LONDON, March 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq:SSTR), today announced that it has signed The Shield(tm), a game based on the critically acclaimed and award-winning edgy police drama produced by Fox Television Studios, and airing on the FX Network in the U.S. Developed by Point of View, Inc. it will be released on both PlayStation 2 and PC formats in the first half of 2007.
The Shield is a third person action videogame capturing the look, feel and authenticity of one of the most talked about programs on television. The game has been developed with the cooperation of the show's creators and talent to authentically re-create the same action and visceral emotional impact as the award-winning show.
Revolutionary elements will bring to life the gritty police action series featuring Detective Vic Mackey and the Strike Team who've defined their own form of policing in the Emmy(r) and Golden Globe(r) award-winning drama. The game will allow you to immerse yourself in moments taken directly from the series, bringing to life the Farmington underworld. Just like the series, players in the game will delve into the grayest areas of the law, employing unconventional police tactics while fighting a war on crime where the lines are blurred on what ends can justify the means.
Ian Higgins, CEO of Empire commented, "The Shield has proved a hugely popular TV show that lends itself perfectly to a gritty and action-filled game. We are very pleased to be releasing this title into Europe to both fans of the show and fans of action games alike."
Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings commented, "The Shield is a hugely successful television license. With its many awards and massive fan base, we hope to follow in the footsteps of the show and have similar success with this exciting game."
It's now your turn to take a walk in Vic's dark shadow.
About Empire Interactive:
Empire Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software that has been established for 18 years. Headquartered in the UK, Empire Interactive also has offices in the U.S., Germany, France and Spain. The company develops and publishes a varied range of titles for all current platforms in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Games such as Starsky & Hutch, Big Mutha Truckers, Ford Racing and FlatOut have all enjoyed success across the world. Its budget label, Xplosiv, is one of the fastest growing in Europe. Further information about Empire Interactive and its products can be found at www.empireinteractive.com
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About Silverstar Holdings:
Silverstar Holdings Ltd. is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq:SSTR), focusing on acquiring controlling positions in high-growth retail-driven and fee-based electronic game businesses that stand to benefit from the economies of scale generated by the Internet and other technology-related platforms. It currently owns Empire Interactive PLC and Strategy First Inc. as well as a stake in Magnolia Broadband.
Strategy First Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Magnolia Broadband is a fabless semiconductor company and innovator of radio frequency (RF) solutions for the cellular industry.
About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
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