US, July 28, 2009 - BALTIMORE, MD - A dictatorial trilogy hits store shelves today as Kalypso Media USA today announced that they have shipped Tropico Reloaded, a compilation of three previously released titles in the best-selling Tropico PC strategy series. Tropico Reloaded provides both long-time fans and newcomers the opportunity to brush up on their strategy gaming skills as El Presidente of a banana republic and get them reacquainted with the world of Tropico for only $9.99.
Tropic Reloaded is a great way to energize the established Tropico community for Tropico 3, and an ideal means to get a new generation of players excited about the series, said Deborah Tillett, president, Kalypso Media USA Inc. Packed with great games, bonus content and featuring a consumer-friendly price point, Tropico Reloaded is our Tropico getaway to a great gaming experience.
The Tropico franchise combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience. Tropico Reloaded comes complete with two full-featured games; one previously released expansion pack and bonus materials including wallpapers, videos and more, making it the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of running their own Caribbean island.
Tropico Reloaded includes:
Tropico: the original classic that launched a thousand dictatorships, you are the sole ruler of a remote banana republic. Fight against poverty, corruption and rebels; and make your own people happy or enforce your rule through military strength. Either way, a smart dictator knows that happiness is a large Swiss bank account!
Tropico - Paradise Island: the official expansion for the original game adds a variety of tropical blessings to your island such as natural disasters and new attractions for thousands of sweaty tourists. Successfully face the challenges the new scenarios provide; prove yourself a worthy leader to your own people, and Tropico will be a postcard paradise for wealthy visitors.
Tropico 2 Pirate Cove: the official sequel to the best-selling original has you as a feared Pirate King tasked with keeping your buccaneers and prisoners under control, while sending your ships out to sea to scour for treasure. Pirate Cove incorporates a variety of gameplay improvements, and introduces new features and scenarios.
Tropico Reloaded is currently available on PC for $9.99. For more information, please visit
www.kalypsomedia.com.About Kalypso Media
Specializing in the publishing of interactive media, primarily computer games, Kalypso Media was founded in summer 2006 by industry veterans Simon Hellwig and Stefan Marcinek. The following year, a sister company, Kalypso Media UK Ltd., was established in England and is currently led by Andrew Johnson and Charlie Barrett, two experienced members of the Kalypso Media Group management team. In 2009, Kalypso Media USA Inc. was established under the leadership of veteran video game executive, Deborah Tillett. Kalypso Media owns two development studios, Realmforge Studios GmbH and Gaming Minds Studios GmbH, both of which are located in Germany.
For further information see
www.kalypsomedia.com.
