13:35 (BST), 18/04/2008
Sins of a Solar Empire
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Kalypso Media today announce a strategic alliance with US publisher Stardock to publish "Sins of a Solar Empire", the best selling USA PC product developed by Ironclad Games.
The survival of humanity stands on the edge of utter ruin as three powerful factions vie for control of the galaxy. Take command of one of three space-faring races as you work to establish your domination of the galaxy in Sins of a Solar Empire. Fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes, your success will depend entirely on your ability to manage your empire and command your vast fleets of starships to victory. Through a combination of diplomacy, economic skill, cultural influence, and sheer military might you will establish order over your corner of the galaxy!
Kalypso Media have signed extensive rights including European-wide rights and the Middle & far East.
Sins of a Solar Empire hit the USA top ten charts earlier this year and sold approx 100,000 copies over two months. Sins of a Solar Empire willl be released throughout Europe by the end of May early June for £29.99 (39.99 €). The European retail box will contain an additional bonus of six exclusive maps, a techtree poster and a comprehensive manual.
said Jonathan Hales, Managing Director for Kalypso Media UK Ltd
Contact:
Managing Director
Tel +44 (0)116 2424130
Mob +44 (0)7909 905179
jonathan.hales@kalypsomedia.com
Chaloner Associates Ltd
Tel +44 (0) 1954 270599
Mob +44 (0) 771 517 1788
ruth@chaloner-associates.co.uk
bec@chaloner-associates.co.uk
Kalypso Media UK Ltd, with headquarters in Leicester, is a dedicated publisher and distributor of full price, mid-range and budget computer games in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Far East and Australasia. Originally founded in Germany in 2006 by industry veterans, Kalypso Media opened its UK office in August 2007. The fledgling publisher has a number of carefully selected PC titles across the lifestyle, strategy and action genres in its lineup, including Agon – Lost Sword of Toledo, Imperium Romanum and Theatre Of War.
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