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Pre-order Etherlords II and Get a Spot in the Beta Test
Strategy First Game Mixes Role-playing Elements with Tactical Turn-based Combat
Montreal, Canada. Thursday, August 7, 2003 – Strategy First has teamed up with GameStop to offer players a guaranteed spot in the open beta test of their adventure-RPG game, Etherlords II.
Once a player pre-orders the game from GameStop, that player will be sent an email asking them to sign-up and then they can enter the world of Ether to take part in an epic online magical combat experience. The beta test will be focused on the game’s new multiplayer modes and auto rating server.
About Etherlords II
The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.
Etherlords II is an exciting mix of role-playing elements and tactical turn-based combat in the best traditions of fantasy trading card games.
Game Features:
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Five campaigns covering a magnificent 3D fantasy world
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Hundreds of spells and creatures combine to create nearly unlimited tactical possibilities
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New monsters and magic that can be used by any of the four races
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Enhance your Hero’s skills throughout each campaign with new spells, creatures and abilities.
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Non-linear missions with multiple paths to completion
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New multiplayer modes, automated tournament server
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Boats, tunnels and transporters let you explore every corner of the Etherworld
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Versatile Map Editor lets you create new missions and even campaigns
Etherlords II is scheduled to ship this fall with a SRP of $39.99 and an ESRB rating of TEEN. Developed by Russian-based Nival Interactive, Strategy First will publish it for the North American market.
About Nival Interactive
Nival Interactive is the leading Russian game developer, and also
the largest one with four development teams and a staff of 107. Since the
company's inception in 1996, Nival has firmly established its presence in the
international gaming industry through constant innovation. Past titles include
original role-playing/strategy games like the "Rage of Mages" series and "Evil
Islands", as well as the 3D turn-based strategy "Etherlords" and “Blitzkrieg” –
our recent RTS game. Nival continues to challenge the world of interactive
entertainment with ground breaking new titles. You can learn more about Nival
Interactive at our site, www.nival.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.
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