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NovaLogic Breaks New Online Ground With novaworld.net
Business Wire, Dec 5, 1997
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 1997--
New massive online service effortlessly supports seemless
gameplay; more than 100 players per game, and two modes of
combat, at no extra cost to consumers
NovaLogic Inc. Friday announced the launch of novaworld.net, a new large-scale multiplayer gaming site available free (a) to owners of "F-22 Raptor" -- the first combat simulation in the Lockheed Martin Fighter Series.
"F-22 Raptor" pilots can fly the U.S. Air Force's next-generation jet fighter and experience 21st century combat with more than 100 human opponents in a single combat arena.
Unlike other gaming sites that charge customers to play on their service, novaworld.net is offered free with the purchase of "F-22 Raptor," giving players access to hundreds of other pilots and the ability to play on the most advanced multi-player gaming site online today.
According to NovaLogic, multi-player is as fast and as smooth as a single-player game regardless of the number of people playing or where they are located. Players can join a game at any time without disrupting other players. In addition, novaworld.net features the same "F-22 Raptor" ease of installation, photo-realistic combat environments, intuitive flight controls and two modes of exciting Internet play -- "Deathmatch" and "Raptor Air Wars" or "R.A.W."
"Deathmatch" is an open-air combat arena in which every fighter encountered is an "enemy." As players meet other online pilots, they can regroup and form their own elite password-protected squadrons. "R.A.W." combines the best elements of cooperative and head-to-head play. Pilots are assigned to squadrons and must defend their own base while simultaneously attacking enemy targets.
Said John Garcia, president of NovaLogic, "This massive multi-player environment, combined with the excitement of flying America's most technically advanced jet fighter, is sure to result in the most heart-pounding dogfights on the Internet today." Garcia added: "novaworld.net is the future of Internet gaming whereby the consumer knows the game will grow and evolve after the initial purchase."
NovaLogic is offering gamers an opportunity to experience first-hand the superior Internet capabilities and gameplay of novaworld.net through a free demo of "F-22 Raptor" available for download from its Web site -- www.novalogic.com . NovaLogic will also host a worldwide "F-22 Raptor" competition on novaworld.net in early 1998.
Availability and System Requirements
"F-22 Raptor" is available immediately at most computer and software retail stores nationwide. The game is also offered directly from NovaLogic at 800/858-1322 or through NovaLogic's online store, www.novalogic.com .
System requirements for "F-22 Raptor" are as follows:
-- Platform -- Windows 95 or later
-- CPU -- Minimum Pentium 90 required (200 recommended for
optimum play); enhanced for MMX; MMX not required
-- Memory -- 16Mb minimum (32 Mb recommended)
-- CD-ROM drive -- Quad speed
-- Video -- Windows 95-compatible SVGA card
-- Mouse
-- Sound cards -- Windows 95-compatible sound card
-- Peripherals -- Windows 95-compatible joystick. Windows 95-
compatible throttle and rudder pedals supported
Multiplayer Requirements:
-- For direct serial play: null modem serial cable (up to 2
players)
-- For modem play: minimum 14.4Kbps modem (up to 2 players)
-- For network play: IPX network adapter (up to 16 players)
-- For TCP/IP play -- Internet service provider needed (up to
100(a) players)
Founded in 1985, NovaLogic is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for use on personal computers. Titles include the newly released combat flight simulation "F-22 Raptor," "Armored Fist 2 -- MIA2 Abrams" tank simulation and the best-selling helicopter simulation, "Comanche 3."
EDITORS' NOTE: This news release, along with other product information, screen shots and demos, are available at www.novalogic.com .
(a) Available only through novaworld.net beta version; limited time offer; Internet Service required. Player is responsible for all applicable Internet fees.
CONTACT: NovaLogic Inc., Calabasas
Karly Young/Jackie Lay, 818/880-4997
fax: 818/880-3450
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