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Toronto - August 19, in the year of our Lord 2010 - In 1975, just beyond the serene beaches of the summer resort town Amity Island lurked a terrifying menace: Jaws. Thirty-five years later, the timeless classic thriller is making its debut for the iPhone® and iPod touch® through a development partnership with Bytemark Games and Universal Partnerships & Licensing.

Chomping its way into the iTunes® App Store in August 2010, Jaws for the iPhone® and iPod touch® is a fun and challenging casual game. With familiar line-drawing mechanics paired with a few new tricks, Jaws challenges players with the task of saving stranded swimmers from the namesake Great White. The game features:

• Casual and intuitive touch-based gameplay provides an addictive experience for any level of gamer
  
• Touch, drag and flick swimmers to beaches and boats out of the way of Jaws
  
• Play through 10 increasingly challenging levels to make your way to the climactic final battle between man and shark
  
• The Academy Award® winning theme from John Williams brings the intensity of Jaws to life
  
• A terrifying 25-foot long 3-ton virtual shark

“Jaws is one of the most recognizable and beloved movie franchises of all time, and it’s been an amazing opportunity to interpret the thrilling film as a game,” said Jon Walsh, CEO of Bytemark Games. “We think it has everything that makes a great casual game – fun, easy-to-learn touch controls, along with exciting gameplay that ramps up quickly and keeps players challenged from beginning to end.”

“It has been 35 years since Jaws terrorized the shores of Amity Island and now he has resurfaced in the realm of apps, ready to prey once again,” said Calvin Lim, Director of Mobile Sales, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “The combination of simple touchscreen mechanics, visually stunning graphics and the original theme score make for a complete game that will keep you playing over and over again.”

Download Jaws in the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jaws/id386656261?mt=8