Prince of Qin brings riveting tale of revenge to your PC…

Montreal, Quebec. July 31^st, 2002 – Publisher Strategy First and developer Object Software are pleased to announce that the action RPG Prince of Qin has gone gold.

“This title has been compared to Baldur’s Gate and Diablo,” says Pro Sotos, Product Manager for Strategy First. “It was definitely one of our most popular games at E3 this year so we’re eager to finally bring it to the public.”

"We are excited about the potential of Prince of Qin in North America," says Richard Wallis, Chief Executive Officer of Object Software. "We believe the title will give gamers a very different experience with its unique gameplay concepts and deep historical setting."

Prince of Qin is an action-RPG that blends fighting and strategic elements for an incredible voyage through the Qin Dynasty 2,200 years ago. Ancient China, a land of traditional ruins, historical dynasties and unparalleled beauty is the backdrop for this true story of an Emperor and his two sons who are locked in a bitter duel. When their father suddenly died, the younger son forged an edict ordering his brother Fu Su to commit suicide, leaving him in power. This is reality, but in Price of Qin players are in charge!

Take on the role of Fu Su and strive to learn the truth, plot revenge on your enemies and prevent your brother from controlling the dynasty.

Exclusive to Prince of Qin, engage in Multiplayer action with up to 500 gamers on one server; a unique equipment-making and inventory system; various endings; over 150 non-player characters; five different types of legendary Heroes; fierce foes and a sophisticated fighting system rooted in the ancient philosophy of the Five Elements are what makes Prince of Qin a truly unique experience.

Infogrames will distribute Prince of Qin exclusively in North America. If you would like more information about publishing and/or distributing Prince of Qin in your respective territory, please contact Object Software at info@objectsw.com.

About Object Software

Object Software Limited ("Object Software") is a PC game developer, with a Studio in Beijing's Haidian District that has 40 employees engaged in game production. Object Software has been operating in China's capital since February 1995.  Object Software specializes in PC games set in ancient Chinese historical contexts and is best known for "Fate of the Dragon," a real time strategy game set in the famous Three Kingdoms Period of China's history about 1800 years ago, which was released around the world by Eidos in March 2001.

About Strategy First

Strategy First Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC.  Founded in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, Nexagon:The Pit and Zero-G Marines.  After winning numerous awards for games such as
Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience.

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