Highly Anticipated Turn-Based Strategy Game to Ship November 2001
BOSTON, MA — (September 18, 2001) — Fishtank Interactive is pleased to announce that the second stage of international beta testing has begun for their upcoming 3D turn-based strategy game, Etherlords™, developed by Nival Interactive. The number of beta testers selected for the second stage has grown to more than 1100 players from all over the world. These players are now taking part in Etherlords beta test at www.etherlords.com.
«We are impressed with the activity and hard work of our beta-testers team,» said Oleg Belaychook, the Quality Assurance Manager and Beta Test Supervisor for Etherlords. «Thanks to their generous efforts we have spotted and fixed several bugs and their knowledgeable comments have allowed us to make a great game even better.»
The application for the Etherlords beta test has expired. The third and final stage of the Etherlords beta test, including the multiplayer part of the game, is scheduled to start in two weeks.
About Etherlords
A visually stunning game supported by a compelling story and distinctive design, "Etherlords" features a unique combat system that innovatively melds the best of trading-card game play and strategic resource management. Four magical races battle for supremacy in a fantasy world full of extravagant detail and realism. Players can choose from over 300 spells, each with its own amazing effects.
Key game features of Etherlords include:
- Over 300 magic spells with spectacular visual effects.
- Over 160 highly detailed monsters to engage in combat.
- Vast variety of elegant, personalized animations for each character and monster.
- Complex diplomacy system featuring long-term alliances and barter dealings.
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- Diverse multiplayer options including cooperative mode and Internet rating system support.
- Internet and LAN play for up to eight players with a tailor-made dynamic combat system.
For more information about Etherlords, please visit
www.etherlords.com.
About Fishtank Interactive
Fishtank Interactive is a worldwide publisher of PC and console based interactive games with offices in Munich and Ravensburg, Germany; Boston and Newton, New Hampshire USA and Paris, France. The company works with many of the most innovative and experienced game developers in Europe while expanding its development and publishing resources in North America. Fishtank Interactive is a trademark of Ravensburger Interactive Media, GmbH a wholly owned subsidiary of Ravensburger AG, Germany's largest manufacturer of puzzles and board games.
About Nival Interactive
Nival Interactive, a leading Russian game developer and publisher, is a privately held company targeting the international games market. Since the company's inception in 1996, Nival has been dedicated to creating unique titles with innovative gameplay. Past titles include original role-playing games like "Rage of Mages" series and "Evil Islands." A premier developer with 75 team members, Nival Interactive continues to challenge the world of interactive entertainment.
