Electronic Arts Ships Moto Racer 2 for the PC.REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 1998-- PC Version of Popular Motorcycle Racing Game Offers Easy-to-Use 3-D Track Creator, 16 High-speed Motorcycles, 32 Challenging Tracks, Two Gameplay Modes, Stunning 3-D Graphic Enhancements and Full Multi-player Support Electronic Arts(tm) (Nasdaq:ERTS ERTS Electronic Arts, Inc. (stock symbol) ERTS Earth Resources Technology Satellite (US NASA) ERTS Embedded Real Time Systems ERTS Enhanced Remote Transit Shed ), the world's largest interactive entertainment software company, today announced the release of Moto Racer(tm) 2 for the PC, a sequel to last year's popular high-speed, arcade-style motorcycle racing title of the same name. Similar to its PlayStation(R) counterpart, which shipped in September, this PC game delivers an intuitive, easy-to-use 3-D Track Creator to design custom courses, 32 pre-existing tracks set in five different geographical locales, 16 motorcycle types, two different race modes, varying weather effects and enhanced visuals. In addition, Moto Racer 2 for the PC delivers an array of technological advantages only the PC platform can offer, such as full multi-player support and breathtaking 3-D graphics support. "We are very excited to be delivering such a great game for racing fans of all types," said Dave Davis, producer of the game. "In staying true to the series, Moto Racer 2 for the PC is all about big air, blistering speed and endless racing, not to mention the plethora of new gameplay features and enhancements that help the game stand apart from the masses. The game comes with 32 tracks built in, but because the Track Creator is so powerful and cool, we expect gamers to design and post a multitude of tracks on the Moto Racer web site as well as other sites." Moto Racer 2 for the PC lets you create your own racing experience through an innovative, easy-to-use 3-D Track Creator. The Track Creator -- which offers a simple and intuitive interface -- allows racers to create original tracks or customize existing ones quickly and easily by dragging the different "control points" with the mouse. Players can race street or dirt bikes on customized or pre-set tracks set in five different realistic locales such as the Sahara Desert, the Amazon Rain Forest and the European countryside. Additionally, the game allows players to save their custom tracks and championships and trade them, via email and the Internet, with other gamers anywhere in the world. Building upon the success of its predecessor, Moto Racer 2 delivers improved graphics including varying weather conditions such as rain, fog and snow that directly affect the gaming experience. For instance, roads will become slippery when raining thus making it more difficult to maintain control of the bike, especially on turns. In addition, new real-time lighting effects, i.e. shading and highlighting, help create richer, more intense racing environments. On sunlit sun·lit adj. Illuminated by the sun. Adj. 1. sunlit - lighted by sunlight; "the sunlit slopes of the canyon"; "violet valleys and the sunstruck ridges"- Wallace Stegner sunstruck courses players can see "moving" shadows of their bikes and their competitors' bikes on the ground. The game can also be raced in both day and night times (with working head and brake lights). Moto Racer 2 appeals to racing enthusiasts of all types. Players can race in either arcade or simulation mode, depending on their preference. Arcade mode, which is similar to the original Moto Racer, offers motorcycles that are easy-to-handle, allowing for extremely fast racing action. Simulation mode features motorcycles that respond in a manner reflective of their real-life counterparts. For instance, if brakes are not used when required, such as speeding around a corner, the bike will slide out and crash. Multiplayer capabilities include up to eight players via LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , four players via Internet, as well as head-to-head modes with serial link, modem-to-modem and four player split-screen support. The game also features force feedback support. Developed by Delphine Software International Delphine Software was a French video game developer. They were famous for their games Another World and , which bore a similarity to Prince of Persia, both in gameplay and in utilizing rotoscoped animation. (tm), Moto Racer 2 for the PC carries a suggested retail price of U.S. $49.95 and has an "E" (Everyone) ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board rating. Product information can be found via the Moto Racer 2 Web site: http://www.motoracer2.com. Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of $909 million for fiscal 1998. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for personal computers and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation and Nintendo(R) 64. Electronic Arts markets its products under seven brand names: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS(tm), Maxis(tm), ORIGIN Systems(tm) Inc., Bullfrog bullfrog, common name of the largest North American frog, Rana catesbeiana. Native to the E United States, this species has been successfully introduced in the West and in other parts of the world. The body length is 4 to 8 in. (tm) Productions Ltd., Westwood Studios(tm) and Jane's(R) Combat Simulations. EA has international subsidiaries and distribution in more than 75 countries worldwide. The company has 11 major development operations located throughout the world based in San Mateo, Irvine and Walnut Creek, Calif.; Baltimore; Austin, Texas; Maitland, Fla.; Seattle; Las Vegas; Vancouver, British Columbia; the United Kingdom and Japan. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.ea.com. Delphine Software International was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Paris. The company has gained worldwide recognition in adventure/action games with its successful titles such as Out of this World, Flashback flash·back n. 1. An unexpected recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug long after its original use. 2. A recurring, intensely vivid mental image of a past traumatic experience. , Fade To Black (tm) and most recently in Action/Racing games with Moto Racer. System requirements: Operating system: Windows(R) 95 or 98; CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. Type & Speed: Pentium(R) (or compatible) 166 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 higher; Video card: Direct 3D(tm) compatible 4MB 3D accelerator board or Direct Draw(tm) compatible 2MB 2D video card in 65,536 color mode; Hard Drive Space: 5 MB; Memory: 32 MB; CD-ROM drive: X4 or faster (600Kb/sec transfer rate) with Windows 95/98 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). driver; Input devices supported: All Direct Input(tm) compatible game devices supported by Windows 95 or 98, including those with Force Feedback; DirectX(tm): DirectX 6 or higher (DirectX 6 is supplied on the CD-ROM), DirectX 6 Media; Input Device: Keyboard, mouse Recommended: CPU Type & Speed: Pentium II 233 MHz (or equivalent processor); Video card: Direct 3D AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. bus 4MB or PCI bus 8MB 3D accelerator board; Hard Drive Space: 200 MB; Memory: 64 MB; Sound card: 16 bit Direct Sound(tm) compatible Supported Graphic Accelerators: 3Dfx Voodoo Graphics(tm), Voodoo2(tm), Voodoo2 SLI (Scalable Link Interface) A multi-GPU interface from NVIDIA for connecting two or four NVIDIA display adapters together for faster graphics rendering on one monitor or two monitors. , Voodoo Rush(tm), Voodoo Banshee banshee female specter, harbinger of death. [Irish and Welsh Myth.: Walsh Classical, 45] See : Death banshee spirit with one nostril, a large projecting front tooth, and webbed feet. (tm); Intel(R) i740; Nvidia(R) Riva 128(tm), Riva TNT; Matrox G200, Mystique 220 with 4MB; ATI Rage Pro, Rage 128 Required for Multiplayer: Type and frequency of processor: Pentium 200 MHz (or compatible); 1 CD Per PC for all multiplayer modes; 2 to 8 players: Via local network: IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. or TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. (requires network card) or Via Internet: TCP/IP or IPX (requires at least a 28.8 kbps modem and Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. ); 2 players: Via direct modem connection (requires a 28.8 kbps connection) or Via serial cable link (requires null modem cable An RS-232 cable used to connect two computers in close proximity for file transfer. It attaches to the serial ports of both machines and simulates what would occur naturally if modems and the phone system were used. It crosses the sending wire with the receiving wire. and 16550 UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) The electronic circuit that makes up the serial port. Also known as "universal serial asynchronous receiver transmitter" (USART), it converts parallel bytes from the CPU into serial bits for transmission, and vice high speed serial port) Note to Editors: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, ORIGIN Systems, Maxis, Westwood Studios and Bullfrog 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. Moto Racer, Fade To Black and Delphine Software International are trademarks of Delphine Software International. PlayStation is a registered of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo 64 is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their owners. |
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