The Elk Moon Murder CD-ROM game challenges players to outsmart an elusive killer; Murder-mystery title features top Hollywood talent, suspense-filled storyline and unique online promotion.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 1996--An intriguing world of murder and mystery unfolds for computer sleuths when Activision's latest 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). thriller, The Elk Moon Murder, reaches retail shelves the week of July 1. A clever tale of suspense, The Elk Moon Murder plunges players into the role of a rookie detective who has only five days to investigate and solve a brutal crime before the FBI steps in and takes over the case. Starring actors Amanda Donohoe Amanda Donohoe (born June 29, 1962) is an English actress. Biography Early life Donohoe was born in London to Joanna and Ted Donohoe, antique dealers.[1] Her father also worked for the foreign office. ("L.A. Law L.A. Law was an American television legal drama that ran from 1986 to 1994. It was one of the most popular American television shows of the late 1980s and early 1990s. As with thirtysomething, L.A. ") and Marc Alaimo Marc Alaimo (born Mike Alaimo on May 5, 1942) is an American actor. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After working with the Marquette University Players and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater Company, Alaimo moved to New York and landed the recurring role of ("Star Trek  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. : Deep Space Nine") and co-created by Emmy-nominated writer Sam Egan Sam Egan is a journalist, and a writer/producer for television. His credits include writing and producing for such shows as: Quincy, M.E., The Incredible Hulk, The Fall Guy, Northern Exposure, The Outer Limits and Stargate SG-1. ("Second Noah," "Northern Exposure"), the game enmeshes players in a tangled web A Tangled Web is a novel by L. M. Montgomery. It is one of the few books she published that was written mainly for adults.Aunt Becky has died and in her will left a prized family heirloom to a person to be disclosed in one year's time. of deceit as they race against the clock to solve the murder of renowned Indian potter Anna Elk Moon. To launch the unique mystery, Activision has developed an innovative marketing campaign -- an online mystery-adventure titled Missing in Santa Fe that allows Internet detectives to whet their appetites for the challenge and suspense of the CD-ROM game. A prequel pre·quel n. A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative takes place before that of a preexisting work or a sequel. [pre- + (se)quel.] to The Elk Moon Murder, the online drama will unfold over several weekly episodes. The first episode will be posted on Activision's World Wide Web site (http://missing.activision.com) on July 1, with subsequent installments to be posted on July 9 and July 16. Featuring characters and images from The Elk Moon Murder, this stand-alone Internet mystery challenges players to solve the puzzling disappearance of a tourist in Santa Fe. Players who correctly solve the case will be eligible to win a trip to Santa Fe or dozens of other prizes. A tri-brid for the Windows 95, MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. and Macintosh platforms, The Elk Moon Murder summons players to explore the rich cultural diversity of Santa Fe, interviewing suspects, investigating leads and gathering forensic evidence to pinpoint the culprit. Partnered with Detective John Night Sky, a former member of the tribal police, players begin their investigation in Anna Elk Moon's pottery studio, the scene of her murder. Armed with sophisticated investigation equipment, players can send and receive electronic messages, request police reports, record interviews for later retrieval and monitor their progress. A detailed map of Santa Fe allows sleuths to select which they will pursue next. Players must use their deductive reasoning Deductive reasoning Using known facts to draw a conclusion about a specific situation. , memory, concentration and intuition in order to identify and arrest the killer. Numerous dead ends, misleading tips and false clues present a maze of obstacles to the players' investigation. Each move is crucial -- propelling players closer to the deadline. The Elk Moon Murder features stunning full-screen, full-motion video sequences that are seamlessly integrated into photo-realistic animated backgrounds that immerse players in a true-to-life criminal investigation. Through the game's advanced image compression technology, players can quickly access crucial information and time-sensitive leads as they attempt to reveal the killer's identity before it's too late. Activision Inc. is a publicly held developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for Microsoft Windows 95 and MS-DOS compatible, Macintosh and other computers, as well as Nintendo, Sega and Sony PlayStation video game systems. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in London, Tokyo and Sydney, the company sells and markets products under the Activision and Infocom trade names. The Activision Internet site is located at http://www.activision.com. CONTACT: Activision Inc., Los Angeles Marcelyn Ditter, 310/473-9200, ext. 2705 Christian Casparian, 310/473-9200, ext. 2259 |
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