Crave Entertainment’s Professional Bull Riding Game Ships to Retailers Across North America

Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, and Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) in partnership with D2C Games, Inc. today announced that PBR Out of the Chute for Wii(tm) and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is shipping to retail stores across North America. Capturing all the adrenaline and challenge of the Toughest Sport on Dirt(tm), the game lets you play as a pro bull rider or as a bull in multiple events leading up to the World Finals.

“As the fastest growing sport in North America, PBR is the perfect fit for the video game world,” says David Burchi, Sr. Vice President of Crave Entertainment / SVG. “We are thrilled to be bringing the high-octane thrills and excitement of the PBR to the living room with PBR Out of the Chute.”

“A two ton bull is a lot less dangerous on Wii or PlayStation 2 than it is in a PBR arena, but Crave and D2C managed to capture the essence of the sport in this game”, says Sean Gleason, COO of PBR. “We are extremely proud of PBR Out of the Chute and couldn’t be happier about the relationship with such great game developers and publishers.”

Players may create their own character and compete as a professional rider or a tenacious bull throughout 10 three-round events in multiple locations, including New York, Anaheim and Atlanta. Challenge the best or play as top riders, including Guilherme Marchi, Justin McBride, and Chris Shivers. Even compete as one of the tour’s ferocious bulls! Unlimited play modes test players’ skills in either staying on for at least eight seconds or bucking off the rider before his time is up. Season Mode features unlockable riders and bulls as players compete to become the best rider or bull through the nation touring PBR season ending with the Finals in Las Vegas. Multiplayer Mode allows players to compete against each other as rider vs. bull for ultimate battle of man vs. beast. Become part of the Millionaire’s Club by beating some of the meanest, toughest bulls in the history of the PBR. Intuitive controls and multiple difficulty levels allow anyone to pick up and play, and realistic sounds from screaming crowds to bone-crunching falls max out the realism.

PBR Out of the Chute is now available for Wii(tm) at a suggested retail price of $29.99, and for PlayStation®2 system at a suggested retail price of $14.99.

The first real time strategy game designed for kids on Wii(tm) and DS(tm)

Crave Entertainment, a leading distributor and specialty publisher of console videogames, has released Defendin’ De Penguin(tm), the first real time strategy game designed primarily for kids twelve and under, for the popular Wii(tm) and Nintendo DS(tm) systems. Help Little Blue fend off hungry creatures eager to steal Penguin Town’s fish supply. Using the perfect combination of tower utilization, defensive placement, timing and strategy, Little Blue will save the day.

Defendin’ De Penguin was named “Best E3 Wii Game Runner-Up” by 1UP Network. IGN commented, “For the audience it’s intended for-the young gamer who’s never played any strategic game at all before-this could be a great first step into the concepts of the genre.” GameZone said, “As the truly first real-time strategy game that is geared towards kids 12 and under, Defendin’ De Penguin will have kids wanting to save the little fur ball from danger.”

Players use wits and strategy to protect Penguin Town by placing defensive towers to thwart hungry invaders who are stealing the fish supply. Choose from eight different tower types that release an array of environmental ammunition, such as snowballs, ice cubes, icicles and frost to deter woolly mammoths, snow men, seals, snapping turtles and more. Direct Little Blue to catch more fish and retrieve special power-ups so you can upgrade towers to increase attack range and strength as your enemies expand in size, strength and smarts.

Defendin’ De Penguin is available now for Wii and Nintendo DS for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Crave Entertainment releases quirky miniature golf game for the Wii(tm)

Newport Beach, Calif.- July 30, 2008- Crave Entertainment, a leading distributor and specialty publisher of console videogames, has released King of Clubs, a miniature golf game packed with attitude for Nintendo’s popular Wii(tm) system. With wild characters and exotically-themed courses, this is golf like you’ve never experienced it before.

Every course in King of Clubs is in many ways a puzzle game, with multiple routes, a generous helping of moving obstacles, and the potential for some outrageous and intricate hole-in-ones (and even a “hole-in-none!”). To get the best score, you’ll need to take advantage of your magic golf bag that’s full of tricky golf accessories, like special balls and trick clubs. You’ll laugh through 96 competitive mini golf holes that will leave you in stitches, with hazards that include wall sliders, gates, risers, bumpers, trapdoors, water hazards, pools of lava and even boiling oil!

In multiplayer matches, frustrate your buddy with gag balls, gag clubs and audio distractions when they’re putting. “Golf Warriors” pits up to four players against each other in a standard tournament style competition, but with one big difference: every shot the players will all have to use the same randomly selected club type and ball type, so each shot means a new club and ball combination.
King of Clubs is available now for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Crave Entertainment, a leading distributor and specialty publisher of console videogames, has released Purr Pals for Wii(tm). A full-featured pet simulator, Purr Pals offers hours of interactive kitty cat fun as players adopt and customize their very own virtual kittens!

Adopt, raise and play with your own cute virtual kitten created from a selection of 40 breeds and hundreds of facial and body combinations. Players use their Wii Remote to groom, clean, feed and interact with their virtual pet by controlling a laser pointer, fishing string and other play items. Pet owners can also enjoy meow-a-long melodies or playing ping-pong and mini-games with their kitty. Customized indoor and outdoor environments and fashionable kitty accessories round out the furry fun, while competitions make for some friendly rivalry.

The game is currently available at retailers throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $29.95. Purr Pals has been rated “E” for Everyone.

Newport Beach, Calif.- May 05, 2008 SVG Distribution / Crave Entertainment, a leading distributor and specialty publisher of console videogames, today introduced David Burchi as its new Senior Vice President of Content and Strategic Development.

In his new role, Burchi is responsible for the general management of SVG / Crave’s proprietary content business, which includes both the Crave Entertainment publishing group and SVG’s Exclusively Distributed content, as well as the purchasing function for SVG’s non-proprietary product. Burchi reports to SVG / Crave President & CEO Michael Maas.

Burchi most recently served as vice president of strategic development for SVG / Crave, and he has held multiple positions in new media and entertainment-related ventures, including product management and development, business development, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and general management. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University, and a Juris Doctorate from The National Law Center at George Washington University.

“David has been a key contributor to SVG / Crave’s progress and development over the past two years,” said Michael Maas. “I’m pleased to be working with David in his new capacity, and I have no doubt that he will continue to be a valuable contributor to our company.”

About SVG Distribution / Crave Entertainment

Based in Newport Beach, California, SVG Distribution / Crave Entertainment, a subsidiary of Handleman Company, is a full-service video game sales and distribution company and specialty publisher of videogame entertainment products the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii(tm), Nintendo DS(tm), Game Boy® Advance, Nintendo GameCube(tm), the PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and the Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. For more information about SVG Distribution / Crave Entertainment, please visit www.svgdistribution.com and www.cravegames.com.