Aspyr Media Inc. Ships Electronic Arts' `Command & Conquer Generals' for Macintosh.Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004 Aspyr Media Aspyr Media, Inc. (IPA: /əsˈpaɪər/) is an Austin, Texas based company that specializes in porting Windows games to the Mac OS platform. Inc. today began shipping "Command & Conquer(TM) Generals," a 3D real-time strategy A real-time strategy (RTS) video game is one that is distinctly not turn-based. The phrase real-time is used to distinguish such games within the broader genre of strategic wargames, which has a longer history both inside and outside of video gaming. game for Macintosh(R) that will deliver the intensity and chaos of modern war. The game was licensed from Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS ERTS Electronic Arts, Inc. (stock symbol) ERTS Earth Resources Technology Satellite (US NASA) ERTS Embedded Real Time Systems ERTS Enhanced Remote Transit Shed ) and Macintosh conversion was completed by i5works. "Command & Conquer Generals" puts players' trigger fingers on the pulse of modern warfare Modern warfare involves the widespread use of highly advanced technology. As a term, it is normally taken as referring to conflicts involving one or more first world powers, within the modern electronic era. as they become a powerful general and control massive armies of bleeding-edge military weaponry across a globe teetering on the brink of Armageddon. "We're tremendously excited to bring 'Command and Conquer Generals' to Macintosh gamers worldwide. Generals will give gamers a Hollywood version of modern war with intense combat and spectacular special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. ," said Mark Skaggs, VP and executive producer at EALA EALA East African Legislative Assembly EALA Electronic Arts Los Angeles EALA European Advertising Lawyers Association EALA European Automotive Laser Application EALA European Air Law Association EALA Extended Affine Lie Algebra (mathematics) . Players can command one of three unique armies inspired by real-world ideologies: the high-tech U.S. force, the vast Chinese war machine, or the resourceful Global Liberation Army. Each side represents a distinct geo-political viewpoint and has customizable high-tech arsenals ready to deliver unprecedented firepower on land or in the skies. Players can annihilate an·ni·hi·late v. an·ni·hi·lat·ed, an·ni·hi·lat·ing, an·ni·hi·lates v.tr. 1. a. To destroy completely: The naval force was annihilated during the attack. the opposition in the 22-mission single-player campaign or dish out the damage in global multiplayer mayhem. As a General, smart decisions and victories over enemies will gain players experience points. These points can then be allocated to unlocking new units and weapons of mass destruction Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Weapons of mass destruction can be high explosives or nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons, but exclude the means of transporting or . The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board and is available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99. About Aspyr Media Inc. Based in Austin, Texas, Aspyr Media Inc. is a leading publisher of Macintosh interactive entertainment software, committed to offering high-quality interactive entertainment products and services, with a smile, to gamers worldwide. More information on Aspyr and their line of products can be found on the Internet at http://www.aspyr.com. About Electronic Arts: Electronic Arts, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of $2.5 billion for fiscal 2003. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under three brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM), and EA SPORTS BIG(TM). EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com. About i5works Inc. i5works is a partnership of developers dedicated to creating entertainment software for all the latest platforms, consoles and handhelds. i5works is based in California and can be found on the Internet at http://www.i5works.com. Electronic Arts, Command & Conquer, EA SPORTS, EA GAMES and EA SPORTS BIG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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