SUNFLOWERS signs European publishing agreement with Electronic Arts for upcoming Empire Conquering Simulation PC Game “Knights of Honor”

Heusenstamm, Germany- SUNFLOWERS, Germany’s leading producer of PC games, today announced that it has signed a European distribution agreement with Electronic Arts (EA NASDAQ: ERTS), the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company, for the upcoming Empire Conquering Simulation title, “Knights of HonorTM”.

This agreement marks the continuation of the successful cooperation between the two companies, which began 2 years ago with a worldwide publishing agreement for the best-selling ANNO 1503 – The New World.

“Knights of HonorTM” is developed by Bulgarian based Black Sea Studios and represents a new type of strategy game. It sets players in the warring realms of mediaeval Europe, where they are challenged to become rulers of the whole continent. SUNFLOWERS is working collaboratively with Black Sea Studios to bring gamers a renewed gaming experience. In addition to strategies like war, diplomacy and the creation of a flourishing infrastructure for civilisation, players can gain the allegiance of knights possessing special abilities, to further grow their kingdoms.

SUNFLOWERS president Adi Boiko commented: “I’m very happy to be able to continue our successful cooperation with Electronic Arts. Our previous successes were but the beginning of SUNFLOWERS’ plans, and we look forward to continued partnership to work together on top-line titles” .

Frank Sagnier, Vice President Electronic Arts Partner, is also happy about their continued cooperation: “With the inspired mix of innovative gameplay and varied possibilities for replayability, “Knights of HonorTM” is an outstanding addition to the EA Partners distribution catalogue. We are thrilled to be working again with SUNFLOWERS to deliver this masterful game to a mass audience in Europe.”

Electronic Arts will have exclusive distributing rights for “Knights of HonorTM” within Europe. SUNFLOWERS will be responsible for marketing and PR in German language territories. “Knights of HonorTM” is planned for release on PC-CDROM in Autumn 2004.

More Information on “Knights of HonorTM” can be obtained at www.knights-of-honor.net 

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