Electronic Arts' ORIGIN Systems Ships "Wing Commander: Prophecy".AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1997-- ORIGIN Systems Combines a Stunning 3D Graphics Engine With Intense Gameplay
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(stock symbol) ERTS Earth Resources Technology Satellite (US NASA) ERTS Embedded Real Time Systems ERTS Enhanced Remote Transit Shed ) announces that it is shipping "Wing Commander(TM): Prophecy," the latest action-packed chapter in one of the software entertainment industry's most successful franchises. "Wing Commander: Prophecy" showcases a breakthrough space combat graphics engine that supports 3Dfx graphics accelerator A display adapter that performs a specialized set of graphics functions to render an image on screen. Today, all display adapters provide basic rendering functions in hardware, but many have graphics processing units (GPUs) that are sophisticated computers. cards, Direct 3D(TM) and offers a breathtaking space combat experience that must be seen to be believed. "Prophecy" is the fifth chapter in the intensely popular "Wing Commander" franchise, which has sold more than five-million units worldwide since its inception in 1990. The all-new space combat engine adds breathtaking real-time, multi-colored lighting (ambient, directional, point-source and lens flare Unwanted, excessive light in a photograph due to internal reflections and scattering of light caused by a camera lens with non-uniform optical characteristics. Zoom lenses, which contain several elements, tend to introduce more lens flare due to the many surfaces within the lens. effects), vapor trails and particle effects. "Wing Commander: Prophecy" features incredibly detailed self-illuminated textures, a lightning-fast frame rate, multiple camera views and the ability to render massive capital ships in photorealistic Having the image quality of a photograph. detail. The TCS Midway  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. , one of the game's capital ships and your home base, is nearly 2,000 meters long and rendered to scale in real-time. The space combat engagements are further intensified by elaborate explosion effects, featuring space ships that rip apart releasing expanding shockwaves of energy and glowing plasma trails. There are more than 50 missions in "Wing Commander: Prophecy." Players will find seven new Confederation ships, each with individual sets of weapon loadouts and maneuverability features. Many of the new ships have articulated engine pod sections allowing for quicker horizontal and vertical movements. Also, there are more than 10 new alien ships to fly against, each one with never before seen tactics and maneuvers. "With `Wing Commander: Prophecy,' we've emphasized the one thing that our customers keep requesting over and over," says Producer David Downing. "It's a formula that made the original `Wing Commander' games so popular -- gameplay, gameplay and more gameplay. The gameplay mechanics are the best ever for a `Wing Commander' game. Combined with the brand-new cutting-edge space flight engine this game is the most visually stunning and incredibly addictive space combat game out there." Storyline Noun 1. storyline - the plot of a book or play or film plot line plot - the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.; "the characters were well drawn but the plot was banal" In "Wing Commander: Prophecy," players will discover a new and terrifying ter·ri·fy tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To menace or threaten; intimidate. alien menace, conceptualized by renowned artist Syd Mead Sydney Jay Mead, commonly Syd Mead, (born July 18, 1933 in St. Paul, MN) is an industrial designer best known for his vehicle designs in science-fiction films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron. , known for his production design work in the films Blade Runner and 2010. With an organic look and feel, the aliens and their ships present a threat never before seen in the `Wing Commander' universe. The all-star cinematic storyline (with return appearances by Mark Hamill <noinclude></noinclude> Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951) is an American actor. Hamill is best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. , Tom Wilson and Ginger Allen) opens a new trilogy in the Wing Commander story. "Prophecy" introduces a new main character, Casey (Steven Petrarca), who has just graduated from the academy and meets up with Blair (Hamill), Maniac (Wilson) and other pilots on the Confederation's new super-carrier, the TCS Midway. Without warning, the alien force blasts into our galaxy, destroying nearby star systems. Finally it is the Midway that stands between the alien front and the subjugation Subjugation Cushan-rishathaim Aram king to whom God sold Israelites. [O.T.: Judges 3:8] Gibeonites consigned to servitude in retribution for trickery. [O.T.: Joshua 9:22–27] Ham Noah curses him and progeny to servitude. [O. and destruction of Earth. The Midway engages the enemy and fights its way deeper and deeper into alien held territory climaxing with the final battle for the alien stronghold. "Wing Commander: Prophecy" is available immediately at software stores everywhere at an expected retail price of US$50-$60. It can also be purchased directly from Electronic Arts Direct Sales at 800/245-4525 or through the EA Store located at http://www.store.ea.com A new, fully interactive demo is also now available, featuring a series of custom-designed missions that complement the scenarios in the full game. The "Wing Commander: Prophecy" demo can be downloaded at http://www.wingcommanderprophecy.com where players can will also find a fully interactive web site on the game. The site includes descriptions of ships and weapons and bios on the key pilots and wingmen on the TCS Midway. Also included are screenshots, full product descriptions and sights and sounds from a typical dogfight in space. Also shipping is "The Official Guide to Wing Commander: Prophecy," from Prima Publishing. The guide is a 256-page book that includes intelligence files on all pilots, ships, equipment, playtester tips, combat strategies, detailed briefings and maps for missions. Expected retail price of the guide book is US$16-$20. 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"(TM), "Wing Commander", "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. "(TM) and "Crusader" series of games. ORIGIN(TM) also develops titles under the Jane's(R) Combat Simulations brand. ORIGIN is based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Hunt Valley, Md., and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electronic Arts. More information on ORIGIN products can be found on the Internet at http://www.origin.ea.com -0- Note to Editors: ORIGIN, ORIGIN Systems, Electronic Arts, Wing Commander, Ultima and Privateer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts or its wholly owned subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Jane's is a registered trademark of Jane's Information Group Ltd. Direct 3D is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: ORIGIN Media Relations David Swofford, 512/434-6620 dswofford@origin.ea.com Teresa Potts, 512/434-6453 tpotts@origin.ea.com |
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