ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMAXNET, Inc, owned partly by eMax Corporation (Pink Sheets:EMAX), announced today that it has signed agreements to publish over 30 computer games through its recently formed division, eMax Software Development Group.
The company has appointed K. Scott Piel to oversee all software and IT development services. A veteran of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, where he got his first programming experience, Mr. Piel brings to the company over twenty-five years experience in applications development and programming as well as a broad background in communications, computer and Internet technologies.
EMAXNET plans to release seven games by last quarter of 2004. The games planned for re-release includes Stock Market (The Game), Corporate Raiders, Oil Barons, the Adventureland series 1-3, and EMAX Edutainment, an educational series promoting math, reading and writing skills. Mr. Piel has already completed a trial port of one of the games into an application suitable for play over the Internet and is currently completing development of a version for small format JAVA enabled wireless devices such as PDA, cell phones and Blackberry devices.
The games to which the company has gained rights were originally produced and released by Harold McCrery of Starsoft Development Labs or were acquired from Scott Adams by Starsoft Labs. The majority of these games sold 100,000 units or more while in distribution. The eMax Software Development Group intends to re-release these games with new updated audio and video Clips as multiplayer on-line games, small format wireless entertainment and/or box sets for PCs and other game platforms.
About EMAX NET, Inc.:
EMAX Net, Inc. plans to launch a twenty-four hour broadcast network showcasing all-family entertainment. The company intends to license broadcast programming to satellite and cable broadcast networks competing directly with the major networks. EMAX Net, Inc. owns the rights associated with emaxol.com, which recently entered an agreement to acquire sixteen television stations throughout the U.S. and plans to finalize an alliance with IDVDBOX, Inc. to market the i2DVD player. EMAX Net, Inc. plans to acquire the rights to a full media production and post-production facility in Florida as well as additional companies in the Internet, broadcasting, communications and wireless industries.
About eMax Corporation:
eMax Corp. is a holding company investing in multimedia and family entertainment content through two corporations and four divisions (eMax Realty Group, Inc. and EMAXNET, Inc. with divisions eMax Music, eMax Studios, eMax TV Group and eMax Software Development Group) and a shareholder interest in the company Freedom Entertainment International, Inc. (with subsidiary Freedom Entertainment Canada, Inc.). These eight operating areas offer technology-driven, high- quality products and services focusing on pre-recorded music, outdoor sports and special events, sales of motorcycles and motorcycle-related accessories, feature film production, television programs and the acquisition and development of real estate.
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