Mpath Interactive Announces Commercial Launch of Mplayer Internet Game Service; Hot Games, Special Online Events, Challenge Ladders, and Mentor Program Build Dynamic Community of Game Fans.CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 1996--Mpath Interactive today announced the commercial debut of Mplayer(TM) (www.mplayer.com), the best and fastest place for multiplayer games See multiplayer gaming. on the Internet. On Mplayer, a dynamic community of game fans -- from QUAKE zealots Zealots (zĕl`əts), Jewish faction traced back to the revolt of the Maccabees (2d cent. B.C.). The name was first recorded by the Jewish historian Josephus as a designation for the Jewish resistance fighters of the war of A.D. 66–73. to word wizards who love classics like Scrabble Scrabble Game in which two to four players compete in forming words with lettered wooden tiles on a 225-square board. Words spelled out by letters on the tiles interlock like words in a crossword puzzle. Words are scored by adding up the point values of their letters. -- can play the best multiplayer games against thousands of opponents and participate in exciting games-related events online. Using Mplayer's cutting-edge communications technologies -- voice communications, interactive text chat, pager, and virtual white boards -- members can round up teams, define game rules, map out strategies, and get to know one another while playing hit multiplayer games. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Paul Matteucci, president and 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. of Mpath Interactive, "There is absolutely no other experience on the Internet like Mplayer. Its fast performance makes Mplayer the Ferrari of Internet game services." Adds Matteucci, "In addition, Mplayer offers great games, the best technology for player interaction and communications, and a dynamic and friendly community -- all at an affordable price." The Games Mplayer's hot line-up of games offers the most intense and exhilarating multiplayer experiences. Die-hard game fans will be mesmerized by realistic 3D graphics and non-stop excitement as they match wits with challengers, frag opponents, explore dark underworlds, put the pedal to the metal, harvest Tiberium, or compete for world dominance. And in separate Mplayer lobbies, families who grew up playing time-honored board games This is a list of board games. This page classifies board games according to the concerns which might be uppermost for someone organizing a gaming event or party. See the article on game classification for other alternatives, or see for a list of board game articles. will be able to gather 'round in cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. to challenge each other to their favorite classics. Gamers can surf to www.mplayer.com for a complete list of games on the service. Mplayer Community Programs Mplayer's dynamic community of game fans also can participate in a broad range of online events and programs: Mplayer Green Room -- Online Now Mplayer's new member-oriented info area where gamers can find the latest news on the games, upcoming Mplayer community events and contests, and other member information. Mplayer Wizards -- Ongoing Mplayer's Wizards will be available to help players at all skill levels get the most out of their Mplayer experience. People new to Mplayer or the games will have easy-to-find guides, called Mplayer Wizards, to answer questions and point them in the right direction. Elements of the Wizards program include new member orientation, game clinics for members who want to learn a specific game, help with events and tournaments, and chat sessions. QUAKE All-Nighter -- October 25, 1996 Gamers have already had the chance to check out the hugely successful QUAKE All-Nighter, the first in a series of QUAKE events on Mplayer's Seismic Nation. QUAKE fans from across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. proved their worth in this all-night event designed to test endurance and build community. Throughout the night, Mplayer held QUAKE trivia contests The following is a list of trivia contests:
Devil's Night -- October 30, 1996 Members of Mplayer QUAKE Clans can kick off their Halloween by heading to Mplayer to play Q-Ball, Mplayer's totally new game modification for QUAKE. When this game debuts on the service on Devil's Night, teams will battle for the prized possession, "The Ball." This hot new game variation will help spur team spirit and encourage individuals to get in on the Mplayer Clan action. QUAKE Clan Challenge Ladder -- November 15, 1996 The official Mplayer Clan Challenge Ladder launches in November. Expert fraggers who have been gathering their Mplayer Clans can really show the world what they're made of. They've been rounding up ringers and creating their own Mplayer Clan Web home pages and now are ready to win. Gamers can register now at the Seismic Nation area on Mplayer's Web site. Expert Chat -- Happy Puppy The folks from Happy Puppy, one of America's favorite games sites, will host an ongoing chat forum on Mplayer. Game enthusiasts can hang out with some of their favorite gaming gurus, ask questions, or express opinions about the latest and greatest in the gaming world. Command & Conquer Challenge Ladder -- November C & C fans are getting ready for the ultimate battle where the Brotherhood of Nod takes on the United Nations Global Defense Initiative. Look for the launch of the Tiberium Federation, Mplayer's place for C&C clans -- coming soon. Mplayer Store -- Date TBA TBA See: To be announced Soon, Mplayer members will be able to surf to the Mplayer store to find the latest Mplayer apparel and gadgets. Pricing Mplayer offers a variety of pricing packages including limited time charter rates, available to everyone who signs up by January 31, 1997. Basic pricing for charter members is $7.95 for 5 hours, $ .99 for each additional hour. Charter flat rate pricing packages also are available at $19.95 per month for unlimited usage. All members will receive 10 free hours when they sign up for the service. Standard pricing begins February 1, 1997. For further details, surf to www.mplayer.com. About Mplayer Mplayer is a dynamic community of game fans of all skill levels. Mplayer's superior communications technologies -- interactive speech (voice chat), text-based interactive chat, pager, and ScribbleTalk(TM), a feature that lets gamers draw pictures or diagram game strategies on a shared screen -- give Mplayer members a truly social experience and make Mplayer a competitive yet friendly environment. System requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. to play on Mplayer include: a Pentium PC with a CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 95x, a recommended 16 MB of RAM, a 14.4 K bps or faster modem, and an Internet connection. Optional equipment includes a sound card, speakers, a microphone, and a joystick (hardware, games) joystick - A device consisting of a hand held stick that pivots about one end and transmits its angle in two dimensions to a computer. Joysticks are often used to control games, and usually have one or more push-buttons whose state can also be read by the computer. . Gamers who want to check out Mplayer can download the Mplayer client software and the game enablers from the Mplayer Web site at www.mplayer.com. Game fans can also request the Mplayer Start-up Kit -- a 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). with the Mplayer client software, shareware Software on the "honor system." The concept is that users try a product, and if they like it, they voluntarily pay a set registration fee or make a donation to the program's creator. There are tens of thousands of shareware programs; some fantastic, some awful. versions of the games, and the game enablers -- by surfing to the site or calling 1-888-MPLAYER. Retail versions of the games with the Mplayer sticker on the retail box will come with the Mplayer Start-up Kit and game enablers. About Mpath Mpath Interactive is a company dedicated to providing interactive entertainment that encourages social interaction on the Internet. The first service to exploit Mpath's capabilities is Mplayer, the multiplayer online game service. Founded in early 1995, Mpath has combined creative, technical, and management talent from a variety of industry disciplines, including online services, game development, UNIX system Noun 1. UNIX system - trademark for a powerful operating system UNIX, UNIX operating system operating system, OS - (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services software design, multimedia, personal computer I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output , and networking. Mpath is located in Cupertino, Calif.; its major investors include Institutional Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, and SegaSoft, Inc. For further information about Mplayer or Mpath, journalists may contact Paula Fujimoto or Marivi Lerdo at Edelman Worldwide, ph: 415/968-4033. Mpath is located on the Internet at http://www.mpath.com. Developers can e-mail Mpath at developers@mpath.com or call 408/342-8800. Mplayer is located on the Internet at http://www.mplayer.com. -0- Note to Editors: For detailed information on Mplayer's game line-up, please refer to the press release entitled "From Diablo and War Wind to Scrabble and Risk: There's Something for Everyone on Mplayer Internet Game Service" or call Paula Fujimoto at Edelman Worldwide, ph: 415/968-4033. Mplayer, the Mplayer logo, ScribbleTalk, and Mpath, are all trademarks of Mpath Interactive. All other brands, products, and service names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Edelman Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Worldwide Marivi Lerdo/Paula Fujimoto, 415/968-4033 pfujimot@sv.edelman.com |
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