Summitsoft Announces Upcoming Release of Empire of Magic

Strategic Delicacy Fuses Together Popular Role Playing and Strategic Elements


OMAHA, NE--(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 26, 2003—Summitsoft Corporation announced today that its eagerly awaited Empire of Magic is on schedule for a May 1st release. Promising a masterfully crafted blend of strategy, role playing and story driven adventure, Empire of Magic takes a different approach to strategy games.

“We have received a tremendous amount of interest on Empire of Magic by the gaming community,” said Bruce Lowry, President and CEO of Summitsoft Corporation. “By throwing away traditional resource management found in most strategy games and replacing it with intense story rich scenarios and interactive role playing dynamics, Empire of Magic offers an exciting and fresh twist to the strategy genre.”

The final days of a once mighty empire have come at last. The rotting dead rise from their earthbound sanctuary and, like a plague upon humanity, spread death and destruction across the lands. Armed only with powerful magic, players must take on the role of the young mage Artemian on a quest for truth and a ruthless battle for survival.

• Wield powerful magic. Wipe out entire armies or a single foe with 124 potent spells. Acquire new spells and skills by gaining experience in battles.

• Quest for truth and knowledge. Discover the malevolent forces behind the evil uprising before civilization crumbles. An exhausting number of side-quests and extra tasks enrich gameplay and influence your journey.

• Align yourself with influential heroes. Every action and outcome can change a character’s or a town’s loyalties. Over 100 unique heroes, basic units and creatures and NPC’s will help you on your way or cause you a world of hurt.

• Survive countless deadly confrontations. Evil forces are constantly at work to make the journey long and dangerous.

Empire of Magic is slated for release May 1, 2003, and will retail for $39.99. The game is expected to receive a Teen Rating from the ESRB.