``Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Trial By Fire,'' Disney Interactive's First Online, Multi-Player PC Action-Adventure for Gamers, Ships Nationwide.Business/Entertainment Editors & Video Game/Film Writers Single- and Multi-Player Options, Numerous Challenging Levels, Incredible 3-D Graphics and Legendary Storyline Immerse Gamers Into a First-Person Adventure First-person adventures are one of the oldest computer and video game genres. First-person adventures tend to focus on puzzles, exploration and character-interaction with no shooting or action elements, though some also feature elements from other genres, including action games and Unlike Any Other BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2001 "Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Trial By Fire," a new action-adventure PC 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). game from Disney Interactive, is available in retail stores nationwide starting May 15. The announcement marks Disney Interactive's first foray into Verb 1. foray into - enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly" raid encroach upon, intrude on, obtrude upon, invade - to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my the power PC-gaming market. The immersive first-person, single- and multi-player interactive game, based on the highly anticipated summer film, "Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire," releasing June 15, takes gamers on a journey unlike any other with incredibly rich 3-D graphics; traps and tricks at every turn; an amazing, legendary storyline; and addictive gameplay. This unique combination of game design, technology and the compelling nature of the Disney property is designed to intrigue power gamers for hours, as well as invite casual and even novice players to delve into the mystery of Atlantis. With the game launching one month prior to the film, players have a rare opportunity to jump into the heart of a full animated feature film before its debut. In single-player mode, "Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Trial By Fire" follows the story of the film, as gamers join an exploration team and travel deep within the Earth's core to find the lost city of Atlantis. Using the Shepherd's Journal, an ancient book containing secrets to finding Atlantis, as their guide, players fight off the vicious water-dwelling Leviathan leviathan (lēvī`əthən), in the Bible, aquatic monster, presumably the crocodile, the whale, or a dragon. It was a symbol of evil to be ultimately defeated by the power of good. , fire-infested mazes, diabolical traps and formidable denizens of Atlantis, before reaching the outskirts of the city. But the adventure doesn't end there. With their team leader's ambition and greed threatening to destroy the ancient empire, players must stop his escape through a dormant volcano A dormant volcano is a volcano which is not currently active (that is, not erupting nor showing signs of unrest), but is believed to be still capable of erupting. This contrasts with an extinct volcano, where it is believed that no eruptions will occur for the foreseeable future. , find and activate the four mystical stones of Atlantis, and save the city from a cataclysmic cat·a·clysm n. 1. A violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change. 2. A violent and sudden change in the earth's crust. 3. A devastating flood. eruption and certain destruction. In multi-player mode, up to 12 players per game can battle online as either a male or a female Atlantean or Trooper in 10 multi-player games, including Capture the Flag, Racing and Tournament, each of which can be replayed again and again. Players can use multiple Explorer and Atlantean vehicles to get around and protect themselves with eight different tools: the Teslator, Froster, Goozer, Bouncer, Puffer puffer, common name for some tropical marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae. The puffers and their allies, the boxfish, the porcupinefish, and the ocean sunfish or headfish, form an odd group (order Tetraodontiformes). , Zoomer, Spinner and Squincher. To support potentially millions of simultaneous online players, Disney Interactive has teamed with GameSpy Industries' GameSpy Arcade This Article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. and Speakeasy Speakeasy - Simple array-oriented language with numerical integration and differentiation, graphical output, aimed at statistical analysis. ["Speakeasy", S. Cohen, SIGPLAN Notices 9(4), (Apr 1974)]. ["Speakeasy-3 Reference Manual", S. Cohen et al. 1976]. .net to support an expansive simultaneous online gaming infrastructure. Players without Internet access can easily sign up with Speakeasy.net, EarthLink or SegaNet, so they can join the online action in a matter of moments. Real-time 3-D graphics rendered by a state-of-the art LithTech engine display colors and visuals that enhance gameplay and engage players during every level. Three types of pickups, as well as shield and energy powerups to enhance players' strength throughout the game, are featured. The title also includes an original animation sequence created exclusively for the game by Walt Disney Feature Animation and additional film footage. The monster and character designs are by renowned artist Mike Mignola, who was also the film's concept artist. Gamers who obtained the free PC CD-ROM "prequel pre·quel n. A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative takes place before that of a preexisting work or a sequel. [pre- + (se)quel.] " to the film, "Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Search for the Journal," which unfolds the backstory back·sto·ry n. 1. The experiences of a character or the circumstances of an event that occur before the action or narrative of a literary, cinematic, or dramatic work: to the interactive game and film, can purchase the retail game with a $5 rebate. In the prequel, players start their adventure 13 years before in Iceland to search for the Shepherd's Journal. "Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Search for the Journal" is available through select Disney distribution partners nationwide. "Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Trial By Fire" is compatible with Windows(R) 95/98 or later PC systems and requires a Pentium II 266 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or faster processor, 64 MB of RAM and 8 MB video card. The title has a suggested retail price of $29.99. About Disney Interactive Disney Interactive, part of the Disney Consumer Products division of The Walt Disney Co., develops, markets and globally distributes a wide variety of interactive entertainment, educational and sports CD-ROMs and video games. For more information on Disney Interactive's products, visit www.disneyinteractive.com. |
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