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Cloud 9 Games Offers Golden Opportunities for Families with Upcoming Release of Heavenly Harmony Gold and JAMpak for Guitars and Drums

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) July 25, 2008

Singers of all ages tested their vocal skills at the International Christian Retail Show last week in Orlando, Florida, where Cloud 9 Games revealed its upcoming products. Heavenly Harmony Gold will be released in stores this September. It will include several key features of the original karaoke game, Heavenly Harmony, such as pitch recognition and immediate performance feedback, unlocking clothing and venue options, and mini games to help improve vocal skills. However, the Gold edition will add 30 new songs from top artists including Chris Tomlin, Sanctus Real, Newsboys, Avalon, Rebecca St. James and many more. The game also features lead and background vocals/harmony for selected songs, and recording capabilities as well. In addition, each copy of Heavenly Harmony Gold will include a USB mic, which will enable the game to support up to four singers at a time with the purchase of additional microphones.

“It is exciting times for family entertainment products. Heavenly Harmony Gold is unlike any other game ever developed. Now an entire family of four can sing and record their very own hits,” explained Curtis Ratica, president of Cloud 9 Games.

Adding to the anticipation, Cloud 9 Games will be offering a free, downloadable expansion pack this winter called JAMpak, which will enable people to play the guitar or drums through the karaoke game by using their existing USB guitars or drum sets originally made for their Xbox and PlayStation systems. With these new features in Heavenly Harmony Gold, there can potentially be up to six players at a time, such as 2 singing lead, 2 singing harmony, one playing the guitar, and one playing drums. Over the last few years, many people have asked the game company to produce something with musical elements such as these, and now kids and families will have a more positive alternative other than the hard-core singing and instrumental games that are currently available in the mainstream market.

Cloud 9 Games continues to grow, expand, and lead the way for providing family-friendly entertainment with games that are educational and fun for people of all ages. Earlier this year, Cloud 9 Games signed a distribution agreement with EMI Christian Music Group (CMG) Distribution, and the game company’s current and upcoming products will be in Christian retail stores across the country in plenty of time for Christmas.

About Cloud 9 Games, Inc. (www.cloud9games.com):

Cloud 9 Games, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an independent developer and publisher of Christian entertainment software. Founded by a veteran of the video game industry, Cloud 9 Games is a leading developer and publisher of quality Christian entertainment.

For additional information, contact

Jennifer Ratica, Cloud 9 Games

512-436-9107 or

info@cloud9games.com

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Digital Praise To Publish Cloud 9 Games? ?Solomon Says? Bible Trivia PC Game

FREMONT, CA and AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) April 12, 2006 -–

Digital Praise Inc, a leader in Christian themed, family-friendly entertainment software, today announced that it has signed a publishing agreement for “Solomon Says Bible Trivia, Volume 1—Anything Goes,” the first product from Cloud 9 Games, Inc., an innovative new Christian software entertainment company. Digital Praise will provide a complete range of manufacturing, marketing, and sales services for the PC game, a fun and upbeat product for the whole family.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Cloud 9 Games was formed in 2004 with the mission to provide Christians with an entertaining alternative to mainstream computer and video games. Cloud 9 is the vision of Curtis Ratica, a veteran video and PC game creator who previously worked for such well-known companies as Acclaim Games and Atomic Games.

Cloud 9’s initial entry into the Christian gaming segment, “Solomon Says Bible Trivia, Volume 1—Anything Goes” is fast-moving, humorous entertainment for all ages. The computer game tests the Bible knowledge of players while also teaching them about the fascinating and enlightening people, events and knowledge found in the Bible.

“The first time we played ‘Solomon Says’ we loved it and knew it was a natural addition to our catalog,” said Tom Bean, president and CEO of Digital Praise. “Cloud 9 clearly understands how to encourage positive Christian values while providing an extremely fun and lighthearted gaming experience. Digital Praise is excited to be working with Curtis and the Cloud 9 development team, and we look forward to playing a significant role in the future success of Cloud 9.”

“Digital Praise’s logo says it all—“Glorifying God Through Interactive Media,” noted Ratica, president of Cloud 9 Games. “It was clear to us from the outset that Digital Praise has the same value system we do. The company’s mission, combined with its resources and relationships both inside and outside the Christian gaming world, makes it a perfect publishing partner.”

In addition to providing product manufacturing and marketing services, Digital Praise will also distribute “Solomon Says” through its retail distribution channels spanning the Christian, general retail, online and international markets. Initially, this Cloud 9 game will be rolled out through the Digital Praise

exclusive partnership with EMI/CMG Distribution, the largest distributor of music, video and gaming to the Christian retail channel.

As with all of the games it publishes, Digital Praise will then work with SOS Network, the company’s sales channel development partner, to place Cloud 9 games in traditional general market retailers like Best Buy, Circuit City and CompUSA, major e-tailers like Amazon, and various big box retailers, leveraging SOS Network’s relationships with Atari and Navarre Corporation. Digital Praise also will work with international distributors like Authentic Media to distribute Cloud 9 products to the UK, Europe, South Africa and Australian markets.

Finally, Digital Praise plans to invest in advertising, PR and various other promotional activities to promote “Solomon Says,” and to market the product on its e-commerce Web site.

Cloud 9 Games anticipates extending its “Solomon Says” franchise through a series of other spin-off titles for both mainstream game consoles as well as the PC. For more information about Cloud 9 Games, visit www.cloud9games.com.

About Digital Praise, Inc.:

Digital Praise is an independent developer and publisher of family-friendly entertainment software for personal computers. The company produces and publishes faith-based and mainstream titles for families looking to enjoy interactive entertainment software with principled character-building themes and “just good clean fun.” Digital Praise products have achieved top recognition from leading children’s gaming and advocacy groups including Parents Choice, iParenting Media, the National Parenting Center, The Dove Foundation, Dr. Toy and Plain Games. For more information, visit www.digitalpraise.com.

About Cloud 9 Games, Inc.:

Cloud 9 Games, Inc. strives to become the premiere Christian game developer in the world, bringing quality software entertainment for people of all ages to enjoy. Its first title, “Solomon Says—Anything Goes Bible Trivia,” is a hilarious PC game that tests Bible knowledge while providing an entertaining way to learn more about scripture. Future plans include a range of mainstream console games as well as more computer games. More information can be found at www.cloud9games.com.

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Gone Gold! Cloud 9 Games Will Begin Shipping First-Ever Christian Karaoke/Vocal Performance Game August 8th

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 6, 2007

Cloud 9 Games, Inc., a leading Christian game developer, announced today that Heavenly Harmony, a Christian karaoke and vocal performance game, has officially gone “Gold” for Windows PC’s. The title will begin shipping to retailers, distributors and consumers worldwide August 8th. Heavenly Harmony will be available at the suggested retail price of $ 44.95 and is appropriate for children and adults of all ages, as long as they like to sing!

“Cloud 9 Games is extremely excited about this product and the reception it received at its unveiling during the International Christian Retail Show last month. Seeing the faces light up and hearing the positive comments of people as they played the game for the first time was an overwhelming joy,” stated Curtis Ratica, president of Cloud 9 Games, Inc. “We are certain, based on the response we’ve seen, that this will be the most sought-after Christian entertainment product this fall and during the Christmas season.”

Using the hand-held mic (included), players can sing to their favorite tunes as the amazing pitch-recognition technology displays their pitch accuracy in real-time, helping them stay on pitch and on time. Players unlock clothing options for their characters and move on to bigger and better performance venues as their singing skills improve. Heavenly Harmony includes mini-games/activities to help aspiring singers improve their vocals as well as 25 great Christian songs to perform. These songs are a mixture of hymns, praise and worship, plus contemporary Christian, including:

Amazing Grace
Blessed Assurance
Blessed
Every Time I Fall
Friend of God
I Can Only Imagine
Let The Worshippers Arise
On My Knees
Open The Eyes of My Heart
Praise The Lord
Shout To The Lord
The Old Rugged Cross
You Are God Alone
Expandable

Even more exciting is the ability for users to add their own personal preferences to their music libraries with the release of future music expansion packs. This October, players can find themselves getting in the Christmas spirit with the Heavenly Harmony Christmas Classics expansion pack, featuring 20 popular Christmas songs. Several more expansion packs are in the works, including Christian Rock, Modern Praise and Worship, Contemporary Christian and Hymns/Gospel.

About Cloud 9 Games, Inc.

Cloud 9 Games, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an independent developer and publisher of Christian entertainment software. Founded by a veteran of the video game industry, Cloud 9 Games has positioned themselves to be a leading developer and publisher of quality Christian entertainment.

Contact Information:

For additional information or to order products, visit www.cloud9games.com

or contact directly

Cloud 9 Games, Inc.

512-436-9107

info @ cloud9games.com

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Get in the Holiday Spirit as Cloud 9 Games Introduces Heavenly Harmony Christmas Classics

Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 19, 2007

Cloud 9 Games, Inc., a leading Christian game developer, announced today that it will take its Christian karaoke game to another level with the debut of Heavenly Harmony Christmas Classics. Featuring 20 of the greatest Christmas songs ever written, Heavenly Harmony Christmas Classics will be the first music expansion pack for the world’s first interactive Christian karaoke game.

“Everybody likes to sing Christmas songs, whether they are young or old, Christian or not. These songs are without a doubt some of the most popular and well-known songs in the world,” stated Jennifer Ratica, Marketing Director for Cloud 9 Games, Inc. “Christmas is the time of year when family members unite from all over the world. What could be more fun, entertaining and rewarding than to gather the family, pass the mic around, sing, laugh and enjoy each other’s company?”

Heavenly Harmony Christmas Classics Music Expansion Pack #1 includes the following songs:

·    “Away In A Manger”

·    “Carol Of The Bells”

·    “Deck The Halls”

·    “Do You Hear What I Hear”

·    “The First Noel”

·    “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”

·    “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”

·    “Here We Come A Caroling”

·    “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”

·    “Jingle Bells”

·    “Joy To The World”

·    “O Holy Night”

·    “O Little Town Of Bethlehem”

·    “Oh Christmas Tree”

·    “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”

·    “Silent Night”

·    “We Three Kings”

·    “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

·    “What Child Is This”

·    “Twelve Days Of Christmas”

Heavenly Harmony Christmas Classics is available for a suggested retail price of $ 19.95 at Christian retail stores or online at www.cloud9games.com.

Heavenly Harmony Karaoke and Vocal Performance Game is the only Christian karaoke computer game series in the world. It offers an unparalleled interactive music computer game experience that not only scores players on their singing pitch and rhythm but also displays the exact note they are singing and the note they should be singing. Using the hand-held microphone (included), players can sing to their favorite tunes as the amazing pitch-recognition technology displays their pitch accuracy in real-time, helping them stay on pitch and on time. Players unlock clothing options for their characters and move on to bigger and better performance venues as their singing skills improve. Heavenly Harmony also includes mini-games/activities to help aspiring singers improve their vocals as well as 25 great Christian songs to perform. These songs are a mixture of hymns, praise and worship, and contemporary Christian.

About Cloud 9 Games, Inc.

Cloud 9 Games, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an independent developer and publisher of Christian entertainment software. Founded by a veteran of the video game industry, Cloud 9 Games is leading the way in creating quality Christian entertainment software for all ages to enjoy. Investment opportunities are currently available. Contact Curtis Ratica at curtis @ cloud9games.com for more details.

Contact Information:

For additional information or to order products, visit www.cloud9games.com

or contact directly

Cloud 9 Games, Inc.

512-436-9107

info @ cloud9games.com

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