Paramount Digital Entertainment and Freeverse Announce Top Gun 2 Game, Now Available for iPhone and iPod Touch

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Digital Entertainment and Freeverse today announced Top Gun 2 is now available on the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. In Top Gun 2, players jump into the cockpit to engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground arcade combat, utilizing all-new high-speed defensive maneuvers and offensive attacks. Using the accelerometer, players will dodge enemies and deal devastating damage as they navigate through seven unique environments, including outer space.

"Following the success of the original Top Gun app, we wanted to offer fans another opportunity to fly into the danger zone," said John Kavanagh, senior vice president, Paramount Digital Entertainment. "In Top Gun 2, Freeverse built on the best qualities of Top Gun and added new content, better controls, more action and higher quality graphics to create the fastest, most exciting jet fighting combat we could imagine."

Top Gun 2 features dynamic level design that keeps players on the edge of their seats with surprise attacks and unique gameplay. Players can choose to pilot one of three jets: the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-14 Tomcat. Each jet comes fully equipped with upgradable cannon and missile systems. In addition, each features unique special offensive and defensive capabilities. The F-14 features Metal Storm attack, which obliterates all enemies on the screen and Afterburner defense. The F-16 offers Missile Barrage, which unleashes a torrent of missiles and Shield defense. The F/A-18 features Smart Bomb, which triggers targeted strikes and Flares defense. Players will blast enemies to a raucous soundtrack by Brooklyn based rockers Daredevil Squadron as well as the all-time classic composition "Danger Zone."

Additionally, fans that already have the original Top Gun iPhone game can now download a free upgrade for the title. The new Top Gun update allows players to pilot the iconic F-14 jet and adds the Afterburner feature to the classic game. The Afterburner allows players to activate a high-speed boost to get out of dangerous situations. iPhone iOS 4 compatibility is included in the upgrade.

Top Gun 2 for iPhone and iPod touch is now available for introductory price of $2.99 until August 23. The game will then return to its regular price of $3.99. Top Gun 2 is available from the App Store or at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/top-gun-2/id386217029?mt=8.

Top Gun for iPhone and iPod touch can be downloaded for $1.99 at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/top-gun/id313885030?mt=8. Top Gun for iPad can be downloaded for $4.99 at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/top-gun-for-ipad/id364051262?mt=8.

Press assets, including screenshots and fact sheet are available at www.bhimpact.gamespress.com.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.  PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Worldwide Television Distribution.

About Freeverse

Freeverse strives to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards and over 5 million paid sales from the iTunes App Store. Freeverse, a member of the ngmoco family, is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting edge games.

SOURCE Paramount Digital Entertainment