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Sophisticated 3D space ships in a classic shot-em-up with stunning environments and sound

Absolute Blue v1.5 – classic shooting game
New game offers adrenalin pumping explosions, new weapons and state of the art effects

Alpirsbach, 30 January 2006 – Intermediaware of Alspirbach in the Black Forrest is launching version 1.5 of the retro shooter Absolute Blue for PC. With this launch Intermediaware combines the fun of a classic shooting game with the latest graphics. Developer Intermediaware put great effort into graphics and sound with high quality effects on explosions and weapons. For an outer space shoot-out during lunch break it suffices to hold a finger on the trigger. The classic style side-scrolling shooter will captivate everyone, from a modern audience to those that miss the quarter-arcades.

Aliens have once again come to destroy mankind. With 60 sectors of adrenaline pumping action across 4 worlds, Absolute Blue will keep gamers engrossed in non-stop, high-speed action for hours on end. The three dimensional space ships can be improved with upgrades and power-ups to give them the devastating battle force needed to confront the endless waves of enemy fighters and creatures and to save mankind in this fantastic shooter. The incredible music score and breathtaking environments will keep ears and eyes in tune, as the user enjoys state of the art special effects set in a classic shooter. Absolute Blue has marvellous rendered landscapes with up to 5 layers of parallax scrolling, full-screen explosions and gorgeous animations. It uses a sophisticated particle system for smoke, detonation and weather effects that will stun everyone, from casual gamers to die hard shooting fans around the world. The new, yet classic weapon and power-up system and three levels of difficulty guarantee many hours of fun.

Absolute Blue is a classic representation of the shoot-em-up genre by a casual game developer who avoids the retail channel, selling its games directly over the internet instead. Absolute Blue comes with a completely risk-free demo to give a taste of the mayhem, action, and musical thrill ride, a full version key costs EUR 14.95 / USD 19.95 / GBP 10.99 / AUD 25.68. Whether it is a case of nostalgia or a case of shoot-em-up cravings, Absolute Blue delivers, absolutely! Fans of classical shooting games may rejoice. Download Version 1.5 from: http://www.intermediaware.com/uploads/downloads/AbsoluteBlue_Demo1.5.exe

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For an evaluation copy please contact: Jochen Heizmann at info (at) intermediaware.de

Demo Download:
http://www.intermediaware.com/uploads/downloads/AbsoluteBlue_Demo1.5.exe

Images and screenshots

http://www.intermediaware.de/uploads/pictures/absoluteblue/screen04.jpg
http://www.intermediaware.de/uploads/pictures/absoluteblue/screen05.jpg
http://www.intermediaware.de/uploads/pictures/absoluteblue/screen06.jpg

For Additional Information Contact: Jochen Heizmann at info (at) intermediaware.de
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About intermediaware.com:
Intermediaware was founded in 2004 by Jochen Heizmann and Emmanuel Henné with the aim to create games that are fun to play. Jochen has over 10 years of experience in game development. He started in the early 90s with developing games for Amiga and is also in education as a digital media designer. Emmanuel counts on over 10 years experience in game development and graphics design and has been responsible for a large number of commercial games.

intermediaware.com
Jochen Heizmann
Oberer Hummelberg 1
D-72275 Alpirsbach, Germany

Phone +49 7444 917192
E-Mail: info (at) intermediaware.com
www.intermediaware.com

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