Gaming News - August 2003
Parkville, MD (August 18, 2003) - Enlight announced today that it
has acquired the North American rights to the space simulation game - X²: The
Threat.
From Enlight:
A sequel to the 1999 award-winning X: Beyond the Frontier, Computer and Video
Games has called X² "the greatest looking space trader so far."
Tagged as the "21st Century Elite" by PC ZONE Magazine, the UK-based
publication went on to say, "from what we've seen, X² looks even better than
FreeLancer." The title is being praised for its breath taking graphics and
in-depth game play. "Today X2 is already coming up and makes Freelancer look
pale" said PC Games Magazine in Germany.
"We believe X² will be viewed as the next major evolution in the space
simulation genre. Our unique universe provides a very open-ended experience and
unparalleled freedom of game play," said Bernd Lehahn, CEO of EGOSOFT. "After
eight years of intense development on the X series of games, we are excited to
partner with Enlight to release our next installment in the X-Series of space
simulations.
X² contains a new state-of-the-art graphics engine and a large dynamic
universe for players to explore. The game was designed with a graduated learning
curve to provide immediate game play action for players of all skill levels. The
X² universe contains thousands of unique objects including stations, over
seventy ships, a myriad of weapons, commodities to trade and different races
with their own agendas and technologies. Players can build their empires as they
play the role of a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, miner or a cunning combination
of them all.
"There is a strong and increasing buzz about X² and we are thrilled to be
publishing this compelling title in North America," said Paul Lombardi, CEO of
Enlight Interactive. "EGOSOFT's attention to detail and innovative game play
features will ensure that X² is every bit the challenge as the original X:
Beyond the Frontier title."
X²: The Threat offers players a rich storyline and a boundless game play
universe. In X2, the player takes on the role of a pilot indigenous to the
X-Universe. The story unfolds as the soon-to-be hero and his companion attempt
to steal a ship. After a failed, action-packed escape, he soon finds himself
aboard a security ship and destined to live out his days on the cold,
prison-mining world of Artur. With a dynamic universe and a plot expertly weaved
together the story of ‘The Threat' is sure to intrigue players of various
genres.
Published in the United States and Canada by Enlight Interactive, Inc., X²:
The Threat will be available on Windows PC, priced at $39.99 (U.S). For
additional information visit
www.enlight.com/x2.
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