cdv's Tarr Chronicles Sets Course for IGN Entertainment's Direct2Drive
Cary, NC, Nov. 30 - Tarr Chronicles, cdv Software Entertainment USA's epic science-fiction space shooter for the PC, is now available for purchase and download via IGN Entertainment's premiere digital retail store, Direct2Drive. The game, which features a deep storyline, stunning graphics and a huge variety of ship customizations, can be purchased and downloaded immediately from Direct2Drive ( http://www.direct2drive.com/4/5412/product/Buy-Tarr-Chronicles-Download). For more information about Tarr Chronicles, please visit http://www.cdvus.com.
"Tarr Chronicles is an affordably-priced space combat game wrapped in a deep and engrossing science-fiction backstory that will appeal to fans of the genre," said Mario Kroll, cdv Software Entertainment USA's Director of Marketing and PR. "We are delighted to make it available in time for the holiday season and to further expand both our relationship with Direct2Drive and the breadth of cdv titles available to our customers through digital distribution."
Lost in space and deep behind enemy lines, the player must don an elite fighter pilot's uniform and defend the galaxy's last hope in Tarr Chronicles, a gripping arcade-style space combat simulation in development by Quasar Studio and Akella. At your disposal are dozens of detailed high-tech fighters bristling with cannons and rocket launchers, yours to fly against an unstoppable alien menace - the De'Khete. Intelligent squad mates with unique personalities will assist you in frenzied white-knuckle space battles between vast fleets of fighters and massive capital ships. From fully-customizable equipment to fast-action combat encounters, Tarr Chronicles will keep you pinned to your seat.
About cdv Software Entertainment USA
cdv Software Entertainment USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of cdv Software Entertainment AG, is a leading publisher of third-party video games and interactive entertainment with offices in New Jersey and headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. cdv Software Entertainment USA has published critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles including Divine Divinity, Blitzkrieg, American Conquest, Codename: Panzers, City Life, DarkStar One, War Front: Turning Point and Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened. The company will continue to expand its offerings with upcoming titles including the highly anticipated A GEOD's American Civil War - The Blue and The Gray and Pacific Storm Allies. For more information, please visit http://www.cdvus.com.
About Direct2Drive
Direct2Drive (D2D) is IGN Entertainment's digital download store ( http://www.direct2drive.com). Launched in October 2004, D2D allows consumers to conveniently purchase and download the latest premium video games, feature films, popular TV shows and anime titles directly from the Web to their desktops. D2D's AAA roster of leading game publishers includes Atari, Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, Eidos, Electronic Arts, Namco, NCsoft, SEGA, Sony Online Entertainment, 2K Games, Ubisoft and Vivendi Universal Games. In addition, Twentieth Century Fox, Lionsgate and Starz Media are making blockbuster movies, TV shows, comics and top anime titles available to users directly via the D2D platform.