Meridian 59 Now Available To Millions Of America Online Users; World And Experience Expands With New Update.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 1996--The 3DO Company today announced that Meridian(TM) 59, the Internet's first 3-D graphical MUD (multi-user dimension (games) Multi-User Dimension - (MUD) (Or Multi-User Domain, originally "Multi-User Dungeon") A class of multi-player interactive game, accessible via the Internet or a modem. ) game, is now available to America Online's millions of users. America Online See AOL. (AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. ) gamers using AOL 3.0 for Windows 95 can now join the growing ranks of players who have logged an average of almost 20 hours each week in the world of Meridian. 3DO also announced today the first in a series of ongoing game updates that will take place within Meridian 59. "Meridian 59 is becoming the place to be on the Internet, with players creating their own environments, societies, and codes of ethics while experiencing this new world," said Sharon Grimshaw, Director of Internet Product Management, The 3DO Company. "We are thrilled to now bring the Meridian 59 experience to AOL's vast community of on-line gamers." Updates! Updates! UPDATES! The first in a number of game updates is now available for adventurers in Meridian. Players can now experience anarchy during the Reign of Blood Frenzy, participate in epic arena battles, engage in quests to new areas, and even attend Meridian University. Reign of Blood Frenzy Something evil is afoot in the world of Meridian. The once quiet medieval order of the land will be shattered when the Reign of Blood Frenzy begins. Evil knows no bounds when an outbreak of total chaos Total Chaos is a series of simple turn based strategy game / card game / board games for the Amiga. They were written by James Conwell and a group of developers known as Team Chaos. and anarchy engulfs the world of Meridian. Marked by a mysterious blood red fog that descends from the normally peaceful sky, this is a prime opportunity for players to commit acts such as single-handedly attacking the infamously tough Yeti yeti: see abominable snowman. (Young, Entrepreneurial technocraTI) Coined around the turn of the century during the dot-com bubble, there is also a "yetti" variation, which means "young, entrepreneurial, tech-based twenty-something." or murdering a detested de·test tr.v. de·test·ed, de·test·ing, de·tests To dislike intensely; abhor. [French détester, from Latin d enemy, all without long-term consequences. Action and combat fans will especially enjoy this no-holds-barred event. Once the red fog lifts, the clock is turned back, the world returns to its natural state as it was prior to the Reign of Blood Frenzy, and all is forgiven. The Reign of Blood Frenzy will take place periodically on a spontaneous basis, with the first one expected to hit during the week of Dec. 8, 1996. Players can visit the Meridian 59 website at http://www.3do.com/meridian/ to learn how to prepare before evil rules supreme. Royal Tournament of Kalior Open to all Meridian 59 guilds, the Royal Tournament of Kalior pits guild against guild in a ten-on-ten battle to the death in the newly enhanced Arena of Kranaan. The winning guild members will take home a special golden sword for their trophy case. Members of all other competing guilds will receive special medieval helmets in recognition of their brave participation. Prior to the event, each guild will choose which of its members will fight in the tournament and then register with a Meridian Guardian. A tournament tree will be posted on the Meridian 59 website throughout the event. The first round will kick off on Dec. 6, 1996, followed by second and third rounds beginning on Dec. 14. The final tournament round will precede the Royal Banquet of Kalior on Dec. 20, 1996. Royal Banquet of Kalior Set in never-before-seen areas of the Duke's castle, the Royal Banquet of Kalior is a festive social event where players will gather to converse and celebrate their success in the Royal Tournament of Kalior. This special celebration features entertainment, contests, and door prizes along with a plentiful abundance of new food and drink items. Victorious players will be awarded prizes at this lavish event. Players will compete for free gameplay time, magazine subscriptions, t-shirts, and hats. Kalior's Feast is scheduled to take place on Dec. 20, 1996 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Meridian University Meridian University is designed to give the uninitiated player survival tactics and strategies needed for the world of Meridian 59. The University will cover important topics such as helpful hints and tips, creating and joining guilds, Meridian geography, and important information about spells and skills. University sessions will be held on Thursdays beginning Dec. 5, 1996. Interested students can register for classes on the Meridian 59 web site at http://www.3do.com/meridian/. Additional Events Additional Meridian 59 events are planned for December including holiday gifts from the Guardians, player forums on a variety of topics including "Player Killers -- Pros and Convicts," and contests for best player profile and best player web page design. Product Availability Meridian 59 is available worldwide and can be found at retail stores throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Europe, the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. , and Australia. In addition, the product is available through 3DO Direct Sales and via FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to download over the Internet. The Meridian 59 retail product includes the game 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). , the added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
The Meridian 59 FTP download product has a $14.95 activation fee and an ongoing monthly subscription fee of $9.95 for unlimited play. To download the product, users simply connect to 3DO's FTP site A server on the Internet that maintains files for downloading. An FTP site may be one or more servers or just one or two folders dedicated to file transfer on a single server. See FTP and anonymous FTP. at http://meridian.3do.com/ftp/. Additionally the Meridian 59 FTP Download product can be experienced in a two day free trial program. To download the free trial software, users simply connect to 3DO's free trial site at http://meridian.3do.com/trial/. Meridian 59 is available through 3DO Direct Sales for $34.95 plus an ongoing monthly subscription fee of $9.95 for unlimited play and can be ordered by calling (800) 336-3506. Additional Meridian 59 product information is available at www.3do.com/meridian/. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, market demand and acceptance for the company's current and future products, the company's ability to develop and ship future products, and the consequences of competitive factors in the marketplace. Further information on potential factors which could affect the company's financial results are included in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's 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, 1996 and the company's Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 1996 and September 30, 1996. The 3DO Company (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 : THDO) is headquartered in Redwood City, Calif. With offices in North America and Europe, the company creates and publishes advanced entertainment software titles for personal computers, the Internet, and 32-bit and 64-bit video game platforms. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web (http://www.3do.com). -0- Note to Editors: 3DO, the 3DO logos, and Meridian 59 are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of The 3DO Company. Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation (company) Netscape Communications Corporation - (Formlerly "Mosaic Communications Corporation", MCC) A company set up in April 1994 by Dr. James H. Clark and Marc Andreessen <marca@netcom. . All other product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: The 3DO Company Diane Hunt, 415/261-3214 diane.hunt@3do.com or Tuesday Uhland, 415/261-3142 tuesday.uhland@3do.com |
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