Skunk Studios announces the public beta release of "Varmintz Deluxe", a game that brings you classic “hop-and-dodge” style gameplay in a fast-paced, character-rich environment.

San Francisco, CA March 8, 2004--Skunk Studios, creators of highly entertaining games for the mass market, announces the public beta release of "Varmintz Deluxe", a game that brings you classic “hop-and-dodge” style gameplay in a fast-paced, character-rich environment.

Skunk Studios invites players from around the world to try “Varmintz Deluxe” by downloading the free game demo from this location:
http://www.skunkstudios.com/varmintz/beta.htm

“Varmintz Deluxe” features include:

* 10 unique Worlds that unlock over time.
* 50 fun and challenging levels
* Worldwide and Local High Score Rankings
* Easy, Medium, Hard Settings
* Save Game
* Bonus Rounds
* Fun, interactive soundtrack

Screenshots of “Varmintz Deluxe” are available online:

* http://www.skunkstudios.com/varmintz/images/shot-west.gif
* http://www.skunkstudios.com/varmintz/images/shot-swamp.gif
* http://www.skunkstudios.com/varmintz/images/shot-forest.gif

Download URL for the “Varmintz Deluxe” Beta:
http://www.skunkstudios.com/varmintz/beta.htm