3DO software library explodes with best-selling titles Myst, Doom, Doom II, Primal Rage and more.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)--Jan. 4, 1995--The software library for the 3DO(TM) Interactive Multiplayer(TM) system is expected to grow significantly in 1995, with some of the most popular, best-selling titles of all time, such as Myst(R), Doom(TM), Doom II(TM): Hell on Earth and Primal Rage Primal Rage is a versus fighting game developed and published by Atari Games. It was originally released in 1994 as an arcade video game. It was later ported to numerous home consoles (such as PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo) and PC. (TM). Other blockbuster titles scheduled for delivery this year include Return Fire(TM) from Prolific Publishing; Wing Commander(R) III: Heart of the Tiger(TM) from Origin Systems; Immercenary(TM) from Electronic Arts; Killing Time(TM) from Studio 3DO; Cyberia(TM) and Kingdom: The Far Reaches(TM) from Interplay Productions; GEX GEX Global Exchange (eCommerce/electronic data interchange) GEX Gas Exchange Experiment GEX Government Employees Exchange GEX Grupo Empresarial Exito (TM) from Crystal Dynamics Crystal Dynamics is an American video game developer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was acquired by Eidos Interactive, a British video game publisher, in 1998, and is still part of the Eidos group. ; Policenauts from Konami; The 11th Hour: Sequel to the 7th Guest(TM) from Virgin Interactive Entertainment; Flying Nightmares from Domark Software; Loadstar load·star n. Variant of lodestar. loadstar Noun same as lodestar Noun 1. : The Legend of Tully Bodine and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm from Rocket Science rocket science n. 1. Rocketry. 2. Informal An endeavor requiring great intelligence or technical ability. ; and fun 'n games(TM) from Panasonic Software Co. Several highly anticipated titles hit retail shelves early this week. Star Blade(TM), a popular arcade property developed by Namco for Panasonic Software Co. has been released for use in the home on the 3DO system. NovaStorm(TM) from Psygnosis and Shanghai: Triple Threat(TM) for Activision were also released this week. "The 3DO software library already represents unprecedented realism across all categories for consumers," said Bob Lindsey, 3DO's Senior Vice President of Marketing and General Manager, Studio 3DO. "The current line-up of announced 1995 3DO titles is outstanding, and there are over 150 titles in development. What's more is that many of the hottest titles scheduled for release haven't been announced yet...stay tuned for future news. Consumers can expect the unmatched depth and realism in upcoming titles that they've come to know and expect from award-winning 3DO products." In Myst, one of the most popular video games See video game console. in history, players travel through surreal landscapes while solving puzzles to unlock the mysteries of an alternate universe. Myst is expected to be available from Panasonic Software Co. in February at a suggested retail price of $69.95. Art Data Interactive (ADI) is converting and enhancing id Software's enormously successful Doom(TM) and Doom II(TM): Hell on Earth for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer system. Doom will be available for the 3DO system in spring 1995, and Doom II is expected to be available later in 1995. "With the 3DO version of Doom, we've taken full advantage of the 3DO system's superior graphics animation, multiprocessing, and sound capabilities," said Randy Scott Randy Scott (born October 27, Newton, Kansas) is a Seattle radio personality currently working on the Ichabod Caine Morning Show heard weekday mornings 5 AM - 10 AM on 94. , ADI's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "There will be higher resolution graphics and full-spectrum audio in our fast and furious 3DO version of Doom. Doom II will include some extensive enhancements, new levels and special surprises." Primal Rage(TM), Time Warner Interactive's arcade hit is being developed for the 3DO platform and is expected to be released this fall. The unprecedented power and performance of 3DO hardware and software provides consumers with the most realistic and engaging experience on any platform available today. 3DO products are sweeping awards, including Best System of 1994 from Die Hard Game Fan magazine, Best Overall Game System/Best Audio in a consumer study conducted by The Los Angeles Daily News The Daily News of Los Angeles, also known as the Los Angeles Daily News, is the second largest circulating daily newspaper of Los Angeles, California. It is published by the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, which owns eight other Southern California newspapers , the Best Game System of 1994 from the Miami Herald, and the Ultimate System of Choice from the Philadelphia Daily News The Philadelphia Daily News is a tabloid newspaper that began publishing on March 31, 1925, under founding editor Lee Ellmaker. In its early years, it was dominated by crime stories, sports and sensationalism. By 1930, daily circulation of the morning paper exceeded 200,000. . The 3DO system was also named the 1993 No. 1 Best Product of the Year by Time magazine, and "Best of What's New" by Popular Science in its December 1993 annual issue, "The Year's 100 Greatest Achievements in Science & Technology." About 100 3DO titles have been released in the United States, with about 140 distinct software products available worldwide in a variety of categories, including sports, arcade, and action adventure games, family entertainment, and education and reference titles. 3DO software titles and Panasonic and Goldstar 3DO Interactive Multiplayer systems and Creative Labs' 3DO Blaster PC card are available throughout the United States and Canada at about 6,500 retail locations, and through 3DO Direct Sales at 800/336-3506. Based in Redwood City, The 3DO Co. (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) develops and licenses advanced interactive technology to hardware and software companies worldwide. The company's initial product design, the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer system, was created to deliver a breakthrough in interactive entertainment at an affordable price. 3DO also develops, publishes, and distributes 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). software products for the 3DO system. -0- Note to Editors: 3DO, the 3DO logo, and Interactive Multiplayer are trademarks of The 3DO Co. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: The 3DO Co.
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