BOCA RATON, Fla., April 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Silverstar Holdings, Ltd.'s (Nasdaq:SSTR) PC software publishing unit, Strategy First Inc., and developer 10Tacle Studios AG announced the internationally acclaimed adventure PC game title, Jack Keane, will ship to North American retail stores, including Wal-Mart and GameStop, on April 15, 2008.
Jack Keane takes players on a wild, uproarious adventure to stop a mad scientist's army of trained apes out to rule the world. Jack Keane features hilarious interactive dialogue sequences and cinematic interludes, along with a cast of more than 40 fully developed and memorable characters. Players follow the adventure through a series of scenic locations, including London, Cape Town and the High Seas, and encounter a variety of colorful and exotic atmospheres through the eyes of sharp-witted Jack Keane and the girl of his dreams, Amanda.
"The release of Jack Keane in North America and its broad distribution through major retail channels like Wal-Mart is a coup for Strategy First," said Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings. "Jack Keane has enjoyed a successful debut in Europe and we anticipate an equally enthusiastic response among American gamers to this highly entertaining adventure game."
Jack Keane has an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen. For more information or to order the game, go to www.strategyfirst.com/en/games/JackKeane.
About 10Tacle Studios
Listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 10Tacle Studios AG (WKN: TACL10, ISIN DE000TACL107) is one of Europe's leading independent developers and producers of high-end computer and video games. 10Tacle Studios AG produces top-quality products that meet international development standards, and its product portfolio covers all relevant, high-growth segments in the games market. The company employs about 440 employees at its headquarters in Darmstadt and development sites in Berlin, Darmstadt, Duisburg, Hanover Bratislava, Budapest, Charleroi, London, Singapore and Vienna.
About Strategy First
Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq:SSTR), is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the company is well known for its proprietary groundbreaking titles, including the award winning Disciples, Jagged Alliance and Space Empires series of games. The company provides a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. For more information, go to www.strategyfirst.com.
About Silverstar Holdings
Silverstar Holdings Ltd. is an international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. It currently owns Empire Interactive, PLC and Strategy First, Inc. Empire Interactive (http://www.empireinteractive.com) is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games, including Starsky & Hutch, Big Mutha Truckers, Ford Racing and FlatOut. Empire's products are delivered on both console and PC platforms. Strategy First (http://www.strategyfirst.com) is a developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. For more information about Silverstar Holdings visit www.silverstarholdings.com.
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