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LithTech, Inc.
Announces Multi-Game Development Agreement With RealNetworks
Titles To Utilize New Software Distribution Paradigm Via Real.com Games
Kirkland, WA (March 27, 2000) LithTech, Inc. today announced the signing of a multi-game development agreement with RealNetworks®, Inc. to create original content for distribution through the Real.com Games division (www.real.com/games). The agreement will give exposure for LithTech game titles to more than 95 million unique, registered RealPlayer® users.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with RealNetworks on this exciting new paradigm. The Real.com Games distribution mechanism is a tremendous step forward for the game industry that will provide developers with increased control over product distribution," comments Jason Hall, CEO for LithTech, Inc. "In addition, new advances in technology will insure that a downloadable game has the same quality level as a traditional CD-ROM game."
LithTech, Inc. will utilize a proprietary version of its state-of-the-art LithTech 3D Game Operating System in the creation of the new titles for Real.com Games. LithTech is a licensable technology for multiple platforms that functions as a complete, full-featured, 3D game operating system which allows developers to easily design, develop and focus on content without reinventing new technology for each project.
"We are excited that LithTech, Inc. chose Real.com Games as its distribution partner for some of its hot new games in development," said Mark Hall, vice president of Media Publishing, RealNetworks, Inc. "LithTech's skill in game development combined with RealNetworks' distribution reach and e-commerce capabilities ensure that these new games will be a huge success."
About LithTech, Inc.
LithTech, Inc., a subsidiary of Monolith Productions based in Kirkland, WA,
is dedicated to creating the standard in real time 3D development and networked
multimedia operating systems. Future LithTech titles, which will be published
by Fox Interactive, include Sanity and No One Lives Forever. For more information
about LithTech, visit www.lithtech.com.
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