The much raved and anticipated title Startopia has been shipped and will be in stores today. To accompany the In Stores Release of Startopia Mucky Foot has created a design contest- It's competition time. John Steels wants you to come up with the coolest, hardest, stupidest aliens you can think of.The entries will be judged by Mr.Steels and Mucky Foot's crack team of artists and the winning entrant will receive a Startopia fun bag, plus a range of Eidos hit games; a framed piece of original design artwork AND if the idea is good enough, it will feature as a character in the next installment of Startopia, with full credit to the designer!

As Mr.Steels says in his poetic fashion;"Basically it's artwork that we want, you can add a little bit of Biography if you want but don't write a novel it's the drawings that we'll be judging."

The competition closes on the 31st of July and we'll announce a winner a week or so later

Send your designs by email to
webmaster@muckyfoot.com
with "Design Competition" in the subject header.

Startopia Info
Startopia takes gamers to a once thriving galactic network of starships, space stations and planets left lifeless with redundant scars of the apocalypse. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations that once served the commerce and communication of the old empire - reuniting the surviving alien peoples under one banner. This simulation gives you the opportunity to rebuild and successfully maintain a series of giant Torus (donuts) space stations that are scattered across the galaxy, providing a suitable home for the many alien races that inhabit space, and perhaps turning a tidy profit for your self in the process.

Of course, there are plenty of other enterprising individuals out there with the same goals, not to mention the many hazards that exist in deep space. Often stations are being developed by a number of different life forms and organizations, and it will only be a matter of time before you need to confront your opponents. Will you use economic or military means to force out your opponents? You decide…

Nine primary character races, each with a unique look and function. Each inhabitant is an individual character, with unique moods, desires and personal history and humorous character animations. Fully functioning alien society, with racial animosity and friendships, crime and punishment, leisure and entertainment, and functioning economy. Unique 'Torus' play area gives a viewpoint never before seen in a game. 16 habitable subsections spanning three decks in each space station. Bio-deck with editable landscape and manageable ecosystem allowing complete control of terra-forming. Multiplayer support for up to three other stationmasters. Varied levels of play, from simple sandbox to detailed station micromanagement. 40 different facilities to build within the station, many with customizable layouts and designs. Trade and auction goods and services with other players and alien races. Research improvements and develop new technologies. Simple and intuitive command of security forces for direct conflict with other players or defense against alien threats. Indulge in espionage against your opponents with spies, saboteurs, assassins and mutineers.

Bryan Davies
Public Relations 
Eidos Interactive 
Bdavies@eidos.com
415.547.1258

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