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05/10/2010
 
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]

GORMLEY, Ontario, Canada – May 10, 2010 – Digital Leisure Inc. a leading developer and publisher of interactive video-based titles and console games, announced today the launch of Chess Challenge!, designed exclusively for Nintendo’s WiiWare™ and DSiWare™ game services.

Now you can play fully Wi-Fi enabled Chess on your Wii™ or use Nintendo DS™’s wireless play on your Nintendo DSi™!

Patience will be key going up against the best players from around the world on your Wii. Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes or use the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service to go head-to-head against other players. Win online matches see how your chess ELO rating stacks up against the world by viewing the online Leaderboard.

If you don’t have time to play your friends in a live chess game, Chess Challenge! also lets you play with up to five different Wii Friends using WiiConnect24™. With full Mii support you can really bring your games to life!

You can also take your skills on-the-go with your Nintendo DSi system. Sharpen your chess skills playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes, or play against your friends in either a shared local game or DS wireless play.

With all of these gameplay options you have some serious chess action awaiting you!

Chess Challenge! is available today in North America, exclusively on both WiiWare and DSiWare services for only 500 Nintendo Points™.

Nintendo trademarks are used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console and DSiWare is available only through the Nintendo DSi system.

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