Games2Win launches game on Apollo 11: Mission

By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 16 July 2009, 18:19 IST
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Games2Win launches game on Apollo 11: Mission
Bangalore: Games2Win has announced the launch of Apollo 11: Mission to the Moon, an interactive and engaging online game that recreates the historic mission to the moon. The game's release is dedicated to honor the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's success this July 20, 2009. "Games2Win's Apollo 11: Mission to the Moon celebrates one of the proudest moments of mankind and we will continue to offer similar titles in the immediate future," said Alok Kejriwal, CEO and Co-Founder of Games2Win. Apollo 11: Mission to the Moon is available for free online. The game play recreates the first manned mission to land on the moon and the four critical stages that made Apollo 11 a successful mission. First, the player must skillfully launch the Apollo 11 rocket; then orbit the spacecraft around the Earth while traveling towards the Moon. Next, the player must land the lunar module on the moon's surface and finally re-enter Earth, ending the journey safely in the ocean. This game can be played on facebook as well. Players can challenge their friends in quests to the moon, recreating the space race between the USA and Russia. "Games2Win is at the forefront of producing historical games for the 200+ million consumers who play Flash games each month Casual and social gaming span the ages and edutainment is an innovative way to excite and inform people about history," said Kejriwal. Games2Win also offers users the opportunity to extend their Apollo 11 experience beyond the virtual world. Embedded in the game, consumers can click on a link to receive a paper model rocket design of Apollo 11 that can be downloaded, printed, cut and built into a real-life memento.