Empire Interactive

Empire Interactive to Sell PC Game Downloads on Steam

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 14, 2006 - 1:49pm.

Boca Raton, Fla. - U.K. video game publisher Empire Interactive, which was recently acquired by Florida-based Silverstar Holdings, announced on Thursday that it will begin distributing its titles on the Steam digital distribution service for PC games. The first three Empire titles to be made available for purchase and download via Steam will be "Flat Out II," "Vegas Tycoon" and "Ghost Master." Strategy First, another of Silverstar's game studios, also publishes titles on Steam.

Silverstar Holdings to Acquire U.K. Game Developer Empire Interactive

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2006 - 3:11pm.

Boca Raton, Fla. - Silverstar Holdings, a publicly-traded firm with stakes in companies including game publisher Strategy First and chipmaker Magnolia Broadband, announced on Monday an offer to acquire London-based game publisher Empire Interactive. Under the terms, shareholders would receive about $7.2 million in cash at closing, or $6.15 million upfront and another $6.4 million through a stock-based earn-out. Empire publishes a range of game titles, including the racing franchises "Big Mutha Truckers" and "FlatOut." Bermuda-based Silverstar said 63% of Empire shareholders have already committed to the earn-out option, and expects the deal to close in late November.

Vivendi to Distribute Empire Interactive Game Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 29, 2005 - 3:53am.

London - U.K. game publisher Empire Interactive announced on Thursday that it has signed an exclusive North American distribution agreement with Vivendi Universal Games. Under the extended deal, VU Games will handle North American marketing and distribution for Empire's new line of casual PC and console games, and several of Empire's library titles. Games covered by the agreement include "Mashed: Drive to Survive," "Pro Pinball," "Space Invaders" and "Bad Boys 2." The titles are slated to ship in October.

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