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Prague, Czech Republic - July 18, in the year of our Lord 2012 - Grip games, a privately owned developer and publisher of games for game consoles and high-end portable devices, announced today with great fanfare a release date for Foosball 2012, the first foosball game for the PlayStation®3 system and PlayStation®Vita system. The game will be available on the PlayStation®3 system and PlayStation®Vita system as a downloadable game via the PlayStation®Store throughout North and South America, on July 24th, and Europe and other territories July 25th.

The first foosball game developed for the PlayStation®Vita system and PlayStation®3 system features clever connective play between both consoles, delivering both cross play and game continuation features, in addition to PlayStation®Move motion controller and DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller support.

"Having a release date set is exciting, both for us and our fans who have been patiently waiting to play Foosball since we announced the title several months ago," said Jakub Mikyska, CEO of Grip Games. "Now players will be able to scratch their foosball itch anywhere, on either PlayStation® device."

Fans will be able to pick up Foosball 2012 for the low price of $7.99 USD / 6.99 EUR. PlayStation®Plus subscribers will enjoy a discounted price of $5.99 USD / 4.99 EUR, but this deal is for a limited time, so grab it while the price is scorchingly low! A single purchase entitles you to both the PS3 and PS®Vita versions. Buy it for the PS3, get the PS®Vita version free! Buy it for the PS®Vita, get the PS3 version free! Need some convincing? Download the demo starting July 24th and see for yourself why Foosball 2012 is such a highly anticipated game. Can't get enough Foosball? Check out the PlayStation®Store for downloadable goodies starting July 25th, and throughout the year.

With its keen cross-platform play functionalities, Foosball 2012 will allow players on one platform to play online against players on the other platform for cross play. Additionally, with game continuation, players can experience the game at home with their PlayStation®3 system and pick up where they left off anywhere, anytime with their PS®Vita!

Foosball 2012 will feature single and multiplayer modes along with Quick Match gameplay where up to four players can play simultaneously in a local match. The game supports both DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller and PS Move motion controller support for ultra-realistic foosball controls that will make players feel like they are controlling a real foosball table!

For more information about the game, visit www.foosball2012.com.