'Worms Forts: Under Siege' to Launch Exclusively Via Download

'Worms Forts: Under Siege' to Launch Exclusively Via Download

Trymedia Systems Brings Latest Title of Multi-Million Selling Strategy Game to PCs

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Trymedia Systems, secure digital distribution services provider and operator of the world's largest distribution network for downloadable games, today announced that it will exclusively release "Worms Forts: Under Siege," Team 17's new title of the popular Worms(R) franchise, throughout North and South America.

Consumers can purchase "Worms Forts: Under Siege" for $29.99 or download the Try and Buy version from Trymedia's consumer web site at www.trygames.com or via Trymedia's Distribution Network. Those who purchase the game online will be able to play immediately after downloading it. With the try and buy version, fans will be able play the full version of the game for a limited time. At any point during the trial period or at the end of the trial, they will be able to purchase the game.

"Trymedia is the perfect partner for us to distribute 'Worms Forts: Under Siege' for the PC," said Debbie Bestwick, Commercial Director of Team 17. "Their global distribution network enables us to reach both our core fans and brand new audiences."

"Worms Forts: Under Siege" is the tenth title in the hugely entertaining turn-based strategy franchise. In the game, teams of worms battle across randomly generated landscapes. The new PC title features historically placed themes and environments, allowing players to travel through time from ancient Egypt to the mighty Roman Empire. It also increases the level of game play and offers a choice of over 30 bizarre weapons including the 50-Stone Canary, the Homing Pigeon Launcher and frozen ferrets. This multi-player game allows users to locate other friends to play with via the Internet.

"By making it available via digital distribution, consumers will be able to download and immediately start playing this new title," said Gabe Zichermann, VP of Strategy and Communications of Trymedia. "Publishers and developers, like Team 17, are realizing the benefits of digital distribution and seeing it as a viable new channel to expand the market for their games."

Trymedia also distributes Team 17's other Worms titles, "Worms 3D," "Worms Armageddon," "Worms 2" and "Worms World Party," through its global distribution network. Worms was originally developed by Team 17 in 1995 for home computers and consoles. To date, over eight million copies of the Worms franchise have been sold worldwide.

About Team 17

Team 17 Software Limited is a privately owned high calibre entertainment software development company headquartered in West Yorkshire, England. Team 17 has developed over 120 SKUs in its thirteen-year history and specialises in quality original titles using proprietary technology across all major hardware platforms. Key Team 17 franchises and brands include Worms, Alien Breed, Project X and Superfrog. For more information, visit the Team 17 website at www.team17.com

About Trymedia

Trymedia Systems is a provider of secure digital distribution services and the operator of the world's largest distribution network for downloadable games. Trymedia's ActiveMARK(TM) technology provides the neutral foundation for a wide range of solutions dedicated to optimizing game sales for top-tier PC content developers and publishers. Trymedia's global distribution network enables Internet portals, retail sites and the largest Peer-to-Peer networks to provide a catalogue of ActiveMARK(TM)-protected games to consumers. An Intel Digital Home Fund company, Trymedia is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Europe. Please visit www.trymedia.com.

CONTACT: Johnny Ng of Trymedia, +1-415-255-3060, ext. 134, or jng@trymedia.com.


Source: Trymedia Systems

CONTACT: Johnny Ng of Trymedia, +1-415-255-3060, ext. 134, or
jng@trymedia.com

Web site: http://www.trymedia.com/


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