Game, Set, Match; Head Games Publishing Revs Up the Grand Slam Tennis Season With the Launch of `Extreme Tennis'; Realistic 3-D Title Set to Launch in North America the Week of Dec. 28.MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 1998--PC gamers can now experience the Grand Slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. of tennis with the release of Head Games
CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). title, "Extreme Tennis." One of the most realistic 3-D tennis games Tennis games are often used to help players of all abilities to practice the different strokes involved in tennis. The number of participants needed varies from as few as two players to as many players as can fit on a tennis court. ever created for the PC, "Extreme Tennis" lets players hear the roar of the crowd and feel the pressure of match point as they compete in tournaments throughout the world. Featuring awesome 3-D player models, realistic animations, multiple camera angles and multiplayer capabilities, the turbocharged tennis challenge is slated to ship to North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. retail outlets the week of Dec. 28, 1998, and will carry a suggested retail price of $24.95. "Tennis buffs who can't make it onto the court can work on their game with `Extreme Tennis,'" stated Dan Hammett, vice president of Head Games Studios. "The title's realistic physics model takes into account a player's skill level, the type of racket he's using and the court conditions to deliver the ultimate authentic tennis experience." "Extreme Tennis" allows players to battle their opponents in eight different international venues. Serving, rallying and volleying to their challenger's opposite court, players go head-to-head on four different surfaces including grass, clay, synthetic and hard court. Gamers select from 16 different players that can be customized with a variety of skill sets, from hard serves to consistent back-court strokes. Choosing from oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. graphite to mid-size composite rackets rackets Game for two or four players with ball and racket on a four-walled court. Rackets is played with a hard ball in a relatively large court (approximately 9 × 18 m), unlike the related games of squash and racquetball. , players hone their drop shots, lobs and slice backhands as they compete in five match options including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, practice mode or tournament play. "Extreme Tennis" allows novices as well as international-caliber players to participate in some of the hottest tournaments in the world. The title's rich 3-D graphics and realistic physics let gamers deliver highly accurate spin serves and drop volleys. Detailed player animations offer multiple moves and ensure smooth transitions for swinging and hitting the ball. After smashing a winner across the court, players can admire their shots in an instant replay. "Extreme Tennis" is being developed by Hammer Technologies, a development studio based in Spain. With headquarters in Minneapolis, Head Games Publishing is a wholly owned subsidiary 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. of Activision Inc. The company specializes in developing high-quality interactive entertainment software for the PC and markets worldwide. For more information about Head Games, visit the company's Web site at www.headgames.net. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The company cautions readers of this news release that a number of important factors could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, and other factors that could affect Activision, are described in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this news release are referred to such filings. |
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