Virtuoso Prepares Massive Launch For Davilex's Speedboat Simulation "Thames Racer" London, England - Thursday March 15th 2001 - KOCH Media's new sales & marketing division, Virtuoso, today announced the 30th March 2001 UK release of Davilex's highly anticipated speedboat simulation game for the PC, Thames Racer (£19.99 srp). The hot follow-up to the ultra-successful London Racer leading up to Xmas 2000, KOCH is anticipating huge sales for Thames Racer. "Thames Racer is the next big release for Davilex and Virtuoso in the UK," says KOCH Media's Commercial Director Kerri Davies. "After the fantastic success of London Racer, which is still in the top 10 of the PC Budget Chart six months after release, we have yet another exciting release just in time for the Easter market." Appealing to all ages, Thames Racer allows players to race along such famous Thames landmarks as Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, HMS Belfast, Waterloo Bridge and The Tate Gallery. Visit Venice and swamp Venetian gondola's, as you speed under the Rialto Bridge through to the Marco Polo square. Finally manoeuvre your speedboat at high speed through the small, picturesque canals of Amsterdam. Thames Racer is the second racing simulation developed by the leading Dutch PC games developer, Davilex Software BV. The game is sure to repeat the sales winning formula London Racer has achieved over the past six months. "London Racer has been phenomenally successful for KOCH," says Davies. "Currently it has shipped 65,000 units in the UK, with localised European versions also selling through in vast amounts. Thames Racer will increase the awareness of the brand and bring a new innovative slant to the racing genre." In Thames Racer, players will be able to race against more than 10 opponents, each with their own unique speedboats. Pick up a variety of weapons as you go to blast your way through to the finishing line. Thames Racer is never plain sailing, with many other obstacles to avoid, such as houseboats, water bikes, water taxis and pleasure boats. Features: * 3 accurately mapped cities (London, Venice & Amsterdam) comprising multiple courses and routes. * Incredibly realistic graphics, with true representation of real landmarks. * 3 different racing modes for extended playing time: Championship, Quick Race and Sightseeing. * Over 10 individual opponents, each with their own unique boats. * Pick up bonuses such as rockets and make sure you blast your competitors out of the water. * Experience thrilling action with jumps, explosions and crashes.