'Heavenly Star' By Genki Rockets Makes iTunes Debut

'Heavenly Star' By Genki Rockets Makes iTunes Debut

Q Entertainment Showcases Newly Formed Group to Game and Music Fans, Adds Five More Remixes

TOKYO, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo-based Q Entertainment, best known for its music and luminary action puzzle game series "Lumines(TM)," announced that their self-produced hit song "Heavenly Star" is now available for purchase at the iTunes Store US and Japan (http://www.itunes.com/), with other territories to follow. Fans can purchase the song for US$0.99 or 150 yen.

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Performed by a new group called Genki Rockets and produced by Q Entertainment's own Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the song's catchy and uplifting tune combined with equally striking video has caught the attention of many gamers and was recently nominated Best Song at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards. Genki Rockets is a hybrid group that consists of a few artists and will be collaborating with other artists in the future to bring new music and videos.

"We are delighted to introduce our first self-produced song 'Heavenly Star' on iTunes. It is an important element in Q Entertainment's global entertainment and distribution strategy," said Chief Creative Officer Mizuguchi. "As the world's most popular digital download store, iTunes is a key platform for serving our existing audience as well as introducing our work to others around the world."

"Heavenly Star" is the first original song and music video produced by game producer Mizuguchi and is currently available as a background (skin) in the puzzle-based video game sequel Lumines II for PSP(R) system (PlayStation(R)Portable). It will also be introduced into Lumines Live! (Xbox Live Arcade) as the "Heavenly Star Pack" starting early January 2007 for a limited time only. Gamers can enjoy the music video in stunning HD and 5.1 surround sound as they play their way through the falling blocks.

In addition, remixes of "Heavenly Star" (Countdown remix, Glorious remix, Love remix, Space walk remix, Sunrise remix) are already underway and will be available for purchase at the iTunes Store in the near future. The "Heavenly Star" music video can be viewed at http://www.myspace.com/genkirockets and http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Qchannel.

About Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc.

Formed in 2003, Tokyo-based Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. creates, produces, and consults in digital entertainment content across multiple game consoles, PC broadband and mobile units. It is best known for their critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle game series "Lumines," which was released worldwide in 2004/2005 for the PSP(R) system (PlayStation(R)Portable) and has now developed into mobile ("Lumines Mobile"), Xbox Live Arcade ("Lumines Live!") and PlayStation(R)2 ("Lumines Plus") platforms. Q ENTERTAINMENT's impressive line-up also includes the action puzzle title "Meteos" for the Nintendo DS(TM) and fantasy action title "Ninety-Nine Nights" for the Xbox 360(TM).

Founded by principal game creator and Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya Mizuguchi ("Sega Rally" franchise, "Space Channel 5," and "Rez") and industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer Shuji Utsumi (Sony Computer Entertainment America, Sega, Disney), Q ENTERTAINMENT is comprised of experienced designers, programmers, and producers. Q ENTERTAINMENT collaborates with other creators, artists and development studios in Japan and overseas. With a large network and enthusiasm, Q ENTERTAINMENT is always on the "Quest for the future entertainment," anticipating the trends and changes in times to come and brings new value to the game industry with fresh new content. More information can be found on the Internet at http://www.qentertainment.com/.

(C) Q Entertainment, Inc. Q? is a trademark of Q Entertainment, Inc. Lumines is a trademark of Q Entertainment, Inc. and NBGI. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. "PlayStation," "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Kyoko Yamashita, +1-310-871-7675, pr.qentertainment@gmail.com,
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Web site: http://www.myspace.com/genkirockets

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