Activision and Loki Partner to Bring Games to Linux; ``Heretic II'' and ``Heavy Gear II'' Soon to Be Available for Linux.TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1999-- Building upon the success of their first joint venture with "Civilization: Call to Power," Activision Inc. and Loki Entertainment Software Monday announced they have joined forces to bring more PC and Macintosh games This alphabetical list of Macintosh games itemizes those computer and video games available for any version of Mac OS in native mode. Since the library of Mac OS programs is unmanageable, this list is confined to those programs for which a Wikipedia article exists. to the Linux platform. Loki Entertainment Software launched the Linux version of Activision's popular strategy game "Civilization: Call to Power" in May 1999, to strong reviews. Under the terms of the new agreement, Loki will develop, publish and support the Linux ports of five popular Activision games This is a list of video games published by the video game publisher Activision. It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. , including "Heretic II Heretic II is a fantasy third-person shooter computer game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision in 1998 continuing the story of Corvus, the main character from its predecessor, Heretic. " and "Heavy Gear II," over the next two years. The agreement solidifies Activision's commitment to the ever-growing Linux software community, and positions Loki as the foremost authority on commercial Linux games. "Activision is committed to providing Linux users with quality gaming experiences," stated Philippe Erwin, director of licensing for Activision. "By extending our partnership with Loki and offering popular games like `Heavy Gear II' and `Heretic II,' we will enhance the level of quality entertainment that Linux users have available to them and contribute to the growth of the platform." "We are excited to work with Activision to continually provide exciting and high-quality games for the Linux community," said Scott Draeker, Loki founder and president. "Earlier this year, people wondered if there was a market for commercial games on Linux. We have put those doubts to rest, and will now focus on expanding the gaming universe for Linux users." This universe will soon include "Heavy Gear II," a combat-simulation game, and "Heretic II," a breath-taking third-person action game. "Heavy Gear II," released for Windows in June, 1999, features a state-of-the-art 3D hardware-only engine, and delivers fast-paced solo and multi-player squad combat action, photo-realistic graphics and richly-detailed battlefields. Gamers take command of an elite strike force that operates deep behind enemy lines, and leads special operations Operations conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments to achieve military, diplomatic, informational, and/or economic objectives employing military capabilities for which there is no broad conventional force requirement. through more than 80 death-defying missions. As they attempt to undermine the opposition, players can send orders to squad-mates and use real squad battle strategies like flanking maneuvers This article is about the military tactic. For the marketing strategy, see Flanking marketing warfare strategies. “Flanking” redirects here. For other uses of the word, see Flank. and diversionary tactics diversionary tactics npl → tácticas fpl de diversión diversionary tactics npl → tactique fsg de diversion diversionary tactics to ambush enemies. "Heretic II," the next Activision title on the Loki lineup, transports players to a richly animated medieval land that has been ravaged rav·age v. rav·aged, rav·ag·ing, rav·ages v.tr. 1. To bring heavy destruction on; devastate: A tornado ravaged the town. 2. by an evil plague. Gamers embark on an epic journey across an enemy-infested continent in search of a magical cure. "Heretic II" combines the control and fast-paced action of a first-person shooter  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled. game with an over-the-should third-person perspective, a combination that fully immerses gamers into their character's experiences. Featuring 22 thrilling single-player environments and five intense deathmatch levels, "Heretic II" challenges players to overcome the insidious plague by solving puzzles and gathering clues. About Loki Entertainment Software Based in Orange County, Calif., Loki works with leading game publishers to port their 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 PC and Macintosh titles to Linux. Loki meets a pent-up need in the Linux community by providing fully-supported, shrink-wrapped games for sale through traditional retail channels. Founded in 1998, Loki is privately held and takes its name from the Norse god of mischief. For more information visit www.lokigames.com. About Activision Inc. With headquarters in Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif., Activision Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted revenues of $436 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. Activision maintains publishing and development operations 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. , Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan and Australia, and distribution subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at http://www.activision.com. |
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