My Baby First Steps allows aspiring parents the task of teaching and nurturing their baby as it grows to become a walking, talking toddler. Players will teach their baby how to recognize and name shapes and body parts, feed themselves, climb stairs and more.

My Baby First Steps is available now for Wii and Nintendo DS. It is rated E for everyone.

SouthPeak Interactive develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: Playstation3 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, PSPgo, Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, Wii, Nintendo DS, DSi and PC.

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"We are encouraged with our operational results for the quarter, and continue to see the benefits of our investment in our infrastructure and personnel. In this period, we launched three Xbox 360 titles, which included the global launch of Section 8 on Xbox 360 and Games for Windows Live," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak. "We are also encouraged with our continued revenue growth despite the ongoing challenges in the retail environment. We expect that the recent price reductions can drive momentum for the industry going into the holiday season."

Highlights of the quarter include:

- Quarterly net revenue increase of approximately 100 percent, to $16.7 million from $8.3 million in the comparable period in 2008.

- Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 million for the period compared to a loss of $1.3 million in the comparable period in 2008.

- Acquired in bankruptcy certain assets owned by Midway relating to video games based on the TNA iMPACT wrestling brand.

- Upcoming product releases include My Baby: First Steps (Wii and Nintendo DS), Horrid Henry (Wii, Nintendo DS and PC), Miniclip Sushi Go Round (Wii, Nintendo DSi and iPhone), TNA iMPACT: Cross the Line (PSP, PSPgo and DS), Dementium II (Nintendo DS), Fast Food Panic (Wii and Nintendo DS), Sled Shred featuring the Jamaican Bobled Team (Wii), Crime Scene(Nintendo DS) and Montessori Music (Nintendo DS).

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"Having successfully collaborated with James on his Women's Murder Club games, we are thrilled to expand the partnership to bring to life the epic tale of Daniel with the first Daniel X game ever offered," said Doug Clemmer, THQ's executive VP, Kids, Family and Casual Games. "Our first game in the Daniel X series is a perfect complement to its literary counterparts, and a great way for fans to enhance their knowledge and enjoyment of the world of Daniel X."

"Bringing Daniel to life on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS will allow fans of the book series and graphic novel to immerse themselves in a completely new storyline," said James Patterson. "With Daniel X: Watch the Skies debuting at No. 1 on the New York Times Best-Sellers list for children's books, the new adventures of Daniel on handheld will give these readers the chance to become their favorite action hero."

Offering a mechanism by which to interact and complete a game, Daniel X allows players to create objects out of thin air and implement them to overcome obstacles, save friends and prevent the aliens on The List from taking over the world. As Daniel traverses an alien world, that skill will be vital in solving puzzles and battling enemies so that he can return home to Earth.

James Patterson's Daniel X: The Ultimate Power is scheduled to be available for the Nintendo DSi and DS this upcoming January.

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My Baby First Steps follows last year's blockbuster Nintendo DS hits My Baby Girl and My Baby Boy. It gives aspiring parents the exciting task of teaching and nurturing their baby as it grows to become a walking, talking toddler. Players will teach their baby how to recognize and name shapes and body parts, feed themselves, climb stairs and more. Just like the first game, the baby will need lots of interaction and affection and will need to be fed, changed, bathed and gently put to sleep at night.

My Baby First Steps features all new customization options. Players can determine their baby's appearance and sex, or let the game surprise them. Taking trips to the mall allows players to buy new clothing and accessories for their baby and for their home!

My Baby First Steps is available now for Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) for a suggested retail price of $29.99. It is rated E for everyone; for more information visit www.mybabyvillage.com.

About SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSPgo, Xbox 360(R) videogame and entertainment system, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), DSi and PC. SouthPeak's games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting and combat. SouthPeak's products are sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.

For additional information, please visit SouthPeak's corporate website: www.southpeakgames.com

About Nobilis

Nobilis, a Lyon based producer, publisher, and distributor of video games (PC, Xbox360TM, PlayStation(R)2, PlayStation(R)3, PSPTM, Nintendo Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), and Interactive DVDs) and video game accessories, was founded in 2001.

Nobilis has several distribution subsidiaries in France (Lyon), Spain (Madrid), Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg (Bruxelles), and an office in Italy (Rome). Nobilis Publishing games are already sold in over 40 different countries with the most prominent partners.

Official websites: www.nobilis-games.com and www.group-nobilis.com

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