The X Factor Makes it Through to Sony PlayStation 2

The X Factor Makes it Through to Sony PlayStation 2

LONDON, September 28/PRNewswire/ -- The UK's biggest televised talent search, The X Factor, is about to make
a sensational debut on Sony PlayStation 2 in the highly anticipated game,
The X Factor Sing!

Now you can experience the TV show that's captivating on average over
8 million viewers on a Saturday night for yourself, by taking some of your
favourite songs, stars and judges home for all the entertainment you can ever
wish for in this all-singing, all-dancing party game that will
be hitting shops on the 21st October 2005. Featuring exclusive footage from
the TV show and real life comments from Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, The X
Factor Sing is your chance to take part in The X Factor fever that's
spreading across the UK!

Regardless of whether you are classically trained or vocally
challenged, the witty and amusing remarks we've come to expect from Simon and
Louis will have you in stitches, as you and all your family and friends
finally have the chance to experience the fun and excitement of being a
contestant!

Check out www.XFactorSing.com for pictures of the game, and
the mind-blowing song list comprising 20 tracks from some of today's hottest
stars including Natalie Imbruglia, Melanie C, Sugababes and Ronan Keating.
You can also sign up to The X Factor Sing newsletter to stay up to date with
all the latest news on the game and get loads of fun moments from The X
Factor sent straight to your inbox.

The X Factor Sing is due for release in the UK on PlayStation 2 and
personal computer on 21st October 2005 for GBP39.99 RRP.

For more information visit www.XFactorSing.com.

Notes to Editors:

The X Factor is licensed to BlackBean by FremantleMedia Licensing
Worldwide, the licensing division of FremantleMedia, one of the largest
international creators and producers of programme brands in the world.

The X Factor is produced by Syco and Thames Television, one of the UK
production companies owned by FremantleMedia, for ITV.

www.itv.com/xfactor

About Lago/Black Bean. Black Bean is the games label of Lago
Srl, which is part of the Leader Group. Leader SpA has been the leading
independent distributor in Italy since it started business in 1984. Leader is
based in Gazzada (Varese) which is situated 30 miles north of Milan in
northern Italy. Black Bean philosophy is to focus on a wide range of games
genre leveraging on the niche targets that remain uncovered into the market.
By adding original content to the products and by fully localising the titles
Black Bean's vision is to remain close to player's needs. Black Bean has
distribution partners all across Europe and PAL territories including
Australia and South Africa. www.blackbeangames.com

About Milestone. Milestone was founded on 1996 in Milan, by Antonio
Farina. The company's first products were the successful Screamer series of
driving games published on the Virgin Interactive label. In the following
years Milestone has specialised in the production of racing simulations and
has rapidly become the most successful games developer in Italy.

Until 2001 Milestone has developed, exclusively for Electronic Arts,
under the EA Sports brand, the officially licensed simulation of the
Superbike World Championship, which became the best motorbike racing
simulator ever. In 2003 Milestone completed its first console title, with
the critically acclaimed Racing Evoluzione (Apex in the US), developed
exclusively for the Xbox and launched by Atari.

About FremantleMedia. FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide (FLW)
is the licensing division of FremantleMedia, one of the largest international
creators and producers of programme brands in the world, with leading prime
time drama, serial drama, entertainment and factual entertainment programming
in over 40 territories. FLW exploits FremantleMedia's many strong brands
including the award winning international format, Idols and the cult
children's classics, Rainbow and Danger Mouse, across multiple off-screen
platforms including merchandising campaigns, interactive and wireless
support, home entertainment and music publishing.

Press contact:

Indigo Pearl
Studio 8
Canalot studios
222 Kensal Road
London, W10 5BN
Tel +44-(0)-208-964-4545
Email info@Indigopearl.com
www.indigopearl.com

Source: Black Bean

Indigo Pearl, Studio 8, Canalot studios, 222 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BN , Tel +44-(0)-208-964-4545 , Email info@Indigopearl.com, www.indigopearl.com

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