Beat the Communists on CD-ROM! And other computer games from Russia.SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 1995--The Cold War may be over, but it lives on in the computer world. In a new 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 Trans-Ameritech Systems called ``White House Under Siege,'' players can use their skills to beat the Communists in a simulation of the storming of the Russian Parliament during 1993. Featuring dynamic audio effects and stunning graphics, ``White House Under Siege'' is part of a new CD-ROM collection called Nikita Games that was developed in Russia and designed to have the same feel as the internationally popular Russian game ``Tetris Tetris (Russian: Тетрис) is a , released on a large spectrum of platforms. Alexey Pajitnov originally designed and programmed the game in June 1985[1] .'' The 16-game series includes a variety of logic games, including an intriguing 3D game called ``Dropper'' that resembles ``Tetris'' in style and appearance: several instructional games to help children develop memory, observation and elementary music skills: two crossword games that teach how to write in Russian and English: and additional adventure and Nintendo-type games. Suggested retail price is $39.95 per title. All 16 Nikita Games are in English and provide full-color VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. graphics compatibility as well as support for industry standard sound cards used in computers runing MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. and/or Windows 3.1. For more information, contact Trans-Ameritech Systems, Inc. at 408-727-3883. CONTACT: S&S Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Jill Schmidt, 708/291-8421, ext. 227. |
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