RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR FOOSBALL 2012

July 24, 2012

RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR FOOSBALL 2012: THE FIRST FOOSBALL GAME FOR BOTH PLAYSTATIONŽ3 SYSTEM & PLAYSTATIONŽVITA SYSTEM

Play Foosball On Either Device July 24th!

Grip games, a privately owned developer and publisher of games for game consoles and high-end portable devices, announced today with great fanfare a release date for Foosball 2012, the first foosball game for the PlayStationŽ3 system and PlayStationŽVita system. The game will be available on the PlayStationŽ3 system and PlayStationŽVita system as a downloadable game via the PlayStationŽStore throughout North and South America, on July 24th, and Europe and other territories July 25th.

The first foosball game developed for the PlayStationŽVita system and PlayStationŽ3 system features clever connective play between both consoles, delivering both cross play and game continuation features, in addition to PlayStationŽMove motion controller and DUALSHOCKŽ3 wireless controller support.

“Having a release date set is exciting, both for us and our fans who have been patiently waiting to play Foosball since we announced the title several months ago,” said Jakub Mikyska, CEO of Grip Games. “Now players will be able to scratch their foosball itch anywhere, on either PlayStationŽ device.”

Fans will be able to pick up Foosball 2012 for the low price of $7.99 USD / 6.99 EUR. PlayStationŽPlus subscribers will enjoy a discounted price of $5.99 USD / 4.99 EUR, but this deal is for a limited time, so grab it while the price is scorchingly low! A single purchase entitles you to both the PS3T and PSŽVita versions. Buy it for the PS3T, get the PSŽVita version free! Buy it for the PSŽVita, get the PS3T version free! Need some convincing? Download the demo starting July 24th and see for yourself why Foosball 2012 is such a highly anticipated game. Can’t get enough Foosball? Check out the PlayStationŽStore for downloadable goodies starting July 25th, and throughout the year.

With its keen cross-platform play functionalities, Foosball 2012 will allow players on one platform to play online against players on the other platform for cross play. Additionally, with game continuation, players can experience the game at home with their PlayStationŽ3 system and pick up where they left off anywhere, anytime with their PSŽVita!

Foosball 2012 will feature single and multiplayer modes along with Quick Match gameplay where up to four players can play simultaneously in a local match. The game supports both DUALSHOCKŽ3 wireless controller and PS Move motion controller support for ultra-realistic foosball controls that will make players feel like they are controlling a real foosball table!