Cocoloni Island Enters Closed Beta

Cocoloni Island, a browser base MMORPG, releases first batch of closed beta keys.

Everett, WA, January 24, 2011— The Cocolani Island servers are scheduled to begin accepting the first eager adventurers at 3PM Pacific time on January 24, 2011. All accounts created at www.cocolani.com using a valid beta code will be granted instant access. A limited number of codes will be made available to select sites throughout the week. All participating sites will be announced on the publisher’s home page at www.gamesamba.com.

Cocolani Island is a persistent world set in a tropical paradise. Played in a browser, the game does not require any downloads or installation and will work on both Mac and PC. After choosing a tribe, and customizing their mask, players can begin to explore and unlock the mysteries of Cocolani Island right away. Each player will be able to rent their own house and by helping the other island locals acquire coins that can be used to further customize the avatar and purchase furniture and other home decorations.

“We are very excited to be launching our web based MMO  ‘Cocolani Island’ with Game Samba in North America. There will be more new content and a wider richer experience as the game evolves in the coming months.” Said ASCII Media CEO Sam Calis.

Cocolani Island features dozens of mini games ranging from racing to shooters to puzzles. Even classic favorites such as Mah Jong are present in abundance. If challenging other players is more your style, Cocolani Island features innovative tribal battles and PvP in a designated arena. With hundreds more mini games in the pipeline due for release during beta, Cocolani Island is sure to deliver many hours of enjoyment.

About ASCII Media
ASCII Media, headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in the Middle East and Australia, creates game software, virtual online worlds, mobile games and 3D animation for consumer brands, ad agencies and online gamers. With a library of over 400 owned games, ASCII Media games reach millions of people across all demographics through some of the most popular online destinations and corporate branded Web sites. www.asciimedia.com.

About GameSamba
GameSamba is a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Everett, WA, GameSamba offers free to play games through a global network of offices located in North America and Taiwan. More information about GameSamba and its products may be found at GameSamba's US website www.gamesamba.com.