CyberStrike 2 Explodes onto the Internet.ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 1998-- Simutronics' 3D Action Game Now Available on the Web The Internet debut of CyberStrike 2, a fast-paced 3D action game, was announced Monday by Simutronics (http://simutronics.com), the leader in multiplayer online games. "In CyberStrike 2, we have created a unique blend of action and simulation gaming experiences," explained David Whatley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Simutronics. "CyberStrike 2 has the depth of a fine mechanized mech·a·nize tr.v. mech·a·nized, mech·a·niz·ing, mech·a·niz·es 1. To equip with machinery: mechanize a factory. 2. combat simulation like MechWarrior 2, but with the fluid and dynamic battles of the Wing Commander series." Players can play in special "shareware Software on the "honor system." The concept is that users try a product, and if they like it, they voluntarily pay a set registration fee or make a donation to the program's creator. There are tens of thousands of shareware programs; some fantastic, some awful. " arenas for free, simply by downloading software or by purchasing the retail version of CyberStrike 2. The shareware arenas give players a small sampling of weapons and power-up modules, but provide unlimited time to try out the game. Players may also upgrade to the full, subscription-based version of the online game for $9.95 per month, and gain access to all modules, tournaments, arenas, and other features. Designed from the ground up for online play, CyberStrike 2 solves many of the issues facing Internet action games. The game was engineered to minimize the effects of latency (1) The time between initiating a request in the computer and receiving the answer. Data latency may refer to the time between a query and the results arriving at the screen or the time between initiating a transaction that modifies one or more databases and its completion. , that annoying lag between taking an action and seeing it occur on the screen. Most players will not notice any lag when playing this game. Another issue in Internet gaming is cheating by the players, which is addressed in CyberStrike 2 by using servers and human "cyberops" who can monitor play and deal with attempts to cheat the system. The game features breathtaking graphics and incredibly fast action in 3D environments. CyberStrike 2 represents a new breed of online game with around-the-clock human moderators, countless combat arenas, sixty weapons modules, and multiple rule sets for the ultimate in replayability. With 32 players per arena and support for thousands of players game-wide, CyberStrike 2 offers an extensive clan clan, social group based on actual or alleged unilineal descent from a common ancestor. Such groups have been known in all parts of the world and include some that claim the parentage or special protection of an animal, plant, or other object (see totem). and ranking system that translates into an immersive and competitive atmosphere. "We've always taken the community aspect of our games very seriously and we intend to set a new standard with the release of CyberStrike 2," stated John Donham, producer of CyberStrike 2. "The beauty of an online game, like CyberStrike 2, is the ability to implement customer requests and rule changes on the fly. Subscribers to CyberStrike 2 can expect to find something new each time they log on." CyberStrike 2 has already received critical acclaim for the game's unbelievable 3D graphics. Lauded as having "graphics to die for" by ZDNet, CyberStrike 2 has been honored with a four-star rating and their Editor's Pick Award. Greg Black of ActionXtreme calls CyberStrike 2 "an astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. graphical action-strategy game." With over a dozen lush and unique environments, ranging from the deep jungle ''Deep Jungle is also a world in the popular game series Kingdom Hearts. Deep Jungle is a television series on PBS. It is a subseries of Nature. to the futuristic fu·tur·is·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to the future. 2. a. Of, characterized by, or expressing a vision of the future: futuristic decor. b. cityscape (company) CityScape - A re-seller of Internet connections to the PIPEX backbone. E-Mail: <sales@cityscape.co.uk>. Address: CityScape Internet Services, 59 Wycliffe Rd., Cambridge, CB1 3JE, England. Telephone: +44 (1223) 566 950. , CyberStrike 2 allows players to seamlessly transition from indoor to outdoor environments. To celebrate the launch of CyberStrike 2, Simutronics is hosting a Launch Party and Sweepstakes that will culminate culminate, in astronomy, the maximum height in the sky reached by a celestial body on a given day. At the culminate the body is crossing the observer's celestial meridian and is said to be in upper transit. in mid-January with the presentation of a fully-loaded Falcon Mach V gaming computer system (value $3,500) to the grand prize winner. Other prizes include Diamond Fusion 3D graphic accelerators, Microsoft Sidewinder Microsoft SideWinder is the general name given to the family of digital game controllers developed by Microsoft for PCs. Although intended only for use with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SideWinder game controllers can also be used with Apple's Mac OS X and Linux (or any Unix with Precision Pro joysticks and CyberStrike(R) 2 merchandise. Anyone who downloads or plays CyberStrike 2 online by January 18, 1998 will automatically be entered in the contest. Simutronics is also running numerous special events, such as Girls' Night Out, chats with the development team, and specialized tournaments and contests to kick-off the launch. The Internet version of CyberStrike 2 is available from a variety of venues. First, owners of the retail version of the game, published by 989 Studios, will have one-button access to the online game. Additionally, an online only version (about 7MB) will give players either unlimited free play in four shareware arenas or full access to CyberStrike 2 for only $9.95 per month. The online only version can be downloaded from http://www.cyberstrike2.net. About Simutronics ----------------- Simutronics Corp. (http://simutronics.com), the pioneers in online gaming See gaming. , is a fast-growing, Internet game company that designs, develops, and operates games created from the ground up for collaborative play over the Internet. Simutronics'(R) games generate nearly 2 million hours of game play per month and attract over 5,000 simultaneous players at peak times each night. 6 Simutronics has forged distribution partnerships with leading companies such as Excite, AT&T WorldNet and mPlayer and development relationships with Universal New Media, Time Warner and 989 Studios, a subsidiary of Sony. Founded in 1987, Simutronics Corp. is a profitable, privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation with offices in St. Charles, Mo., and Rockville. Washington Technology has selected Simutronics as one of the fastest growing technology companies in the Washington, D.C. area. Simutronics and CyberStrike are registered trademarks of Simutronics Corp. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. |
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