Pocket PC Studios Announces 2005/2006 Lineup

Canfield, Ohio, May 19, 2005 -- Pocket PC Studios, a leading video game developer and publisher focused on handheld devices, today announced their 2005/2006 product lineup.

Europa Universalis II
WinCE/Palm OS/Nintendo DS devices
Europa Universalis II is one of the greatest strategy games ever made. It invites you to a global struggle for supremacy from the dark times of Jeanne D’Arc to the flaming wars of Napoleon. More than 400 years of gameplay!

Lead any of over 200 playable nations and guide domestic and foreign policies. Engage in religious struggles, set up expeditions to claim the New World and lead your country to prosperity and victory. Send your privateers to roam the seven seas, muster mercenaries to bolster your defenses and send missionaries to convert the infidels to your State Religion. Interact with true historical events and persons through the course of history.

Disciples 2: Dark Prophecy
WinCE/Palm OS/Nintendo DS devices
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy returns gamers to the magical realm of the Sacred Lands where four races - the Empire, the Mountain Clans, the Legions of the Damned and the Undead Hordes - continue the battle for the destiny of their Gods. A decade after the First Great War, the final prophecy continues to unfold. Deep within the crevices of the Sacred Lands, the Chosen One has emerged, fated to bring salvation to some and destruction to others. Braced with renewed faith and newfound conviction, each race must once again take up the sword for the sake of their people and the glory of their God.

Jagged Alliance 2: Gold Pack
WinCE/Palm OS/Nintendo DS devices
The small country of Arulco has been taken over by a merciless dictator – and only you can loosen the iron grip! Jagged Alliance 2: Gold Pack features the wildly popular strategy title Jagged Alliance 2 and its mini-sequel, Unfinished Business for hours and hours of gameplay. Featuring an enhanced version of Jagged Alliance 2, Jagged Alliance 2: Gold Pack immerses you into an elaborate role-playing universe where you will interact with more than 150 characters, recruit your own band of soldiers and create your own custom mercenary to win back Arulco – not once, but twice! The perfect blend of strategy, role playing and tactical combat!

Ancient Evil
WinCE/Palm OS devices
Presented in a 3D isometric view, Ancient Evil uses high quality graphics, real-time lighting and directional shadows to create the most detailed and visually appealing adventure RPG ever seen on a Pocket PC device.

Dozens of realistically animated 3D enemy creatures are provided for your enjoyment and demise. Real-time particle and lightning engines are used to enhance your gaming experience, providing special effects such as fire, smoke, blood and magical spells. Explore a fully interactive world where books can be read and beds can be slept in. Digital sounds and music enhance the atmosphere.

Warlords III: Reign of Heroes
Pocket PC devices
The third chapter in the acclaimed Warlords fantasy strategy series is a textbook case of superb design and implementation. This is the sort of game you won't just play for mere weeks, but one which contains months, possibly years, of grueling strategy and tactics. It's that good.

The high-resolution bird's-eye-view world maps look realistic and attractive, while each of the dozens of military units are imaginative and readily distinguishable. Dispersed throughout the game are beautifully hand-painted scenes depicting each troop type, castle, character, place, and special event. These contribute immensely to the feel of Warlords III, offering that extra sense of detail and involvement, which is nonexistent in most strategy games. Sound effects are very effective, while the music score adds just the right touch of symphonic grandeur.

There are countless ways to engage in Warlords III. An epic story-driven campaign as well as stand-alone and randomly-generated scenarios will challenge the solo player who will encounter a calculating and vicious computer opponent fully prepared to win at any cost. And if you're looking to clash wits with your friends, you may do so via network or even via e-mail. Warlords III is well geared to multiplayer competition, as you can set turn time limits and even resolve turns simultaneously with the opponent - requiring you to work quickly when in close quarters. The options and variables go on and on, as you can construct a custom army, define specific victory conditions, and much more.

Warlords III: Darklords Rising
Pocket PC devices
Warlords III: Darklords Rising is the result of what thousands of Warlords III: Reign of Heroes owners wanted in a sequel. The award-winning game system has been greatly enhanced to include better AI, 5 new heroes, over 30 new units, over 40 new scenarios and over 15 new spells and abilities. This great series just keeps getting better.

Avery Cardoza’s Casino
Pocket PC/Palm OS devices
Avery Cardoza’s Casino is the ultimate in gambling simulations. Pick your poison and throw your money down in this highly realistic trip to an absolutely amazing casino! Avery Cardoza’s Casino features over 65 game variations, including 1, 2, 4 and 6 deck Blackjack, single and double-odds Craps, 40 different Slot machines, 17 Video Poker machines, big table Roulette, Keno with a 100,000 game memory, and a multiplayer interactive 3D setting with intelligent, talking dealers.

About Pocket PC Studios
Pocket PC Studios is a leading developer and publisher of innovative entertainment products for mobile technologies, including Windows Powered Pocket PC, Smartphone, Palm OS, Symbian and Nintendo DS devices.  Allied with such gaming industry notables as Infinite Interactive, Strategy First and Paradox Interactive, Pocket PC Studios is at the forefront of mobile development.  Pocket PC Studios offers consumer software for Windows Powered Pocket PC, Palm OS, Symbian and Smartphone devices through their web site: www.ppcstudios.com

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