BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Interactive, an international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software and a unit of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq:SSTR), unveiled "Martian Panic," the three-dimensional sci-fi shooter game for the Wii(tm) system. The new title is slated for release in the first half of 2009.
The Martian Invasion Force has targeted Earth for complete destruction and players will need more than manpower and firepower to avoid mission defeat. The Martian Mothership looms overhead, draining energy from the Earth's core. Humans must save Earth from the extraterrestrial encounter before the Invasion Force vaporizes our planet.
Developed by N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment Corp., Martian Panic will take the Wii shooting genre out of this world, with new levels of strategy, and experimental weaponry. If one gun at a time isn't enough, players can grab a second Wii Remote(tm) and blast away in the game's dual wielding mode. Up to four players can battle simultaneously against the Martian onslaught and the advanced camera system ensures that the gamer's vantage is always right. The rules are simple but the action is intense, so hold onto your helmet as the challenges escalate.
"Martian Panic is a 1950's comic book come to life in a highly stylized three-dimensional sci-fi game world," said P.J. Snavely, director of product management at Empire Interactive. "Wii fans of all ages will appreciate the amazing visual details and the family-friendly, nonstop action."
Title: Martian Panic Genre: Shooter Format: Wii(tm) Release Date: TBC - 2009 Publisher: Empire Interactive Developer: N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment Corp.
About N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment Corporation
N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment Corporation has been creating videogames for over a decade. Located in New Jersey, the company was inspired to create Martian Panic by the multitude of UFO sightings in the state and the hope that this game would prepare the world for the eventual encounter. Until then, N-Fusion will continue to bring incredible graphics, novel gameplay features and a sense of magic to the world of videogames. Further information about N-Fusion can be found at www.n-fusion.com.
About Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software that has been in business for 18 years. Headquartered in the UK, Empire Interactive also has offices in the U.S., Germany, Italy, 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 game labels in Europe. Further information about Empire Interactive and its products can be found at www.us.empireinteractive.com.
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About Silverstar Holdings
Silverstar Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSTR) is a leading international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. It currently owns Empire Interactive, PLC and Strategy First, Inc., a leading development and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. For more information about Silverstar Holdings, go to www.silverstarholdings.com.