SEGA to Provide Additional Marketing Push for Immortal Cities: Children Of The NileTM in Europe

LONDON, UK - November 3, 2004 - SEGA® Europe Ltd, has announced a new release date for Immortal Cities: Children Of The NileTM for PC CD-Rom to provide greater support and awareness for this remarkable, breakthrough title. In order to maximise on market specifics the European language versions will launch January 28th, with the English language launch hot on their heels at February 4th. The decision to move the release date was made by key marketing executives at SEGA who feel Immortal Cities will greatly benefit by steering clear of this year's cluttered holiday climate. The extra time will be used to build on a core fan consumer base through extended Marketing and PR activities.

"The successful release of Immortal Cities: Children Of The NileTM is extremely important to SEGA Europe, across the initial launch period and through to post launch sell-through activity," commented Mike Hayes, Managing Director, SEGA Europe. "This game deserves a greater spotlight, and we believe moving it into the first quarter will provide this. We've been pleased to hear such positive publicity and consumer response to the game's beautiful, expansive and unique gameplay. Tilted Mill deserves the additional attention, and consumers will be thrilled when they see how much city building and real time strategy gaming has evolved through Immortal Cities."

Between now and January 2005, Immortal Cities: Children Of The NileTM will be the focus of an exceptional marketing and advertising campaign including press and TV coverage, demos, store displays, and internet updates.

Developed by Tilted Mill, Immortal Cities: Children Of The NileTM for PCs with Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP operating systems, will be available at most major retail outlets, for further information please go to www.immortalcities.com or www.children-of-the-nile.com.

Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile

Title: Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
Platform: PC
Genre: City Building
Street Date: November 2004
RRP: TBC
Ages: 3+
Target: PC owning God game fans, PC owning Intelligent game fans, 18 - 40 yr old males
Players: 1

Egypt Awaits
From the lead designer of Million Unit selling PHARAOH® history's most captivating civilization awakens as strategic city building and societal simulation converge to create a groundbreaking experience in a stunning 3D environment. You are Pharaoh, supreme ruler of Egypt. Your leadership will determine a people's destiny and establish a legacy for eternity.

Lead Your People
IMMORTAL CITIES - CHILDREN OF THE NILETM is the first and only strategy game where citizens who behave like living, independent beings are your primary resource. Power cannot be purchased or managed - it must be earned. The people in your society act with free will, challenging your abilities in ways never experienced before in a game.

Build Your Dynasty
The fate of a civilization is in your hands - you must balance ambition with the needs of your people. Expand your borders and erect awe-inspiring monuments to build prestige and compel your citizens to provide the resources needed to fortify your reign. Nurture your populace, and you will empower a nation to endure the test of time. Neglect their needs, and your empire will fall.

Key Features

First historic city building game featuring an immersive 3D graphics engine.

Revolutionary interface designed for intuitive and immediate usability across all audiences.

Behavioural technology based on human nature delivers a compelling experience with hours of replay value.

Dynamic social simulation where government and natural resource management are vital to the success of your civilization.

Erect breathtaking monuments to commemorate your achievements and build your legacy

Explore and combat neighbouring provinces or expand through diplomacy and trade.

Powerful, customizable Campaign and Map Editors.

www.sega-europe.com -- http://www.immortalcities.com/cotn/