Strategy First to publish Guild Software’s Vendetta Online™ this summer

Montreal, Canada. (Friday June 4, 2004) – Publisher Strategy First and developer Guild Software have teamed up to bring Vendetta Online™ to a retail store near you this summer.

“Guild Software has done an amazing job with Vendetta Online. I think gamers are in for a lot of sleepless nights,” says Pro Sotos, Business Development Manager at Strategy First.

Vendetta Online™ is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), set in space. Thousands of players will interact as the pilots of spaceships in a vast universe and users may build their characters in any direction they desire, becoming rich captains of industry, military heroes, or outlaws. A fast-paced, real-time "twitch" style combat model offers intense action, coupled with the backdrop of RPG gameplay in a massive online galaxy.

“We’re delighted to be working with Strategy First on the launch of Vendetta Online,” says John Bergman, Managing Director of Guild Software. “Their experience is of tremendous benefit to an independent developer like ourselves; while their distribution and marketing expertise will make certain our title is made available to those who love the space-combat genre.”

Three major player factions form a delicate balance of power, with several NPC sub-factions creating situations of economic struggle, political intrigue and conflict. The completely persistent universe and detailed storyline add to the depth of immersion, resulting in a unique online experience.

To learn more about Vendetta Online™, please visit www.vendetta-online.com. No release date has been set.

About Guild Software

Guild Software Inc. is a developer of quality on-line games, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Beginning in 1998, the company has focused exclusively on developing for the burgeoning market of large-scale multiplayer environments. Leveraging a close-knit team of experienced individuals from diverse backgrounds, Guild Software creates all engine software and associated game technology in-house. With the launch of Vendetta Online™, the company is enthusiastic about pushing the envelope of internet gaming. More information about Guild Software can be found at www.guildsoftware.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 and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, and Nexagon: Deathmatch. After winning numerous awards for games such as Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, 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. Further information about Strategy First and its products can be found at www.strategyfirst.com