January 24, 2008
SUNAGE Gone Gold and Shipping to
Retail Across Canada and the US
Leading publisher Lighthouse
Interactive and developer Vertex4 today announced that the highly anticipated
North American version of their dynamic sci-fi real-time strategy game SunAge
has gone gold and will begin shipping to major retail stores across Canada and
the US on January 28, 2008. A bilingual French/English version will be released
in Canada for Francophone fans. SunAge is an energetic RTS game that offers a
unique experience, bringing modern innovation to the isometric style of
real-time strategy. This PC CD-ROM game is Windows® Vista™ compatible.
Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse
Interactive said, “We are proud to bring SunAge to RTS fans across North
America. This version includes upgrades and enhancements that were not included
in the European releases. SunAge brings a mature and refreshing new take on the
RTS genre and introduces some great new features that will appeal to many
strategy fans. We’re thrilled to see that SunAge lives up to its promise.”
“SunAge has been a labor of love.
The forums have been very active with a lot of positive feedback from fans in
the UK, Scandinavia, Benelux and Italy, who have been playing the game since its
European release in November 2007. We’re excited to finally bring SunAge to
fellow RTS fans in Canada and the US,” said Roman Pfneudl, CEO of Vertex4. “The
game has become so much more than I anticipated and we think SunAge has a lot to
offer gamers who love to play real-time strategy games as much as we do. We look
forward to hearing their feedback and will continue to support the game.”
SunAge is the modern day answer for
RTS fans who want the best possible overview on their troops, while trying to
outsmart opponents in frantic battles where strategy and tactics are more
important than ever. If you are a core real-time strategy gamer, SunAge is for
you!
GAME SUMMARY
Earth is a desolate wasteland
destroyed by the radiation and heat of the sun. Humankind, known as the Dome
Confederacy, have been forced to retreat into shielded cities enduring constant
attacks by the Raak-zun cult; a sect of religious outcasts who live outside the
dome. An age long war has ensued as both races battle for the limited resources
of the dying planet. Amidst the havoc, the gateway to a bold new planet is
unlocked. Hope is on the horizon, but this Mecca is teeming with lethal Sentinel
drones who will not hesitate to annihilate any life form that gets in their way.
FEATURES
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3 Distinct Races – Human, Raak-zun
and Sentinel – each with their own units, buildings, technological advantages
and disadvantages. -
Unique Upgrades – Alternate modes
can be researched for all units, unlocking dual functionality for greater
tactical depth. -
Graphics – Stunning sci-fi
environments from vast industrial cities and devastated wastelands, to a lush
alien planet. While displaying rich graphical environments and visual effects,
SunAge is very playable on lower spec PC’s and laptops. -
Tactical Landscape – All units and
their alternate modes are crucial to the overall strategy. Exploit weaknesses
in the enemy’s network while strengthening your own connection lines. -
Formations – Squad concept
combined with long distance camera views allows a large number of units to be
fighting onscreen with a clear overview of the battle ground. -
Singleplayer – 25 campaign maps
with compelling plots for each race. -
Multiplayer – LAN and Online –
Classic multiplayer with focus on gathering 4 different kinds of resources and
outsmarting the opponent in battle. 10 maps created uniquely for multiplayer
mode. -
Command Queuing – Command your
units to prone, build or attack where you want them and when you want them to
do so. -
Indirect Intelligent Targeting (IIT)
– Order your units to focus on pre-selected targets.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OS: Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista™ CPU:
1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or equivalent AMD® Athlon™ processor RAM: 512 MB (1
GB recommended for Windows® Vista™) Video Card: 128 MB 3D accelerated video card
PC CD-ROM: 4x (or PC DVD-ROM drive) Sound: DirectSound® compatible (Sound
Blaster® X-Fi™ series sound card recommended) Available Hard Disk Space: 1 GB
DirectX®: 9.0c compatible Other: Mouse, Keyboard and Speakers Multiplayer: LAN
or 56K (or faster) Internet Connection
To find out more about SunAge and to
keep up with the latest news on the game, visit
www.lighthouse-interactive.com and
www.sunage-the-game.com.
