LANGHORNE, Pa., Jan. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cinemaware Marquee(tm), an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced that its first title, Space Rangers(tm) 2: Rise of the Dominators will be released in North America in March 2006. Space Rangers 2 is already one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year in Europe.
Developed by Russian studio 1C/Elemental Games, Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators continues the trend of Russian developers blazing new trails in videogames. The game is a turn-based RPG encompassing various gameplay genres in a vast interstellar world that can be played in countless ways -- explore the galaxy, fight off an evil robotic army, build a trading empire -- it is completely up to player. This depth and scope of gameplay ensures that Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators will be one of the most revolutionary titles of the year -- the ultimate realization of a truly unique, bold vision to deliver a groundbreaking game on a new scale.
"It is an honor for us to launch our new Cinemaware Marquee label with a game as ambitious and fun as Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators," said Lars Batista, Vice President, Product Development of eGames. "Our goal is to bring gamers consistently incredible content, so that when they see our logo, they are 100% confident about the quality of the game they are getting. Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators lays the foundation for that vision."
The buzz is already building in North America because of the European reviews. NetJak.com caused a real commotion in gaming communities when it boldly stated: "Not only is this game my current pick for PC Game of the Year, and for Game of the Year all around, but this game just shot its way into my Top 20 Greatest of All Time."
"We have been ecstatic with the response to Space Rangers 2 in Europe, and we can't wait to see how U.S. gamers react," said Dmitriy Gusarov, Head of Development at Elemental Games. "It is a pleasure to have the time and resources to make refinements to the game for its North American release. We are working hard to give gamers a very polished and enhanced version."
As an added value, the package will include the original version of the Space Rangers game. For the latest updates and info on the game, please visit www.spacerangers2.com.
About 1C Company:
Founded in 1991, 1C Company is a leading Russian company publishing and distributing computer games in the former USSR. They specialize in distribution, publishing and development of interactive entertainment products and business software. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 20 leading Russian independent development studios and has produced over 50 projects for PC and consoles. 1C Company is also widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios whose games include IL-2 Sturmovik, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion Pack and Pacific Fighters. More information about the company is available at http://int.games.1c.ru.
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, showcasing independent developers throughout the world and giving them an opportunity to deliver their games to a whole new audience. 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.