Cinemaware(R) Unveils Classics Initiative
New Adventures For Defender Of The Crown® And Other Beloved Cinemaware Properties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LANGHORNE, PA - May 11, 2006 - Cinemaware, a
revolutionary developer in the 1980's and now an affiliated
label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced an
initiative to give legendary titles, like Defender of the
Crown, new life as part of Cinemaware Classics. Cinemaware is
preparing completely new games based on its stable of amazing
properties employing the 'Cinemaware experience' of melding a
captivating storyline with the grand cinematic experience
that differentiated the original Cinemaware game properties.
Cinemaware Classics will be revamped for the enjoyment of
long-time fans and today's large and growing audience of new
casual game players.
"Cinemaware pioneered many of the concepts that are
commonplace in today's videogames," said Lars Batista, Vice
President, Product Development of eGames/Cinemaware. "I think
anyone who played games in the 80's has fond and vivid
memories of the Cinemaware games. Our goal here is to
rekindle that relationship by offering new adventures and
gameplay by expanding on and modernizing those original ideas
recognized today as game industry classics."
Cinemaware Classics will be based on Cinemaware's
award-winning catalogue like Robin Hood: Defender of the
Crown®, Defender of the Crown®, SDI, The Three
Stooges, 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
franchises. This groundbreaking product line was extremely
original and distinct. The Cinemaware formula mixed broadly
appealing themes with accessible and highly rewarding
gameplay, presented in grand cinematic style. Cinemaware
consistently delivered this same quality in each of its
products.
Cinemaware Classics will be created from the ground up,
incorporating many of the most popular genres within each
game such as strategy, action, and role-playing and will
employ the latest in animation and graphics. The goal is to
build upon these legendary game properties by developing an
almost endless catalog of new episodes, adding logical
extensions where appropriate, and providing memorable
experiences much like the first time you saved the princess
in Defender of the Crown. Developed for the Internet and PC
initially, Cinemaware Classics will each be stand-alone
experiences providing hours of enjoyment.
The first two titles are planned for release in early 2007
and will be Defender of the Crown and one other
yet-to-be-named game from the Cinemaware catalogue.
About Cinemaware®:
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®,
SDI, 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 eGames,
Cinemaware® and Cinemaware Marquee brands. Additional
information regarding eGames, Inc. can be found at www.egames.com.
Contacts:
Sandbox Strategies:
Rob Fleischer, Sandbox Strategies
(212) 213-2451
rob@sandboxstrat.com
eGames, Inc.:
Rich Siporin, Vice President Sales and Marketing
(215) 750-6606 (Ext. 129)
rsiporin@egames.com
Cinemaware:
E-mail: press@cinemaware.com
Web: www.cinemaware.com