Week of December 4, 2005

Software publisher Strategy First, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSTR), and Valve Corporation, a leading entertainment and technology studio, are pleased to announce a multi-title distribution deal that will deliver a collection of Strategy First's front line titles and new releases via Steam, Valve's online platform for digital content distribution and management. Strategy First is the first entertainment software publisher to move forward with Valve's Steam, which connects nearly 6 million gamers worldwide.

"S.C.S - Dangerous WatersTM," a groundbreaking naval simulation game due for arrival in December 2005, will be the first Strategy First title made available to millions of Steam gamers.

Emanuel Wall, Product Manager at Strategy First said, "Throughout the years, Strategy First has delivered great games from many developers while navigating the evolution of genres, technology, and distribution mechanisms - whether it's moving from 2D to 3D, or from floppy to Steam."

"Strategy First has a proven reputation for delivering high-quality products, created by independent developers, to gamers around the world," said Gabe Newell, Valve's founder and president. "We're delighted to offer these titles as the Steam audience expands to nearly 6 million gamers."

Future announcements outlining this multi-title deal will be announced in the weeks to come.

CDV sent along a a press release announcing a new first-person shooter in the works called UberSoldier, a WWII-themed shooter where you play a super soldier from the grave.

Razer just sent us this press release.

THE NEW RAZER TARANTULATM GAMING KEYBOARD REDEFINES STANDARDS IN COMPUTER GAMING PERIPHERALS
We have taken over your mouse, now it’s time for your keyboard”

Singapore, World Cyber Games Grand Final 2005 – In its pursuit of perfecting the complete suite of arsenal for every gamer, world-leading high-end computer gaming peripherals brand Razer introduces the Razer TarantulaTM Gaming Keyboard today at the World Cyber Games 2005 Grand Finals in Singapore.

As the first definitive gaming keyboard created For Gamers, By Gamers TM, the Razer TarantulaTM packs an ultra-large high resolution (up to 256 x 64 dots) Organic LED (OLED) screen for built-in advanced interactive menu display, programmable function keys, customisable macro commands, up to 95 programmable keys which can be stored via an on-board memory of up to 5 profiles powered by Razer SynapseTM.

The built-in 85mm X 25mm high resolution OLED screen, which is one of the largest designed and built in the industry, will allow users to simultaneously view in-games statistics and display information from other applications such as incoming email and message alerts, multimedia key functions, full-color image files and graphic sound equalizers, without interfering with current game play. The screens’ high image quality is achieved by utilizing advanced Graphic User Interface (GUI) powered by Razer’s Intuition EngineTM. Gamers will not only be able to keep a keen eye and close track of their performance, they will also be able to effectively communicate with their team mates.

Aptly named after the world's most feared arachnid, the Razer TarantulaTM is one of the suite of advanced gaming peripherals that we will be launching at the World Cyber Games 2005 Grand Finals. The featured ultra-large OLED screen is another Razer first, just like our ultra-high resolution and our on-the-fly sensitivity technologies,” said Robert Krakoff, President of the Razer Group. “We pioneered the gaming mouse industry – now we’re reinventing the keyboard.”

The 95 programmable keys on the Razer TarantulaTM allow configuration of customized keystrokes and macro commands, empowering gamers with seamless control and unparalleled flexibility in competitive gameplay. The personalized touch, significant in Razer’s latest line of gaming peripherals, is all part of Razer’s promise to deliver only the best for gamers. These keys can be programmed without drivers and on up to 5 different gaming profiles which can be stored on the keyboard itself which makes moving from one tournament to another with ease. The onboard memory capability is powered by Razer Synapse™ which was first featured in the multi-award winning Razer Copperhead™ gaming mouse.

A unique feature of the Razer TarantulaTM is the cool ambient illumination light source running underneath the keys, enabling the keys to be adequately lit for gaming in low or no light conditions. The keyboard also has a dimmer switch that gives gamers the option to adjust illumination according to preference. This feature will allow gamers to quickly strategize which moves to execute in mere seconds.

The sleek design of the Razer TarantulaTM is specially engineered for competitive gamers looking to get their hands on cool-looking Razer gaming peripherals. Features such as the built-in USB 2.0 port, headphone and microphone jack for ease of connection so the gamers won’t have to worry about plug-and-play problems; and the 2 jog-dials and a gaming mode switch, which, when turned on, disables the Windows key. The Razer TarantulaTM also comes rigged up with a detachable wrist-rest and adjustable feet, ensuring maximum portability while offering a much desired equilibrium and ergonomics, all set to deliver optimal gaming performance.

Detailed product features and specifications will soon be available at http://www.razerzone.com

Bohemia Interactive has sent over new screenshots and details for their upcoming military shooter Armed Assault.

We've got another round of game reviews this week, including our first Xbox 360 game review. Enjoy!