Game News Space Rangers 2 to find North America

[Saint_Proverbius]

Tags: Space Rangers 2: Dominators

After much praise from the foreign fronts, <a href="http://www.elementalgames.com/eng/r_all.php">Space Rangers 2: Dominators</a> will finally make it's way to the North American market. That's good, because it means I can buy it now! Anyway, here's a clip of the release:
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<blockquote>LANGHORNE, PA – January 10, 2006 – Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced that its first title, Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators will be released in North America in March 2006. Space Rangers 2 is already one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year in Europe.
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Developed by Russian studio 1C/Elemental Games, Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators continues the trend of Russian developers blazing new trails in videogames. The game is a turn-based RPG encompassing various gameplay genres in a vast interstellar world that can be played in countless ways – explore the galaxy, fight off an evil robotic army, build a trading empire – it is completely up to player. This depth and scope of gameplay ensures that Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators will be one of the most revolutionary titles of the year – the ultimate realization of a truly unique, bold vision to deliver a groundbreaking game on a new scale.</blockquote>
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About freaking time.
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[bryce777]

I wonder if they will have any goodies in the box. Mine did not even come with a manual. I love this game, though.

 

[Spazmo]

I wonder if it'll come with the first Space Rangers, as I believe the European/Russian release did (unless that was another Russian game called Space Something with a sequel). Incidentally, is SR1 any good?

 

[Balor]

SR1 is very similar to SR2 minus a few features.
Very nice features, though... but it comes with no copyprotection whatsoever - so you can easily play it on your CD-less palm or something .
Oh, and has only one boss, not three.

 

[protobob]

The SR1 UI is a bit hard to take after the great SR2 UI. I booted it up and took a look but didn't play it past a few turns, though.

 

[Balor]

Hmm, in fact, SR1 has very similar UI to SR2.
A bit less developed, I must admit, though.

 

[Section8]

Somewhat related:

Cinemaware Announces Launch of Affiliated Label, Cinemaware Marquee
Wednesday January 4, 9:00 am ET

A Focus on Externally Developed, Distinctively Unique Games for All Platforms

LANGHORNE, Pa., Jan. 4, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cinemaware(r), a brand of eGames, Inc. (OTC BB:EGAM.OB - News), today announced the launch of Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label that will specifically showcase groundbreaking content by independent game developers from around the globe.

"Cinemaware Marquee is the equivalent of an independent film label featuring innovative titles with truly compelling gameplay,'' said Lars Batista, Vice President, Development of eGames. "Our goal is to deliver consistently incredible and epic games. There are many extremely talented developers making amazing titles in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Many of these games never make it to the North American market, so we are aggressively seeking out and publishing this unique content that serious gamers in the U.S. and Canada will love.''

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060104/91820.html

Sounds great in theory, trawl the foreign markets, help them get a higher profile release in the North American market, and with Space Rangers 2, they're off to a good start. It sounds similar to what Auran are doing in Australia.

 

[kingcomrade]

Cool.

 

[Country_Gravy]

Somewhat related:

Cinemaware Announces Launch of Affiliated Label, Cinemaware Marquee
Wednesday January 4, 9:00 am ET

A Focus on Externally Developed, Distinctively Unique Games for All Platforms

LANGHORNE, Pa., Jan. 4, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cinemaware(r), a brand of eGames, Inc. (OTC BB:EGAM.OB - News), today announced the launch of Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label that will specifically showcase groundbreaking content by independent game developers from around the globe.

"Cinemaware Marquee is the equivalent of an independent film label featuring innovative titles with truly compelling gameplay,'' said Lars Batista, Vice President, Development of eGames. "Our goal is to deliver consistently incredible and epic games. There are many extremely talented developers making amazing titles in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Many of these games never make it to the North American market, so we are aggressively seeking out and publishing this unique content that serious gamers in the U.S. and Canada will love.''

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060104/91820.html

Sounds great in theory, trawl the foreign markets, help them get a higher profile release in the North American market, and with Space Rangers 2, they're off to a good start. It sounds similar to what Auran are doing in Australia.

At least the games are going to be epic. I was a little worried until that part.