Gaming News - May 2006
Montreal, Canada (May 4, 2006) - Meridian4 and Frozenbyte today
announce the release of the second North American demo for Shadowgrounds.
From Meridian4:
“This demo allows players to delve deeper into the Shadowgrounds action. It
includes a brand new level that gives you more weapons and a lot more aliens to
kill,” said Steve Milburn, Marketing Director at Meridian4, “It also gives
everyone a chance to try out the multiplayer co-op mode for the first time.”
"We are very excited to release the second demo right after the successful
North American launch. The timing of the new demo is perfect for UK gamers too,
because Shadowgrounds will be launched in the UK on Friday this week," said
Frozenbyte CEO, Lauri Hyvarinen and continued: "The first demo was
well-received, and I believe the new demo will get even more gamers excited
about Shadowgrounds."
About the Demo
The demo features three levels in all; level 1, 2 and level 5 and enables the
multiplayer co-op mode for all levels. The new demo includes all of the crowd
pleasing weapons and upgrades of the first demo, such as the AM-92 Pulse Rifle
with the shocking upgrade of the Electric Tazer and the return of the fan
favourite; the WP650 "B.R.N." Flamer with the Fuel Trap upgrade for when you
need a wall of flames. Also, if you look carefully, you may find the hidden
Laser Rifle in the new demo mission.
Level 1 – ‘Power Plant’ has you looking into what seems to be a routine power
outage. You and two members of your team investigate the power plant. While you
fix the problem, your friends mysteriously disappear, they can’t be hailed over
the radio and then all hell breaks loose!
Level 2 – ‘Water Treatment Facility’ has Corporal Jane Arwyn trapped and in
danger. You must get yourself safely into the facility, rescue Jane and get out
alive. Did we mention the hordes of aliens and a level boss the size of a semi?
Level 5 – ‘New Atlantis: Centrum’ New Atlantis is the main colonisation on
Ganymede and is the home for thousands of people, including a large number of
scientists and civilians. Meet Ltn. Baxter there and help him rescue the
remaining survivors.
Take on the role of Tyler, an ex-security expert, now working as a mechanic
in the outskirts of the space colony on Jupiter’s moon; Ganymede. What you
thought was going to be just another cold, dark and boring day turns into a
battle for your and the colony’s survival.
Good luck…
For more information about Shadowgrounds and to get the demo, go to
www.meridian4.com.
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