“Weird Al” Yankovic and Left Brain Games Team up to Stamp-Out Viruses!

Virus Alert 3D Game Pits “Weird Al” against Computer Viruses

CANTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Left Brain Games, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of a new interactive game for personal computers featuring musical artist and cult hero “Weird Al” Yankovic – and thousands of pesky computer viruses.

“There’s no doubt that devout Al fans are going to love this game but I’m also convinced that there’s something in there for anyone.”

Virus Alert 3D features “Weird Al” as the new Information Technology employee at Companytechco Inc., LLC. His job is to hunt down and exterminate computer viruses that are plaguing the firm. Users get to control “Weird Al” as he works his way through the building eliminating viruses, protecting computers, unlocking secret doors, and securing the help of drone like co-workers.

Based on a song on Al’s recent album, “Straight out of Lynwood”, Virus Alert 3D marks the second time that Left Brain Games and “Weird Al” Yankovic have teamed up. The album was released with an animated music video of the Virus Alert single, which was also created by Left Brain Games.

“We love working with ‘Weird Al’ and his team. They are extremely creative and always give us free reign to try new things,” says Andrew Keplinger, President of Left Brain Games. “There’s no doubt that devout Al fans are going to love this game but I’m also convinced that there’s something in there for anyone.”

The trial version of the game is available for download and is compatible with both Macs and PCs. The full game features 25 levels of play, though the free version includes only 5 levels. A registration code can be purchased for $16.95 to unlock all levels. Animated vignettes appear after every fifth level introducing Al to a cast of zany characters working at the company.

In conjunction with the launch of this new product, Left Brain Games has made available a Virus Alert 3D download website for the free trial version. The site located at www.virusalert3d.com includes screen images of the game along with links to “Weird Al’s” website and the animated music video.

About Left Brain Games:

Left Brains Games, Inc., is a Canton, Connecticut multimedia development company specializing in games for advertising, training, and education. Featuring some of the most talented Flash/Shockwave programmers and animators in New England, LBG has worked with many regional and national companies including Pfizer, Mattel, Nestle, Universal Studios, and Wonka Candy.