News

New website

22. 8. 2007 We have launched a new company website, please send any comments to info@illusionsoftworks.com.

GC Leipzig, Germany - Mafia 2 announcement

22. 8. 2007 August 22, 2007: 2K Games announces the much anticipated Mafia 2. For more information, go to www.2kgames.com/index.php?p=news, www.2kgames.com/mafia2/.

New game

20. 8. 2007 We have announced cooperation with D3 Pusliher of America, you can find more information here:

www.gamesindustry.biz
www.next-gen.biz
games.tiscali.cz
www.doupe.cz

Moving

25. 6. 2007 We have moved our Brno office to larger and better space at Černovická terasa, Tuřanka 115. Phone and fax numbers are still the same

Zlin Dog 2006

6. 6. 2006 Zlin Dog 2006 took place in Zlin from May 28, to June 2. It was a separate, supporting event of the 46th International Festival of Films for Children and Youth. Illusion Softworks held there several lectures on production of films and games, Motion Capture in practice, analysis of current trends in game scripting, comparison of TV films and game scripting, tools, and ways of scripting. You can find other information at the following link: http://www.vosfz.cz/zlinskypes/index_en.php.

Press Release

22. 11. 2005 Illusion Softworks and PTERODON have joined forces to create a brand new, action packed, First Person Shooter IP for the Next Generation Consoles and PC.

Vietcong 2

10. 11. 2005 Vietcong 2 is now available in retail stores in Europe and North America.

Vietcong 2

15. 5. 2005 Development of Vietcong 2 is proceeding as planned. Vietcong 2 will be available worldwide from October 2005.   

Meqon

9. 5. 2005 Illusion Softworks has licensed the Meqon Physics Engine. (www.meqon.com)

Enemy in Sight

28. 3. 2005 Illusion Softworks has signed its new War Simulation game Enemy in Sight with Atari. The official Enemy in Sight website will go live from the summer of 2005.

Slovak Studios Closing

28. 2. 2005 Studios in Bratislava and Kosice (Slovak Republic) were closed. Illusion Softworks consolidated to four strong development teams plus 1 external team (Pterodon), total staff of approx. 200 people, plus library of 40+ freelancers.

Motion Capture

14. 2. 2005 Illusion Softworks invested in a new generation motion capture system with twelve four-megapixel cameras Vicon Motion Systems (www.vicon.com).

Mafia for PlayStation 2 in Stores Now

6. 2. 2004 NEW YORK - Feb. 4, 2004--Gathering, a publishing subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that Mafia for the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system is in retail stores in North America and the English language PAL version of the title is available in Europe.

Vietcong: Fist Alpha released.

5. 2. 2004 Take 2 announced that its Gathering division has released Vietcong: Fist Alpha and Vietcong: Purple Haze (game+mission pack) in North America and Europe. Published by Gathering and developed by Illusion Softworks in association with development team Pterodon.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 available

24. 10. 2003 PC version of "Hidden & Dangerous 2" game was launched in the Western Europe today. More information on www.hidden-and-dangerous.com

Vietcong released

11. 4. 2003 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO today announced that its Gathering division has shipped Vietcong (TM) for the PC. Published by Gathering and developed by Illusion Softworks in association with development team Pterodon, Vietcong is an intense first-person shooter which is now available in North America and will be available in Europe on April 11th. "Vietcong transports players to the Southeast Asia battleground through stunning graphics, intense sound effects and complex missions," said Kelly Sumner, President of Gathering. "This action-packed title will have players riveted as they navigate the varied terrain and constant threat of the jungle war zone." Additional information about Vietcong is available at www.vietcong-game.com.

Vietcong released.

11. 4. 2003 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO today announced that its Gathering division has shipped Vietcong (TM) for the PC. Published by Gathering and developed by Illusion Softworks in association with development team Pterodon, Vietcong is an intense first-person shooter which is now available in North America and will be available in Europe on April 11th. "Vietcong transports players to the Southeast Asia battleground through stunning graphics, intense sound effects and complex missions," said Kelly Sumner, President of Gathering. "This action-packed title will have players riveted as they navigate the varied terrain and constant threat of the jungle war zone." Additional information about Vietcong is available at www.vietcong-game.com.

Mafia Receives More Awards

24. 2. 2003 For a new Mafia fan sites, please click here.

Mafia Receives More Awards

7. 2. 2003 Gamespot: Special Achievement Award: Music Nominations: Sound, Story, Graphics (Technical), Graphics (Artistic), Best Surprise Genre Nominations: Single-Player Action Game, Game of the Year PC IGN: Winner in the category: Best PC Action Game Genre Awards: Sound,Story Nominations: Graphics, PC Game of 2002 ACTION TRIP: Best PC Game of 2002

Mafia has been voted "Game of the Year"

9. 12. 2002 Mafia has been voted "Game of the Year" by the readers of German magazine "PC Games". The results: 1. Mafia (18.7 per cent) 2. Warcraft 3 (15.7) 3. UT 2003 (13.3) 4. GTA 3 (9.2) 5. Anno 1503 (8.9) 6. Morrowind (8.5) 7. Age of Mythology (6.0) 8. Jedi Knight 2 (5.3) 9. Dark Age of Camelot (3.8) 10. No One Lives Forever 2 (2.5) Mafia has also won the title "Best Action game of the year": 1. Mafia (31.2) 2. UT 2003 (28.1) 3. GTA 3 (18.4) 4. Jedi Knight 2 (15.2) 5. No One Lives Forever 2 (8.9)

MAFIA HAS SHIPPED!

29. 8. 2002 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2002--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - News), announced today that Mafia for the PC has shipped. Published by Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and developed by Czech Republic-based Illusion Softworks, Mafia is currently available at stores in North America and will be available on September 6, 2002 in Europe.

Vietcong.

26. 6. 2002 GATHERING OF DEVELOPERS ANNOUNCES "VIETCONG" FOR THE PC First Person Shooter Set to Take Over Store Shelves This October NEW YORK, NY - June 25th, 2002 - Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and developer Illusion Softworks in association with development team Pterodon, today announced "Vietcongt" for the PC. Set during the Vietnam War, "Vietcong" is a first person shooter with tactical elements. The game is expected to hit store shelves this fall. For the Press release click            

Fan site.

7. 6. 2002 For a new HIDDEN & DANGEROUS fan site, please click here.

MAFIA preview.

19. 3. 2002 The Czech magazine Bonusweb has presented a MAFIA preview.

MAFIA Title Music available for downloading!

19. 3. 2002 MAFIA Title Music – download.

Will MAFIA be banned in Italy?

5. 3. 2002 See our official position here.

New site design

19. 2. 2002 We did an update of both the Czech and English versions of the site and promise periodical updates on events at Illusion Softworks and other projects we are currently working on.

Illusion Softworks helps during the creation of the movie "Damned"

6. 2. 2002 Illusion Softworks enlarged its horizons when it decided to participate in the Dan Svatek movie DAMNED. The movie, which premiered February 7, 2002, stars popular Czech actor Jan Revai. The subtitle "... it can happen even to you..." is more than apt, as the main hero involuntarily becomes involved in the drug distribution process in Thailand and is imprisoned in harsh conditions. The importance of this theme is also the fact that DAMNED was the first drug-themed movie that the Thai kingdom allowed to be filmed in its territory. You can find more information on the official Czech site of the movie. For our company this movie is important - movies and games are starting to overlap and it is only a question of time when this combination will be complete. The opportunity of participating in the creation of DAMNED was a valuable experience for Illusion Softworks.