Posted by: Carla
LDW Announces Development of Virtual Villagers 3 - 02/06/08 10:21 AM
I know this is not news for a lot of you, but we sent out a press release announcing that we are developing Virtual Villagers 3. It is mainly targeting the industry and business people.
Here is the press release:
Last Day of Work Announces Development of Virtual Villagers 3
San Francisco, Calif. - February 06, 2008 - Last Day of Work (LDW), an independent game studio specializing in sophisticated casual games for the mainstream player, today revealed it is developing Virtual Villagers 3 for PC and Mac. A brand new chapter of the award-winning PC game, this virtual life simulation game will put players on the northern shores of the fabled island of Isola, where they will discover new exciting mysteries. The new chapter will offer a larger map as well as all-new puzzles, new Island Events and other big surprises.
The award-winning Virtual Villagers series is one of the most popular and best selling casual games of recent years, remaining on top-ten lists for months at-a-time. The games are a unique blend of simulation, adventure, and virtual pet. Set on the fictitious island of Isola where a lost tribe has landed on its shores, as the village grows and prospers the villagers become curious about their mysterious island home and the secrets it holds. Players guide the villagers past starvation and danger into a thriving prosperity, through exploration of the island and careful management of resources.
“We are having tremendous fun making this third installment of the Virtual Villagers series” said Arthur Humphrey, founder of Last Day of Work. “We’ve made the all-new map larger and more detailed, improved many of the graphics and capabilities of the game, and packed it full of delicious surprises for all the eager fans of the franchise.”
Virtual Villagers will be available for download in spring of 2008 with an estimated price of $19.95. For more information, please visit http://www.VirtualVillagers.com
About Last Day of Work
Last Day of Work (LDW) is an independent game studio specializing in sophisticated casual games for the mainstream player. Since 2004 the company has lovingly crafted several highly successful real-time “Virtual Life” simulation games including Fish Tycoon®, Plant Tycoon®, and the Virtual Villagers® series for platforms including PC, Mac, Palm OS and Windows Mobile™ Pocket PC. LDW’s games are easy to pick up and play, while at the same time providing more in-depth and complex gameplay than the typical casual game. For more information visit http://www.LDW.com
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Note: Last Day of Work will participate in the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, February 18-22, 2008. If you are interested in arranging meetings or interviews with LDW please contact chumphrey(AT)ldw.com
Media Contact
Carla Humphrey
Last Day of Work
chumphrey(AT)ldw.com
Here is the press release:
Last Day of Work Announces Development of Virtual Villagers 3
San Francisco, Calif. - February 06, 2008 - Last Day of Work (LDW), an independent game studio specializing in sophisticated casual games for the mainstream player, today revealed it is developing Virtual Villagers 3 for PC and Mac. A brand new chapter of the award-winning PC game, this virtual life simulation game will put players on the northern shores of the fabled island of Isola, where they will discover new exciting mysteries. The new chapter will offer a larger map as well as all-new puzzles, new Island Events and other big surprises.
The award-winning Virtual Villagers series is one of the most popular and best selling casual games of recent years, remaining on top-ten lists for months at-a-time. The games are a unique blend of simulation, adventure, and virtual pet. Set on the fictitious island of Isola where a lost tribe has landed on its shores, as the village grows and prospers the villagers become curious about their mysterious island home and the secrets it holds. Players guide the villagers past starvation and danger into a thriving prosperity, through exploration of the island and careful management of resources.
“We are having tremendous fun making this third installment of the Virtual Villagers series” said Arthur Humphrey, founder of Last Day of Work. “We’ve made the all-new map larger and more detailed, improved many of the graphics and capabilities of the game, and packed it full of delicious surprises for all the eager fans of the franchise.”
Virtual Villagers will be available for download in spring of 2008 with an estimated price of $19.95. For more information, please visit http://www.VirtualVillagers.com
About Last Day of Work
Last Day of Work (LDW) is an independent game studio specializing in sophisticated casual games for the mainstream player. Since 2004 the company has lovingly crafted several highly successful real-time “Virtual Life” simulation games including Fish Tycoon®, Plant Tycoon®, and the Virtual Villagers® series for platforms including PC, Mac, Palm OS and Windows Mobile™ Pocket PC. LDW’s games are easy to pick up and play, while at the same time providing more in-depth and complex gameplay than the typical casual game. For more information visit http://www.LDW.com
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Note: Last Day of Work will participate in the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, February 18-22, 2008. If you are interested in arranging meetings or interviews with LDW please contact chumphrey(AT)ldw.com
Media Contact
Carla Humphrey
Last Day of Work
chumphrey(AT)ldw.com
