(July 19, 2010) – The Last Gamers of The Old Code, Egsa SoftWorks has teamed up with new gaming imprint Egsa Press to deliver the first new book of the “Geo Age”. The Armchair Historian’s Guide (71 pp., tpb, $12.95) gives grassroots indie gaming fans the chance to make history. The Armchair Historian’s Guide takes readers on a world wind tour through the rich shared tradition of celebrating achievements in gaming to the new World Standings Network (WSN) - the first leaderboard for indie games.

The first edition of The Armchair Historian’s Guide will be available as a limited run signature edition. The Armchair Historian’s Guide 2010 Edition will be available for pre-order at the Egsa Outfitters (www.egsaoutfitters.com) beginning July 19th and will be distributed by Egsa Press to global retailers late July 2010.

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, Egsa Press 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

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(July 17, 2010) – Game developer Egsa SoftWorks ushered in the “Geo Age” with its official announcement of WSN at Chicago’s 2010 Video Game Summit. Previously displayed only behind closed doors, a special Video Game Summit 2010 Edition of The Prospector released at the seventh annual Midwestern summit of gaming enthusiasts marks the first ever public unveiling of WSN. The World Standings Network (WSN) is designed to unite competitive players of indie gaming by celebrating achievements in play. A line up of games supporting WSN is expected to be announced this fall.

About The Video Game Summit

The Video Game Summit (VGS) is Chicago’s premier retro and modern generation video game trade show. The event is open to the public and people of all ages with an interest in video games or computers are encouraged to attend. For more show information please visit http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html

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

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(May 12, 2010) – Game developer Egsa SoftWorks is proud to announce the debut of WSN will be at Chicago’s 2010 Video Game Summit. Currently in closed beta, WSN is designed to unite competitive players of indie gaming by celebrating achievements in play.

For the past 7 years, the annual Midwestern summit of gaming enthusiasts has brought together fans from every era of video gaming to swap stories, games and to compete in sanctioned tournaments and raffles. The 2010 Video Game Summit will be held on July 17th, 2010 in Lombard Illinois.

About The Video Game Summit
The Video Game Summit (VGS) is Chicago’s premier retro and modern generation video game trade show. The event is open to the public and people of all ages with an interest in video games or computers are encouraged to attend.

The 2010 Video Game Summit will be July 17th, 2010 from 11am to 6pm at The Heron Point Convention Center, 665 West North Avenue, Lombard, IL (adjacent from the Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel) Admission is $3.00 per person. For more show information please visit http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html

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://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html

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(May 5, 2010) – Game developer Egsa SoftWorks is changing the game with the reveal of WSN. Formerly codenamed Project Stratus, WSN will provide an exciting new destination for competitive players of indie video games. WSN introductory briefings were available to developers beginning on “W-Day” 2010, April 22, 2010.

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
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Egsa SoftWorks Announces Support for the 2010 Video Game Summit

(March 10, 2010) – Game developer Egsa SoftWorks is proud to announce its support for Chicago’s premier destination for devotees of video gaming; the 2010 Video Game Summit. For the past 7 years, the annual Midwestern summit of gaming enthusiasts has brought together fans from every era of video gaming to swap stories, games and to compete in sanctioned tournaments and raffles. The 2010 Video Game Summit will be held on July 17th, 2010 in Lombard Illinois.

About The Video Game Summit
The Video Game Summit (VGS) is Chicago’s premier retro and modern generation video game trade show. The event is open to the public and people of all ages with an interest in video games or computers are encouraged to attend.

The 2010 Video Game Summit will be July 17th, 2010 from 11am to 6pm at The Heron Point Convention Center, 665 West North Avenue, Lombard, IL (adjacent from the Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel) Admission is $3.00 per person. For more show information please visit http://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html

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://avc.atari-users.net/VGS.html

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(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