Section 8 Reveals New X Server for the Xbox 360
SECTION 8™ REVEALS NEW X SERVER FOR THE XBOX 360
Players Will Be Able to Host Xbox 360® Game Servers on their Windows®-based PC
Midlothian, VA - August 12, 2009 – Section 8™ publisher SouthPeak Games,
along with developer TimeGate Studios, is set to break new ground on the Xbox
360® video game and entertainment platform from Microsoft by supporting X Server
functionality, an option where players can run their own dedicated servers using
a Windows®-based PC. An X Server can handle up to 32 players at once, resulting
in one of the largest multiplayer games currently available on the Xbox 360. The
X server software will be distributed free of charge* upon Section 8’s launch.
Meanwhile, PC gamers can also run dedicated servers for the PC version of the
game allowing up to 40 simultaneous players. More information and availability
of the X Server and PC Server software will be available at launch on
www.joinsection8.com.
This added functionality is by no means necessary to enjoy the game since
Section 8 also features a single player campaign mode and offline ‘instant
action’ where artificially intelligent ‘bots’ take the place of human opponents.
To make sure Section 8 enters battle with all guns blazing; SouthPeak Games will
host official ranked PC and X servers in locations around the world. When
dedicated servers are not used, Section 8 supports up to 32 players on PC and 16
on Xbox 360.
“FPS fans looking for the perfect multiplayer game expect fast, reliable servers
when they're playing online. We go one step further by offering an increased
player count and boosting the game play experience to a new level,” said Richard
Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak. “We're confident that Section 8’s incredible
team-based combat and our adoption of cutting-edge server technology provide an
experience unlike anything else out there.”
Section 8 is available on PC and Xbox 360 on September 1 in North America.
*Internet connection fees are the responsibility of the player.
About SouthPeak Games
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive
entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including:
PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable)
system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and
entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC. SouthPeak's games cover all
major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy,
fighting and combat. SouthPeak's products are sold in retail outlets in North
America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian,
Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.
For a comprehensive investor relations portal complete with fact sheets,
presentations, interviews and video (when available), please navigate to:
www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/sopk_autoir.html
For additional information, please visit SouthPeak’s corporate website:
www.southpeakgames.com
About TimeGate Studios
TimeGate Studios is a world-class game development studio that boasts a record
of huge success since its founding in 1998. Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX,
TimeGate has released seven award-winning products; three of which are based on
TimeGate-owned intellectual properties. In addition to its Section 8 development
efforts, TimeGate is currently creating several new original properties that
have yet to be announced for next-generation platforms. For more information
please visit www.timegate.com
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