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Blockbuster Left Behind Series In Development as Real Time Strategy
Computer Game
LOS ANGELES -- (June 29, 2005) -- Fans of the Left Behind Series books will
soon be able
to join the Tribulation Forces and participate actively in the battle of
good versus evil with the
launch of the real -time-strategy (RTS) title, Left Behind: Eternal Forces,
the first PC game
based on the blockbuster apocalyptic series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B.
Jenkins.
Scheduled for release between Christmas 2005 and Easter 2006, Left Behind:
Eternal Forces
will put players in command of the apocalyptic battles raging in the
streetsof New York City
between the angelic Tribulation Forces and the demonic Global Community
Peacekeepers
during the End of Days. Gamers will participate in events from the Left
Behind book series in
single player mode and battle to capture territory from other players in the
multi-player online game mode.
The Left Behind game series will allow play in the same End of Days
fictional world as the bestselling
Left Behind® novels, which use the prophecies of the Book of Revelation as
a framework. The first title,
Left Behind: Eternal Forces, is set in the future when the faithful have
been gathered up and ascended to
Heaven during the Rapture. In the chaos that follows, the Antichrist has
taken the reigns of power at the
United Nations and is gathering the countries of the world under his banner.
But a small resistance, the
Tribulation Forces, have formed to oppose Satan's legions.
The challenge of converting secular/neutral units to fight on the side of
light or darkness is sure to present
gamers with a deeper level of game play than in other real-time-strategy
titles. The company says the scenery
will also be the most realistic representation of New York City ever seen
in a game. Left Behind Games
photographed nearly 500 blocks of the city to create maps and 3D
environments in the first title.
ABOUT THE LEFT BEHIND SERIES:
Written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, the 13 Left Behind® novels
chronicle the lives of those remaining on earth after the Rapture to endure
a seven-year period called the Tribulation. One of the bestselling fiction
series of all
time, the last seven Left Behind® novels have reached the #1 spot on the New
York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Launched in 1995, these
apocalyptic thrillers have been breakout hits for a decade, selling more
than 63 million copies, changing how Christian books are retailed,
generating intense media coverage and sparking debate on End Times issues.
For more information, visit www.leftbehind.com.
ABOUT LEFT BEHIND GAMES:
Left Behind Games Inc. was founded in October 2001 for the purpose of
developing games based upon the intensely popular Left Behind Series. The
mission of Left Behind Games is to become the world's leading independent
developer and publisher of quality interactive entertainment products that
perpetuate family values and appeal to mainstream, Christian and gamer
audiences, while remaining committed to increasing shareholder value and
pursuing the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all
business affairs. CEO and Co-Founder Troy Lyndon has more than 20 years'
experience in the video gaming market. A videogame pioneer, he was producer
of the first 3D sports game, Madden Football for Electronic Arts in 1990.
President Jeffrey Frichner is a veteran investment and financial advisory
consulting services professional with 15 years experience and currently
advises numerous public companies in market and fund raising activities.
For more information visit www.leftbehindgames.com
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http://pc.ign.com/articles/630/630210p1.html
Left Behind RTS Planned
Think of it as The Rapture: The Game!
by David Adams
June 29, 2005 - This will be either inspiring or creepy, depending on your
personal views: Left Behind Games is at work on Left Behind: Eternal Forces,
a real-time strategy game based on the "intensely popular" series of
Biblically-themed End Days novels.
Here's an official description: Left Behind: Eternal Forces is set in the
future when the faithful have been gathered up and ascended to Heaven during
the Rapture. In the chaos that follows, the Antichrist has taken the reigns
of power at the United Nations and is gathering the countries of the world
under his banner. But a small resistance, the Tribulation Forces, have
formed to oppose Satan's legions.
Along with the gameplay twist of converting "secular/neutral" units to fight
for either good or evil, Left Behind Games promises "the most realistic
representation of New York City ever seen in a game," and the developer
scanned 500 city blocks to render New York in-game.
Left Behind Games expects to release Eternal Forces some time between
Christmas 2005 and Easter 2006. We'll be back with more as details are
revealed.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20050629005965&newsLang=en
Blockbuster Left Behind Series In Development as Real Time Strategy
Computer Game
LOS ANGELES -- (June 29, 2005) -- Fans of the Left Behind Series books will
soon be able
to join the Tribulation Forces and participate actively in the battle of
good versus evil with the
launch of the real -time-strategy (RTS) title, Left Behind: Eternal Forces,
the first PC game
based on the blockbuster apocalyptic series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B.
Jenkins.
Scheduled for release between Christmas 2005 and Easter 2006, Left Behind:
Eternal Forces
will put players in command of the apocalyptic battles raging in the
streetsof New York City
between the angelic Tribulation Forces and the demonic Global Community
Peacekeepers
during the End of Days. Gamers will participate in events from the Left
Behind book series in
single player mode and battle to capture territory from other players in the
multi-player online game mode.
The Left Behind game series will allow play in the same End of Days
fictional world as the bestselling
Left Behind® novels, which use the prophecies of the Book of Revelation as
a framework. The first title,
Left Behind: Eternal Forces, is set in the future when the faithful have
been gathered up and ascended to
Heaven during the Rapture. In the chaos that follows, the Antichrist has
taken the reigns of power at the
United Nations and is gathering the countries of the world under his banner.
But a small resistance, the
Tribulation Forces, have formed to oppose Satan's legions.
The challenge of converting secular/neutral units to fight on the side of
light or darkness is sure to present
gamers with a deeper level of game play than in other real-time-strategy
titles. The company says the scenery
will also be the most realistic representation of New York City ever seen
in a game. Left Behind Games
photographed nearly 500 blocks of the city to create maps and 3D
environments in the first title.
ABOUT THE LEFT BEHIND SERIES:
Written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, the 13 Left Behind® novels
chronicle the lives of those remaining on earth after the Rapture to endure
a seven-year period called the Tribulation. One of the bestselling fiction
series of all
time, the last seven Left Behind® novels have reached the #1 spot on the New
York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Launched in 1995, these
apocalyptic thrillers have been breakout hits for a decade, selling more
than 63 million copies, changing how Christian books are retailed,
generating intense media coverage and sparking debate on End Times issues.
For more information, visit www.leftbehind.com.
ABOUT LEFT BEHIND GAMES:
Left Behind Games Inc. was founded in October 2001 for the purpose of
developing games based upon the intensely popular Left Behind Series. The
mission of Left Behind Games is to become the world's leading independent
developer and publisher of quality interactive entertainment products that
perpetuate family values and appeal to mainstream, Christian and gamer
audiences, while remaining committed to increasing shareholder value and
pursuing the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all
business affairs. CEO and Co-Founder Troy Lyndon has more than 20 years'
experience in the video gaming market. A videogame pioneer, he was producer
of the first 3D sports game, Madden Football for Electronic Arts in 1990.
President Jeffrey Frichner is a veteran investment and financial advisory
consulting services professional with 15 years experience and currently
advises numerous public companies in market and fund raising activities.
For more information visit www.leftbehindgames.com
.........................................................................................
http://pc.ign.com/articles/630/630210p1.html
Left Behind RTS Planned
Think of it as The Rapture: The Game!
by David Adams
June 29, 2005 - This will be either inspiring or creepy, depending on your
personal views: Left Behind Games is at work on Left Behind: Eternal Forces,
a real-time strategy game based on the "intensely popular" series of
Biblically-themed End Days novels.
Here's an official description: Left Behind: Eternal Forces is set in the
future when the faithful have been gathered up and ascended to Heaven during
the Rapture. In the chaos that follows, the Antichrist has taken the reigns
of power at the United Nations and is gathering the countries of the world
under his banner. But a small resistance, the Tribulation Forces, have
formed to oppose Satan's legions.
Along with the gameplay twist of converting "secular/neutral" units to fight
for either good or evil, Left Behind Games promises "the most realistic
representation of New York City ever seen in a game," and the developer
scanned 500 city blocks to render New York in-game.
Left Behind Games expects to release Eternal Forces some time between
Christmas 2005 and Easter 2006. We'll be back with more as details are
revealed.