BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Interactive, PLC, a leading international developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and a unit of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq:SSTR), today announced the official North American ship date of October 2, 2007 for its critically acclaimed game, FlatOut Ultimate Carnage for the Xbox 360.
Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar, said, "The much anticipated North American release of our hit game, FlatOut Ultimate Carnage, has been set. Beginning in October, gamers throughout North America will be able to experience the excitement and fast-paced action of this classic head-on multiplayer racing game. This smash incarnation of the FlatOut franchise will be an exciting addition to shopping baskets through the Holiday Season and beyond."
FlatOut Ultimate Carnage recently received an 83% rating from both ign.com and Games Master and an 80% ranking from 360gamer and XboxWorld 360.
"Ultimate Carnage has to be an essential purchase." - 360gamer
"As pure and genuine a thrill as you'll experience in any racer." - XboxWorld
"Should you think twice? Nope! A winner." - Games Master
"Impressive, Head-on multiplayer mode is a stroke of genius." - ign.com
About Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive has been a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software for nearly two decades. Headquartered in the UK, Empire Interactive also has offices in the U.S., Germany, France, Spain and Italy. The company develops and publishes a varied range of titles for all current platforms in the US, Europe and Asia. Games such as Starsky & Hutch, Big Mutha Truckers, Ford Racing and FlatOut have all enjoyed success across the world. Its budget label, Xplosiv, is one of the fastest growing in Europe. Further information about Empire Interactive and its products can be found at www.empireinteractive.com.
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About Silverstar Holdings:
Silverstar Holdings Ltd. is a leading international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. It currently owns Empire Interactive, PLC and Strategy First, Inc., a leading development and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. For more information about Silverstar Holdings visit www.silverstarholdings.com.
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