Ancient Evil Game Launched by Silver Lightning

Added: (Fri Aug 10 2001)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Australian Interactive Software Games Developer Sliver Lightning Releases Latest Game In Softwrap Format

London, UK – 10 August, 2001: Australian entertainment software development company, Sliver Lightning, today announces the release of its latest game, ‘Ancient Evil: The Curse Of the Snake Cult’, in a new safe and secure Softwrapped format. The game is an intriguing mixture of old and new, the storyline being set in the mystic world of Olyndsia, yet with the latest special effects to allow the gamer to take control.

Using Softwrap, players are able to trial the game and not have the amount of game play in the trial format limited by time or usage. However, the Softwrap edition is
distinct from other demos of games, in that Ancient Evil will download the entire game – the complete content is just locked until purchased in full. Players unlock the full version of the game from the demo via the Internet or a toll-free phone call, receiving immediate fulfilment of their purchase.

The plot behind the game centres on the main character, Klug, and his rule at the helm of the unholy cult of snake worshippers, the Ophilia Sect. Troubled by his traumatised early childhood and past, Klug rose quickly throughout the ranks of the Ophilia sect to become their leader. However, not content with his position, and hungry for power over the richest and most influential leaders of Olyndsia, Klug joined forces with another cult and fights into the palace where he successfully assassinates the King.

This is where the player comes into the game as a special agent of the Royal Guard, whose mission is to infiltrate the notorious sect and annihilate members, those with authoritative positions within the cult, and ultimately, Klug himself. However, this may not be as easy as it sounds, as tricks and traps lie in wait for those entering the fateful lair. All is not lost though, as gamers will be equipped with hand-to-hand weapons and devastating magic spells with which to trap the myriad of monsters.


Head of Development and founder of Silver Lightning, Paul Turbett commented: “ We are very excited about the release of the game and to be teaming up with Softwrap for its marketing and distribution. In using Softwrap to digitally distribute Ancient Evil, there are numerous benefits to be had. Potential customers will be able to trial the game and then go on to purchase it immediately from the comfort and convenience of their PC. And not only will the trial format be secure from those who haven’t paid to receive the full game, Softwrap also makes it cheaper and easier for potential buyers to do so straight after having a taster in the form of the demo.”

Ancient Evil: The Curse Of the Snake Cult will be distributed globally on behalf of Silver Lightening by Softwrap in a free-upfront securely wrapped trial format through CD:ROM cover mounts on magazines and via download sites, which can be purchased in full automatically for US$19.95 (around £14).

Screen shots of Ancient Evil: The Curse Of The Snake Cult, or copies of the game for review, can be obtained by calling Michael Gonzalez/Nicholas Hobbs/Louisa Carson at Praxis PR Ltd Tel: 020 7749 5911 michael@praxispr.co.uk / nick@praxispr.co.uk / louisa@praxispr.co.uk

GAME SPECIFICATIONS:
Pentium PC 200Mhz or faster
32MB RAM
3D accelerated graphics card with 4MB of RAM
Windows 95 or higher, with mouse
85MB hard disk space
DirectX compliant PC
Price: $19.95

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About Silver Lightning Software
Formed in 1992, Silver Lightning Software is an independent entertainment software development company, based in Perth, Australia. Its past releases include Rally Challenge and Ancient Evil through Roadshow Entertainment. Rally Challenge has been translated into four different languages allowing greater market potential and has been released in many countries.

Silver Lightning is dedicated to the development of games that inspire the user by carefully balancing gameplay and the use of available technology. It strives to ensure that its titles include engaging characters, intelligent stories, rich imagery, realistic virtual environments, compelling music, innovative design and production and advanced software engineering. All these features are demonstrated in its latest release, Ancient Evil: The Curse Of the Snake Cult.

About Softwrap
British-based Softwrap™ is the provider of a sophisticated and advanced turnkey digital rights management (DRM) solution for the secure peer-to-peer (P2P) electronic distribution of software. Free up-front and with over 2000 registered developers globally, the company is able to provide unique end-to-end services suitable for all types of software houses and all windows-based applications or games. 57% of Softwrap’s user base are independent developers, 33% are SME’s, and 10% are large corporations.

The sister company of Softwrap™ is Soundwrap™, a secure DRM solution for the P2P digital distribution of music. Softwrap™ and Soundwrap™ are wholly owned subsidiaries of WrapTech Ltd, a leading ecommerce company specialising in products and services that enable digital distribution and sales in many formats. With representation in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, WrapTech Ltd facilitates ongoing research and development of software technology, and also ensures the best opportunity of globally distributing their business partners’ music and software, with a potential reach of over forty countries. For further information, see www.softwrap.com www.soundwrap.com


For further information on Softwrap/WrapTech, please contact:


Michael Gonzalez/Nicholas Hobbs/Louisa Carson
Praxis PR, London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7749 5911
Email: michael@praxispr.co.uk; nick@praxispr.co.uk; louisa@praxispr.co.uk

Emma Morris
WrapTech Ltd, London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7407 5567
Fax: +44 (0)20 7407 6678
Email: emmam@softwrap.com


For further information on Silver Lightning, please contact:

Paul Turbet

Silver Lightning Software
Tel: + 61 (08) 9378 7067
Fax: + 61 (08) 9378 7067
Email: paul@silverlightning.com