Strategy First/GamersGate deal
Digital distribution agreement shaken upon.
New York - October 8, 2009
GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally distributed PC and Mac games, today announced that it has formed a distribution agreement with Strategy First to host some of their key titles on GamersGate’s online marketplace. To celebrate this partnership, Strategy First and GamersGate are offering the entire lineup of Strategy First titles for 20% off their full price.
"As an award-winning independent development studio, Strategy First manifests our goals for the future of the game industry, and the future of independent, grass-roots development," said Daniel Hjelmtorp, Product Manager for GamersGate. "This partnership is an important milestone for our business as well as the business of distributing video games digitally."
The Stragey First titles that are now available for 20% off on GamersGate are:
- Disciples 2 Gold
- Disciples Sacred Lands Gold
- Jagged Alliance 2 Gold
- Space Empires 5
- Space Empires 4
- Star Fury
- O.R.B.
- Jagged Alliance
"Offering our award-winning titles through GamersGate’s global marketplace is a significant milestone, and will surely help us reach a broader audience as a result," said Emanuel Wall, Business Development Manager for Strategy First. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with GamersGate, and to bringing more of our titles to their established marketplace."
For more information about GamersGate, or to purchase key Strategy First titles, please visit: www.gamersgate.com
About GamersGate
GamersGate is a leading digital distribution platform creating easily accessible gaming experiences for gamers worldwide – anytime, anywhere. Viewed as a strong contender in the digital download arena, GamersGate continues to redefine the download industry and future strategies including the launch of several accompanying services and comprehensive tools, in addition to an aggressively growing product portfolio from a wide range of internationally recognized publishers.http://www.gamersgate.com
About Strategy First
Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings 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", and "Galactic Civilizations." Recent offerings include top releases such as "S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters TM" and "Space Empires V." The Company provides a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. www.strategyfirst.com
Joe Ziemer, TriplePoint for GamersGate
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