LOKI TO BRING INTERPLAY'S DESCENT 3(tm) TO LINUX
Latest Sequel in Hit Series Soon to Be Available for Linux
Tustin, CA. -- June 2, 2000 -- Loki Entertainment Software, the foremost authority
on porting popular commercial games to Linux, today announces an agreement with
Interplay Entertainment Corporation, a worldwide developer and publisher of
award-winning entertainment software, to bring the critically-acclaimed Descent
3(tm) to Linux gamers by July 2000.
"Descent 3 represents a great blend of action and high performance 3D
graphics," said Scott Draeker, president of Loki Entertainment Software.
"This is a new kind of game for Linux, and one which our users are sure
to enjoy."
Descent 3, developed by Outrage Entertainment, is a fast-paced 3D action shooter.
It envelopes gamers in a frenetic 3D world of 360º of movement as they
pilot ships through 15 massive, detailed levels with multiple objectives and
sophisticated puzzles. Players experience intensely furious subterranean shooting
action, plus the thrill of soaring above the surface, engaging in combat with
enemy air and ground forces and encountering an entirely new legion of devious
robots and other enemies.
"We're excited to see the Linux market growing and we're very happy to
be a part of it," said Matt Toschlog, President of Outrage. Jeff Slutter,
who programmed the Linux version for Outrage, said, "We originally released
a dedicated server version of Descent 3 for Linux and are very pleased that
Loki will now bring to market the full client version."
The Linux version of Descent 3 will support the Rock 'n' Ride simulator for
the ultimate in gaming experiences. The Rock 'n' Ride moves a gamer and their
monitor up to 55 degrees for genuine interactive motion.
Descent 3 is fully optimized for Internet play with 16 players at one time.
It has a suggested retail price under $30.00 (U.S. Dollars).
About Loki Entertainment Software
Based in Orange County, CA, Loki works with leading game publishers to port
their best-selling PC and Macintosh titles to Linux. Loki meets a pent-up need
in the Linux community by providing fully-supported, shrink-wrapped games for
sale through traditional retail channels. Founded in 1998, Loki is privately
held and takes its name from the Norse god of mischief. For more information
visit www.lokigames.com.
About Outrage Entertainment
Outrage Entertainment, Inc. is a leading developer of PC and video games. Located
in Ann Arbor, MI, Outrage was founded in 1996 when Parallax Software, developer
of Descent and Descent II, spun off its development operations into two independent
companies. In 1999, Outrage completed Descent 3 and Descent 3: Mercenary, and
is currently developing an original title for the PlayStation 2. For more information,
see
http://www.outrage.com.
Interplay Entertainment Corp. is a leading developer, publisher and distributor
of interactive entertainment software for both core gamers and the mass market.
Interplay currently balances its development efforts by publishing for personal
computers and current generation video game consoles. Interplay releases products
through Interplay, Shiny Entertainment, Digital Mayhem, Black Isle Studios,
14 Degrees East, its affiliated labels and its wholly owned subsidiary Interplay
OEM, Inc. More comprehensive information on Interplay and its products is available
through its worldwide web site at http://www.interplay.com.
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