"F-22 Lightning II" Flying High as Best-Selling Military Simulation; Stealth Fighter Still Topping Charts.CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 1997--NovaLogic Inc. announced Thursday that "F-22 Lightning II" was the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best military simulation Military simulations, also known informally as war games, are simulations in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities. Many professional analysts object to the term wargames in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. for the first half of 1997, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. PC Data, and has held that position since its release in September 1996. Sales of "F-22 Lightning II" continue to grow worldwide as well, although officials declined to comment on the number of units sold. "F-22 Lightning II" is a simulation game A simulation game, or sim game, (also known as a game of status or mixed game) is a game that contains a mixture of skill, chance, and strategy to simulate an aspect of reality, such as a stock exchange. based on the Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. F-22 air superiority fighter An air superiority fighter is a type of fighter aircraft intended to enter and seize control of enemy airspace. Air superiority fighters are usually expensive aircraft, and procured in lesser numbers compared to smaller and generally more limited aircraft. currently in development for the U.S. Air Force. "F-22 Lightning II" is also the official U.S. Air Force 50th anniversary edition. A portion of the proceeds from sales of "F-22 Lightning II" benefit the U.S. Air Force Memorial Foundation, which is building a memorial in Arlington, Va., to honor the millions of talented men and women who have served in the nation's Air Force over the past 50 years. Key to the success of this product is its exciting game play. Players are able to fly the aircraft and have fun because the flight controls are uncomplicated and mirror those used in the actual aircraft. The game also allows players to participate in fast-paced air combat action over a variety of photo-realistic terrain and atmospheric effects. In addition, "F-22 Lightning II" features out-of-box multiplayer capabilities for up to eight players. "F-22 Lightning II" is available immediately in Windows 95 format at most computer and software retail stores nationwide. The game is also offered directly from NovaLogic at 800/858-1322 and through its on-line store, www.novalogic.com . PC Data, based in Reston, Va., is an independent research firm that reports actual nationwide sell-through numbers for software products. Founded in 1985, NovaLogic is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for PC and Macintosh CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). platforms. NovaLogic's headquarters are located in Calabasas, with offices in London. -0- Note to editors: This news release, along with other product information, screen shots and demos, is available at www.novalogic.com . CONTACT: NovaLogic Inc., Calabasas Karly Young/Jackie Lay, 818/880-4997 818/880-3450 (fax) kyoung@novalogic.com jlay@novalogic.com |
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