Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows

Haarlem, The Netherlands – September 17, 2008 – Today leading video game Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and accomplished developer Kerberos Productions, released a teaser for A Murder of Crows, the latest add-on to their highly acclaimed 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars (PC) franchise. Players get their first-look at the Morrigi engaging in fierce battles against the five other races introduced in Sword of the Stars and the first add-on Born of Blood. This new race features a style of gameplay that will challenge even the most avid Sword of the Stars fan. A Murder of Crows will be available at retail stores across the United Kingdom on October 10, 2008 and is currently available for pre-order at GamersGate.com. Players are required to have either Sword of the Stars: Collector’s Edition or Born of Blood to join in the action.

“Along with our partners at, Lighthouse Interactive, we are very proud to have been able to deliver a unique experience in 4X gaming that rewards a player's imagination and daring,” said Martin Cirulis, CEO and Lead Designer of Kerberos Productions. “AMoC is the next step in a planned universe that has been as much fun for us to create as it has been for the fans to play over the past 2 years."

Download the teaser at: www.lighthouse-interactive.com

Lighthouse Interactive is part of SilverBirch Inc.'s (SVB:TSXV) video game division.

GAME SUMMARY

While the four civilized races battle back the voracious Zuul and seek advantage over each other, a ghost from the past returns to the galaxy in the form of the manipulative Morrigi. Already known for their dark crow-shaped attack drones and deadly traps, this race once thought long extinct, returns looking for vengeance.

Using never-before-seen weapons, ships and tactics, the Morrigi fall upon the other five races of the Sword of the Stars universe, who must now adapt to the ancient masters of space or be destroyed.

Time is of the essence as world after world falls to the black winged ships that surge out of the dark like A Murder of Crows.

FEATURES

• A New Sixth race – The Morrigi, who appeared as a series of mysterious random events in Born of Blood (the first Sword of the Stars expansion pack), continues to evolve the ever-expanding Sword of the Stars universe

• New Ship Sections - Over a dozen new ship sections for all races to match against your opponents

• Unique ‘Grav Flock’ Drive System for Morrigi Ships – The more Morrigi ships in a fleet, the faster they can travel, continuing the racial diversity unique to the Sword of the Stars gameplay experience

• 15 new weapons

• 27 new technologies and the new Xeno-Cultural and Drones tech trees

• Sword of the Stars gameplay continues to deepen with Civilian populations, independent worlds, Espionage options, and demands for planetary surrender

• Drone carrying ships in all three size classes

• Construction ships, a variety of orbital stations, spy ships, Police Cutters, and more

• A whole new set of GUI enhancements and additions

For more information about Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows, please visit: www.swordofthestars.com or www.lighthouse-interactive.com.

About Kerberos Productions

Kerberos Productions is a gathering of seasoned video game developers, with over 35 years of collective experience, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Before forming their own company, the team was responsible in the development of both Homeworld: Cataclysm for Sierra and Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon for Disney Interactive. Team members have also worked on over a dozen hit games, including: Homeworld, Ground Control, Team Fortress, and Counterstrike. With an interest in games of all types, Kerberos intends to establish a reputation in the gaming industry by applying their experience against a high standard of strategy and action games. Kerberos is a unified group of industry veterans who do not just make video games… but play and understand them! www.kerberos-productions.com

About SilverBirch Inc.

Toronto-based SilverBirch Inc. (SVB:TSXV) is a fully integrated developer, publisher and distributor of high quality interactive media content and, through its Jambo Mobile division, provides mobile marketing and direct-to-consumer mobile content. In addition, the company is a multi-platform video game developer and operates an MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing game) game called Metin 2 (see www.metin2.us). For more information, please visit www.silverbirchstudios.com and www.jambomobile.com.

About Lighthouse Interactive

Lighthouse Interactive, a division of SilverBirch Inc. (SVB:TSXV) is a fast growing publisher of interactive entertainment with offices established in Toronto and Montreal, Canada, Haarlem, The Netherlands and London, England. The company is focused on bringing strong titles to the worldwide market in a wide array of genres including: RPG, Simulation, Adventure, Action and Strategy. Staffed with industry veterans, Lighthouse is the right choice for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience.

www.lighthouse-interactive.com

Media Contact

Lighthouse Interactive

Tamara Robeer

Email: pr@lighthouse-interactive.com

Tel: +31 23 540 9449