Blue Sky Entertainment and Tsunami Media are the latest to join Broderbund's expanding affiliated labels program.Software, Inc. (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 :BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ) has signed sales and distribution agreements with Blue Sky Entertainment, Inc. and Tsunami Media, Inc. to bring their new multimedia entertainment products to market through its Affiliated Labels Program. These agreements continue to demonstrate the ability of Broderbund Software's Affiliated Labels Program to provide broad access to shelf space in many sales channels. Blue Sky Entertainment, Inc. "Welcome to the Future" is scheduled to be released October 30. This title combines ultra-high resolution rendered 3D graphics, mind expanding music, and fantastic art to produce an alternate reality adventure. Uncover keys to the future by exploring surrealistic sur·re·al·is·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to surrealism. 2. Having an oddly dreamlike or unreal quality. sur·re mountainscapes and by discovering ancient symbols, art, music and artifacts. Entertainment Weekly writes, "If you pine for Pink Floyd at Pompeii ... then you'll love this disc. `Future' is a cosmic treasure hunt along sun drenched drench tr.v. drenched, drench·ing, drench·es 1. To wet through and through; soak. 2. To administer a large oral dose of liquid medicine to (an animal). 3. mountain paths and glittering animated subterranean worlds." Blue Sky, with production and marketing offices in Los Angeles, utilizes 35mm film, studio recorded soundtracks mixed with Surround Sound processing and the latest in computer technology for image creation and manipulation to produce its interactive 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). entertainment titles. "Welcome to the Future," available for the Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM platforms, will sell for approximately $50. Tsunami Media, Inc. "Silent Steel," an all-video techno-thriller which casts the player as the captain of a nuclear ballistic missile submarine A ballistic missile submarine is a submarine equipped to launch ballistic missiles (SLBMs), such as the Russian R-29 or the American/British Trident. Although some early models had to surface to launch their missiles, modern vessels typically launch while submerged at depths , is scheduled for a November 17 release. The player finds himself in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a life and death struggle to save not only his ship, but to reveal a sinister plot that could start a devastating global confrontation. Using dramatic and interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. storylines, wide-screen full video presentation and a CD-quality soundtrack, "Silent Steel" offers an interactive cinematic experience to men and women of all ages. According to Computer Game Review, "This all video strategic adventure is the most advanced cinematic game ever released." Tsunami Media, based in Oakhurst, California, produces interactive entertainment software that offers players a real world experience. "Silent Steel," available in November for the Windows CD-ROM platform, will sell for approximately $50. Broderbund Software, Inc. is a diversified consumer software company that offers a broad selection of award-winning products for homes, schools and small businesses. Founded in 1980, the company is committed to creating imaginative personal computer software of lasting value for every member of the family. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Broderbund is a registered trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. CONTACT: Broderbund Software, Inc., Novato Mike Salvadore, 415/382-4569 mike_salvadore@broder.com |
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