Electronic Arts ships Darklight Conflict.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 1997-- Multiplayer space combat game for the PC blazes new trails to 3D technology Electronic Arts(R) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ERTS ERTS Electronic Arts, Inc. (stock symbol) ERTS Earth Resources Technology Satellite (US NASA) ERTS Embedded Real Time Systems ERTS Enhanced Remote Transit Shed ), a leading global interactive entertainment software company, announced the shipment of Darklight Conflict This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. (TM), a 3D space combat game for Windows(R) 95 and 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. (the PlayStation(TM) and Sega Saturn The Sega Saturn (セガサターン Sega Sataan (TM) versions are scheduled to ship in May). Darklight Conflict marks a new epoch in the space combat genre by combining a fast, visually-stunning 3D game play with network multiplayer capacity, and a compelling fictional background to create a game that appeals to every taste among outer-space fighter jockeys. "Darklight Conflict marks the future of space combat games," said Vice President of Marketing with Electronic Arts, Alex Carloss. "You can find 50 single player missions with a choice of 15 weapons. There are dog and turret fights, bomb runs, special power-ups and cloaking devices. There is also an encyclopedia of ships and incredible 3D graphics that feature light sourcing and lens flares." The game is multiplayer, via network, supporting up to 6 players. A free downloadable upgrade supporting modem play is expected within one month on the Electronic Arts Web site, http://www.ea.com . The Story In Darklight Conflict the game places you in the role of a U.S. Navy pilot who is kidnapped by aliens and taken to a galaxy far, far away. Your captors are the reptilian Reptons who are raging war with the truly fearsome bird like Ovons. The Reptons convince you of their good intentions and you are genetically altered to infiltrate, learn, understand and become friends with the Ovons. The Reptons have also convinced you to turn on your new friends and ally with them as a fighter pilot. To further complicate matters you must learn the language and customs of your strange alien allies in order to survive. But, soon you learn that the Reptons are just as evil as their Ovon enemies, and have a tendency to eat their captives. Suddenly faced with the prospect of your own demise, you ultimately end up fighting both races in an effort to save all of humanity. That's where the fun begins as all-out space combat ensues with your survival as the key to surviving the game. Darklight Conflict was developed out of house in the United Kingdom by Rage Software Rage Software Limited or Rage Games Limited was a British video game developer. Formed in 1992, its games were marked by an emphasis on graphical effects with arcade gameplay. The company closed in January, 2003. Limited. Additional information about the game, including a demo, video clips of game play, screen shots, and details about a multiplayer contest, is available at the Darklight Conflict home page (http://www.ea.com/eastudios/dark/) on the Electronic Arts Web site. Electronic Arts, headquartered in San Mateo San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif., is a leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues over $530 million for fiscal 1996. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for personal computers and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Electronic Arts markets its products worldwide under five brand names: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS(TM), ORIGIN Systems(TM) Inc., Bullfrog Productions Bullfrog Productions was a UK computer game developer that was founded in 1987 by Les Edgar and Peter Molyneux, and was one of the entrepreneurs of video gaming. The company became famous for their third release, the innovative god game Populous released in 1989. Ltd. and Jane's(R) Combat Simulations. Electronic Arts has international subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and US development operations in San Mateo; Baltimore, Md.; Austin; and Seattle. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, 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. , Bullfrog Productions(TM), ORIGIN Systems and Darklight Conflict are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts or its wholly owned subsidiaries 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. in the United States and/or other countries. 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