment, the game features 18 playable characters each transforming into a magical temple guardian, 3 wireless multiplayer modes, 4 single player mode including a quest mode,18 destructible battle arenas and a responsive weather dynamic environment system. A unique special moves system is also introduced for the first time in a fighting game combat mechanics. In addition, one complete episode directly taken from the first season of the TV show will be available as an unlockable bonus.

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