ESPN Extreme Games for PC now available from Sony Interactive PC Software America.FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 1996--Sony Interactive PC Software America announces the release of ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Extreme Games on 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). for IBM PC A PC made by IBM. IBM created the PC industry in 1981 when it introduced its first model with 16KB of RAM. However, it was way off in its estimates, projecting that 250,000 units would be sold in the first five years. In fact, about three million IBM PCs were sold in that period. and compatible computers. Already a popular PlayStation game console See video game console. sports title, ESPN Extreme Games for the PC features the same exciting competitive sports action using the hottest new gear: in-line skates, mountain bikes, skateboards and street luges. As a PC title, players will find exceptional graphics, gameplay and control in each of its five heart-pounding levels. ESPN Extreme Games' non-traditional nature as a sports title is sure to appeal to PC game players of all ages. "In-line skating, mountain-biking, skateboarding and street luge are hugely popular activities among our dedicated computer-user demographic," said Maggie Goodwin, vice president, marketing, Sony Interactive PC Software America. "ESPN Extreme Games is a refreshing new genre of PC sports software that players will find just as fun and perhaps less stringent than other competitive sports games." Choosing from five different courses from around the world: San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Lake Tahoe, South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Rome and Utah, and from three difficulty settings, players can either compete alone or go for head-to-head racing action against the computer by punching, kicking and jumping while they race against opponents in true 3-D worlds. To control the action, either a keyboard or Gravis Game Pad can be used. ESPN Extreme Games features extensive play value for the gamer. Each "vehicle" has its strengths and special moves that makes it a better choice for a certain terrain. For example, street luge is good for smooth downhill racing, while the mountain bike proves the best for hills and rough terrain. Players can choose to race a single race or try to complete a "season." By completing a season, money can be earned to buy better equipment in the "pro shop" and compete in more races. Just as in the PlayStation game console version of ESPN Extreme Games, other hidden bonus levels and shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. are included. This hard-hitting, fast-paced game is complemented by cutting-edge music, special digital sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros and voice-overs by ESPN announcers. -0- Note to Editors: ESPN Extreme Games will be available at most mass merchants, computer and software specialty stores, or direct by calling 800/438-7794. Reviewer's copies and screen shots can be obtained from Dana Oertell, 415/655-8060 or Mark Day, 415/655-5679. Visit us on the Net. Sony Interactive's latest offerings -- including current and future titles, game tips, contests, press releases and company information -- are accessible at http://www.sony.com. CONTACT: Sony Interactive PC Software America Dana Oertell, 415/655-8060 Mark Day, 415/655-5679 |
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