Encore Declares War on Terrorism! Signs with Black Ops to Publish Fugitive Hunter; Game Blends Genres and Takes Direct Aim at Osama Bin Laden.Entertainment/Business Editors & High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2003 Encore, a majority-owned subsidiary majority-owned subsidiary A firm in which more than 50% of outstanding voting stock is owned by the parent company. of Navarre Corp. (Nasdaq:NAVR), today announced that it has signed an exclusive North American agreement with Black Ops Entertainment LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control to publish Fugitive Hunter(TM): War on Terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. This game blends first-person shooter (FPS (Frames Per Second) The measurement of full-motion video performance. See frame. fps - frames per second ) and fighter genres in a hunt for terrorists and other criminals; in one of the key missions, players track and capture Osama bin Laden Osama bin Laden: see bin Laden, Osama. -- America's most wanted For the professional wrestling tag team, see . For the United States FBI list of fugitives, see . America's Most Wanted is a long-running TV show produced by 20th Century Fox. terrorist. Scheduled for release to major retail outlets nationwide this holiday season, Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror is expected to retail for approximately $30. Said Michael Bell, Encore's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , "In today's world, we have to deal with the daily threat of global and domestic terrorism. For most people, there is no real way to release some of the frustration and anger they feel toward the direct source of this terror. Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror allows them to take out some of this frustration and feel a sense of satisfaction by bringing fugitives to justice." Added John Botti Raphael Jose Botti (born February 23, 1981) simply known as Botti, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He plays as a midfilder for Vissel Kobe. Botti is a hard-working and talented player who may not get on the scoresheet too often – just 14 times in his five years , president and CEO of Black Ops, "Encore is the perfect publishing partner for Black Ops, not only because of their ability to take on a potential blockbuster title like Fugitive Hunter, but also because of their enthusiasm for this game that we have spent years developing. Fugitive Hunter combines my personal experiences of living in a crime-ridden ghetto with actual research data from the FBI, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Santa Monica Police Department." Game Takes Aim at Osama bin Laden In Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror, players assume the role of Jake Seaver, a former Navy Seal and current Fugitive Recovery Agent. The story begins during a covert mission on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in 1999. Seaver's helicopter is shot down and his team is lost in the crash. Barely escaping with his life, Seaver returns to Miami, the headquarters for the Criminal Interdiction INTERDICTION, civil law. A legal restraint upon a person incapable of managing his estate, because of mental incapacity, from signing any deed or doing any act to his own prejudice, without the consent of his curator or interdictor. 2. and Fugitive Recovery (CIFR CIFR Classified Injury Frequency Rate CIFR Cancel IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Clearance Previously Given ). He must now focus on his next mission, although he never forgets the failed mission and the deaths of his teammates. Seaver throws himself back into his work, taking on new assignments, gathering information, and tracking down fugitives around the globe. Traveling from Miami, Utah and Paris to the Caribbean, Seaver finds a common thread between his various missions and the fugitives he hunts, ultimately coming full circle to where it all started -- Afghanistan. Fugitive Hunter's key features include: -- Players track and capture 11 terrorists, drug cartel leaders, militia leaders and bank robbers, with Osama bin Laden -- America's most wanted terrorist -- as one of the key targets -- The game combines FPS and fighting genres with players moving seamlessly from FPS to hand-to-hand fighting modes -- 19 different missions of combat, covert operations and fact finding -- Key members of the Matrix stunt team were used for realistic fight action, including Keanu Reaves' stunt double -- Players have access to 10 deadly weapons with multiple modifications and ammo types -- Will Lyman, the voice of PBS' Nova and Frontline and currently starring in ABC's Threat Matrix, introduces each mission -- Multiple locations include Afghanistan, Miami, Utah, Paris and the jungles of the Caribbean as players roam the world in search of America's most wanted -- Fugitives are modeled on America's most wanted criminals About Encore Encore, a majority-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corp., is a leading interactive publisher in the PC 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). and videogame markets. The company will release close to a dozen new entertainment titles in the coming months through licensing or publishing agreements with Marvel (Daredevil(TM)), JoWooD Productions (Silent Storm, Spellforce and Soldner, among others), Lost Toys (Battle Engine Aquila Battle Engine Aquila is a science fiction game in which you pilot the Battle Engine for the Forseti military in their wars against the Muspell to decide who will rule what's left of the world. ), Ascaron (Patrician III and Pirate Hunter) and Victory Simulations (Redline: Xtreme Air Racing 2). The company also offers PC titles or compilations in nearly every major software category including business and productivity and education. Encore products are sold in thousands of retail outlets nationwide and in major international markets. For more information on Encore and Navarre Corp., visit www.encoreusa.com and www.navarre.com. About Black Ops Black Ops Entertainment LLC is a leading PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(R) and GameCube(TM) developer and has released over 15 high-profile titles in the sports and action genres since 1994. The company is committed to consistently producing high-quality games, which have received praise from media and consumers for outstanding graphics, great sound effects and innovative, additive game play. Black Ops has sold over 5 million units of best-selling video games including Knockout Kings 2000, two James Bond games This is a list of James Bond games. Title Year Publisher Developer Platforms James Bond 007 1983 Parker Brothers Parker Brothers Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Commodore 64, ColecoVision James Bond 007: A View to a Kill 1985 Mindscape Angelsoft, Inc. , three basketball titles and is currently completing work on T3 for release in the Fall of 2003. Note to Editors: Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo GameCube and N64 are trademarks of Nintendo. Game website: www.fugitive-hunter.com. |
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