| Members
of the Kohan development team chat with fans live on Gamespy Arcade Montreal,
Quebec. March 30th, 2001 – Strategy First Inc. (www.strategyfirst.com) and
TimeGate Studios (www.timegatestudios.com) announced today that key members of
the Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns development team will participate in a
Developer’s Chat Tuesday April 3rd at 4 pm (PST) on GameSpy Arcade (www.gamespyarcade.com). "Since
the game’s release, we have been inundated with feedback from players and the
press, " says Adel Chaveleh, Managing Director of TimeGate Studios.
"We wanted to take this opportunity to address players’ questions and
concerns and to talk with our fans on a more personal level. By hosting this
chat on GameSpy Arcade, we make it possible for a large number of people to
interact with us directly." Members
of the Kohan development team that will be participating in the chat will be
Alan Chaveleh, Executive Producer and Game Concept; Adel Chaveleh, Producer;
and Denis Papp, Lead Programmer. Fans will be able to log onto GameSpy Arcade
and chat with the team for up to one hour about gaming issues, such as what
inspired them to make Kohan, what obstacles they overcame during development,
and tips on how to get into the industry. GameSpy
Arcade is the industry leading, next-generation, gaming environment for fans
of all game genres. Supporting more than 190 of the hottest multiplayer games,
GameSpy Arcade makes it easier than ever for players to locate, connect to and
join live games, download demos and files, keep track of their buddies, chat
and more. About
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns: Praised
as "potentially Game of the Year", this real-time fantasy strategy
game is sure to appeal to a large market of gamers because of its unique
blending of different game play styles. While adhering to some of the basics
of traditional RTS style games, Kohan’s distinctive economy model eliminates
the need for micro management of resources, leaving the player with more time
for strategic combat. Kohan will also appeal to the tactical wargamer with its
company based combat system and use of military concepts such as formations,
visual range, supply range and even morale. Not only will the more strategic
and tactical players enjoy the game, but RPG gamers will also feel at home
with the game’s gripping storyline and role-playing elements, such as leaders
and units gaining experience, leaders being carried over from one quest to
another, and of course, the lush and visually stunning fantasy land of Khaldun,
where dragons, spells and swords are common place. Immersed
into a fantasy setting, players take on the role of an immortal being known as
the Kohan. The Kohan were once the ruling power of the world, but were wiped
out in a series of massive cataclysms. They did not die an eternal death
though, and have since been reborn and reawakened in a new world, unlike the
one they once knew. They must come to grips with their past glory, their
present hardship, and their future destiny. The player must try to solve the
mystery of his race’s destruction and attempt to return the Kohan to their
rightful glory. About
TimeGate Studios TimeGate
Studios, www.timegatestudios.com, is committed to being a premier content
provider for all popular gaming platforms. Founded in 1998 in Houston, Texas,
TimeGate offers a unique environment for talented game developers. TimeGate’s
founders and management, with backgrounds in a number of industries, provide
for a strong infrastructure that ensures success in current and future
projects. TimeGate Studios is preparing for the future with plans to continue
to expand its existing line of strategy titles and enter the online
multiplayer market. About
Gamespy.com Founded
in 1995, GameSpy Industries, Inc., is the leading online consumer and business
services company focused on the expanding games market. GameSpy’s Consumer
Division creates superior game and editorial experiences for the enjoyment of
more than eight million gamers located in over 100 countries worldwide.
GameSpy’s Business Services Division operates under the GameSpy.net brand
and is the premiere provider of online gaming infrastructure and technologies
to the PC, Mac, and console games industry. It is the official online
infrastructure provider for leading game publishers such as Activision, Eidos,
WizardWorks, Interplay and Gathering of Developers. GameSpy’s technologies
have become the industry standard in multiplayer gaming, back-end
systems/infrastructure and cross-platform developer tools for the $8-billion
interactive entertainment industry. GameSpy Industries is the manager of the
gaming world’s data – tracking over 20,000 servers and millions of gamers
and game installations. GameSpy’s advertising network, The Mplayer
Entertainment Network, reaches over 16 million unique monthly visitors, making
it one of the largest advertising properties on the Internet. The network
offers advertisers access to a technology-savvy, affluent, receptive and
responsive audience through attention-grabbing rich media and traditional
online advertising products that typically garner higher response rates than
the average rate for standard banner products. GameSpy Industries is
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more information contact: Christina
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Relations Manager Strategy
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