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505 GAMES MAKES A SPLASH AT RETAIL AS MICHAEL PHELPS - PUSH THE LIMIT ON KINECT FOR XBOX 360 HITS STORES TODAY

505 Games, a global publisher of video games, today announced that casual Kinect title, Michael Phelps - Push the Limit, is now available to purchase in stores and online.

Michael Phelps - Push the Limit offers players the chance to compete against each other as well as against one of the most decorated athletes of all time, Michael Phelps. Play in quick matches in single player or local/online multiplayer against friends, or immerse yourself in the challenging and fun Career Mode where you'll swim your way to the podium through some of the most breathtaking locations across the world, finally facing Michael himself in the final.

Michael Phelps commented "It's been my dream since I was young to achieve things that no one else has done - and it's a truly amazing experience to now have a videogame dedicated solely to swimming. This game is all about having fun and experiencing the exciting competition of my sport, and the controller-less Kinect technology literally allows kids and adults alike to dive right in and go head to head with each other, or even test your skills with me."

505 Games has partnered with iconic swimwear brand Speedo. The Speedo brand appears on all swimwear and caps in-game, as well as on the touch pads within all of the pool environments. In addition, players strive to compete in the Annual Games which are held in the Speedo Stadium, a specially built in-game environment, including the Speedo winners' podium.

The motion-tracking capability of the Kinect platform allows for realistic player input, helping to recreate all components of an exciting swimming race. Whether it's hyping up the crowd, achieving the perfect dive from the start, swimming at the optimum rhythm, timing the perfect turn, or timing the last gasp reach to the wall, the Kinect hardware allows the game to accurately replicate those elements in the most fun and accessible way possible - by using simple body and hand gestures.

"We believe that Michael Phelps - Push the Limit offers a truly unique proposition for casual and sports fan gamers," said Ian Howe, NA President, 505 Games. "As the first ever swimming video game title, coupled with the star power of Michael Phelps, Push the Limit brings the fun, fitness and excitement of swimming to a huge audience of Kinect-owning gamers."

Michael Phelps - Push the Limit is developed by Blitz Games and published by 505 Games. For more information, including screenshots, movies and gameplay tips, visit www.michaelphelpsgame.com