GamersGate signs exclusive digital premiere for XIII Century: Death or Glory
MOSCOW, Russia, March 6, 2008 - Leading PC digital distribution platform GamersGate announced today that it has secured the exclusive digital release of the English version of highly anticipated strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory.
The game will be released March 12, 8.00 am GMT (2.00 am EST, 00.00 PST, 09.00 CET), well before the game can be found in stores in North America and Europe.
"This exclusive launch strengthens the position of GamersGate as a leading provider of great PC Games for digital distribution" said Theodore Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate.
"GamersGate is not only one of our most important partners, it is also a great way to reach PC gamers directly" said Nikolay Baryshnikov, International Sales Director of 1C Company, publisher of XIII Century: Death or Glory.
XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game that immerses players in the Middle Ages. This is a world of noble knights and ruthless nomads, a world of courageous deeds and internal wars.
As one of the famous military leaders of the 13th Century, gamers are able to test their steel against the neighboring nations and carve their names into history.
The game is developed by Unicorn Games Studio and published worldwide by 1C Company. You can find more information about the game at http://xiiicentury.1cpublishing.eu.
About 1C Company
1C Company specializes in distribution, publishing and development of mass market software. Founded in 1991, 1C has become the leading publisher and distributor of computer games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal developments of 1C include IL-2 Sturmovik, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles, Aces Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters and Theatre of War. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles.
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About Gamer's Gate
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