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October 27, 2009 –
LOS ANGELES – D3Publisher announced today that BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, the latest game in the multi-million unit selling Ben 10 video game franchise based on Cartoon Network’s hit television series, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE, is now available in retail stores across North America. In an original storyline developed exclusively for BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series. As in the show, Ben Tennyson will use 10 of his alien forms and their special powers to battle his greatest enemy, Vilgax, and an extreme team of fearsome foes in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time. BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks is now available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Wii for a suggested retail price of $39.95, and for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system (including the PSPgo system) for a suggested retail price of $29.95.

“The best of the BEN 10 franchise is rolled into one big adventure in BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, showcasing Ben Tennyson and 10 playable alien characters as well as favorite enemies, allies and locations from throughout Ben’s world,” said Kim Motika, vice president of worldwide sales and operations, D3Publisher. “BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks also marks the franchise’s first appearance on the Xbox 360, so players will enjoy revamped graphics and 3D gameplay that showcases the series like never before.”

In BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, players will take control of Ben and 10 of his most popular alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brain Storm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies and more. Players will also adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS version for additional powers to command and explore. Gamers will journey to exciting never-before-seen alien home planets on Ben’s first interactive intergalactic adventure to battle against a roster of Ben’s most infamous villains and foes, including his ultimate nemesis, Vilgax. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle solving and platform gameplay, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks provides hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels.

BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attack for Nintendo DS is rated “E” (Everyone – Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief) by the ESRB and was developed by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are rated “E 10+” (Everyone 10 and up – Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB and were developed by Papaya Studio Corporation.

For more information on BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, including game features, screenshots, videos, and downloads, please visit: www.Ben10theVideogame.com, the official site of the Ben 10 video game series on consoles and handhelds.

About Cartoon Network Enterprises

Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks’ award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, The Secret Saturdays, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as a third party licensing agent through strategic partnerships with Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand, CAKE Entertainment and Fresh TV for the hit Total Drama franchise and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

About D3Publisher

D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment publisher and distributor for licensed and original titles for personal computers, major console platforms and handheld systems. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine. Recent releases have included Dark Sector, Dead Head Fred, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Ben 10: Protector of Earth and BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE The Game. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.com.

Ben 10: Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks, players take control of Ben and the popular alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brainstorm, ChromaStone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies and more. Players also adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS version for additional powers to command and explore.

Gamers journey to exciting alien home planets on Ben’s first intergalactic adventure as they travel in an upgradeable spacecraft and blast through asteroid fields and enemy ships. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle solving and platform gameplay, Ben 10: Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks provides hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels.

Genre: Action

Publisher: D3 Publisher

Developer: Papaya Studios

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October 27, 2009 –
LOS ANGELES – D3Publisher announced today that BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, the latest game in the multi-million unit selling Ben 10 video game franchise based on Cartoon Network’s hit television series, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE, is now available in retail stores across North America. In an original storyline developed exclusively for BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series. As in the show, Ben Tennyson will use 10 of his alien forms and their special powers to battle his greatest enemy, Vilgax, and an extreme team of fearsome foes in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time. BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks is now available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Wii for a suggested retail price of $39.95, and for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system (including the PSPgo system) for a suggested retail price of $29.95.

“The best of the BEN 10 franchise is rolled into one big adventure in BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, showcasing Ben Tennyson and 10 playable alien characters as well as favorite enemies, allies and locations from throughout Ben’s world,” said Kim Motika, vice president of worldwide sales and operations, D3Publisher. “BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks also marks the franchise’s first appearance on the Xbox 360, so players will enjoy revamped graphics and 3D gameplay that showcases the series like never before.”

In BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, players will take control of Ben and 10 of his most popular alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brain Storm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies and more. Players will also adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS version for additional powers to command and explore. Gamers will journey to exciting never-before-seen alien home planets on Ben’s first interactive intergalactic adventure to battle against a roster of Ben’s most infamous villains and foes, including his ultimate nemesis, Vilgax. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle solving and platform gameplay, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks provides hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels.

BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attack for Nintendo DS is rated “E” (Everyone – Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief) by the ESRB and was developed by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are rated “E 10+” (Everyone 10 and up – Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB and were developed by Papaya Studio Corporation.

For more information on BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, including game features, screenshots, videos, and downloads, please visit: www.Ben10theVideogame.com, the official site of the Ben 10 video game series on consoles and handhelds.

About Cartoon Network Enterprises

Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks’ award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, The Secret Saturdays, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as a third party licensing agent through strategic partnerships with Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand, CAKE Entertainment and Fresh TV for the hit Total Drama franchise and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

About D3Publisher

D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment publisher and distributor for licensed and original titles for personal computers, major console platforms and handheld systems. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine. Recent releases have included Dark Sector, Dead Head Fred, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Ben 10: Protector of Earth and BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE The Game. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.com.

November 16, 2009 –
Being a kid is tough enough, considering the pressures of school, building friendships and other growing pains. But imagine how much harder it would be if you and your friends also had to fend off interstellar threats to all life in the universe? For Ben Tennyson, the hero of the Ben 10 cartoon series, these are daily issues that he has to face. The latest adventure from Papaya Studios and D3 Publisher, Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks pits Ben against a returning nemesis that plans to destroy the Earth. Although the usefulness of the various aliens in the game can be a bit limited, the mix of action, puzzle solving and platforming is a decent adventure for fans of the show.

The story behind Vilgax Attacks revolves around one of Ben’s worst enemies invading Earth in an attempt to destroy the entire planet with a weapon known as a Null Void Projector. The plan succeeds, and when Earth seems lost, Professor Paradox arrives and turns back time so that Ben and his friends can track down the power sources of this weapon so Vilgax can’t put his plot in motion.

You’ll fight loads of enemies across seven worlds.For the most part, gameplay across the seven included worlds is a balance of action and puzzle-solving that revolves around the skills of Ben’s alien forms. For example, Ben might need to change into his Humongousaur form to break through doors, or use his Swampfire form to ignite flammable substances. Each form has different combinations and special attacks that it can execute, and Ben can unlock new abilities by defeating enemies and collecting glowing energy orbs. However, there is one gameplay element that players should be aware of: using a form’s innate abilities drains energy from Ben’s Omnitrix meter, preventing them from continually being used until the meter can recharge. As a result, players will need to focus on combos and save their special attacks for finishing blows instead of constantly wielding them in battle.

As appealing as the different forms are, it exposes perhaps the largest issue with the gameplay, which is that there isn’t really a reason for using every single form. I found Spidermonkey to be the most useful because of its speed and Humongousaur because of its strength. I rarely touched the other aliens, besides using them for puzzles.

If you’re a hardcore Ben 10 fan, you may find that it’s better to use one of your personal favorites in different situations, but many of the other aliens feel like an afterthought. The same diminished importance can be said about the game’s Ship sections, where you fly through space, blasting asteroids and satellites. Not only do you not receive anything for participating in these segments, but you’re automatically given the option to skip these transitional moments to get right back into the action, which makes them seem useless. Considering the fact that there’s no reason to jump back and replay this game once you’ve finished playing, the inclusion of these sections doesn’t extend the gameplay.

You’ll also need to solve different environmental puzzles.Although some gameplay sequences might feel neglected in Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks, the visual presentation is quite good, with an animated style that resembles a cartoon episode. The animation is fluid, particularly the transitions between Ben and his forms, and the worlds that he’ll explore stand out with their unique environmental hazards. The one thing that could be much better is the camera, which is locked very closely around Ben and only slightly moves to focus on specific “places of interest” with the touch of a button. This doesn’t really help you at times when you’re trying to explore the environment looking for energy or health power-ups, and can also result in you losing track of where incoming attacks originate from. The sound effects and voice acting, however, are good, particularly because the voice cast from the show decided to lend their voices to the game.

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November 16, 2009 –
Being a kid is tough enough, considering the pressures of school, building friendships and other growing pains. But imagine how much harder it would be if you and your friends also had to fend off interstellar threats to all life in the universe? For Ben Tennyson, the hero of the Ben 10 cartoon series, these are daily issues that he has to face. The latest adventure from Papaya Studios and D3 Publisher, Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks pits Ben against a returning nemesis that plans to destroy the Earth. Although the usefulness of the various aliens in the game can be a bit limited, the mix of action, puzzle solving and platforming is a decent adventure for fans of the show.

The story behind Vilgax Attacks revolves around one of Ben’s worst enemies invading Earth in an attempt to destroy the entire planet with a weapon known as a Null Void Projector. The plan succeeds, and when Earth seems lost, Professor Paradox arrives and turns back time so that Ben and his friends can track down the power sources of this weapon so Vilgax can’t put his plot in motion.

You’ll fight loads of enemies across seven worlds.For the most part, gameplay across the seven included worlds is a balance of action and puzzle-solving that revolves around the skills of Ben’s alien forms. For example, Ben might need to change into his Humongousaur form to break through doors, or use his Swampfire form to ignite flammable substances. Each form has different combinations and special attacks that it can execute, and Ben can unlock new abilities by defeating enemies and collecting glowing energy orbs. However, there is one gameplay element that players should be aware of: using a form’s innate abilities drains energy from Ben’s Omnitrix meter, preventing them from continually being used until the meter can recharge. As a result, players will need to focus on combos and save their special attacks for finishing blows instead of constantly wielding them in battle.

As appealing as the different forms are, it exposes perhaps the largest issue with the gameplay, which is that there isn’t really a reason for using every single form. I found Spidermonkey to be the most useful because of its speed and Humongousaur because of its strength. I rarely touched the other aliens, besides using them for puzzles.

If you’re a hardcore Ben 10 fan, you may find that it’s better to use one of your personal favorites in different situations, but many of the other aliens feel like an afterthought. The same diminished importance can be said about the game’s Ship sections, where you fly through space, blasting asteroids and satellites. Not only do you not receive anything for participating in these segments, but you’re automatically given the option to skip these transitional moments to get right back into the action, which makes them seem useless. Considering the fact that there’s no reason to jump back and replay this game once you’ve finished playing, the inclusion of these sections doesn’t extend the gameplay.

You’ll also need to solve different environmental puzzles.Although some gameplay sequences might feel neglected in Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks, the visual presentation is quite good, with an animated style that resembles a cartoon episode. The animation is fluid, particularly the transitions between Ben and his forms, and the worlds that he’ll explore stand out with their unique environmental hazards. The one thing that could be much better is the camera, which is locked very closely around Ben and only slightly moves to focus on specific “places of interest” with the touch of a button. This doesn’t really help you at times when you’re trying to explore the environment looking for energy or health power-ups, and can also result in you losing track of where incoming attacks originate from. The sound effects and voice acting, however, are good, particularly because the voice cast from the show decided to lend their voices to the game.

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November 16, 2009 –
Being a kid is tough enough, considering the pressures of school, building friendships and other growing pains. But imagine how much harder it would be if you and your friends also had to fend off interstellar threats to all life in the universe? For Ben Tennyson, the hero of the Ben 10 cartoon series, these are daily issues that he has to face. The latest adventure from Papaya Studios and D3 Publisher, Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks pits Ben against a returning nemesis that plans to destroy the Earth. Although the usefulness of the various aliens in the game can be a bit limited, the mix of action, puzzle solving and platforming is a decent adventure for fans of the show.

The story behind Vilgax Attacks revolves around one of Ben’s worst enemies invading Earth in an attempt to destroy the entire planet with a weapon known as a Null Void Projector. The plan succeeds, and when Earth seems lost, Professor Paradox arrives and turns back time so that Ben and his friends can track down the power sources of this weapon so Vilgax can’t put his plot in motion.

You’ll fight loads of enemies across seven worlds.For the most part, gameplay across the seven included worlds is a balance of action and puzzle-solving that revolves around the skills of Ben’s alien forms. For example, Ben might need to change into his Humongousaur form to break through doors, or use his Swampfire form to ignite flammable substances. Each form has different combinations and special attacks that it can execute, and Ben can unlock new abilities by defeating enemies and collecting glowing energy orbs. However, there is one gameplay element that players should be aware of: using a form’s innate abilities drains energy from Ben’s Omnitrix meter, preventing them from continually being used until the meter can recharge. As a result, players will need to focus on combos and save their special attacks for finishing blows instead of constantly wielding them in battle.

As appealing as the different forms are, it exposes perhaps the largest issue with the gameplay, which is that there isn’t really a reason for using every single form. I found Spidermonkey to be the most useful because of its speed and Humongousaur because of its strength. I rarely touched the other aliens, besides using them for puzzles.

If you’re a hardcore Ben 10 fan, you may find that it’s better to use one of your personal favorites in different situations, but many of the other aliens feel like an afterthought. The same diminished importance can be said about the game’s Ship sections, where you fly through space, blasting asteroids and satellites. Not only do you not receive anything for participating in these segments, but you’re automatically given the option to skip these transitional moments to get right back into the action, which makes them seem useless. Considering the fact that there’s no reason to jump back and replay this game once you’ve finished playing, the inclusion of these sections doesn’t extend the gameplay.

You’ll also need to solve different environmental puzzles.Although some gameplay sequences might feel neglected in Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks, the visual presentation is quite good, with an animated style that resembles a cartoon episode. The animation is fluid, particularly the transitions between Ben and his forms, and the worlds that he’ll explore stand out with their unique environmental hazards. The one thing that could be much better is the camera, which is locked very closely around Ben and only slightly moves to focus on specific “places of interest” with the touch of a button. This doesn’t really help you at times when you’re trying to explore the environment looking for energy or health power-ups, and can also result in you losing track of where incoming attacks originate from. The sound effects and voice acting, however, are good, particularly because the voice cast from the show decided to lend their voices to the game.

Closing Comments
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November 16, 2009 –
Being a kid is tough enough, considering the pressures of school, building friendships and other growing pains. But imagine how much harder it would be if you and your friends also had to fend off interstellar threats to all life in the universe? For Ben Tennyson, the hero of the Ben 10 cartoon series, these are daily issues that he has to face. The latest adventure from Papaya Studios and D3 Publisher, Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks pits Ben against a returning nemesis that plans to destroy the Earth. Although the usefulness of the various aliens in the game can be a bit limited, the mix of action, puzzle solving and platforming is a decent adventure for fans of the show.

The story behind Vilgax Attacks revolves around one of Ben’s worst enemies invading Earth in an attempt to destroy the entire planet with a weapon known as a Null Void Projector. The plan succeeds, and when Earth seems lost, Professor Paradox arrives and turns back time so that Ben and his friends can track down the power sources of this weapon so Vilgax can’t put his plot in motion.

You’ll fight loads of enemies across seven worlds.For the most part, gameplay across the seven included worlds is a balance of action and puzzle-solving that revolves around the skills of Ben’s alien forms. For example, Ben might need to change into his Humongousaur form to break through doors, or use his Swampfire form to ignite flammable substances. Each form has different combinations and special attacks that it can execute, and Ben can unlock new abilities by defeating enemies and collecting glowing energy orbs. However, there is one gameplay element that players should be aware of: using a form’s innate abilities drains energy from Ben’s Omnitrix meter, preventing them from continually being used until the meter can recharge. As a result, players will need to focus on combos and save their special attacks for finishing blows instead of constantly wielding them in battle.

As appealing as the different forms are, it exposes perhaps the largest issue with the gameplay, which is that there isn’t really a reason for using every single form. I found Spidermonkey to be the most useful because of its speed and Humongousaur because of its strength. I rarely touched the other aliens, besides using them for puzzles.

If you’re a hardcore Ben 10 fan, you may find that it’s better to use one of your personal favorites in different situations, but many of the other aliens feel like an afterthought. The same diminished importance can be said about the game’s Ship sections, where you fly through space, blasting asteroids and satellites. Not only do you not receive anything for participating in these segments, but you’re automatically given the option to skip these transitional moments to get right back into the action, which makes them seem useless. Considering the fact that there’s no reason to jump back and replay this game once you’ve finished playing, the inclusion of these sections doesn’t extend the gameplay.

You’ll also need to solve different environmental puzzles.Although some gameplay sequences might feel neglected in Ben 10: Alien Force — Vilgax Attacks, the visual presentation is quite good, with an animated style that resembles a cartoon episode. The animation is fluid, particularly the transitions between Ben and his forms, and the worlds that he’ll explore stand out with their unique environmental hazards. The one thing that could be much better is the camera, which is locked very closely around Ben and only slightly moves to focus on specific “places of interest” with the touch of a button. This doesn’t really help you at times when you’re trying to explore the environment looking for energy or health power-ups, and can also result in you losing track of where incoming attacks originate from. The sound effects and voice acting, however, are good, particularly because the voice cast from the show decided to lend their voices to the game.

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