January 20^th, 2004 (12:00am) - Sammy Studios today launched the dedicated web site for Darkwatch: Curse of the West, its recently announced Vampire-Western 1st person shooter (FPS), at www.Darkwatch.com.

Darkwatch: Curse of the West blends two popular fiction genres to create a truly original premise for a cinematic game and, with many unique gameplay elements, brings tremendous variety and innovations to the FPS genre. Unique features include superhuman abilities in the game’s vampire-bitten gunslinger hero, Jericho Cross, and horse-mounted gunplay on his high-powered demon steed. In addition, an ancient monster-hunting society called the Darkwatch provide Jericho with advanced weapon and vehicle technology, giving gamers myriad ways in which to dispatch the undead. The newly launched web site is the official online destination for the game, offering an inside look by unveiling screenshots and the game’s first video trailer; a full CG introduction of Jericho and his deadly skills. Darkwatch: Curse of the West is slated for release on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in Q4 2004 at an MSRP of $49.99. The game is not yet rated.

"Last week’s release announcing the game has stirred interest from gamers around the world," said Tim Pivnicny, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Sammy Studios, Inc. "While waiting for the game’s release later this year, gamers will be able to get a taste of the experience at www.Darkwatch.com. Initially with the help of a very hot video they’ll get a first glimpse of Jericho Cross and this twisted world and be able to ’Join the Darkwatch’ for access to exclusive content."

Visitors to www.Darkwatch.com will get access to constant updates such as media releases, new screenshots and movies and press previews. Guests who "join the Darkwatch" will receive exclusive content, including unreleased game updates and diaries from the game’s development team. Once Darkwatch: Curse of the West releases, the site will become the destination for players looking for hints and strategies to unlock the game’s many bonus features.