Monday, June 18, 2007

Like Geometry Wars? NOW Available on XP!

BIZARRE CREATIONS DEBUTS GEOMETRY WARS: RETRO EVOLVED FOR WINDOWS XP ON STEAM

PC gamers can now play the hit arcade shooter via Steam for just $2.50

Liverpool, UK, June 18, 2007 - Bizarre Creations and Valve today announce the worldwide debut of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved for Windows XP on Steam, Valve's leading online platform for the distribution and management of PC games. This multiple award-winning game is available to PC gamers via Steam for an introductory price of $2.50. Starting June 22, the game will be priced at $3.95.

The debut of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved for Windows XP delivers a pixel-perfect recreation of the game that has captured the attention and acclaim of console gamers and critics alike. The game is an old school style shooter remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay that is easy to pick up and hard to put down.

"With over 13 million active accounts, Steam is the ideal platform for launching Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved for Windows XP," said Martyn Chudley, Creative Director at Bizarre Creations. "We hope to continue the success of Geometry Wars by introducing its award-winning gameplay to one of gaming's largest communities."

"Geometry Wars has opened a new category in gaming with its blend of classic and innovative gameplay," said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve. "The addition of this title to Steam's growing catalog of casual and arcade-style games is a milestone in our efforts to expand the content and services offered to gamers around the world."

For more information about Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and Steam, please visit www.steamgames.com

About Bizarre Creations
Bizarre Creations is an independent developer, based in Liverpool, UK. Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile franchises as Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Geometry Wars, Project Gotham Racing, and The Club. Bizarre prides itself on providing high-quality next-generation gaming experiences that excel in gameplay, graphics, audio and technology. Find them on the web at www.bizarrecreations.com.

About Steam
Steam is a leading platform for the delivery and management of games and digital content, and has pioneered its broadband services to over 13 million customers with core and casual games from today's leading publishers and developers.

For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com

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