LANGHORNE, Pa., June 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cinemaware Marquee(tm), an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today launched the official North American website for the award-winning PC game Darwinia(tm). An experience unlike any other, visitors can get entranced by the unique visual styling of the game, along with the latest news and info, all available at www.savedarwinia.com.
Darwinia was hailed as the best new independent game of the year at the 2006 Independent Games Festival. Going beyond the smoke and mirrors of flashy graphics, Darwinia instead produces an authentic and enriching gameplay experience for the player via retro-styled visuals and addictive play mechanics. Enveloped in the digital world of Darwinia, players must come to the rescue of Dr. Sepulveda's evolving, sentient life forms -- the Darwinians. Now that there is a permanent home online for Darwinia and its saviors, they must succeed! Anyone who wants to help save Darwinia should access www.savedarwinia.com now.
The site contains vital information about the virus that has been plaguing Darwinia and what resources are at our disposal to help save the virtual world. Furthermore, the site hopes to bring together the community beyond the digital landscape of Darwinia. Players will be encouraged to get involved in the forums to help each other reach the ultimate goal: to save Darwinia.
Developed by British developer Introversion Software, Darwinia has exploded onto the scene with unique gameplay, an intriguing storyline and unparalleled originality. Darwinia is expected to hit retailers' shelves in North America in June. Visit www.savedarwinia.com today to learn more.
About Introversion
Introversion Software is a UK-based independent games developer and publisher founded in 2001 by three university students. Starting out with just $1,000, no advertising budget, and relying solely on the power of word of mouth, Introversion Software stormed onto the gaming scene with the highly acclaimed, genre-defining, cult hacking sim, Uplink. The team of 6 have followed up with Darwinia -- recognized by gamers the world over, and recently winning an unprecedented 3 awards: "Innovation in Visual Art," "Technical Excellence" and the "Seumas McNally Grand Prize," at this year's Independent Games Festival. Please visit www.introversion.co.uk for more information.
About Cinemaware Marquee(tm):
Cinemaware Marquee(tm), an affiliated label of Cinemaware(r), is dedicated to bringing the most innovative and outstanding international games to North America. They showcase independent developers throughout the world and give them an opportunity to deliver their games to a whole new audience. Cinemaware Marquee's titles now include Space Rangers(tm)2: Rise of the Dominators(tm), Neighbors From Hell(r): On Vacation, Buccaneer's Bounty(tm), Darwinia and Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege. Please visit www.cinemawaremarquee.com for more information. Cinemaware is a brand of distinctively unique games featuring addictive gameplay and presented in grand cinematic scope. Cinemaware's award-winning game properties include Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown(r), Defender of the Crown(r), SDI(tm), The King of Chicago(tm), Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon(tm), Rocket Ranger(tm), Lords of the Rising Sun(tm), It Came from the Desert(tm), Wings(tm) and the TV Sports(tm) franchise of sports games. More information about Cinemaware's history can be found at www.cinemaware.com.
About eGames, Inc.:
eGames, Inc., headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, publishes and markets a diversified line of interactive entertainment titles which now include the eGames(tm), Cinemaware(r) and Cinemaware Marquee(tm) brands. Additional information regarding eGames, Inc. can be found at www.egames.com.