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Dragons of Elanthia Takes Flight This Fall

8/28/2013

 

Veteran indie developer Simutronics announces free-to-play dragon combat game, beta signups now open

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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Massive Content Update for One Epic Knight

10/3/2012

 

Version 1.2 to include new moves for the Epic Knight, improved pit and ledge lighting, new trinket system.

Massive One Epic Knight Mobile Content Update Out Now! Upgrade on Your Quest for Epicness

Hit Free-runner Receives iPhone 5 Support, Improved Character Agility and Pit/Ledge Lighting, New Equippable Trinkets and More!
​ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Oct. 3, 2012 – Simutronics, the creators of the immensely popular and award-winning Tiny Heroes, today announced an epic update for their recently launched iOS title One Epic Knight. Update 1.2 brings a number of new features to the game, including tweaks and changes to character agility and game environment, implemented to further benefit players in their epic quest for epic loot. Grab version 1.2 of One Epic Knight in the App Store today.

One Epic Knight version 1.2 features:
  • Upgraded Controls: Epic Knight is now more agile with new moves, including
    • Faster Lane Changes
    • Swipe up while in the air to extend a jump a little bit
    • Swipe down while in the air to return to the ground faster
    • Swipe left or right to change lanes mid-air
  • Pit and ledge lighting improved for enhanced visibility
  • New Trinket System: Players can purchase and equip up to two trinkets at a time to enhance their Epic Knight
  • Two new potions, and players will receive a free potion for their first run of the day
  • Three new achievements
  • New coin and bundle packages available in the store
  • New Epic Knight sayings! Can you find them all?
  • Gameplay Fixes and support for the iPhone 5’s larger screen
One Epic Knight is a free-running platformer featuring simple controls, numerous upgrades, and addicting gameplay. Gamers will maneuver Epic Knight through an ever-changing dungeon, avoiding traps and collecting gold in order to upgrade and improve their epic Knight.

"We’re really excited to roll out update 1.2," said Simutronics CEO David Whatley. "We’ve taken a lot of fan feedback into account for this update and are looking forward to continually working with the community to make One Epic Knight the most epically enjoyable game ever!"

Lace up your running boots and download One Epic Knight today on the iTunes App Store!

About Simutronics
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Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp has built a reputation for inspired design, incredible game experiences, first rate customer service and dedicated gaming communities. Located in St. Louis, MO, the privately held company has entertained millions of players for over two decades, and is committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.
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One Epic Knight Now Available on App Store

8/23/2012

 

Highly anticipated endless runner now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

​Run for Riches! One Epic Knight Storms onto iOS Devices for Free

Creators of geoDefense and Tiny Heroes launch an epic new free-runner
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – August 23, 2012 – Simutronics, the creators of the immensely popular and award-winning Tiny Heroes, today announced the launch of One Epic Knight for free on iOS devices everywhere. A new infinite runner, One Epic Knightfeatures simple controls, numerous upgrades, and addicting gameplay that will amaze free-runner fans with its unparalleled epicness. Download One Epic Knight today on the iTunes App Store – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-epic-knight/id469820028?ls=1&mt=8

In One Epic Knight, players will take charge of an Epic Knight who is on a quest for epic loot. While avoiding spike traps and lava pits, gamers must carefully maneuver through an ever-changing dungeon maze to find secret passages and treasure rooms. Along the way, the Epic Knight can collect swords to combat enemies, shields to break walls and spikes, crystals for extra speed, and a leg of meat to pave a path of destruction. As gamers acquire treasure, they can upgrade the Epic Knight’s armor and weapons and purchase new outfits and power-up potions. No obstacle can prevent the Epic Knight from getting his epic loot!

One Epic Knight stands out from other iOS titles as developer Simutronics enlisted the help of a behavioral psychologist while developing the game. This was done to ensure that the movements, animations, and sounds in One Epic Knight were polished and refined, leading to an awesome gameplay experience for fans and gamers everywhere.

Simutronics had previously released a preview trailer for the game, which you can view here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY62whUckxY&hd=1

One Epic Knight features:
  • Endless Gameplay – Dungeons become increasingly crazier the longer Epic Knight runs
  • Simple Controls – Swipe gestures allow for easy pick-up and play gaming
  • Upgradeable Gear – Purchase power-ups, potions, and outfits to increase Epic Knight’s epicness
  • Loveable Ends – Experience light-hearted ragdoll physics when Epic Knight crashes
  • Destroyable Dungeon – Run in ever-changing, destructible environments
  • Smash and Loot – Slice through enemies protecting loot and find secret treasure rooms
  • Epic Graphics – Retina resolution support for amazing visuals
  • Game Center Integration and Achievements – Compete with friends and find out who is the epic-est of them all

Challenge the dungeon and download One Epic Knight from the App Store now – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-epic-knight/id469820028?ls=1&mt=8

About Simutronics
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Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp has built a reputation for inspired design, incredible game experiences, first rate customer service and dedicated gaming communities. Located in St. Louis, MO, the privately held company has entertained millions of players for over two decades, and is committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.
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One Epic Knight Launch Date Announced

8/14/2012

 

New endless runner set in the Tiny Heroes universe to launch on August 23, 2012 for iOS

Run for Gold! One Epic Knight Launch Date Announced, Sprints for Free onto iOS Devices August 23

​New Infinite Runner from the Creators of geoDefense and Tiny Heroes

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – August 14, 2012 – Simutronics today announced One Epic Knight, a new game from the creators of the immensely popular and award-winning Tiny Heroes. A fresh addition to the free running genre, One Epic Knight will launch for free on iOS devices everywhere August 23. With simple controls, numerous upgrades, and addicting gameplay, One Epic Knight will take fans of free-runners to a level of epicness they never thought possible.

In One Epic Knight, players will take control of an Epic Knight whose only quest in life is to acquire as much loot as possible. Gamers will control Epic Knight as he charges his way through an ever changing dungeon maze, maneuvering him to avoid spike traps, lava pits, and other hazards while searching for secret passages and treasure rooms. To aid in his journey, Epic Knight can pick up swords to slice enemies, shields to break walls and spikes, crystals for speed boosts, and a leg of meat to clobber anything and everything in his path. With collected treasure, gamers can upgrades Epic Knight’s armor and weapons, in addition purchasing new outfits and power-up potions. There is no stopping this Epic Knight in his quest for epic loot.

Simutronics has released a short preview trailer for the game. Lace up your epic running boots and check it out here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY62whUckxY&hd=1

One Epic Knight features
  • Endless Gameplay – Dungeons become increasingly crazier the longer Epic Knight runs
  • Simple Controls – Swipe gestures allow for easy pick-up and play gaming
  • Upgradeable Gear –Purchase power-ups, potions, and outfits to increase Epic Knight’s epicness
  • Loveable Ends – Experience light-hearted ragdoll physics when Epic Knight crashes
  • Destroyable Dungeon – Run in ever-changing, destructible environments
  • Smash and Loot – Slice through enemies protecting loot and find secret treasure rooms
  • Epic Graphics – Retina resolution support for amazing visuals
  • Game Center Integration and Achievements – Compete with friends and find out who is the epic-est of them all

Check out the preview trailer for One Epic Knight at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY62whUckxY&hd=1

Download the press kit here: http://www.triplepointpr.com/dl/simutronics/OEK%20Press%20Kit.zip

About Simutronics

​Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp has built a reputation for inspired design, incredible game experiences, first rate customer service and dedicated gaming communities. Located in St. Louis, MO, the privately held company has entertained millions of players for over two decades, and is committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.
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Simutronics Announces Expansion Pack for Tiny Heroes

9/22/2011

 

Tiny Heroes now offers "The Gauntlet" expansion pack, featuring ten brutally intense challenge levels for expert players.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tiny Heroes throws down the Gauntlet with Free Expansion Pack

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sept. 22, 2011 – The fiendish masterminds behind the hit defense games geoDefense and geoDefense Swarm today announced a new free expansion pack for their latest iOS masterpiece, Tiny Heroes™. “The Gauntlet” features ten all-new, brutally intense levels to challenge even the most seasoned dungeon masters.

The Gauntlet includes frenetic, fast-paced mayhem as you ward off those pesky little Heroes trying to divest you of your hard-earned treasure troves. Use every diabolical armament at your disposal including jelly cubes, rolling boulders and gargoyles (not to mention the familiar standbys of ballistas, catapults and spikes), to crush the Tiny Heroes into oblivion.

We dare you to run the Gauntlet! Download Tiny Heroes for $1.99 from the App Store today.
For more information about Tiny Heroes, as well as a chance to brag about your achievements and leaderboard scores, please visit the digital dungeon’s official website.

About Simutronics

Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp has built a reputation for inspired design, incredible game experiences, first rate customer service and dedicated gaming communities. Located in St. Louis, MO, the privately held company has entertained millions of players for over two decades, and is committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.

Simutronics Announces Expansion Pack for Tiny Heroes

9/11/2011

 
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sept. 22, 2011 – The fiendish masterminds behind the hit defense games geoDefense and geoDefense Swarm today announced a new free expansion pack for their latest iOS masterpiece, Tiny Heroes™. “The Gauntlet” features ten all-new, brutally intense levels to challenge even the most seasoned dungeon masters.

The Gauntlet includes frenetic, fast-paced mayhem as you ward off those pesky little Heroes trying to divest you of your hard-earned treasure troves. Use every diabolical armament at your disposal including jelly cubes, rolling boulders and gargoyles (not to mention the familiar standbys of ballistas, catapults and spikes), to crush the Tiny Heroes into oblivion.

We dare you to run the Gauntlet! Download Tiny Heroes for $1.99 from the App Store today.
For more information about Tiny Heroes, as well as a chance to brag about your achievements and leaderboard scores, please visit the digital dungeon’s official website.

About Simutronics

Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp has built a reputation for inspired design, incredible game experiences, first rate customer service and dedicated gaming communities. Located in St. Louis, MO, the privately held company has entertained millions of players for over two decades, and is committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.
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Tiny Heroes Now Available on the iOS App Store

9/8/2011

 

D.Y.O.D! Defend Your Own Dungeon: Tiny Heroes Invades iOS Devices

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sept. 8, 2011 – Attention budding Dungeon Masters! Do you experience joy at the demise of Heroes in your campaigns? The dungeons of Tiny Heroes need your brand of masterful skills. From the mastermind behind the hit iOS games geoDefense and geoDefense Swarm comes Tiny Heroes for iPhone® and iPod touch®, in which you’ll defend your treasure troves from pesky hordes of Heroes intent on stealing them away.

Enjoy a healthy variety of weapons of mass medieval destruction at your disposal as you progress through the game, including torturous crossbows, pain-wielding orcs, floor pikes, wall spikes and much, much more. Strategically place these tricky traps throughout your lair to put an end to the Heroes’ little … adventure.

"I wanted to take the razor-sharp game experiences of geoDefense and geoDefense Swarm and turn them into a defense game that everyone will love," said David Whatley, CEO of Simutronics and evil mastermind behind Tiny Heroes. "We’ve deviously designed Tiny Heroes to provide just enough fun for casual players and loads of advanced levels for aspiring dungeon masters seeking a real challenge."

Think you’re good enough? Advance your dungeoneering skills to access a myriad of features in Tiny Heroes:
  • Conquer over 50 unique levels!
  • Defend the Dungeon with over 30 Defense Mechanisms!
  • Build towers, set traps, summon minions and conjure spells!
  • Unlock Challenge Levels to test your skills!
  • Impress with achievements and leaderboard scores!
  • Game Center and OpenFeint integration!
  • New Campaigns, Challenge Levels and Defenses coming soon!
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For more information about Tiny Heroes, visit the App Store, or traverse the digital dungeon’s official website.

About Simutronics

Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp has built a reputation for inspired design, incredible game experiences, first rate customer service and dedicated gaming communities. Located in St. Louis, MO, the privately held company has entertained millions of players for over two decades, and is committed to creating outstanding game experiences for a global audience.
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