Sword of the Stars

Haarlem, The Netherlands, June 9, 2006: Leading Publisher Lighthouse Interactive along with their North American co-publishing partner Destineer Publishing, and Developer Kerberos Productions today announced the official launch of an all new website for their highly anticipated 4X strategy game, "Sword of the Stars".

Sword of the Stars fans, 4X strategy game enthusiasts and strategy fans in general will be able to explore the deep and compelling universe that is the setting for Sword of the Stars. The newly designed site will allow users to access more details on the game and the individual races that make up the Sword of the Stars universe. Each race has its own unique area and tells their story from their perspective through a soldiers blog. Along with additional information and new goodies users will also be able to download wallpapers of their favorite races and trailers of the game. The site will also feature a news section to keep all fans up to date. Look for upcoming news on a Sword of the Stars demo, some upcoming contests and other major announcements.

Gamers can prepare to enter this exciting new universe by visiting www.swordofthestars.com.

About Sword of the Stars

Features
4 distinct races - Human, Hiver, Tarkas and Liir - each with their own technology advantages and disadvantages.
A powerful state of the art engine delivers breathtaking graphics and robust gameplay.
Live out tense, first-contact situations in the real time 3-D combat engine.
Each race has a unique mode of transport between star systems, creating very different styles of play, depending on what race you choose to control.
Slider bar controls and simplified interface to avoid the confusion of other games without sacrificing depth of gameplay.
Over 150 distinct technologies to research on a dynamic tech tree that changes from game to game.
New technology reflected in detailed ship models, weapons and combat effects.
Over 40 weapons from six different weapon classes, in various size classes, from point defence, turrets, to massive spinal mounts!
Players can design and build ships from three size classes - Destroyer, Cruiser, and Dreadnought - by mixing and matching ship sections to suit their game style.
Research languages to open up diplomacy or simply stick to negotiating with your own race. Form alliances, non-aggression pacts or just go to war with anyone who stands in your way.
Choose from a variety of scenario campaigns to play alone or with friends, each adding more colour and depth to the Sword of the Stars universe.
Up to 8 players can play against the AI and one another over LAN or online.

About Kerberos

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 our experience towards a high standard of strategy and action games. Kerberos is a unified group of industry veterans who don't just make video games, but play and understand them.

About Lighthouse Interactive

Lighthouse Interactive is a fast growing publisher of interactive entertainment with offices in Haarlem, The Netherlands and Montreal, Canada. Lighthouse's titles include the critically acclaimed adventure title "Keepsake" and the highly anticipated 4x space strategy game, "Sword of the Stars". Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Lighthouse is a strong alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience. Find our more about Lighthouse Interactive at www.lighthouse-interactive.com