Capcom(R) Mobile and NEXTOY Launch KENKEN(R) Pro by Will Shortz on Apple App Store for iPhone(TM) and iPod Touch(TM)

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Tue Apr 6, 2010 2:48pm EDT

  LOS ANGELES, CA, Apr 06 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Capcom Mobile, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, and
NEXTOY today announced the launch of KENKEN Pro by Will Shortz on the
Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. 

    The brainchild of Japanese Math teacher Tetsuya Miyamoto and made famous
by puzzle master Will Shortz, KENKEN Pro takes the typical number puzzle
to the next level with a fun and challenging analytical element. The
latest edition of the popular iPhone game features a streamlined
interface, tons of new puzzles and a tutorial by Shortz himself.

    In KENKEN players unravel the puzzle by entering the correct numbers
within a 3 x 3 to 9 x 9 sized grid. Like Sudoku, each number can only be
used once per row. However, KENKEN Pro ups the ante by incorporating
basic math functions into the solution. So, while each number can only be
used once per row, it must also equate to the numerical value of its
respective cage.

    KENKEN may seem challenging on the surface, but it's actually quite easy
to learn. In fact, KENKEN is literally child's play as the game is also a
popular math teaching tool for educators worldwide. Furthermore, the
game's popularity continues to see explosive growth with more than 70
periodicals around the world publishing the game including the New York
Times' puzzle section.

    KENKEN Pro for the iPhone and iPod touch is currently available at
www.capcommobile.com/iphone or via the App Store at
www.itunes.com/appstore.

    About NEXTOY
 Nextoy, LLC was founded in 1981 by Robert Fuhrer. For over
30 years, Nextoy, LLC has been connecting original toy and game ideas
with the people who market them. Currently Nextoy, LLC serves as product
placement specialists in the fields of toys and games, publishing, gifts
and novelties. Nextoy, LLC clients include: Hasbro, Mattel, SpinMaster,
The Sharper Image, Uncle Milton Industries, Crayola, Bandai Japan, Irwin
Toy, Basic Fun, St. Martin's Press, HarperCollins, Capcom, Goliath Games,
Seven Footer Press, and Winning Moves Games.

    About Capcom
 Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld
and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds
of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil(R), Street
Fighter(R), Mega Man(R) and Devil May Cry(R). Capcom maintains operations
in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo, Korea and Hong Kong, with
corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about
Capcom can be found on the company website, www.capcom.com.

    About Capcom Interactive, Inc.
 Established in November of 2005 with the
mandate of bringing Capcom's celebrated IP to mobile platforms in North
America and Europe, Capcom Interactive, Inc. maintains development and
business offices in Los Angeles, London and Toronto. The company has
published several mobile games based on Capcom's celebrated intellectual
property, including Resident Evil(TM), Street Fighter(TM), Mega Man(TM)
and Devil May Cry(TM). In addition, CII has become extremely adept at
bringing licensed IP to market as illustrated by the fantastic
performance of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Are You Smarter Than A
5TH Grader?(R) in North America, as well as the success of Are You
Smarter Than A 10 Year Old?(TM) and University Challenge(TM) in Europe.
For additional information on the company and its offerings, please visit
www.capcommobile.com.

    Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or Capcom Interactive,
Inc., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered
trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of
their respective holders.

    KENKEN(R) is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. Copyright2009 KENKEN
Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved.

    

For Information, Contact:
Mike Larson
Capcom Mobile
Phone: 310-943-5481
Mobile: 310-848-3945
Email Contact 

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