Highly Anticipated Turn-Based Strategy Game to Ship November 8, 2001
BOSTON, MA — (October 8, 2001) — Fishtank Interactive is pleased to announce that the third and final stage of international beta testing has begun for their upcoming 3D turn-based strategy game, "Etherlords™," developed by Nival Interactive. Only 50 most industrious testers from all over the world were selected to take part in the third stage of the beta testing at
www.etherlords.com.
«50 testers that were selected for the third stage will perform several most important tasks,» said Oleg Belaychook, the Quality Assurance Manager and Beta Test Supervisor for Etherlords. «They will test Etherlords duel multiplayer and also carry out several special requests that will be crucial for bringing the game to perfection. Once again we'd like to thank the entire international Etherlords beta testing team for their hard work and devotion. They've done a tremendous job.»
50 testers taking part in the third stage of the beta testing will be rewarded with the public version of the game and their names will also be included in the game's credits.
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. New in-game video footage is available at
pc.ign.com and
www.etherlords.com
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
- 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.
