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Savage: European Edition takes prime spot at Multiplay’s latest LAN Gaming event – Newbury Racecourse, 12th March – 15th March

Emerging Britsoft publisher Digital Jesters has joined forces with Multiplay UK to ensure its latest LAN event 'i19' – which takes place at Newbury Racecourse between March 12th and March 15th 2004 – will be the most successful and enjoyable yet.

The event will see Savage taking pride of place during the four-day tournament, with Digital Jesters offering prizes to the most successful players. Over 1000 players are expected to turn up during the event and there will be some fantastic prizes up for grabs. These include a first prize of £1000 for the winner, a second prize of £500 and a runner-up prize of £250. Various cash spot prizes have also been offered.

"The all-new European version of Savage makes it one of the best multiplayer games ever," says Leo Zullo, marketing director, Digital Jesters. "Therefore it is only right that we officially launch Savage at one of the best multiplayer events in the country. These guys really know how to throw a LAN party, so when the opportunity arose we grabbed it."

Craig Fletcher, Managing Director of Multiplay UK said: "We're really looking forward to working with Digital Jesters to bring this great game to the full attention of the UK gaming community. i19 is set to be our largest event ever, and with over 1000 attendees expected we're braced for some epic battles and fierce competition for the prizes."

Here's everything you need to know about 'i19': · 9am on Friday 12th March to 6pm on Monday the 15th of March 2004. · 100 Mbps internet connection (courtesy of BT) · 1000+ player spaces – by far the largest event of its kind in the UK · £70 for Participant entry (Covers all 4 days). · £5 per day for Spectator entry.

Additional details can be found at http://www.multiplay.co.uk/i19/ 

Savage – developed by technology leaders S2 Games – is a revolutionary multiplayer game in which players the world over unite to compete in epic battles. The game uniquely combines two of the PC's most enduring genres to create an experience without peer – and one that looks set to redefine multiplayer co-operative titles forever. Best of all, beyond the initial purchase price players are not hit for monthly subscription charges like the majority of multiplayer titles.

The new and improved European version of Savage will include the following extra features in one lavish pack: · 64-page, lavishly-produced official strategy guide · New maps exclusive to European retail pack · An exclusive 'mod' made by a professional modification team – namely "Samurai Wars" which radically alters the game's original premise · Bonus disk complete with many currently mods, skins, maps and tutorials made by the ever interactive US Savage community

Savage is released in the UK on February 20th 2004 on PC CD-ROM priced at £29.99, and throughout Europe during March and April.

For more information, and the latest news visit: www.savageeurope.com 

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