Probably one of the most quietly influential computer games of all time is on the rise once again, as Myriad Interactive announces an agreement with Free Fall Games which awards them rights to the Archon license. Archon is a game that plays like chess, only the pieces do actual battle when they meet, with power boosted for the side whose color matches the battlefield. Countless games owe much to Archon, including the Battle Chess series, The Unholy Way for the PS1, Wraith Unleashed for the Xbox and PS2, and even Mortal Kombat: Deception's Chess Kombat side game.

I still own the packaging to my original copy of Archon (sadly the disk is lost), published by Electronic Arts over two decades ago. I have much love for the game, and great hope that whatever form it ends up being release as for this iteration remains faithful to the original. I'll get details on the release formats as soon as Myriad makes them available. Michael Fahey

MYRIAD INTERACTIVE SECURES ARCHON LICENSE

DEAL SIGNED WITH FREE FALL GAMES

For immediate release

London: 6th February 2007

Myriad Interactive begins the year with a series of license agreements. First to be announced is the signing with Free Fall Games of Archon, the title that made its first appearance in 1983 on the Atari 8-bit computer, but was then ported to classic consoles such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and even the NES. The game proved popular with its cunning mix of strategic gameplay and intense action sequences.

"We are incredibly pleased to have signed this brand. Archon is a well respected license that has huge nostalgic value for the right reasons - the gameplay, the great combination of strategic thinking and the intense arcade action," says Leo Zullo, founding Partner, Myriad Interactive.

"Archon was such a favorite that we're pleased to make it available to a new generation. We look forward to a new version of the game that combines the fun and spirit of the original with today's exciting technology," says Jon Freeman, Creative Director & Partner, Free Fall Games.

"We believe now is the right time to bring Archon back and look forward to presenting the concept to a new generation of gamers, as well as those that remember it 1st time around," Zullo concludes.

Archon will be published through the Mercury Games brand, and details on the formats will be released soon.

About Myriad Interactive
Myriad Interactive is an asset management and investment company dedicated to the interactive entertainment industry. Its objective is to develop a group of companies that will deliver a wide range of high quality services and products. The Company is focusing its strengths around investments in brands and companies, strategic alliances and joint ventures, and already has a number of fully operational brands under its wing, including Mercury Games and Turtle Games. Myriad Interactive will hold all licenses and brands, and use its subsidiaries and partners to develop and publish titles.

Myriad Interactive is a privately owned company.

For more info on:

Myriad Interactive visit, www.myriad-interactive.com
Mercury Games visit, www.mercurygames.com
Turtle Games visit, www.turtle-games.com

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