CINEMAWARE MARQUEE™ UNLEASHES SPACE RANGERS™ 2: RISE OF THE DOMINATORS™ IN NORTH AMERICA
Extraordinary Space Adventure Poised To Be One of the Most Critically Acclaimed PC Games of the Year
LANGHORNE, PA - March 27, 2006 - Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced its first title, Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators is now shipping for PC. Already a smash hit overseas, this intergalactic, genre-busting masterpiece promises uncompromised gameplay and a depth that's rarely seen in games.
Developed by Russian studio Elemental Games and produced by 1C Company, Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators is the unexpected critical success of the year. Computer Games Magazine has described the game as "a classic", scoring it at 4 1/2 out of 5 stars and giving it a coveted "Editor's Choice" award. Previews in the gaming press, based on extensive hands on time with the game, have been universally positive.
"I can't wait for gamers to get their hands on Space Rangers 2," said Lars Batista, Vice President of Product Development for eGames. "Elemental Games has delivered a masterpiece, and I'm proud that this game is going to be Cinemaware Marquee's flagship title. This one is going to blow people away."
Space Rangers 2 is not easily classifiable. It can be best described as a turn-based RPG giving gamers an unprecedented level of freedom in a vast universe. Combining various genres and styles of gameplay, including third and first person mech battles, RTS elements, classic text adventures, and an arcade style shooter, the game allows the player to determine their own destiny. There are an unlimited number of outcomes to Space Rangers 2 - each player will get a different experience in the face of evil intentions from a sinister race of robots.
"We have always had a bold vision for Space Rangers 2," said Dmitriy Gusarov, Head of Development at Elemental Games. "Cinemaware Marquee was able to give us the opportunity to launch the North American version of the game, which has a level of polish and groundbreaking gameplay we have always dreamed about."
Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators is available now at retail for $29.99. As an added value, the package will include a bonus poster and the original version of the Space Rangers game.
For the latest updates and info on the game, please visit www.spacerangers2.com.
About 1C Company
Founded in 1991, 1C Company is a leading Russian company publishing and distributing computer games in the former USSR. They specialize in distribution, publishing and development of interactive entertainment products and business software. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 20 leading Russian independent development studios and has produced over 50 projects for PC and consoles. 1C Company is also widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios whose games include IL-2 Sturmovik, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion Pack and Pacific Fighters.
More information about the company is available at http://int.games.1c.ru.
About Cinemaware MarqueeTM:
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 upcoming titles include Space RangersTM 2: Rise of the DominatorsTM, Neighbors From Hell®: On Vacation, and Buccaneer's BountyTM. Please visit www.cinemawaremarquee.com for more information. Cinemaware 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®, Defender of the Crown®, SDITM, The King of ChicagoTM, Sinbad and the Throne of the FalconTM, Rocket RangerTM, Lords of the Rising SunTM, It Came from the DesertTM, WingsTM and the TV SportsTM franchise of sports games. More information about Cinemaware's history can be found at 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 eGamesTM, Cinemaware® and Cinemaware MarqueeTM brands. Additional information regarding eGames, Inc. can be found at www.egames.com.
Contacts:
Sandbox Strategies:
Rob Fleischer, Sandbox Strategies
rob@sandboxstrat.com
(212) 213-2451
eGames, Inc.:
Rich Siporin, Vice President Sales and Marketing
rsiporin@egames.com
(215) 750-6606 (Ext. 129)
Cinemaware:
E-mail: press@cinemaware.com
Web: www.cinemaware.com