Broderbund launches Red Orb Entertainment division devoted exclusively to gaming software; dynamic new product line features seven new titles including Riven, the highly-anticipated sequel to Myst.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 1997--Broderbund 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) ) today announced the launch of Red Orb Entertainment Red Orb Entertainment was a division of the Brøderbund software company created to market its gaming titles, distinguishing them from its considerable library of edutainment titles, which it marketed to schools. (TM) -- a new division devoted to producing imaginative, high quality entertainment software. The debut of the new division, whose initial product line features seven new computer games, marks the company's full-fledged return to the gaming arena and signifies its commitment to the fast-growing category. All of the company's entertainment titles going forward will be published under the Red Orb Entertainment brand, including Riven rive v. rived, riv·en also rived, riv·ing, rives v.tr. 1. To rend or tear apart. 2. To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder. 3. (TM): The Sequel to Myst(R), one of the most highly-anticipated 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). titles ever. "The creation of Red Orb Entertainment is a tremendous opportunity for us to define and establish a new brand of computer-based games that deliver on the expectations of the discerning gaming community A gaming community is usually a group of like minded individuals working towards a goal (such as promoting fair play and team work) or supporting each other within games (usually online video games such as MMORPG's or FPS's) RTS(real time strategy) games are developing larger , said Ken Goldstein, vice president and general manager of Red Orb Entertainment at Broderbund. "We've amassed a development organization whose collective experience has a track record of creating some of the industry's most popular, top-selling games of all time." Seven development houses are creating products for Red Orb Entertainment, including Raven Software Raven Software is a computer game software developer based in Middleton, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel. In 1997, Raven made an exclusive publishing deal with Activision and was subsequentally acquired by them. , the creators of popular action games such as Heretic(TM) and Hexen(TM); Trilobyte, Inc., the publishers of the highly-acclaimed CD-ROMs 7th Guest(R) and The 11th Hour; SSG SSG abbr. staff sergeant (Strategic Studies Group), a well-known Australian developer and publisher of award-winning strategic war games; Presto Studios ''' Presto Studios was a computer game development company of the 1990s, especially famous for its award-winning The Journeyman Project series and the 2001 sequel to Cyan's hit Myst series, . , best-known for it's award-wining photo realistic adventure game, The Journeyman Project; Smoking Car Productions, founded by Jordan Mechner, the creator of Prince of Persia This article is about the game. For the titular character, see Prince (Prince of Persia). For an overview of the series, see Prince of Persia (series). Prince of Persia ; and Cyan, Inc., the well-known developers of the all-time best-selling CD-ROM, Myst. The Red Orb Entertainment product line includes: -- The Last Express(TM) -- a richly-detailed adventure aboard the world's most famous luxury train as it crosses Europe in 1914, in a world poised on the brink of war. The player is the central character, Robert Cath, in a visually exotic and engaging story that captures the true essence of a vivid time and place in history. Available now. -- Warlords Warlords may refer to:
-- Riven(TM): The Sequel to Myst(R) -- a journey to a time and place beyond Myst. Become immersed in a world of adventure and intrigue unlike any ever known in this stunning release developed by Cyan, Inc. Anticipated release: Fall 1997. -- Take No Prisoners(TM) -- a new overhead perspective on 3D action games developed by Raven Software. You assume the role of mercenary in a city 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 a nuclear apocalypse and must combat mutants and refugees as you try to breach the Dome a Dome A or Dome Argus () is an Antarctican plateau located 1200 kilometres inland. It is thought to be one of the coldest naturally occurring places on Earth, with temperatures believed to reach -90 °C. fortress containing the remaining population and a vitally important secret. Anticipated release: Fall 1997. -- The Journeyman Project(R) 3 -- the next installment in the highly acclaimed Journeyman Project series from Presto Studios featuring the thrilling exploits of heroic Agent 5, Gage Blackwood Gage Blackwood is the name of the protagonist in The Journeyman Project series of computer games. These computer games are first-person adventure games, and among the first such to be released on compact discs (CDs. . As Gage, you travel through time to try to capture the deceitful Agent 3, untangle an intricate web of puzzles, assume multiple identities and gather clues critical to the survival of mankind. Anticipated release: Early 1998. -- WarBreeds(TM) -- a real-time strategy game developed in-house by Red Orb Entertainment with single-player and multiplayer modes. You control one of four alien clans in a planetary struggle for supremacy. As you conquer your enemies, collect their genetic material to custom build a stronger, more diversified army. Anticipated release: Early 1998. -- New from Trilobyte a persistent, massively multiplayer, action/combat game designed for Internet play and offering global contenders the ability to play head-to-head against other gamers within a captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. , real-time 3D environment. Anticipated release: 1998. To provide added value and service to gamers, Red Orb Entertainment is providing its own dedicated game-matching service, dubbed Red Orb Zone, to support all of its multiplayer games. Red Orb Zone will initiate its service with the release of Warlords III: Reign of Heroes, followed by multiplayer game matching for WarBreeds and Take No Prisoners. Red Orb Entertainment will also launch a Web site (www.redorb.com) containing information, demos and updates on Red Orbs product line, and a 900/7RED-ORB phone line offering hints and tips to game players. Red Orb Entertainment is a division of Broderbund Software, Inc., dedicated exclusively to the development of imaginative, high quality entertainment software for a broad range of game enthusiasts. In addition to developing entertainment software within the Red Orb Entertainment studio, Red Orb Entertainment publishes entertainment software from several of the industry's leading entertainment software development companies. Red Orb's Web site is located at http://www.redorb.com . Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's Web site is located at http://www.broderbund.com . -0- Note to Editors: Broderbund, Red Orb Entertainment, Red Orb Zone, The Last Express, Reign of Heroes, Take No Prisoners, WarBreeds and Prince of Persia are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. Riven is a trademark and Myst is a registered trademark of Cyan, Inc. The Journeyman Project is a registered trademark of Presto Studios. All other product and/or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Connors Communications Barbara Gibson, 415/217-7500 barbara@connors.com or Connors Communications Clay Hausmann, 415/217-7500 clay@connors.com or Broderbund IR Robin Linstrom, 415/382-4449 robin_linstrom@broder.com |
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