Infogrames Brings Sorcery and Magic to Sega Dreamcast With Silver

SAN JOSE, Calif - If you look really hard through the dense, dark, misty forest you can see a light, the shining light of Silver(tm) for Sega® Dreamcast(tm).

Infogrames North America, Inc.'s anticipated adventure game will reach most major retail outlets this summer.

Silver, a corrupt and sinister sorcerer, rules the land of Jarrah with an iron fist. He and his henchmen have abducted the village women as part of a pact with the almighty god, Apocalypse. The player, as David, a promising young knight whose wife languishes among the captured, is the only hope for stopping Silver and his minions.

To complete his quest, David must obtain and master eight magical orbs that will allow him to summon the forces of fire, ice, life, lightning, earth, acid, time, and light. These orbs will grant him the power to battle Silver's dark sorcery.

``Silver truly takes adventure/role playing games to the next level by offering state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, beautifully rendered interactive worlds and interesting characters,'' said David Riley, director of marketing for Infogrames North America, Inc.'s action/adventure label. ``The game's intuitive interface and design is a perfect fit for the advanced technology of the Dreamcast system.''

Players never experience the same situation twice as they roam freely around Jarrah in a non-linear pattern. They explore a variety of areas that include the tranquil island of Haven, the blasted ice plains of Winter and the underground rivers of blood at Metalon. As the player wanders throughout the mystical land, he encounters more than 50 unique, fascinating characters, some of which may be recruited as allies to assist in his quest against the evil sorcerer.

Characters range from harmless imps to frightening bosses that include an evil ice dragon and a giant rat god. With an advanced artificial intelligence system in place, these enemies react intuitively and unpredictably to changing conditions.

Developed by Spiral House, gamers can expect to see Silver for Sega Dreamcast in most retail stores this summer. Silver is currently available for the PC at most major retail outlets.

About Infogrames

Infogrames Entertainment, S.A. (Paris Bourse: SICOVAM 5257) is a worldwide leader in the interactive entertainment software industry. Headquartered in France, the company develops and publishes award-winning computer and video games for the PlayStation game console, Nintendo® 64, Nintendo® Game Boy® Color, Sega Dreamcast, and personal computer platforms. Founded in 1983, Infogrames' 17-year history has produced many award-winning franchises, such as Test Drive®, V-Rally(tm), Independence War(tm), Hardball®, and Alone In The Dark(tm). The company is also known for its long list of well-known licenses including Warner Bros. Looney Tunes(tm), Mission: Impossible(tm), Le Mans(tm), AM General Hummer(tm), Harley-Davidson®, and Dodge® Viper.

Based in San Jose, Infogrames North America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infogrames Entertainment and serves as the headquarters for the company's operations in North America. For more information, visit Infogrames' Web site at www.us.infogrames.com.

News by: Ryoni Schouten

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