Introversion's Follow Up to Darwinia Heads to Valve's Leading Online Platform
Valve and Introversion today announced an
agreement to deliver DEFCON, a new online strategy game from the
creators of the award-winning Darwinia, via Steam, Valve's pioneering
broadband platform for games and digital content. In addition,
Introversion's first game and cult hit Uplink is now available via
Steam.
Introversion, the award-winning, maverick developer of the hit PC
game, Darwinia, will be releasing its eagerly-awaited third title,
DEFCON, in September 2006 via Steam and at retail outlets around the
globe for $14.95. Uplink is now available as a stand-alone title via
Steam for just $9.95 and is also included with Darwinia, the 2006
Independent Developer Festival winner, for a package price of $19.95.
"Steam has made Introversion a commercial success, and brought
critical acclaim to Darwinia", said Thomas Arundel, commercial director
of Introversion Software. "DEFCON is proof once again that the creation
of exciting, unique games does not rely on years and years of
development, nor a 100 strong dev team. With the release of DEFCON,
Introversion continues to demonstrate that indie developers are at the
forefront of exciting, innovative gaming experiences."
"As evidenced by the success of Darwinia, Steam is an excellent outlet
for independent developers, such as Introversion, who are breaking new
ground with the industry's pioneering titles," said Gabe Newell,
co-founder and president of Valve. "With over 10 million registered
users, the library of games offered via Steam continues to expand with
games from all genres."
DEFCON is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game based
around the theme of global thermonuclear war. The player assumes the
role of a General hidden deep within an underground bunker, his mission
being to successfully exterminate the enemy's civilian population
whilst simultaneously disabling the enemy's ability to retaliate.
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