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******************************************** Matt Burton TSI Communications Worldwide 212 320 2347 ********************************************
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Gathering of Developers and Triumph Studios Announce Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
Triumph Studios to Develop the Second Chapter of Award-Winning Turn-Based Strategy/Role-Playing Game
Dallas, TX, January 26, 2001 - Developer-driven computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ-TTWO), today announced that it will publish Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne for the PC. The sequel to the 1999 award-winning turn-based strategy game Age of Wonders, Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne features multi-layered role-playing and strategy excitement along with elements of empire building and war gaming. Players will be able to go head-to-head or play against Artificial Intelligence (AI) opponents in hot seat, LAN, Internet or play-by-email modes in an enhanced simultaneous turn-based system. Created by Triumph Studios, with development consultation from PopTop Software, Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne will be distributed by Take-Two Interactive's Jack of all Games in early 2002.
"Triumph Studios Age of Wonders won the respect and admiration of reviewers and enthusiasts in the gaming world for its original and in-depth gameplay," said Mike Wilson, CEO of Gathering of Developers. "With PopTop Software, creators of the award winning series Railroad Tycoon II, as consultants on the game, Age of Wonders II: The Wizards Throne should be another winner."
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne blends role-playing, melee and magical combat, and building, while placing the player in control of an ancient fantasy empire. To restore balance in a world on the brink of collapse and earn a place amongst The Circle of Evermore (a group of immortal wizards,) gamers take charge of power-wielding wizards, clashing battalions and laboring guilds. As the story unfolds, players will encounter deities, other wizards, enemies and allies, each with their own agenda and personality. The alliances made or broken with each unique character in the game will make the difference between ultimate success or utter demise. By wisely choosing alliances, utilizing good research in the magical arts, and building forces and resources, players can dominate the land and ultimately restore order.
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne provides an easily mastered method for players to control and govern all aspects of the empire in a simple-to-manage game system. From building structures and strengthening armies to researching powerful magic spells and making or breaking alliances with rival wizards, gamers can enjoy a fast-paced game without micro-managing. An enhanced simultaneous turn-based system keeps the action going. The Direct3D enhanced graphics engine beautifully renders the elevated landscapes, allowing players to explore rich immersive environments. In addition, Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne offers great replay value through it's scenario editor and random scenario generator.
Age of Wonders received industry accolades from the consumer and gaming press alike. Triumph Studios' original game was named "Game of the Year" by Gone Gold.com, awarded "Editor's Choice" by PC Gamer Magazine, given a perfect 4/4 "Direct Hit" rating from Daily Radar, and scored a perfect 5/5 rating from Next Gen Magazine.
About Triumph Studios: Founded in 1997 in Maasland, the Netherlands, Triumph Studios focuses on developing state of the art games, putting game play before anything else. At the end of 1999, Triumph Studios released the critically acclaimed fantasy strategy game Age of Wonders, produced in cooperation with American partner Epic Games. For more information visit http://www.triumphstudios.com
About PopTop Software: Based in Fenton, MO, computer game developer PopTop Software was founded in 1993 by programmer and game designer Phil Steinmeyer. After working with New World Computing on three titles from 1993 through 1996, PopTop began developing Railroad Tycoon II in 1997. Released in November 1998, Railroad Tycoon II has received rave reviews from the press and the gaming industry, and is a bestseller worldwide. In April 1999, Railroad Tycoon II: The Second Century, the expansion pack to the 1998 computer game hit, was released to stellar reviews. Railroad Tycoon II: Gold Edition, a complete collection of the Railroad Tycoon II series plus additional scenarios, was released in August 1999. The company is currently developing Tropico, a building-oriented strategy-simulation game. In July of 2000 PopTop Software became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ: TTWO). http://www.poptop.com.
Gathering of Developers Founded in Dallas, TX in January 1998, Gathering of Developers is a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ: TTWO). The company's mission is to be the worldwide leader in the development and delivery of commercially successful computer and video game software designed for a range of platforms. The company's pioneering partners are industry leaders and proven hit makers 3D Realms, Epic Games, PopTop Software, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal Reality Inc and Edge of Reality. For more information visit Gathering of Developers Web site at http://www.godgames.com.
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