GT Interactive Software Showcases Six Hot New Titles at Winter C.E.S.; The Publishers and Distributors of DOOM II: Hell on Earth announce Heretic, DOOM II Screen Saver, SuperKarts, Ultimate Pinball, Troy Aikman NFL Football and The Adventures of Pocahontas Indian Princess.LAS VEGAS, W.C.E.S., Booth No. 6559--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- January 5, 1995--Whether you revel in blowing demons Demons See also devil; evil; ghosts; hell; spirits and spiritualism. ademonist one who denies the existence of the devil or demons. bogyism, bogeyism recognition of the existence of demons and goblins. into tiny bits or driving at killer speed limits, GT Interactive Software (GTIS GTIS Government Telecommunications and Informatics Services (Canada) GTIS Global Trade Information Services GTIS GOES Tap Imaging System GTIS Government Technical Information Services (Canada) ) has the hottest software titles at CES. GTIS will showcase six hot new titles that run the gamut of gaming genres - Heretic, SuperKarts, DOOM II Screen Saver, Ultimate Pinball, Troy Aikman NFL Football Troy Aikman NFL Football is an Atari Jaguar, Super NES and Mega Drive/Genesis American football video game where players can play exhibition matches, season matches, playoff matches, make their own plays for use on the field, and even pays salaries to his players. and The Adventures of Pocahontas Indian Princess - all offering endless hours of entertainment. "This past year has brought us overwhelming success with DOOM II: Hell on Earth and we expect this trend to continue with our new titles," said Ron Chaimowitz, 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. and president of GT Interactive Software. "We have handpicked these entertainment titles and are excited to offer such a diverse, high-quality product line to our customers." All six titles will be showcased at the GT Interactive Software CES Booth in Pavilion B of the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . DOOM II: Hell on Earth, the record breaking sequel to the popular, addictive and frighteningly realistic DOOM shareware game will also be shown at the booth. Heretic Think it doesn't get better than DOOM? You haven't seen Heretic. Enter a fantasy world filled with magic and adventure while battling mystical enemies as you search for ancient artifacts to help you in your quest. This supernatural blast-fest was developed by the graphic masters at Raven Software in cooperation with the technical geniuses at id Software. Heretic does the world of DOOM one better, by giving players a bevy bevy a flock of birds. of new challenges such as wind and river currents and new capabilities that allow players to fly, look up and down and store magical items to use later. The shareware version of Heretic can be downloaded from the Internet (ft.idsoftware.com, ftp.uwp.edu) or from virtually any popular bulletin board service, including the DOOMania BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. (at 317-662-8894). The registered version is available from id Software by call 1-800-idgames. GT Interactive Software will offer the shareware version of Heretic at retail on floppy and 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). for IBM-PC IBM-PC International Business Machines Corporation Personal Computer compatible computers. Suggested retail price - under $10. SuperKarts Take to the road with SuperKarts, a fast and furious kart racing game developed by Manic Media Productions, produced by Williams Entertainment and distributed by GT Interactive Software. Challenge drivers from around the world as you test road conditions on 16 tracks in eight countries from an ice-covered track in Russia to winding tracks in the Australian outback. Become part of the action as the first-person perspective puts you in the driver's seat, zipping past the competition and screeching around the sharp curves. SuperKarts is available on both floppy disk and CD-ROM for IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) PC-compatible computers. Approximate retail price - $49.95. DOOM II Screen Saver Once you have saved the world from the hordes of horrible demons that inhabit DOOM and DOOM II, save your screen with the DOOM II Screen Saver. The gore continues with the DOOM II Screen Saver as dastardly das·tard·ly adj. Cowardly and malicious; base. das  tard·li·ness n. demons battle it out and let loose with blood curdling cur·dle v. cur·dled, cur·dling, cur·dles v.intr. 1. a. To change into curd. See Synonyms at coagulate. b. screams. Fill your screen with razor-clawed goblins, fireball spewing Cacodemons and the intense battle barrage of the infamous Baron of Hell with the most action-packed screen saver ever. The screen saver includes four modules - The Duel, The Zoo, The Shooting Gallery shooting gallery Substance abuse A place–eg, an abandoned building in an economically-depressed urban area–ie, a ghetto, where IV drug users congregate, purchase, inject–'shoot' heroin, cocaine, oxycodone or other drug. and Slide Show. Available on floppy and CD-ROM for IBM PC-compatible computers. Approximate retail price - $29.95. Ultimate Pinball Put your flipper See DualDisc. fingers to the test with Ultimate Pinball. Everything you loved in the arcade version and more -- the action, amazing light and sound effects and multi-ball action will make you the "Pinball Wizard" in your own home. Ultimate Pinball is available on CD-ROM for IBM PC-compatible computers. Approximate retail price - $39.95. Troy Aikman NFL Football Build your dream team with Troy Aikman NFL Football. Construct offensive and defensive plays or choose from 174 different programmed plays using official NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga players. Troy will personally talk you through 50 game situations as he pops onto your screen with strategy and play calling hints. Choose from a variety of field options and difficulty levels in this action-packed game. Troy's game has the latest NFL rule changes and an "Action Video Trading Card" of every NFL player that includes their name, jersey number and stats. Troy Aikman NFL Football is published by Williams Entertainment, distributed by GTIS and available on CD-ROM for IBM PC-compatible computers. Approximate retail price - $49.95. The Adventures of Pocahontas Indian Princess Guide Pocahontas on a wondrous journey that provides hours of entertainment for the whole family. This interactive adaptation of the classic tale is filled with enchanting surprises, exciting fun and non-stop action. Dodge traps and other dangers, play with animal friends and search for food as you explore locations like the American Indian village and the forest where the settlers first landed. Beautiful characters, animals and backgrounds bring the story to life in this historical adventure that will challenge your strategic thinking skills and reflexes. The Adventures of Pocahontas Indian Princess is available on CD-ROM for IBM PC- compatible computers. Approximate retail price - $39.95. GT Interactive Software, through alliances with major software publishers, merchandises, markets and distributes computer software titles via mass merchandisers and specialty retail chains. In addition through strategic partnerships with developers and rights holders, GTIS publishes computer software titles. GTIS is affiliated with GoodTimes Entertainment Company, a fully integrated, diversified, international multimedia organization. -0- NOTE: Press materials and copies of all current titles are available upon request at the GTIS CES Booth. CONTACT: Technology Solutions/PR
Audrey Mann, Laurie Rubenstein
(212) 696-2000, amann(at)tsipr.com
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