Bodog Signs On As Promotional Partner For Sierra Entertainment's 'Scarface: The World Is Yours Video Game'August 28, 2006Los Angeles, CA - In another first for the online gaming world, Bodog, the pre-eminent brand in online gaming and entertainment, is proud to announce its promotional partnership with Sierra Entertainment's Scarface: The World Is Yours . The hotly anticipated video game based on the classic Scarface film is set for release on the PlayStation (R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox (R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC this fall. The video game is being developed by Radical Entertainment, a Sierra Entertainment studio, through a licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group. Sierra Entertainment is a division of Vivendi Games. "Bodog is proud to be on the frontline of the emerging convergence of video games and mainstream entertainment by supporting Scarface: The World Is Yours," says Calvin Ayre, Founder of Bodog, who will appear as a non-playable character in the game. "For so many, Scarface is the quintessential underground anti-hero. We are pleased to be part of this groundbreaking video game." As part of the relationship, Bodog will be spotlighted in numerous segments of the game, including branded video poker, blackjack and slot machines from which players can win in-game points; various "billboards" in the game world will feature Bodog Music, Bodog Battle of the Bands and Calvin Ayre; and the Bodog brand will be seen on the "Stampede" all-terrain vehicle in the game. Additionally, Bodog Music artists Bif Naked, Neurosonic and Britt Black will each have a song in the game. As part of the relationship, Bodog will conduct an online promotion and contest via its Bodogmusic.com web site where selected winners will receive free copies of the game and the grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two to "Live Like Tony Montana" at the Bodog Compound located in Costa Rica. Sign up to SBG Global and start winning today! Setting the industry standards with free, fast, secure and reliable deposit and withdrawl options, for more than a decade SBG Global has been the World's Most Respected Offshore Sportsbook, Online Casino, Poker and Horse Betting Racebook. With 185% in Total Bonuses, join SBG right now for their unmatched Bonuses and Promotions! Scarface: The World Is Yours will plunge players deep into the seedy underbelly of 1980s Miami as they become Tony Montana and rebuild his fallen empire while seeking vengeance on his enemies. About Bodog Bodog, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, is federally licensed by the Costa Rican and UK governments. Recognized as the true pioneer of online gaming and a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, Bodog's Founder Calvin Ayre was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. Bodog Entertainment Group includes Bodog.net; a music label, Bodog Music; an online magazine, BodogNation; a television production unit and further properties coming soon. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or smainzer@riptown.com. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group S.A. Vivendi Games (www.vivendigames.com) is a global developer, publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. The company is the leader in the subscription-based massively multi-player online (MMO) games category, holds leading positions in the PC, console, handheld and mobile games markets, and is an emerging player in casual online games. Vivendi Games' two principal studios and publishing labels include Blizzard Entertainment (R), headquartered in Irvine, CA, the creator of World of Warcraft (R), Diablo (R), StarCraft (R), and Warcraft (R); and Sierra Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, which includes Radical Entertainment, Swordfish Studios, High Moon Studios, and Massive Entertainment. Sierra is the owner of Crash Bandicoot (R), Spyro The Dragon (R), Empire Earth (R), SWAT (R), Leisure Suit Larry , and Ground Control (R) . Vivendi Games also includes Vivendi Games Mobile and Sierra Online divisions. Vivendi Games maintains strategic relationships with industry leading content partners, including Universal Music Group, NBC Universal, Twentieth Century Fox, and Ludlum Entertainment. The company has 16 offices around the world conducting business in 75 countries. --- by Bodog PR at 1800-sports.com on August 28, 2006
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