Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command and Birth of America Available Now Via Steam!
Montreal, Canada. July 27, 2006. Software publisher Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSTR) is pleased to announce "Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command" and "Birth of America" are now available via Steam.
Order now and receive $5 off your purchase through Valve. Discount only available until Friday, August 4th, 2006!
"Strategy First stays committed to launching great games to Steam's eight million gamers" said Eman Wall, Strategy First's Product Manager. "We are delighted to be bringing more games thru Steam; Birth of America and Iron Warriors: T- 72Tank Command are two terrific games that we're confident gamers will enjoy."
About Iron Warrior: T-72 Tank Command
The most destructive mechanized armor to ever roll onto a battlefield is brought to life in Iron Warriors: T72-Tank Command. This epic combat simulator allows the player to command an entire platoon of tanks and ALL associated support units, or assume the role of any member in a complete tank crew.
Features:
* Command three of Russia's most devastating and powerful tanks ever produced; the T-34-85, T-55A and T-72B!
* Roll mechanized monsters through 18 campaigns, 2 training missions, 5 single player missions, and 3 multiplayer (LAN) missions.
* Gives players full control of tank, crew and unit. .
* Cooperative multi-player support allows gamers to team up and play different positions within the same tank!
* Most realistic terrain maps ever modeled; real weather conditions, destructible terrain, and detailed models.
* Ballistics models take into effect: wind, shell aerodynamics, flight characteristics, barrel wear and droop.
* Powerful mission editor, map editor, and structure editor included. Ability to modify existing content or create your own.
Iron Warriors T-72 Tank Command is rated M for Mature by ESRB.
About Birth of America
The year 2005 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the French & Indian Wars. Twenty years later, the America Revolutionary War erupted. These two events marked the real start of a new era in the America's and the end of British Colonial rule.
In Birth of America, the player controls one of the major contenders of these 2 conflicts, trying to achieve military and political victory. It is a complete and detailed simulation of the two most important wars in Colonial America - from 1755 to 1783 Scope of the game covers all of North America, from Florida to Quebec and New England to Mississippi, from 1755 to 1783.
Control the military action of your nation. This includes such activities as drafting forces, building forts and depots, sieges and blockades, raiding enemy settlements and battles, both on land and at sea. Naval units come in the form of warship squadrons and flotillas. You can also manage supply wagons, water transport, forts and depots. Wide diversity of troop types are implemented, including: light infantry; dragoons; siege artillery; rangers; Indian warriors; marines; militias; ships of the line; frigates and lake flotillas. There are more than ninety different models of units in all.
Features:
* 18th century North American Map that covers 700 provinces, with diversity of terrain, climates and civilization levels.
* Dozens of unit models from the era
* Simple and intuitive handling
* Over 150 historical characters included
* 11 scenarios and 3 grand campaigns
* A very reactive AI
* Play by email option
Birth of America is rated E for Everyone by ESRB
Take advantage of the $5 off coupon and buy your copy of Birth of America now for only $34.95 and Iron Warriors T-72 Tank Command for only $19.95 at http://www.steampowered.com Coupons are valid until August 4th, 2006.
For more details, and to purchase your own copy please visit www.steampowered.com or www.strategyfirst.com
About Strategy First Inc
Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq: SSTR), is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the Company is well known for its proprietary groundbreaking titles, such as the award winning Disciples, Jagged Alliance and Space Empires series of games, which are under continuing development. Simultaneously, Strategy First continues to publish many of the industry's major titles, winning numerous awards for games such as "Hearts of Iron", "Europa Universalis", and "Galactic Civilizations." Recent offerings include top releases such as "S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters" and "Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures." The Company provides a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. www.strategyfirst.com
About Silverstar Holdings
Silverstar Holdings Ltd. is a publicly traded company, focusing on acquiring controlling positions in high growth fee-based electronic game businesses that stand to benefit from the economies of scale generated by Internet and other technology related platforms. It currently owns Strategy First Inc., a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC, as well as a stake in Magnolia Broadband, a fab-less semiconductor company and innovator of radio frequency (RF) solutions for the cellular industry. www.silverstarholdings.com
About Steam
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