3DO and NTN Inc. Complete New World Computing Acquisition.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 1996--The 3DO Company (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :THDO) today announced that it has acquired the assets of New World Computing New World Computing, Inc. was an American computer game developer and publisher founded in 1984 by Jon Van Caneghem and Mark Caldwell. It was best known for its work on the Might and Magic RPG series and its spin-offs, especially Heroes of Might and Magic. from NTN NTN Narrative Television Network NTN National Trends Network NTN National Tenant Network NTN National Trivia Network NTN Network Terminal Number NTN National Tax Number (Pakistan) NTN Network to Network interface Communications (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :NTN) for approximately $13 million consisting of 3DO common stock and the assumption of certain liabilities. The purchase price will be guaranteed by The 3DO Company. The acquisition is expected to give 3DO access to more than three million gamers, strengthen the company's expertise in the role-playing and strategy game genres, and add capabilities to its Internet efforts. The development and publishing functions of New World Computing will remain in Agoura Hills and operate as a division under the Studio 3DO umbrella. 3DO intends to continue using the New World Computing brand name on products developed and published by the division. Flagship titles expected to be released this year include Heroes of Might and Magic Heroes of Might and Magic (sometimes called simply Heroes or HoMM) is a series of turn-based computer games developed by New World Computing, a division of The 3DO Company. II and Wages of War. In the last year, 3DO has completed two other acquisitions to bolster its development and publishing capacity. Cyclone Studios, acquired in December of last year, is focused on original content development. Archetype archetype (är`kĭtīp') [Gr. arch=first, typos=mold], term whose earlier meaning, "original model," or "prototype," has been enlarged by C. G. Jung and by several contemporary literary critics. Interactive, acquired last month, is the developer of Meridian 59, the first 3-D graphical multi-user dimension (games) Multi-User Dimension - (MUD) (Or Multi-User Domain, originally "Multi-User Dungeon") A class of multi-player interactive game, accessible via the Internet or a modem. (MUD) game over the Internet, that already has more than 12,000 beta users worldwide. In addition, Studio 3DO has expanded its development of original content with new talent and titles including Killing Time and BladeForce. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, market demand and acceptance for the company's current and future products, the company's ability to develop and ship future products, and the consequences of competitive factors in the marketplace. Further information on potential factors which could affect the company's financial results are included in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996. The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., designs, integrates and sells advanced interactive technology and software titles for the mass market. With offices in North America and Europe, the company licenses technologies and creates entertainment software for 32-bit and 64-bit video game platforms, the personal computer market and the Internet. Additional company information is available on the World Wide Web at www.3do.com and on America Online (keyword: 3DO). -0- Note to Editors: 3DO and the 3DO logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of The 3DO Company. All other product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: The 3DO Company Shernaz Daver, 415/261-2792 Tuesday Uhland, 415/261-3142 |
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