<p> NRL Mascot Mania hits Nintendo DS®</p><p>“NRL Mascot Mania” announced for a July 2nd 2009 Release</p><p>Sydney, Australia – May 14, 2009 – Home Entertainment Suppliers P/L (HES), are proud to announce their upcoming video game “NRL Mascot Mania”, a fun and adventurous title aimed at children that is due for release on July 2nd, 2009 on Nintendo DS®.</p><p>“NRL Mascot Mania brings your favourite team mascot to life in this fast paced action adventure that has you running, jumping and battling your way through some incredible 3D worlds”, said David Robles, Business Development Manager for HES.</p><p>“The NRL Mascot programme has been an important part of the NRL’s strategic direction for children and we are proud to have such an amazing game available”, said Paul Kind, Director of Commercial & Marketing for the National Rugby League.</p><p>The features of “NRL Mascot Mania” include – </p><p>. Choose between 16 team mascots, each with their own superpowers! . Explore and conquer 48 fantasy environments using your Super Abilities! . Battle your enemies using Fiery Fists and Ground Smash, or unleash your mascot’s special attack! . Face off against other team mascots in an epic boss-battle clash. . Fun mini games including an un-lockable NRL mini-match. . Find, collect, and trade NRL player cards with your friends wirelessly to boost your team in the mini-match.</p><p>“NRL Mascot Mania” is due for release on July 2nd, 2009 and will be available from all leading retailers.</p><p>Note to media: Screenshots from the game are available for download from http://www.mascotgame.com.au</p><p>Permission is given for these to be used in your publication or website.</p><p>Contacts:</p><p>Australian Publisher & Distributor: David Robles Business Development Manager Home Entertainment Suppliers P/L Ph: + 61 2 9533 3055 Fx: + 61 2 9533 3277 E: [email protected] W: www.hes.net</p><p>NZ Distributor: Raja Henley Group Product Manager GameWizz Digital Entertainment Ltd Ph: + 64 9 477 4007 Fx: + 64 9 475 5000 E: [email protected] W: www.gamewizz.com</p><p>Developer: Daniel Visser Managing Director Wicked Witch Software Ph: +61 3 9729 3750 E: [email protected] W: http://www.wicked-witch.com.au/</p>