Simutronics and Tilting Point Launch SIEGE: Titan Wars for iOS and Android

THE CREATORS OF LARA CROFT: RELIC RUN AND ONE EPIC KNIGHT RETURN WITH A REAL-TIME ARMY VS. ARMY BATTLER

Today, Stillfront's studio Simutronics and co-publisher Tilting Point launch SIEGE: Titan Wars as a free download on iOS and Android. Created by the team behind Lara Croft: Relic Run, One Epic Knight and other classics, SIEGE: Titan Wars brings fierce, fast and relentless action to the competitive mobile games scene, letting players summon massive armies and imposing Titans with devastating abilities against one another in real-time combat.

Key features of SIEGE: Titan Wars include:

• Epic Single-lane Battles: Engage in massive tug-of-war style army vs. army battles where strategic unit placement can mean the difference between thrilling victory and crushing defeat.
•  Powerful Titans Turn the Tide of Combat: Summon mighty Titans and use their special abilities to turn the tide of combat and crush your opponent's army.
• Unleash Unique Spell and Warrior Combos: Customize your army from dozens of formidable Warrior and Spell cards to overcome your competition's strategies.
• Global Competitive Rank: Pit your army against others from around the world and earn Victory Points to climb the ranks.
•  Join a Clan, Become Legend: Join or create a clan to share cards and cultivate your own community.
• Become a Seasoned Warrior: Watch replays to hone your skills and analyze your opponent's tactics.
• Enjoy breathtaking 3D graphics at a 60fps frame-rate supported by explosive sound design.

SIEGE: Titan Wars is challenging to all gamers, requiring strategic thinking and planning. SIEGE is a significant addition to Stillfront's portfolio of games, adding a to Stillfront previously unexplored genre, card-based battle games, fitting perfectly into Stillfront's strategy of a portfolio of games encouraging long gamer relations. The release of SIEGE also supports Stillfront's journey to increased exposure to the mobile market. The SIEGE: Titan Wars IP is fully owned by Simutronics.

"SIEGE: Titan Wars perfectly reflects our passion for creating unforgettable multiplayer experiences for a massive international community of players," David Whatley, CEO of Simutronics, comments.

"It's an honor to work with a veteran developer with such an ambitious vision, we feel the possibilities are endless," Samir El Agili, Chief Product Officer of Tilting Point, comments. "We're thrilled to share SIEGE: Titan Wars with a global audience."

"I congratulate David and his crew at Simutronics and the entire Tilting Point team for the launch of SIEGE: Titan Wars. It is a truly amazing game and I look forward to players around the world enjoying SIEGE: Titan Wars," Jörgen Larsson, CEO of Stillfront Group, comments.

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To download SIEGE: Titan Wars for free, visit:

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/siege-titan-wars/id1149474432?ls=1&mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamealliance.siege&hl=en
 
For more information, visit: http://siegetitanwars.com
Watch the SIEGE: Titan Wars trailer: http://bit.ly/siege-titan-wars-trailer
Download the SIEGE: Titan Wars press kit (Google Drive): http://bit.ly/siege-titan-wars-press-kit
Download the SIEGE: Titan Wars press kit (Dropbox): http://bit.ly/siege-titan-wars-press-kit-2
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Jörgen Larsson, CEO at Stillfront
Phone: +46 70 321 18 00
E-mail: jorgen@stillfront.com

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Stillfront's Studio Simutronics Closes Co-Publishing Agreement with Tilting Point

Simutronics Corp, a studio within Stillfront Group AB (publ), has entered into a co-publishing agreement regarding a new mobile game with New York based publishing partner Tilting Point®. Under the agreement, Tilting Point will provide comprehensive publishing services and market the game globally. Simutronics will retain all rights to the IP related to the game. The game, which is yet to be named, will offer a competitive multiplayer experience for mobile gamers. A launch date will be communicated later as the game nears completion.

Simutronics, Stillfront's most recent acquisition, is a leading developer of strategy games and mobile games such as DragonRealms, GemStoneIV and Lara Croft Relic Run(TM), the latter with more than 18 million downloads. Tilting Point is a leading publishing partner for top independent developers. Led by veterans of Electronic Arts, Zynga and Gameloft, Tilting Point has profound expertise in mobile game publishing, covering key areas such as user acquisition, data management and CRM. Their games include the Apple Design Award-winning Leo's Fortune®and other mobile hits like Languinis(TM) and Photo Finish Horse Racing(TM).

Jörgen Larsson, CEO, Stillfront Group, comments

"I am very excited to announce this very important milestone for Simutronics and Stillfront Group. Tilting Point is an industry leader in mobile games marketing, and through Simutronics' deep skills within mobile game design and development, we are setting up a winning team," Jörgen Larsson, CEO, Stillfront Group, comments.

David Whatley, CEO, Simutronics, comments

"I am tremendously proud of the devoted Simutronics team and the fantastic game we have developed. I am looking forward to working together with the resourceful team of Tilting Point," says David Whatley, CEO, Simutronics.

Dan Sherman, President, Tilting Point, comments

"Simutronics is a pioneer in online multiplayer engagement, with technical and design strengths that have earned them decades of fan loyalty. Tilting Point is proud to partner with this prestigious team to help their game reach the largest possible audience," said Dan Sherman, President and Co-Founder, Tilting Point.

For additional information, please contact:

Jörgen Larsson, CEO at Stillfront
Phone: +46 70 321 18 00
E-mail: jorgen@stillfront.com

Sten Wranne, CFO at Stillfront
Phone: +46 705 851258
E-mail: sten@stillfront.com

About Stillfront

Stillfront is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of digital games - with a vision to become one of the leading indie game creators and publishers. Stillfront operates through five near-autonomous subsidiaries: Bytro Labs in Germany, Coldwood Interactive in Sweden, Power Challenge in the UK and Sweden, Dorado Online Games in Malta and Simutronics in the United States. Stillfront's games are distributed globally. The main markets are Sweden, Germany, the United States and South America. For further information, please visit www.stillfront.com.

Selected games

Stillfront's portfolio includes games across multiple platforms. Unravel, developed by Coldwood in collaboration with Electronic Arts, won 20+ awards at E3 and gamescom and was released in February 2016. Supremacy 1914 and Call of War are high-immersion war strategy games developed by Bytro Labs.ManagerZone is a sports management strategy game launched in 2001. DragonRealms and GemStone IV are MUD-style games with a very loyal player base. Lara Croft Relic Run(TM) is a popular mobile game developed by Simutronics.

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Stillfront Group AB (publ) today announces its acquisition of the majority of the shares in Simutronics Corp. Simutronics, based in St Louis, Missouri, was founded in 1987 by David Whatley, who is the CEO of the company. David Whatley is a highly respected industry veteran and acts as speaker regularly in different industry contexts such as GDC, iDEV360, Unite and many more. 

Simutronics has developed and is operating the games GemStone IV and DragonRealms. Both of which are MUD-style text-based games with a very loyal player base. Further, Simutronics is a well renowned and profitable mobile games developer, having developed Tiny Heroes™, One Epic Knight™ and Lara Croft Relic Run™. Lara Croft Relic Run™ has been a great success with more than seventeen million downloads. With this acquisition Stillfront adds both a new Strategy games genre as well as mobile game capabilities to the Group. 

Simutronics is currently developing its own IP in the mobile strategy game area, to be announced. Simutronics currently has 20 employees and reached over 2 MUSD in revenues during 2015. David Whatley will remain the CEO of Simutronics and continue to lead the talented team.

Jörgen Larsson, CEO, Stillfront Group, comments

”Simutronics and Stillfront constitutes an excellent fit. We share the philosophy and cornerstones of Stillfront’s PLEX strategy and Simutronics will strengthen Stillfront’s position in a number of areas, for instance in the mobile space and Unity development. I am extremely pleased to have David Whatley and his entire team at Simutronics as a valuable strategic addition to the Stillfront family”, Jörgen Larsson, CEO, Stillfront Group, comments.

David Whatley, CEO, Simutronics, comments

”I am excited for Simutronics to be joining forces with Stillfront Group. We share a common vision and objectives, and I firmly believe this will be a great strategic advantage for both companies”, David Whatley, CEO, Simutronics Corp., comments.

For additional information, please contact:
Jörgen Larsson, CEO at Stillfront
Phone: +46 70 321 18 00
E-mail: jorgen@stillfront.com
Sten Wranne, CFO at Stillfront
Phone: +46 705 851258
E-mail: sten@stillfront.com 

ABOUT STILLFRONT

Stillfront is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of digital games – with a vision to become one of Europe’s leading indie game creators and publishers. Stillfront operates through four near-autonomous subsidiaries: Bytro Labs in Germany, Coldwood Interactive in Sweden, Power Challenge in the UK and Sweden, and Dorado Online Games in Malta. Stillfront’s games are distributed globally. The main markets are Sweden, Germany, the United States and South America. For further information, please visit www.stillfront.com. 

SELECTED GAMES

Stillfront’s portfolio includes games across multiple platforms. Unravel, developed by Coldwood in collaboration with Electronic Arts, won 20+ awards at E3 and gamescom and was released in February 2016. Supremacy 1914 and Call of War are high-immersion war strategy games developed by Bytro Labs. ManagerZone is a sports management strategy game launched in 2001.
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LONDON, 28 th May 2015 – Lara Croft: Relic Run™, an all-new free to play Lara Croft adventure, launches today for iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices. Square Enix and Simutronics, working in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, have joined together to create the ultimate infinite runner experience for all mobile gaming fans.  

When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive through challenging environments such as jungle temples and sand swept desert ruins. Use parkour moves to switch seamlessly between fast paced vehicles, intuitive combat and epic boss fights, including the iconic T-Rex, to collect clues and uncover ancient relics.
Lara Croft: Relic Run offers fans a fresh experience every time they play, ensuring no two runs are ever the same. Players can compete with friends for high scores, coins and distance as well as choose between multiple routes and discover hidden areas along the way. Collect power-ups, swap and upgrade equipment and change costumes to give Lara the edge in her new adventure.

Get ahead in the game by outsmarting and sabotaging friends with the all-new Curse system, an innovative new feature that allows gamers to send curses to other friends in an attempt to ruin their run. The feature appears as a full screen effect for a limited amount of time, and if players survive the challenge, they receive a reward and the chance to wreak revenge with a curse of their own!
Currently localised into English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, as well as Brazilian and Portuguese, Lara Croft: Relic Run is a must-play for Lara Croft and mobile gaming fans alike. Lara Croft: Relic Run is available now for free via the AppStore and Google Play:

·         AppStore https://itunes.apple.com/app/lara-croft-relic-run/id960251959?ls=1&mt=8
·         GooglePlay http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.relicrun
·         Windows http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=4bfa010c-2e5f-4da8-86fa-03de83fb1ba3

​There’s no time to waste, download the game now and see how long you can survive.
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• Keep up with us on mobile at Instagram.com/TombRaider

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – August 28, 2013 – Simutronics, creators of popular games for nearly three decades, today announced Dragons of Elanthia, an online multiplayer aerial combat game with everyone's favorite mythical beast: Dragons! Featuring competitive, arena-style gameplay, Dragons of Elanthia will launch for free on PC later this year.
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In Dragons of Elanthia, players choose an elite dragon rider and mount, each with three unique abilities, and fly into massive battles in richly detailed environments. Together with a squadron of teammates, players use a range of tactics to defeat the opposition in intense, fast-paced combat. As players gain experience, their dragon and rider abilities become more powerful. Simutronics will continually expand the roster of both dragons and riders, enabling a myriad of combinations to suit every play style and provide endless replay value.

"We've wanted to craft a dragon-based flight combat game for years, and now the technology has finally caught up to our vision so that we can make Dragons of Elanthia a reality," said David Whatley, president and CEO of Simutronics. "We've paid especially close attention to every aspect of gameplay, including detailed dragon flight physics and an innovative skill combination system, to make this an exciting and challenging game for all skill levels."

Dragons of Elanthia features:

• Fast-paced fun of a modern shooter with strategic depth and progression of a multiplayer battle arena
• Ever-expanding roster of dragons and riders, each with unique abilities and combos for a customized gameplay experience
• Abilities of both dragons and riders increase as players gain in level
• Intense team combat, with game modes ranging from basic deathmatch and capture the flag to more objective-focused challenges
• Free to play

Players interested in getting an early glimpse at Dragons of Elanthia are encouraged to visit the website and sign up for the beta: http://www.dragonsofelanthia.com

Simutronics will also be showing the game at this year's PAX Prime in Seattle. Look for us in the Indie MEGABOOTH, on Friday August 30 and Saturday August 31.

About Simutronics Corporation

Simutronics is one of the oldest independent game studios in North America. We’ve been around for nearly three decades and have made persistent worlds that people still play today, including Gemstone IV and DragonRealms. We’ve also created the popular mobile titles Tiny Heroes and One Epic Knight. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, our team consists of over 30 creative and enthusiastic game designers, developers and players, and 2 office dogs. We are committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.

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"Simutronics founder David Whatley, however, doesn’t think the area talent pool is deep enough. “The schools here have great programs if you want to be a doctor or a lawyer, but if you want to be a computer game developer, it’s a wasteland,” he said.

Area educators should pay attention to his words. If they turn out graduates with the creative and technical skills that games require, Whatley and others say, a growing industry is eager to hire them.