News

January 19, 2006

LEGION ARENA EMBRACES CULT of MITHRAS

Slitherine to Release Legion Arena Expansion this February

Slitherine, in association with Black Bean and Strategy First, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSTR), today announced the “Cult of Mithras,” a downloadable mini expansion for “Legion Arena;” it’s hugely popular Role Playing Strategy Game. “The Cult of Mithras” is due for release in February 2006 and requires a full working version of “Legion Arena” to play. This expansion will cost approximately $11.99.

About the Cult of Mithras

The Cult of Mithras will be set in the boundaries between history and mythology.

Additional New Features:

  • 35 new battles

  • 7 new campaigns

  • Battles are now linked, preventing between-battle healing. This adds a whole new layer of strategy. The cost of a soldier is now a real consideration.

  • 5 new unit types including Fire Demons, Shadow Warriors and Ghost Legions

  • New graphical effects

  • New specialist equipment

  • Bolts onto Legion Arena allowing players to take their personalized armies on new adventures

Visit www.slitherine.com/com/  for more information on the “Cult of Mithras.” Additional information on this expansion will be available in the coming weeks.

About Legion Arena

“Legion Arena” is a role playing strategy game created on a massive scale, providing gamers with more than just the pure taste of battle. Set during the period of the Roman Republic, players take command of a band of simple peasant warriors, and train them into a formidable fighting force. With each victorious battle, gamers can reap the rewards of fame, fortune, and experience, along with the opportunity to “level up” their units. Troops will learn hundreds of new skills through their field experience, and will progressively upgrade their abilities with each new combat situation they face. Gamers can play as the Roman Empire and Celtic Clans through over a hundred scenarios, and must use carefully calculated strategies in an attempt to crush their enemies on the front line—fighting for the pride and glory of the battlefield!

Features

  • Easy to learn, hard to master—keeps you coming back for more!

  • Gamers recruit and train their troops.

  • RPG aspect makes each unit specialized—buy equipment and chose your armies’ skills with over 100 to choose from!

  • Personalize the appearance of each squad by selecting their textures.

  • Command vast armies in epic 3-D battles. Over 100 scenarios!

  • Earn experience and denari for every victory.

  • Play as both the Romans and Celtics in over 100 different scenarios!

  • Over 20 unique unit types including Legionnaires, Praetorians, Elephants, and Naked Fanatics.

  • Special effects including water, particles, lighting, night battles, weather, and grass.

  • Detailed combat model design by twice world wargaming champion, Iain McNeil.

  • Deploy troops and issue orders before battle.

  • Real time control in battle using Slitherine’s innovative order time system.

  • Every unit has strengths and weaknesses. Gamers learn how to use their strengths and exploit their enemies’ weaknesses.

  • Real terrain effects—cavalry are weaker in woods, light infantry are weaker in the open.

  • Two-player head-to-head mode over LAN & Internet.

For more information on “Legion Arena” please visit:

http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/games/LegionArena/  or www.legionarena.com 

“Legion Arena” is currently available at major retailers for $39.99.

 

For More Product Information
Legion Arena (PC)
Legion Arena: Cult of Mithras (PC)