Electronic Arts' ORIGIN Systems ships Privateer 2: The Darkening.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 1996-- Fight, trade and explore your way through space ORIGIN Systems(R), an Electronic Arts(R) Company and the developer of world famous entertainment software, Monday announced that it is shipping Privateer privateer Privately owned vessel commissioned by a state at war to attack enemy ships, usually merchant vessels. All nations engaged in privateering from the earliest times until the 19th century. (R) 2: The Darkening dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. (TM) for the PC on Dec. 28. Privateer 2 is the ultimate space combat trading experience featuring a cutting-edge 3-D space combat engine, a vast, new universe with hundreds of destinations to explore and a star-studded Hollywood cast that includes Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Jurgen Prochnow and David Warner David Warner may refer to:
The game marks the return of one of the most popular space combat adventures in computer gaming history. The original Privateer was released in 1993 and became an instant classic with its mission-based trading system The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. that allowed players to upgrade their ships while exploring the seedy underworld of a futuristic universe. "Privateer 2 is the definitive space epic," said ORIGIN Vice President of Marketing, Alex Carloss. "The success of its predecessor was the result of a concept that allows players infinite replayability and multiple mission and upgrade options. Privateer 2 has taken that concept and enhanced it. ORIGIN is taking the Privateer gaming experience to the next frontier." The plot in Privateer 2 is richer. There are more than 100 different missions, and the trading system offers more planets, mining bases and space stations to visit as well as many options for lucrative opportunity than ever before. There's plenty of flexibility no matter where you go or what you do in Privateer 2. You can follow a plotted mission sequence or choose your own path through the universe. You can fly up to 18 intricately detailed ships; you'll fly against more than 60 others. Those ships are upgradable from a huge selection of advanced weaponry and equipment. When it's all said and done, you decide what challenges you'll face every day. You can scout a dangerous sector, escort a vulnerable transport, deliver a valuable cargo, fly recon re·con n. The smallest genetic unit capable of recombination. recon the smallest unit of genetic material capable of recombination. for the local military or follow clues which take you through multiple plot sequences. There are three hours of interactive film footage sewn into Privateer 2: The Darkening. The live footage was filmed in May of last year during a six week shoot at the world famous Pinewood pine·wood n. 1. The wood of the pine tree. 2. A forest of pines. Often used in the plural. Studios in Buckinghamshire, just outside of London. With live-action sequences directed by Steve Hilliker, of London based Nelson Films Ltd., this state-of-the-art project stars Clive Owen (Close My Eyes, The Turnaround, Chancer Chancer was a British television serial produced by Central Television for ITV. It told the story of a likeable conman and rogue (played by Clive Owen) at the end of the yuppie eighties. ), Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter, A View to a Kill, Pulp Fiction) and Jurgen Prochnow (The Keep, Das Boot, Judge Dredd, The Dogs of War). The internationally acclaimed cast also includes John Hurt, David Warner, Amanda Pays, Brian Blessed, David McCallum and Mathilda May. The Story In Privateer 2 the player takes control of the main character, Lev lev-, pref See levo-. Arris ar·ris n. pl. arris or ar·ris·es The sharp edge or ridge formed by two surfaces meeting at an angle, as in a molding. [Alteration of Old French areste, fishbone, spine (played by Clive Owen) who awakens from cryogenic storage-a coldsleep that might have lasted for as long as ten years. Arris is suffering from a disease for which (ten years ago) there was no cure. His pod has been pulled from the wreckage of a star-freighter called Canera, which was mysteriously attacked by ships of an unknown origin. He has lost his memory and must now rediscover his identity by interacting with dangerously devious and sinister characters, some of whom are out to kill him. Lev Arris must endure a roller-coaster journey of bribery, corruption, deception and violence. Only by making the proper choices can he ever hope to make his way through this maze of deceit. Simultaneous to Privateer 2's ship is the launch of the Privateer 2 site on the World Wide Web. Located on the ORIGIN home page at http//www.origin.ea.com, the Privateer 2 site includes screen shots, a filmography film·og·ra·phy n. pl. film·og·ra·phies A comprehensive list of movies in a particular category, as of those by a given director or in a specific genre. of the cast and background information on the game. Special launch week activities will include an online chat with members of the development team and an interactive preview of the game. Also available is ORIGIN's Official Guide to Privateer 2: The Darkening. The 288-page guide includes complete specs for all ships, space-combat tactics, ship-building strategies, character profiles, best plot choices and hints and walkthroughs. It is available at a suggested retail price of $19.99. For more of the Privateer experience, check out the original game now available as part of the Electronic Arts Classic Gold Series. Privateer Classic sells at a suggested retail price of $14.95. System requirements for Privateer 2: The Darkening: Intel Pentium 75 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or 100 percent compatible (or greater), 8 MB of RAM or greater, 40 MB free Hard Drive space (or greater), 2x speed CD-ROM drive (or greater), 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. 5.0 or higher, 100 percent Microsoft-compatible Mouse. DIGITAL: Sound Blaster (SB), SB Pro, SB 16, SB AWE, Ensoniq Soundscape sound·scape n. An atmosphere or environment created by or with sound: the raucous soundscape of a city street; a play with a haunting soundscape. , Gravis Ultrasound or 100 percent compatible. MUSIC: Sound Blaster, SB Pro, SB 16, SB AWE, Ensoniq Soundscape, Gravis Ultrasound, General MIDI or 100 percent compatible. Local Bus Video Card with 256-Color SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. graphics supporting VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association, Milpitas, CA, www.vesa.org) A membership organization founded in 1989 that sets interface standards for the PC, workstation and computing environments. Note the following VESA standards following this entry. 1.2 (or greater). RECOMMENDED: Intel Pentium 120 MHz or 100 percent compatible (or greater), 16 MB of RAM (or greater), 4x speed CD-ROM drive (or greater), 16-bit Sound Card, Joystick with CH-compatible Throttle. Expected retail price $55-$65. ORIGIN Systems develops and publishes state-of-the-art entertainment software. To date, the company has released more than 50 titles, including the award-winning Ultima(R), Wing Commander(R) and Crusader series of games. The company also develops titles under the Jane's(R) Combat Simulations brand. ORIGIN is based in Austin, with additional offices in Hunt Valley, Md., and is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Electronic Arts. More information on ORIGIN products is available on the ORIGIN home page at http://www.origin.ea.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Electronic Arts, ORIGIN, ORIGIN Systems, Privateer, The Darkening, Wing Commander and Ultima are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts or its wholly owned subsidiaries. Jane's is a registered trademark of Jane's Information Group Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: ORIGIN Systems, Austin David Swofford, 512/434-6620 dswofford@origin.ea.com |
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