ValuSoft Announces Impressive New Product Line Up for Summer and Fall 2001; Re-launches ValuSoft Web Site and Enhances Online Technical Support.Business Editors & Technology Writers E3Expo 2001 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2001 ValuSoft, a leading global publisher of value-priced software, announces its new product line up for the summer and fall of 2001. In keeping with its highly successful mass merchant focus, ValuSoft builds on existing franchises and expands its offering to include: Beyond Pearl Harbor-Pacific Warriors(TM) Join the American heroes of World War II as a fighter pilot to exact revenge on Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor, land-locked harbor, on the southern coast of Oahu island, Hawaii, W of Honolulu; one of the largest and best natural harbors in the E Pacific Ocean. In the vicinity are many U.S. military installations, including the chief U.S. . Use more than 10 different weapon systems as you engage in fast-paced dog fights, destroy gun embankments on the Mariana Islands Mariana Islands: see Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. Mariana Islands formerly Ladrone (or Ladrones) Islands Island group, western Pacific Ocean. , and down enemy bombers through 5 extensive campaigns. Release date April 2, 2001; Retail price $19.99. CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency. (1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy). Operative(TM)-Solo Missions CIA Operative puts you in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of the post-Cold War intelligence era. Facing terrorist organizations, drug cartels and organized crime, you are on a mission to eliminate these enemies of the state and defend your life. Release date May 1, 2001; Retail price $19.99. Vietnam 2(TM) The sequel to the highly successful Vietnam-Black Ops(TM), Vietnam 2 puts you in the middle of a jungle battle that will not soon be forgotten. You must not only battle the Vietnamese, you must ransack ran·sack tr.v. ran·sacked, ran·sack·ing, ran·sacks 1. To search or examine thoroughly. 2. To search carefully for plunder; pillage. your way through 12 levels, with 8 different weapons. Release date July 1, 2001; Retail price $19.99. Motocross motocross Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km (1–3 mi) in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. Kings(TM) Saddle up for the dirtiest, muddiest motocross game ever in Motocross Kings! Leave gravity behind you as you soar over the world's gnarliest SuperCross indoor tracks. Then push yourself to the physical limit and take on the Grand Prix Grand Prix n. pl. Grand Prix Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course. Motocross' wildest outdoor tracks. Release date August 1, 2001; Retail Price $19.99. NHRA NHRA National Hot Rod Association NHRA Northland Human Resource Association NHRA National Human Resources Association NHRA Nursing Home Reform Act NHRA National Hospice Regatta Alliance NHRA National Heritage Resources Act (South Africa) Drag Racing-Pro Stock(TM) You'll almost smell the gas as you pound your foot to the floor and jet down the track at 300 mph. White knuckle it as you compete against the contenders in the NHRA Pro Stock Car and Truck circuit. Endorsed by the NHRA, this follows the highly successful release of NHRA Drag Racing drag racing Form of motor racing in which two contestants race side by side from a standing start over a straight quarter-mile strip of pavement. Winners go on to compete against others in their class until only one is left undefeated. and NHRA Drag Racing 2. Release date September 30, 2001; Retail price $19.99. Iwo Jima(TM) Building on ValuSoft's war game series, Iwo Jima puts you in the midst of America's onslaught onto Japanese soil during World War II. You must risk life and limb to fight for freedom and the American Way through 15 unforgiving missions. Release date September 30, 2001; Retail price $19.99. Monster Truck Rumble(TM) Saddle up and drop it into low in Monster Truck Rumble. Take control of your flame-belching monster truck beast and test your skills in the indoor and outdoor circuits. You'll get to use every trick in the book, including rollovers, donuts and sky-wheelies as you crumble cars under your tires. Release date September 30, 2001; Retail price $19.99. 200+ Palm Games(TM) Turn your PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). into a miniature arcade, 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. , board game or casino in 200+ Palm Games. Soup up that glorified glo·ri·fy tr.v. glo·ri·fied, glo·ri·fy·ing, glo·ri·fies 1. To give glory, honor, or high praise to; exalt. 2. address book with the finest collection of games under the sun! Release date June 1, 2001; Retail price $14.99. Print WorkShop 2002(TM) IMSI IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity IMSI International Microcomputer Software, Inc. IMSI International Mobile Station Identity (now International Mobile Subscriber Identity) IMSI Idaho Maximum Security Institution and ValuSoft bring you a powerful suite that will allow you to harness your creativity and produce professional looking projects in minutes. With tons of professionally designed templates, you'll be able to translate your ideas into stunning finished work in minutes. Release date August 1, 2001; Retail price $19.99. HiJaak(TM) 6.0 Simplify how you capture, convert and organize graphics with the professional version of HiJaak 6.0 from IMSI and ValuSoft. Produce picture-perfect images for web sites, dynamic banners, multimedia CD-ROMs and digital video quickly and easily. Release date August 15, 2001; Retail price $39.99. "With the launch of these games and utilities, ValuSoft continues to raise the standards for what has been traditionally labeled value software," comments Doug Clemmer, 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 ValuSoft. "We are continually expanding and enhancing our product offering to meet the demands of our price-conscious customers, while still offering compelling gameplay and full features." Web Re-launch & Enhanced Technical Support ValuSoft is introducing the new consumer web site. In an effort to streamline end-user navigation and to minimize download times, the site was redesigned and given a new look. Meant to better serve ValuSoft consumers, the redesigned site can be found at http://www.valusoft.com. Customers will also have a new way to get technical support on the ValuSoft site. Designed around the dynamic needs of the end-user, this new site feature will help consumers locate answers to most of their support questions in three quick clicks. Called the Tech Console, this will provide immediate solutions to numerous issues including installation problems, patch downloads and driver updates, and will be available on the ValuSoft site in June. "Everything we do at ValuSoft is done with our customers in mind, and the Tech Console is in keeping with that philosophy," states Scott Zerby, president of ValuSoft. "By providing enhanced technical support, we continue to show our customers that we stand behind our products, and will do whatever it takes to help them resolve any technical issues or questions." About ValuSoft ValuSoft, Inc., is a leading global publisher of value-priced software. Based in suburban Minneapolis, MN, ValuSoft markets a wide variety of interactive entertainment and productivity software to the mass-market audience. ValuSoft can be found on the world wide web at www.valusoft.com. |
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