ETROM: The Astral Essence Coming to TotalGaming.net

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Plymouth, MI- (December 22, 2005) – Stardock Corporation announced today that it had reached an agreement to bring ETROM: The Astral Essence, the fast-paced action-RPG from P.M. Studios, to the company’s progressive TotalGaming.net game-distribution service. ETROM: The Astral Essence takes players on a thrilling open-ended adventure to a bleak, futuristic world, where survival is earned, rather than expected. Scheduled for release in February 2006, ETROM will be available at TotalGaming.net for just $29.95.

Developed by P.M. Studios, ETROM: The Astral Essence weaves a story across time and space, full of advanced technology and ancient magic, in which players will battle alongside and against demons, secret divinities, mechs, hovertanks and dragons. ETROM features an extensive character development system, a deep story-driven campaign and striking visuals that bring the developers’ unique universe to life.

"We're very excited to be partnering with Stardock and TotalGaming.net to bring ETROM: The Astral Essence to a worldwide audience," said Fabio Delsanti, Managing Director at P.M. Studios and Lead Designer of ETROM. "They've proven their commitment to providing gamers with a simple, user-friendly method of buying games electronically."

"Stardock is dedicated to bringing high-quality titles to a broad audience, without many of the hassles traditionally associated with electronic distribution services," said Brian Clair, Director of TotalGaming.net. "With products like Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, Space Hack and now ETROM: The Astral Essence, TotalGaming.net offers players great games that are theirs for life."

ETROM: The Astral Essence can now be pre-ordered at TotalGaming.net (http://totalgaming.stardock.com/games/?id=etr).
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
I don't see a mention of a token cost. Is this an oversight? Considering that the order page lists a 3 token cost, my bets are on "yes."
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Looks like three tokens to me. The pattern has generally been one token per ten dollars, so 29.95 would be three tokens.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
It's a 3 token game, yes.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
I think this is possibly the coolest third party title you guys have secured for TGN to date Definitely plan on grabbing it when it's released.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
ah man I just noticed on the page when it's going to be released, feb 27, ouch.  Are there any plans to release the demo of it earlier?
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
Not sure as yet. There will be a demo for Etrom, but I'm not certain when the developer's planning on releasing it. We'll have it and will announce it asap.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi all,

Just an update that a demo for Etrom will be released later this month (January 2006).  

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
sweet, can't wait to try it.
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi gang,

A new preview has been published of ETROM over at Hooked on Games. It's quite well written.

http://www.hookedgamers.com/previews/2006/1/etrom/

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
Still no demo?
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top
Nothing yet. I suspect they've opted to delay the english demo until they've completed tweaking the game for NA release (P.M. Studios released an Italian patch for it a couple weeks ago). Shouldn't be too much longer, though.
Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top
Greetings all - Etrom's developer has informed me that the demo will be ready in a couple of days. We'll post it as soon as we can once it's available.
Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top
I'm looking forward to this game. I'll be grabbing it if the demo plays as good as it looks.
Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top
THe english demo is available from the ETROM home page now. It is 880 MB, so be ready for a large download.
Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
Yup, working on mirroring it locally now as well.
Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi Gang,

I've mirrored the Etrom demo locally. You can find the download button on our Etrom page at:

http://totalgaming.stardock.com/games/?id=etr

I'm also working on putting up some Etrom desktop wallpapers for download. They'll be posted in the Screenshots section near the bottom of the page.

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top
Just an update - I've added 14 Etrom wallpapers to our page for the game in the screenshots area.
Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top
It won't be today, as I just got the gold master disc today.  It should be good to go later this week, however (I'm aiming for Thursday).
Reply #20 from Stardock Forums Top
Phooey, I just got the email that it's released from the ETROM developers and was hoping to see it on Stardock already.
Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top
Hmm.. We can get it from Direct2Drive today... What's the holdup, Stardock?
Reply #22 from Stardock Forums Top
What can I say guys?  I only got the gold master on Monday, but I am on target for a Thursday release right now.
Reply #23 from Stardock Forums Top
For what it is worth, I will most definitely get this game from you guys. So take your time, just not too long please (I know galciv2 support must be taking so much of your time right now)
I absolutely hate the DRM features that other put in games, and you guys are one of the few publisher/developer that i still respect.
Reply #24 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks.

Sokay, I knew you guys were pulling my chain a bit.

We should be good to go for Thursday. Just keep your broadband connections fired up, it's a biggun!

Reply #25 from Stardock Forums Top
hehe, I'd be lying if I tell you that I dont' want to try the game now. RPGs that show some depth are hard to come by now. While you guys are at it, why don't you guys pick up The Fall: The last day of Gaia; and UFO:Extraterristrials (bad spelling here) too?
If you look around there is definitely a big crowd that would be interested in these more sophisticated and RPG, tactical games.

I know it is wishful thinking on my part here, but I think with the way that you guys operate here, you could really take off by bringing a lot of small name niche games. (instead of trying to compete with things like direct2drive over big name games)

Hmmm, since I am on wishful think streak here, how about you guys also update multiplicity and theme manager? ( yes I am a stardock product addict)