LANGHORNE, Pa., June 14, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced that it will soon launch a contest encouraging gamers to delve into critically-acclaimed Space Rangers(tm) 2: Rise of the Dominators and suggest a new name for the PC-based space adventure. The grand prize winner will receive a fully-loaded Falcon Northwest PC with a retail value of approximately $2,600, while runners-up will receive games from Cinemaware Marquee.
"From its selection as a PC Gamer Editor's Choice with a score of 92% to 4.5 out of 5 ratings from both Computer Games Magazine and Gamespy, Space Rangers 2 is one of the highest rated games of the year," said eGames VP of Sales and Marketing Rich Siporin. "However, a handful of reviews, while giving Space Rangers an 'A' grade, compared the game's name to a 'B'-movie. Between the action-packed robot battles, treacherous space pirates, and occasional cockroach racing, we happily concede Space Rangers 2 shares some common ground with B-movies. But we know that's where the comparison ends. We also know how creative the gaming community can be, and we want its members to take a crack at producing an alternate 'A'-level name for Space Rangers 2."
To participate in the contest, entrants will fill out a form that answers brief gameplay questions and suggests a new name for Space Rangers 2. Winners will then be selected randomly from entrants who have completed the form. The contest will begin on July 3, 2006 and will end December 31, 2006. Winners will be selected on January 17, 2007. Watch for an announcement with the official game forms and rules in the upcoming weeks!
Lauded for its open-ended, genre-bending gameplay, Space Rangers 2 is available at retail and online for $29.99. As an added value, the package includes a bonus poster and the original version of the Space Rangers game not previously available in North America. For the latest updates and info on the game, please visit http://www.spacerangers2.com.
About Cinemaware Marquee
Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label of Cinemaware, 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 include Space Rangers(tm) 2: Rise of the Dominators(tm), Neighbors From Hell(r): On Vacation, Buccaneer's Bounty(tm), Moscow to Berlin, and Darwinia. Please visit http://www.cinemawaremarquee.com for more information. Cinemaware(r) 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 http://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 http://www.egames.com.