“With tens of thousands of possible animal combinations that players can create and command, we’re set to deliver a fast-paced RTS game that adds a refreshing, creative burst of flavor to one of the most popular genres in PC gaming,” said Alex Garden, CEO of Relic Entertainment.  “A January 2003 launch ensures ‘Impossible Creatures’ receives the fine-tuning and balancing that a game of this caliber requires.”

Microsoft and Relic Entertainment are committed to creating an imaginative, fun RTS experience and “Impossible Creatures” delivers on these key features:

• Unique Creature Combiner allows players to merge capabilities of more than 50 of Earth’s most formidable animals to create scores of distinctive genetically-altered beasts
• Players are empowered to take command of their own army of bizarre beasts in a real-time strategy game that focuses on the action of all-out combat
• Players enjoy a compelling, seamless single player storyline starring daring heroes, mad scientists and colorful combined creatures
• Gamers engage in fast and furious multiplayer games, using the “IC Online” match-making service, with all the stats recorded on the “IC Stats” website
• Stunning 3-D world brings alive fast-paced, action-packed animal combat in a world of vibrant environments, ranging from lush savannah settings to volcanic wastelands