July 31, 2008
Worldwide Publishing Rights to
MMORTS Game Acquired by Lighthouse Interactive
The worldwide publishing rights to
the massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game (MMORTS) Dawn of
Fantasy has been secured by leading computer software publisher Lighthouse
Interactive, part of SilverBirch Inc.’s (SVB:TSXV) video game division.
Developed by Reverie World Studios, Dawn of Fantasy’s core production team is
built around members of the prominent game development professionals behind the
critically acclaimed commercial hits, Empire Earth, Empires: Dawn of the Modern
World, and Rise and Fall: Civilization at War. Dawn of Fantasy is the next
evolution of fantasy RTS games, featuring MMORTS simulation, in addition to the
familiar RTS environment. The game immerses players in an intense story-driven
experience built on a deep history and rich tapestry of mythology. Dawn of
Fantasy is scheduled to release in Q1 2009 for PC. Six never-before-seen
screenshots accompany this press release.
“Dawn of Fantasy is a high caliber
product that is sure to impress core RTS fans,” said Steve Wall, V.P. Business
Development at Lighthouse Interactive. “This acquisition gives us the
opportunity to further expand our market into the most dominant segment of
computer gaming. The team at Reverie World Studios has a history of delivering
exceptional game experiences. They are committed to taking RTS gaming to the
next level with Dawn of Fantasy.”
“With our new RTS, Dawn of Fantasy,
the team at Reverie World Studios has created an original and engrossing fantasy
world. Our aim is to bring fresh life to the genre, with a single player
campaign more epic and involving than any before, and a persistent MMORTS world
that will set new standards for online gameplay,” said Konstantin Fomenko,
Executive Producer at Reverie World Studios. “A game like this requires a
publisher with unswerving dedication to excellence in gaming. Lighthouse
Interactive’s unique combination of passion and experience made them the perfect
fit for us, and together we will bring an extraordinary new game to market.”
Dawn of Fantasy also features an
epic single player campaign that covers all three races, and spans over 30 hours
of narratives in 10 expansive scenarios. With the amount of scripting and
cinematic details often seen in the FPS genre, Reverie World Studios brings new
standards in level design, scripting and cinematic appeal to the RTS genre.
For more information on Dawn of
Fantasy, bookmark the official website at
www.dawnoffantasy.com
and
www.lighthouse-interactive.com to keep up with the latest breaking
news.
GAME SUMMARY:
In Dawn of Fantasy, you will follow
the path of an impoverished country squire, Lord Harthram, as he joins the
King’s army in search of a simple wage, only to discover a desperate and bloody
war with the Orc realm of Gokkholm is about to erupt. The human kingdom of Teria
is led by an untested, self-absorbed nobleman, Prince Erian the 3rd. As The War
Without Kings spirals out of control, Prince Erian must pass through the fires
of youth into manhood under the tutelage of his father’s military adviser, a
rough-necked knight, and a profane half-dwarf soldier. Meanwhile, a mysterious
conspiracy leads the Three Orders of Wizards to the distant realm of dragons,
while human traitors, elven allies, and rogue pirate clans all contribute to the
cataclysmic conclusion.
FEATURES:
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Vivid
3D World – Advanced rag-doll physics and bloom effects with 100+ different
objects and environments -
Epic
Fantasy Battles – Proprietary game engine supports thousands of units per
screen, packed with top of the genre RTS tech, including wall-walking, map
technology, and LoD -
Day/Night Combat – Brings contrast in gameplay and overall strategy
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Three
Distinct Races and Civilizations– Elves, Orcs and Humans
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Intense Single Player – Innovation and showmanship delivered in 30 hours
of non-linear narratives -
Competitive Online Skirmish – Up to 6 players, with various gameplay modes
with guild and user-made scenario support
-
Persistent MMORTS Simulation Mode – Never-before-seen in the RTS
community, this original MMORTS concept creates a new kind of MMO experience,
similar to the questing & PvP structure of MMORPG games, but with RTS gameplay
at its core -
Powerful Editor – Advanced and Basic design modes scalable according to
each player’s skill level -
Mount, Swim, Run… – Character behaviour and units’ abilities are no longer
restricted -
Character Development and Emotions – Characters come to life displaying an
array of complex emotions through individual character AI
-
Mighty Magic – Powers acquired through character development; burn down
cities and bring down whole armies -
Innovative Naval Combat – Possibilities fully explored with beautifully
animated ships that act as floating fortresses filled with players’ units
-
Siege
Innovations – Siege oriented gameplay emphasised removing hassles
typically oriented with siege gameplay -
Original Base-Building Approach – Tedious micromanagement aspects of
base-building replaced with stronger emphasis on players personalizing each of
their buildings -
Army
Camps – Allow players to setup temporary camps anywhere
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Complex Economic Model – Combines the complexity of over 10 gathering
possibilities with automated simplicity, allowing players the option to
micromanage their economy -
Corpse Long
–
Recover the majority of a unit’s cost from corpses and recycle resources…
gameplay takes on a whole new image
