Subsim Updates
25 October 2005
23 October 2005
Montreal, Canada. October 21, 2005. With the retail release of "S.C.S - Dangerous Waters" fast approaching, Strategy First and Sonalysts, Inc. have re-released an updated version of the single player demo that includes both technical and graphical enhancements.
The "S.C.S - Dangerous Waters" demo features two playable platforms, the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and the Kilo class Diesel submarine, each with its own exciting demo mission. The full version will allow the player control of over 10 of the world's most potent naval units.
A separate Demo Media Pack is also available for download. It includes two walk through text descriptions of the two demo missions; two walk through videos with some strategies for completing the demo missions, as well as four of the in-game video tutorials (two videos demonstrating the basic usage of the two included platforms and two videos that provide general instructions on how to play "S.C.S. -- Dangerous Waters").
Download both the Demo and Media Pack today from the "S.C.S. -- Dangerous Waters" game page on the Strategy First web site: http://strategyfirst.com/en/games/DangerousWaters/downloads/
About Dangerous Waters
"Dangerous Waters" is a modern naval warfare simulator that gives players absolute control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms. Players will engage the enemy on, above, and below the ocean's surface as commander of ten of the world's most effective naval platforms. Gamers will focus their attention on taking direct control of individual crew stations, from sonar and radar rooms to weapon control and navigation consoles. Missions in "Dangerous Waters" are interconnected, with all consequences from previous missions affecting the next. In the campaign, gamers can play as the U.S., Russian, or Chinese forces.
For more information on "S.C.S - Dangerous Waters" please visit:
http://strategyfirst.com/en/games/DangerousWaters/
About Sonalysts, Inc.
Sonalysts, Inc., based in Waterford, CT, is an employee-owned business with 450 employees. Its annual sales are in excess of $50M and it has been serving government and commercial clients since 1973. Sonalysts began developing computer simulation games for the commercial market in the mid-nineties as part of its diversification plan following the end of the Cold War. Sonalysts has developed three PC naval simulation games to date - 688(I) Hunter/KillerTM, Jane's Fleet CommandTM, and Sub CommandTM. Each of these games has won a variety of awards from "Best Combat Sim of the Year" to "Best Maritime Sim" of 2001. Sonalysts' games provide the user with a scalable experience so that the most dedicated simulation and casual players can both equally enjoy them. All of the games (including S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters) are being used by the U.S. military for training and/or as a simulation analysis tool. Jane's Fleet Command has been used by ABC and NBC News to assist in broadcast visualization of military operations in Iran, Kosovo, and Afghanistan.
For more information about Sonalysts, Inc., please visit: http://www.sonalysts.com
For information on all Sonalysts games, please visit: http://www.sonalystscombatsims.com
About Strategy First
Strategy First, Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the Company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry such as "Supreme Ruler 2010" and "Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures" and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as "O.R.B." and "Disciples II". After winning numerous awards for games such as "Disciples: Sacred Lands", "Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns", "Steel Beasts", "Galactic Civilizations", and "Jagged Alliance", Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as 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 Fantasy Sports, Inc., a dominant provider of fee based NASCAR related and other fantasy sports games, 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
The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, regulatory approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A separate Demo Media Pack is also available for download. It includes two walk through text descriptions of the two demo missions; two walk through videos with some strategies for completing the demo missions, as well as four of the in-game video tutorials (two videos demonstrating the basic usage of the two included platforms and two videos that provide general instructions on how to play "S.C.S. -- Dangerous Waters").
Download both the Demo and Media Pack today from the "S.C.S. -- Dangerous Waters" game page on the Strategy First web site: http://strategyfirst.com/en/games/DangerousWaters/downloads/
About Dangerous Waters
"Dangerous Waters" is a modern naval warfare simulator that gives players absolute control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms. Players will engage the enemy on, above, and below the ocean's surface as commander of ten of the world's most effective naval platforms. Gamers will focus their attention on taking direct control of individual crew stations, from sonar and radar rooms to weapon control and navigation consoles. Missions in "Dangerous Waters" are interconnected, with all consequences from previous missions affecting the next. In the campaign, gamers can play as the U.S., Russian, or Chinese forces.
For more information on "S.C.S - Dangerous Waters" please visit:
http://strategyfirst.com/en/games/DangerousWaters/
About Sonalysts, Inc.
Sonalysts, Inc., based in Waterford, CT, is an employee-owned business with 450 employees. Its annual sales are in excess of $50M and it has been serving government and commercial clients since 1973. Sonalysts began developing computer simulation games for the commercial market in the mid-nineties as part of its diversification plan following the end of the Cold War. Sonalysts has developed three PC naval simulation games to date - 688(I) Hunter/KillerTM, Jane's Fleet CommandTM, and Sub CommandTM. Each of these games has won a variety of awards from "Best Combat Sim of the Year" to "Best Maritime Sim" of 2001. Sonalysts' games provide the user with a scalable experience so that the most dedicated simulation and casual players can both equally enjoy them. All of the games (including S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters) are being used by the U.S. military for training and/or as a simulation analysis tool. Jane's Fleet Command has been used by ABC and NBC News to assist in broadcast visualization of military operations in Iran, Kosovo, and Afghanistan.
For more information about Sonalysts, Inc., please visit: http://www.sonalysts.com
For information on all Sonalysts games, please visit: http://www.sonalystscombatsims.com
About Strategy First
Strategy First, Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the Company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry such as "Supreme Ruler 2010" and "Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures" and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as "O.R.B." and "Disciples II". After winning numerous awards for games such as "Disciples: Sacred Lands", "Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns", "Steel Beasts", "Galactic Civilizations", and "Jagged Alliance", Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as 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 Fantasy Sports, Inc., a dominant provider of fee based NASCAR related and other fantasy sports games, 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
The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, regulatory approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
20 October 2005
Pirates of the Burning Sea comes to Russia!
Akella to publish innovative MMORPG as Corsairs Online
(Seattle, October 20) Independent developer Flying Lab Software announced today a publishing agreement with Akella, Russia’s premier company for interactive gaming. Under the terms of the agreement, Akella obtained the exclusive publishing rights for the Russian Federation and CIS territories. Akella will release Flying Lab’s game Pirates of the Burning Sea under the title Corsairs Online in 2006, tying it to Akella’s Corsairs brand, well known throughout Russia. The agreement covers the complete Russian localization, the launch of localized game servers and further support by Akella for the territory.
“We have worked with Akella from the start of the project,” noted Flying Lab Executive Producer Russell Williams. “Their artists have modeled all of our gorgeous ships, drawing on their extensive nautical experience with titles like Pirates of the Caribbean and Sea Dogs. We’re very pleased to be working with them now as our Russian publisher.”
Since 1993, Akella has led the Russian entertainment software industry as both developer and publisher with a particular emphasis on sailing games. Their forthcoming titles include Captain Blood, Age of Pirates, PT Boats: Knights of the Sea, and Swashbucklers: Blue & Grey.
“The massive multiplayer games market in Russia is on the verge of explosive growth,” said Andrey Batanoff, leader of Akella Online, Akella’s online gaming branch, “and we’re constantly looking for the best MMORPG’s to deliver to Russian gamers. Pirates of the Burning Sea is a perfect example.”
Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG of naval combat and adventure in the Caribbean of 1720. Developed by Flying Lab Software, this title is now accepting applications for beta testing this fall at www.burningsea.com.
About Akella
Akella is a leading developer of entertainment PC and console software, and also publishes and distributes computer games in Russia and the CIS. The company was founded in 1993 by a group of professionals and has since achieved a stable and successful position in the Video Game Industry. In addition to creating worldwide-famous gaming projects, Akella is taking steps to grow and develop the Russian multimedia market. Akella continues to build itself as a powerful independent member of the Video Gaming Industry as well as a reliable partner for Russian and international companies. Information about Akella and its games can be found at www.akella.com.
About Flying Lab
Flying Lab Software is the maker of the critically acclaimed Rails Across America, Editor’s Choice from Computer Gaming World and Editor’s Choice and Best Multiplayer Game of the Year from Computer Games magazine. More information can be found at www.flyinglab.com.
Akella to publish innovative MMORPG as Corsairs Online
(Seattle, October 20) Independent developer Flying Lab Software announced today a publishing agreement with Akella, Russia’s premier company for interactive gaming. Under the terms of the agreement, Akella obtained the exclusive publishing rights for the Russian Federation and CIS territories. Akella will release Flying Lab’s game Pirates of the Burning Sea under the title Corsairs Online in 2006, tying it to Akella’s Corsairs brand, well known throughout Russia. The agreement covers the complete Russian localization, the launch of localized game servers and further support by Akella for the territory.
“We have worked with Akella from the start of the project,” noted Flying Lab Executive Producer Russell Williams. “Their artists have modeled all of our gorgeous ships, drawing on their extensive nautical experience with titles like Pirates of the Caribbean and Sea Dogs. We’re very pleased to be working with them now as our Russian publisher.”
Since 1993, Akella has led the Russian entertainment software industry as both developer and publisher with a particular emphasis on sailing games. Their forthcoming titles include Captain Blood, Age of Pirates, PT Boats: Knights of the Sea, and Swashbucklers: Blue & Grey.
“The massive multiplayer games market in Russia is on the verge of explosive growth,” said Andrey Batanoff, leader of Akella Online, Akella’s online gaming branch, “and we’re constantly looking for the best MMORPG’s to deliver to Russian gamers. Pirates of the Burning Sea is a perfect example.”
Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG of naval combat and adventure in the Caribbean of 1720. Developed by Flying Lab Software, this title is now accepting applications for beta testing this fall at www.burningsea.com.
About Akella
Akella is a leading developer of entertainment PC and console software, and also publishes and distributes computer games in Russia and the CIS. The company was founded in 1993 by a group of professionals and has since achieved a stable and successful position in the Video Game Industry. In addition to creating worldwide-famous gaming projects, Akella is taking steps to grow and develop the Russian multimedia market. Akella continues to build itself as a powerful independent member of the Video Gaming Industry as well as a reliable partner for Russian and international companies. Information about Akella and its games can be found at www.akella.com.
About Flying Lab
Flying Lab Software is the maker of the critically acclaimed Rails Across America, Editor’s Choice from Computer Gaming World and Editor’s Choice and Best Multiplayer Game of the Year from Computer Games magazine. More information can be found at www.flyinglab.com.
