CARY, NC - April 9, 2004 - CDV Software Entertainment, one of the leading German publishers and distributors of gaming software, today announced that "BREED" for the PC is now available in stores. Developed by Brat Designs, "BREED" is a fast-paced action title featuring amazing visual effects. About "BREED" "BREED," a sci-fi tactical shooter, skillfully blends addictive, accessible, free-roaming gameplay with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology. Using both first and third person viewpoints, gamers can take control of a variety of vehicles - from standard ground troops to APCs and drop ships - to do battle with the alien Breed both in orbit and on Earth's surface. The sheer diversity of weapons, vehicles, and geographical locations allows every mission to offer a refreshingly different challenge. Players can enter an underground bunker on foot, drive their jeep across rough terrain, or pilot fighter crafts down a heavily guarded canyon. The objective is simple: halt the invasion of the Breed and stop the destruction of mankind! Features for "BREED" include: "3D graphics in lush cinematic-quality: first-rate video sequences and amazingly detailed vehicles, weapons, and special effects "Large arsenal, including assault and sniper rifles, shotguns, grenade and rocket launchers, and plasma slingers "Variety of vehicles for land, sea, air, and space combat: fighter jets, landing crafts, tanks, jeeps and buggies "Seamless terrain/orbit transition - battle across space, through the atmosphere and directly on Earth "A full single-player game with 18 diverse missions