BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Interactive, an international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software and a unit of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq:SSTR), released the first batch of screenshots for the eagerly anticipated Animal Paradise Wild for Nintendo DS(tm). Animal Paradise Wild is the follow up title to the hugely successful Animal Paradise for the Nintendo DS(tm) and will be released on June 26, 2009.
In Animal Paradise Wild you find yourself on Animal Island Park, which is home to wild animals from all over the world. Your friendly ranger, Natalie, will be your guide as you explore distinct areas of the island, including the savannah and the jungle each containing their own unique species.
"Animal Paradise Wild will introduce young gamers and wildlife enthusiasts to some of the most famous and wildest animals in the world, from a giant panda to an African lion cub and many more," commented Robert Lightbody, product manager for Empire Interactive. "The game is truly fun and engaging and one we're sure the whole family will enjoy."
James Spice, Empire Interactive's vice president of marketing added, "The success of Animal Paradise across Europe, and more recently in the U.S., has given us a great platform to further develop the brand. We are already receiving a fantastic response to Animal Paradise Wild, and will be supporting the launch with an extensive marketing campaign. The two titles complement each other nicely and have the potential to sell for a long time to come."
Title: Animal Paradise Wild Genre: Pet Simulation/ Adventure System: Nintendo DS(tm) Publisher: Empire Interactive SRP: 24.99 pounds Street Date: June 26, 2009
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.
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