You've Saved the World, Now Save Your Screen, With the New DOOM II Screen Saver from GT Interactive Software.

LAS VEGAS, W.C.E.S., Booth No. 6559--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- January 5, 1995--You've saved the world from the hordes of horrible demons that inhabit the best-selling DOOM and DOOM II: Hell on Earth computer games. So why not save your screen... with the DOOM II Screen Saver for Windows developed by Worldwide MicroTronics for id Software and GT Interactive Software.

When you're not using your computer, the DOOM II Screen Saver will automatically fill your screen with razor-clawed goblins, cannibalistic Cacodemons and the intense battle barrage of the infamous Baron of Hell. Rockets explode, demons roar and, most importantly, it all serves a useful purpose, since the DOOM II Screen Saver reduces the chance of damaging "monitor burn-in."

"This is simply the most action-packed screen saver ever to hit the market," said Allan Blum, vice president of marketing at GT Interactive Software. "It's a must-have for everyone from DOOM 'Deathmatch' champions to people who are looking for a way to liven up the computer in their home or office."

The DOOM II Screen Saver includes four modules, all of which are designed to operate with either the built-in Windows screen saver or Berkeley Systems After Dark:

The Duel - Two randomly-selected demons from the world of DOOM II battle to the death. As each battle ends, leaving a bloody carcass, a new enemy appears to challenge the victor.

The Zoo - Multiple DOOM demons battle against each other, and the user can adjust the maximum number of creatures, and the different types of creatures that can appear simultaneously.

The Shooting Gallery gives users a players-eye view of the DOOM world, complete with a choice of weapons. A single demon appears, and the computer automatically hunts down and kills the demon.

Slide Show provides a collection of full-screen views captured from the game itself.

The first three modules feature some of the most eyeball-peeling animation ever seen in a screen saver and the same blood-curdling sound effects and rich graphics that made DOOM so incredibly realistic. In the animated modules, weapon-fire that doesn't hit an opponent may appear to punch holes in the user's Windows background display. Users can also insert a text message they want displayed as part of the screen saver.

The DOOM II Screen Saver will be available in early 1995 for a suggested retail price of $29.95, virtually anywhere computer software is sold. It is designed to run on any IBM-compatible PC with a 386/33 or better CPU, 4MEG or more of RAM, Windows 3.1 or higher, and a 256-color VGA or SVGA graphics card.

id Software, founded in 1991, is a software development company located in Mesquite, TX, that focuses on creating new technologies for personal computer entertainment.

GT Interactive Software, through alliances with major software publishers, merchandises, markets and distributes computer software titles via mass merchandisers and speciality retail chains. In addition, through strategic partnerships with developers and rights holders, GTIS publishes computer software titles.

Officed just north of Houston, TX, Worldwide MicroTronics is a small high-tech startup firm producing entertainment products with a focus on interactive software and video.

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