Montreal, Quebec, Canada – November 9, 2007 – Meridian4, a rising Montreal-based video game publisher, today announced that Frozenbyte’s eagerly awaited horror-themed shoot-em-up, Shadowgrounds Survivor, is now available for pre-purchase on Steam for just $19.95. Fans who pre-purchase Shadowgrounds Survivor will get an extra dose of heart-pounding action, as they’ll receive the original Shadowgrounds included in the purchase price.
Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of the last remaining humans on Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, where the alien onslaught is in full force. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return, armed with a totally new feature set. Use the Sentry Turret and the devastating Mech to fight your way through hordes of aliens across a wide range of environments. All-new graphical effects and AGEIA PhysX bring the destruction and carnage in full force.
FEATURES
-3 playable characters, each with impressive new tactics
-RPG-like upgrade system for weapons and characters, including special attacks such as the all-engrossing Napalm Flame and the mighty Brute Slayer
-New gameplay features such as the Sentry Turret and the powerful Mech
-Campaign mode deepens the Shadowgrounds story and expands it to new locations, including snow and ice environments, abandoned cargo tunnel and the suffering New Atlantis colony
-Survival mode focuses on all-out alien slaughtering action – choose a character to suit your playing style and blast the aliens back to outer space! Can you unlock the hidden characters and bonuses?
-New graphics enhancements including raging snowstorm effects, new weapon effects and much more
-AGEIA PhysX brings the world alive with hundreds of physics objects that take the destruction to the next level
-New original soundtrack composed by Shadowgrounds composer Ari Pulkkinen
-On-disc Editor tools allow you to take part in the active Shadowgrounds mod community - or just enjoy the results!
Visit the official Shadowgrounds Survivor website at www.shadowgroundssurvivor.com.
For more information about Meridian4 and its products, visit http://www.meridian4.com.
For more information about Frozenbyte, visit http://www.frozenbyte.com.
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WatchMojo NewsletterLAS VEGAS, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ — It’s the gaming industry’s next big “hit.”
Aristocrat Technologies proudly announces a new “family” of stepper titles, The Sopranos(TM). One of television’s most watched and beloved series, “The Sopranos” joins Aristocrat Technologies’ family of proven performers with a new game that will provide the ultimate player experience.
The Sopranos is Aristocrat’s new 3-level mystery-style linked progressive featuring new games based on the hit television series. This exciting product line is being launched on Aristocrat’s all-new MAVStepper cabinet. The cabinet includes enhanced reel speeds, superior lighting and an LCD top box, all in the familiar footprint of the MAV500 cabinet. Engaging LCD graphics and signage branded with The Sopranos completes this fully integrated package.
“We are in a unique position because our shows have a lot of life to them,” said James Costos, VP Licensing and Retail for HBO. “Through our product extension and partnerships with companies like Aristocrat Technologies, we are satisfying both those consumers who are already fans of the show, and those who are experiencing it for the first time in a new way.”
“Aristocrat is very excited to be partnering with HBO to bring the popular TV show The Sopranos to the gaming industry,” said Tim Parrott, President of Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. “We are confident that the recognition of The Sopranos brand, coupled with Aristocrat’s superior game play, will provide the ultimate game play experience.”
The first casinos to join The Sopranos “family” are Mandalay Bay, Silverton, Club Fortune, Las Vegas Hilton, and Luxor Las Vegas, where players can get in on the action today. Next in line are the Monte Carlo (November 14), Las Vegas Club (November 20), Palms (November 26), Orleans (November 28).
Players at each of these casinos will be constantly entertained by The Sopranos clips, music, animations, and character images and graphics sequences. Excitement is increased with three mystery-style jackpot levels and bonus features.
Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour pay television services — HBO and Cinemax — to over 40 million U.S. subscribers. The services offer the most popular subscription video on demand products, HBO On Demand and Cinemax On Demand, as well as multiplex channels and HD feeds. Internationally, HBO’s branded television networks along with the subscription video on demand products HBO On Demand and HBO Mobile, bring HBO services to over 50 countries. HBO programming is sold into over 150 countries worldwide.
© 2007 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Sopranos and HBO are trademarks of Home Box Office, Inc.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL - News), a leading global provider of gaming solutions that consistently outperform the competition. The Company is licensed by over two hundred regulators and its products and services are available in over ninety countries around the world. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, interactive video terminal systems, electronic tables, and casino management systems. For further information visit the company’s website at http://www.aristocratgaming.com.
