Matrix Games Signs Star
Chamber: The Harbinger Saga
The Acclaimed Sci-Fi Trading Card/Strategy Game Coming to Matrix
Staten Island,
NY,
September 26th 2005
– Matrix Games is
pleased to announce they have signed Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga from
Worlds Apart Productions. This famed strategic trading card game set in a
sci-fi themed universe will be released as part of the Matrix Games line of
products later this year. Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga will have
enhanced graphics and an improved UI, new maps, new cards, four player games,
a tournament drafting system, and many minor adjustments to improve the game.
The engine is based on the critically acclaimed he Lord of the Rings Online
Trading Card Game.
David Heath, Director of
Operations at Matrix Games, said, “Star Chamber is a fresh design with
outstanding gameplay and we look forward to playing a key role in its
success.”
Scott Martins, President of
Worlds Apart Productions, stated, “Matrix Games is an expert when it comes to
publishing strategy games and we are confident Star Chamber is one of the
best. This will be an excellent partnership that will increase awareness of
Star Chamber among strategy gamers around the world.”
Star Chamber is a turn-based
online strategy board game of space combat and diplomacy, and players use
special decks of cards that represent the assets and abilities of their
favorite alien races. With hundreds of different cards and three victory
conditions, the number of strategies you can develop is endless. You can
conquer your enemy’s home world for a military victory, unearth ancient alien
artifacts for a cultural win, or double-cross your way to a political victory
at the Star Council. Cards include game elements such as ships, heroes,
politicians, and special alien technologies, and the game
models intrigue, economic planning, and both space and ground
combat. With numerous maps to choose from you will never experience the same
game twice in Star Chamber.
The original Star Chamber
has received some incredible reviews, including Editor’s Choice
from Computer Gaming World, a 92% from Ferrago, a 90%
from Game Zone,
and an 8.8 from Gamespot (with a perfect 10 in Gameplay)!
With this deluxe re-release the sites are set on even higher scores, both from
reviewers and players alike.
For more information check
out the main Matrix Games site at
www.matrixgames.com and the Worlds Apart site at
www.world-apart.com.
