Hip Interactive Signs Tom Savni for City of the Dead

Hip Games today announced that horror icon Tom Savini has agreed to lend his voice and his likeness to the new zombie game, City of the Dead. The game now has the distinction of having both the father of the modern zombie film George A. Romero and the king of splatter Tom Savini working with developer Kuju Entertainment to make this the best and most authentic zombie experience possible.

"We are incredibly pleased that Mr. Savini has agreed to lend his talent to our upcoming release, 'City of the Dead,'" said Arindra Singh, President & Chief Executive Officer of Hip Interactive Corp. "His legendary make-up artistry and theatrical roles have securely embedded him in the Romero Universe. We are honored to have him on board!"

"I feel like an assassin. I load up my car with my essentials and go off to strange places and kill people, and things…in movies," said Tom Savini from his Pittsburgh home. "It makes sense for me now to do it in a new strange place....a video game. My first video game and a whole new arena to fulfill my reputation, my legend, as the king of splatter in the bloodiest gore fest in gaming… 'City of the Dead.'"

City of the Dead is scheduled for a spring 2006 release.