SlySoft acquires Game Jackal

James Delahunty
13 Mar 2007 20:04

SlySoft, a company well known for its DRM-removing software packages (AnyDVD, AnyDVD HD), DVD backup software (CloneDVD), CD copying software (CloneCD) and mobile video software (CloneDVD Mobile), has added another tool to its line-up with the acquisition of Game Jackal from Australian software company Jacal Consulting. All further development of Game Jackal has been taken over by SlySoft.
"Due to new Australian copyright law, Jacal Consulting had to take down the Game Jackal website in January and SlySoft took this opportunity to complement our software portfolio. Game Jackal is a perfect addition to our range of product offerings," Giancarlo Bettini, CEO at SlySoft said.
Game Jackal is a Windows software that allows users to play PC game titles without the need for the game's media to be in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, similar to a virtual drive. Instead of large standard disc images, Game Jackal uses a proprietary format which takes up considerable less storage space by working to only capture data the game requires to run.
"We are happy that Game Jackal has found a perfect new home. SlySoft is well known for their customer satisfaction and we can be sure that our customers will be in good hands," said Anthony Smith, Technical Director at Jacal Consulting. According to SlySoft's Marketing Director, Tom Xiang, the first SlySoft release of Game Jackal will be available by the end of the month.
Xiang said: "We will be adding a few new features and some more languages. However, for our first release, our main focus will be the changeover to the SlySoft license system, with free lifetime updates. Old Game Jackal users can be easily upgraded to a SlySoft license, for no more than 10 USD."
On another note, SlySoft is currently offering discounts on all its available products to celebrate the Cricket Worldcup in Antigua. The discount a buyer receives depends on how many licenses are purchased and ranges between $5 and $20 ($5 for single license, $20 for four licenses). To avail of the offer, enter the word cricket in the coupon box at the bottom of the check-out form. The coupon is only valid until March, 19th 2007.
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SlySoft

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