16 September 2004

SUPERPOWER 2 OFFICIAL DEMO IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Demo release marks the launch of www.SuperPower2Game.com

Toronto, September 16, 2004 – DreamCatcher Games today announced that the official demo for SuperPower 2 is now available for download at the game's official global site, www.SuperPower2Game.com, which goes live today.

The 160 MB single-player demo offers desktop dictators a 90-minute timed Russian scenario where they can attack other countries, perform covert actions or stir things up abroad with war declarations. They'll witness the cause and effect consequences of their actions from an atlas mode view.

The official website is a one-stop-shop for the latest SuperPower 2 news, game information, screenshots, downloads and community links. Fans may pre-order their copy and view the game trailer, as well as download the official single-player demo.

SuperPower 2 grants regular citizens Presidential powers as they seek world domination, but they'll need intelligence, political-savvy and a touch of shrewdness to be successful. Players build up their own countries and increase influence in the broader world while competing against a sophisticated A.I. They will also make use of economic sanctions, political alliances, and military actions to wage battles. The craftiest gamers are able to fine-tune each country's performance, from creating or breaking treaties, to making strategic decisions in particular military conflicts.

Also developed by Canadian studio, GolemLabs, the original SuperPower sold over 200,000 units. SuperPower 2 has an expected PEGI rating of "3+" in Europe. The game is scheduled for release on November 12, 2004 and is distributed in the UK by Mindscape.

SuperPower 2 Features:
193 real countries equipped with realistic data drawn from the CIA World Factbook, the United Nations and U.S. Military databases.

Sophisticated A.I. designed to realistically simulate each country.

Real-life combat situations, with multiple forces joining and leaving battles as the balance of power shifts.

Real-time gameplay and Modular units building.

Multiplayer:

SuperPower 2 supports multi-player for LAN and Internet play.

Multiplayer for up to 32 players in a variety of styles, including world domination, economic master, and many others.

About DreamCatcher Games:
DreamCatcher Games is a fast-growing publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for both core gamers and the mass market. Established in 1996, DreamCatcher is committed to publishing great games on XboxTM, Windows® and other gaming consoles. Visit www.DreamCatchergames.com for further details.

About GolemLabs:
GolemLabs is a French-Canadian developer based in Québec, founded with the mission of designing original and intelligent games to satisfy a growing need of novelty and freshness to the video games industry. The company's first title, SuperPower, struck a cord with more than 200,000 gamers worldwide and GolemLabs intend to recreate the experience with games that are always more innovative and clever.