METIN2 to offer leading search engine applications
Mar. 11 2008
Software bundling part of a larger revenue broadening strategy to provide
profitable online games
SilverBirch Studios, a member of the
SilverBirch Inc. (TSX-V: SVB) group of digital media companies, and G4Box
today announced a partnership with Xacti to include leading search engine
toolbars with Metin2 game downloads.
Users who initiate a download of the METIN2 game may be prompted with an
option to install the new search engine toolbar. Based on the software
bundling partnership, METIN2 is expected to generate significant incremental
monthly revenue from downloads of the search engine application.
"We are very excited to work with leading search engine partners to
promote their applications. At the present time, METIN2 generates
approximately 10,000 weekly downloads," Commented Howard He, CEO of G4Box.
"We view this agreement as a first step towards integrating multiple
ad-based revenue streams as we are continuously expanding the ways in which we
are monetizing the growing popularity of Metin2," added Wojtek Kawczynski, SVP
& GM of SilverBirch Studios.
"METIN2 is a leading 3D Multi Player Role Playing game, so we are
delighted to partner with G4Box and SilverBirch in promoting our partners'
search engine applications," said Robert Oesterlund, CEO of Xacti.
METIN2 (www.metin2.us) is a 3D fantasy game involving a medieval battle
of empires. It is a leading title in the MMORPG genre, which is the
fastest-growing segment of the online gaming market. Participants assume the
roles of their characters and interact with other players while engaging in
battle, socialization, and commerce at all levels in the game. After
downloading the free game to their PC's, players can purchase in-game assets
and services, as well as premium features that enhance the game-play
experience - a proven and successful revenue model for this genre of online
games.
With more than just fighting enter and control a whole new 3D fantasy world and participate with players from all over the globe. With various classes of characters including WARRIOR, ASSASSIN, MAGE, and SURA, engage in different styles of combat as each character possesses a wide range of weapons. Be one of the first to get the Beta Testing Key as keys are limited. Just visit www.metin2.us to get the Beta Testing Key. Experience the new and exciting METIN2 MMORPG and possess the fate of your destiny on June 29th 2007.
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About G4Box Inc.
G4Box was founded in September 2004 in Markham, Ont. Its primary business is in the distribution of MMORPG games. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 568 Network Inc., a Markham based developer, publisher and distributor of games that also partners with CryptoLogic Inc. in online casino and poker games for the Chinese market.
For futher information please contact:
Howard He
Chief Executive Officer
416.444.4832 x 19
Email: howard(at)g4box.com
Website: www.g4box.com
About SilverBirch Inc.
Toronto-based SilverBirch Inc. is a leading digital entertainment company operating in the fastest growing sectors of the video game market. The Company's video game operations include SilverBirch Studios, a video game developer; Red Mile Entertainment, a San Francisco based publisher of console games such as Heroes Over Europe and the exclusive worldwide license holder for Sin City; Lighthouse Interactive, a Netherlands-based publisher of PC games; and a co-venture with G4Box Inc. to operate licensed English language online multiplayer games. For more information see www.silverbirchinc.com.
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