December 16^th, 2004 (1:02pm) - Hip Interactive has announced that Playboy: The Mansion will feature a diverse soundtrack including music from more than 40 artists. In a similar fashion to Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto games and Bizarre Creation’s Project Gotham Racing 2, in Playboy: The Mansion players will be able to listen to music from eight different "radio stations" included in the game ranging from hip-hop to rock to house music.

"With ’Playboy: The Mansion,’ you can create the ultimate virtual party, and as the best hosts like Hef know, a party isn’t a party without great music," said Jim Perkins, president of ARUSH Publishing. "We’re thrilled to showcase music from amazing up-and-coming artists, and think there is something for everyone, with rock, punk, hip-hop, and even flamenco music available on your Playboy Mansion’s radio."

Emerging bands such as Start Trouble, The Wylde Bunch, The Rosenbergs, Aquavibe and Sugarcult have songs featured in Playboy: The Mansion, as well as established artists including Petey Pablo, Felix Da House Cat, All-American Rejects and Sander Kleinenberg. In the game, players can purchase stereos and select music for different areas of the virtual Playboy Mansion. The soundtrack not only will allow players to customize their experience, but also serves a gameplay purpose by entertaining guests, and in turn, keeping the party going.

Songs from the game’s INgrooves radio station, which features dance and house music, will be featured on a CD release mixed by DJ Felix Da House Cat, and released in retail stores and on the Internet in January 2005.

Artists Featured in Playboy: The Mansion Include:

Petey Pablo; All-American Rejects; Sugarcult; The Rosenbergs; Start Trouble; Wylde Bunch; Aquavibe; Felix Da House Cat; Sander Kleinenberg, featuring Miss Bunty; Swollen Members; J. Boogie’s Dubtronic Science; F.I.L.T.H.E.E. Immigrants; Armand Van Helden; Autopilot; Blue Van; Bob Berg; DJ Sneak; Dolla Skills; Eastern Sun and John Kelly; DJ Excess; Imperial Assassins, featuring Judge D; Jimmy Bruno; Jimmy Grand; Joey DeFrancesco; Like Minds; Matthew Skutnik; Michael Tello; Out, Out; People Under The Stairs; Poncho Sanchez; Prince Charming; Ray Roc; Reflekt, featuring Deline Bass; Silvertide; Simply Jeff; Sweatshop Union; The Moontrane Conductors; Toadstyle; Tony C And The Truth; Tricia Muldrow; and Young Rome.

Developed by Cyberlore Studios, Playboy: The Mansion is scheduled for a January 2005 release for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC