Crave
is Ready to Rock!
Crave Signs Hard Rock Casino
License
Los Angeles, Calif.—July 13, 2005—Crave Entertainment,
a leading publisher of console videogames, today announced that it
has entered into agreement with Hard Rock International to license
and develop Hard Rock Casino videogames for the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system and other videogame systems.
“The Hard Rock experience is not your grandma’s casino
bus trip,” says Rob Dyer, president and chief operating officer
of Crave Entertainment. “Hard Rock is one of the most globally
recognized brands, delivering top-quality entertainment with rock ‘n’ roll
flare.”
“Crave Entertainment has been immensely successful with building
interactive entertainment franchises for the casual gamer,” says
Sean Dee, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Hard Rock
International. “The company’s success with the World
Championship Poker brand makes Crave an ideal partner for Hard Rock
International.”
The Hard Rock Casino videogame captures the excitement and spectacle
of becoming a rockin’ high roller in the world’s most
exciting casino. Gamers can try their luck at more than 20 different
casino games, while experiencing high-stakes areas, invitation-only
tournaments and many unlockable upgrades for your highly customizable
character. Beginning with a modest bankroll, players must build up
winnings and reputation as the highest roller at the Hard Rock Casino.
Along the way, they will encounter unique tournaments, characters,
side tasks, and unlockables, keeping the game play fresh and challenges
exciting.
About Hard Rock International
Hard Rock International, one of the most globally-recognized music,
entertainment and dining brands, has 121 signature Hard Rock Cafes
in 40 countries and owns the world’s greatest collection
of music memorabilia. Known for its collectible and fashion merchandise,
live concerts, Hard Rock Live performance venues, hardrock.com
and Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, Hard Rock International, Inc.
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of London-based The Rank Group Plc
(NASDAQ: RANKY). For more information on Hard Rock, visit www.hardrock.com.
About Crave Entertainment
Based in Los Angeles, California, Crave Entertainment is a privately
held publisher of videogame entertainment products. Crave produces
games for the major console platforms including Nintendo DS™,
Game Boy® Advance, Nintendo GameCube™, the PlayStation® game
console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the
Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. For more information
about Crave Entertainment, please visit http://www.cravegames.com.
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