(August 28, 2008) – Chicago based game developer Egsa SoftWorks today announced its selection of accomplished composer Alan Brown and his First Sound Entertainment production company to score upcoming releases from the indie game developer’s R&D2 Team.

Alan Brown’s First Sound Entertainment (www.firstsoundentertainment.com) specializes in creating music for film, television, commercials, multimedia and video games. Established in 2004, First Sound Entertainment’s Alan Brown has over 15 years of experience in composition.

“Alan’s work embodies the passion and magic of gaming. His lush, enchanted soundscapes made him the perfect choice to create themes for our game world. When you play a game, the music transports the player to game world – Alan’s score is not just an accompaniment or a backdrop but an active force that propels the gamer.” said Trish Summers, head of Gamer Support for Egsa SoftWorks.

First Sound Entertainment’s music has had featured placements in various music libraries and its founders work has is featured prominently in various independent film score credits. The Egsa SoftWorks title is currently in development by the indie developer’s R&D2 team and is slated for a late 2008/early 2009 release.

About First Sound Entertainment

First Sound Entertainment is a music production company founded by Composer/Arranger/Producer Alan Brown, which specializes in writing music for film, television, commercials, multimedia and video games. For more information visit http://www.firstsoundentertainment.com

About Egsa SoftWorks(tm)
Chicago-based Egsa SoftWorks develops video games for mobile devices, personal digital assistants, notebook and desktop based computers systems. Devoted to the true hardcore gamer, the company’s titles include the cult hardcore hit Circuit Breaker. For more information visit www.egsa.com Egsa SoftWorks and Circuit Breaker SE are trademarks of Egsa Corp.
This information can also be accessed at the Egsa SoftWorks press site at http://www.egsa.com/thetower

Giving Through Video Gaming: Gamers Unite to Help Fight Breast Cancer

(July 14, 2008) – True video gaming is about more than achieving the highest score, it is about building communities through play. Community is about helping others. In this spirit, The Gamer’s Garage Podcast along with Gaming 4 Others is presenting the Walk for Breast Cancer Tournament. The online video game tournament will be held on August 2, 2008. Egsa Outfitters (EO) is proud to help donate giveaways on The Gamer’s Garage Podcast and Website for randomly selected gamers that register for the tournament

Kim Pora, has participated in the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure’s The Breast
Cancer 3-Day® walk. Last year she walked 60 miles and helped raised over $2,500 in funds to help find a cure (http://08.the3day.org/goto/kimpora). As the Public Relations Manager for video game podcast and website, The Gamer’s Garage www.thegamersgarage.com), the cause is close to her heart and has fuelled her desire to participate again in 2008. According to Kim Pora, “There is no life that has not been touched in some way by breast cancer. The Gamer’s Garage has always focused on bringing gamers from all gaming communities together. This tournament helps bring everyone together to help fight for a world that might someday be free of this disease.”

“Kim Pora, The Gamers Garage and Gaming 4 Others are true heroes! Egsa SoftWorks is proud to play a very small part in proving that play brings people together. We hope every gamer out there supports Kim and all the men and women participating in the 3-Day.” said Trish Summers, head of Gamer Support for Egsa SoftWorks.

The game tournament will be a single elimination 4 vs. 4 in Halo 3 for the Xbox 360.
The event will be held on August 2, 2008. Registration is $5 per person, $20 per team.
Individuals who sign up will be randomly placed with a team lacking players. 100% of all
donations and entry fees will go directly to the Susan G. Komen foundation for the cure.
Players and teams can register at www.gaming4others.org.

Egsa SoftWorks’ online store, The Egsa Outfitters (www.egsaoutfitters.com) will help
provide giveaways to The Gamer’s Garage that will be presented to randomly chosen
gamers that register for the event.

About The Gamer’s Garage

The Gamers Garage (www.thegamersgarage.com) is a podcast and website community that is for gamers by gamers. Cover all gaming platforms, The Gamer’s Garage provides reviews, news, and rumors. The focus of The Gamer’s Garage is to bring gamers from all gaming communities together.

About Gaming4Others.org

Gaming4Others.org (www.gaming4others.org) is an organization that will coordinate online videogame tournaments to raise funds for others. Common media stereotypes that portray gamers as self-centered or anti-social are debunked as Gaming 4 Others (G4O) demonstrates that many gamers are enthusiastically generous with their time, money, and effort for worthy causes. G4O combines passion for gaming with charitable action an - ideal way to allow gamers to positively impact some of the problems existing in our global community.

About Egsa SoftWorks(tm)
Chicago-based Egsa SoftWorks develops video games for mobile devices, personal digital assistants, notebook and desktop based computers systems. Devoted to the true hardcore gamer, the company’s titles include the cult hardcore hit Circuit Breaker. For more information visit www.egsa.com Egsa SoftWorks and Circuit Breaker SE are trademarks of Egsa Corp.

This information can also be accessed at the Egsa SoftWorks press site at http://www.egsa.com/thetower

Contacts:

Event Registration
http://www.gaming4others.org

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Egsa SoftWorks is looking for an Graphics Design Officer [GDO-1] to join our crew. Graphics Design Officers serve as illustrators and imaging experts on development teams. Graphics Design Officers work with game designers and Imaging Design Officers producing concept graphics, production graphics and promotional art that is used in play, online and in print.

A tiny Chicago based, renegade band housed in the ruins of the once mighty American steel industry, we are far from the gleaming coast and the industry’s corridors of power. We make Video Games for PDA, Desktop & Laptop PC and other devices. We offer a fun atmosphere driven by creative and passion. We work with team members across North America.

Typical Missions Include:

• Creating concept and production art for manuals and documentation for games and products.
• Creating and modifying art assets used by teams including vector based art, digital photography and 2D computer generated images (CGI).
• Assisting in creation and design of style guides.
• Providing feedback summaries and suggestions to game development teams based on game play and graphic feel.

Key Attributes:

• Love of video gaming
• A working knowledge of video game history or a strong desire to learn.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Experience with digital graphic tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Deep Paint.
• Experience with digital design tools such as Adobe InDesign.
• Experience with creation of screen and print graphics.

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Egsa SoftWorks is looking for an Imaging Design Officer [IDO-1] to join our crew. Imaging Design Officers serve as animators and rendering experts on development teams. Imaging Design Officers work with game designers and Graphic Design Officers producing concept graphics, production graphics and promotional art that is used in play, online and in print.

A tiny Chicago based, renegade band housed in the ruins of the once mighty American steel industry, we are far from the gleaming coast and the industry’s corridors of power. We make Video Games for PDA, Desktop & Laptop PC and other devices. We offer a fun atmosphere driven by creative and passion. We work with team members across North America.

Typical Missions Include:

• Creating 3D concept and production models and art for games and products.
• Creating and modifying character, logo and special effects animation used by teams.
• Providing feedback summaries and suggestions to game development teams based on game play and graphic feel.

Key Attributes:

• Love of video gaming
• A working knowledge of video game history or a strong desire to learn.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Experience with digital tools such as Maya, Bryce and Deep UV.
• Experience with animation tools such as Adobe Flash.
• Experience with creation and editing of .FLV, .AVI, and .MOV movies and animations.

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