BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Interactive, an international publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software and a subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (Nasdaq:SSTR), will release Pipe Mania for Nintendo DS, PSP(r), PS2(r), and PC to worldwide markets by the end of September.
Puzzle fans of all ages will enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun as they race against time in the infectious series of quests and puzzles filled with quirky characters, a humorous storyline and updated gameplay. The original version of Pipe Mania was released in 1989 and followed by Pipe Dreams in 1991. The game has been ranked as one of the most popular and successful puzzle games in history, selling more than four million units worldwide. Pipe Mania will be the second of a series of titles to ship through the exclusive distribution partnership between Empire Interactive and Atari, Inc. in North America.
"Pipe Mania's multi-platform comeback will give fans several new ways to experience the classic puzzle game," said Karim Farghaly, vice president of sales for Empire Interactive. "The current generation of videogame players will have the choice to experience the frantic puzzle games on-the-go or in the comfort of their homes."
Pipe Mania is a fast-paced puzzle game in which players lay down a set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the Flooze, a constant flowing substance that speeds up with progression, moving through the pipes as long as possible without overflowing. Players must be fast with their fingers and utilize quick forward thinking, precise coordination, and keen awareness to survive the time constraints, pressure and accuracy needed to navigate the game. Pipe Mania has an ESRB Rating of "E" for "Everyone."
About Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software that has been established for 19 years. 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 U.S., 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.
About Silverstar Holdings
Silverstar Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSTR) 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, go to www.silverstarholdings.com.