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Sierra News
BELLEVUE,
WA (May 25, 2000) - Sierra Studios(tm) today announced the launch
of the official website for it's revolutionary team-based PC title,
Tribes(tm) 2. With all the information gamers could possibly want
about
this ultimate team-based action experience, the site
(http://www.tribes2.com) will
provide the rabid Tribes user community with
continuously updated information.
The new Tribes 2 web site showcases everything from never-before-seen
screenshots, sketches and product art, and a Tribes 2 movie to special
sections devoted to weapons, vehicles and the extensive Tribes Universe
backstory. There are also links to the latest Tribes 2 game news,
previews, reviews, press releases and fan sites.
Tribes 2 continues to evolve the award-winning gameplay introduced in
the original, Tribes(tm) game with all-new weapons, missions, play modes
and vehicles. Community building innovations, such as in-game
voice and text communication, web-based message forums, and automatic
player and tribe web page hosting, will also be embedded in the Tribes 2
game.
Dynamix's eagerly anticipated title will be in stores this fall.
Sierra On-Line, Inc. http://www.sierra.com/
is one of the original developers and largest worldwide publishers of
interactive entertainment and productivity software. Sierra is a
division of Havas Interactive, a global leader in interactive content,
and is one of the world's largest publishers of education, entertainment
and home productivity software. Its divisions, Blizzard Entertainment(r),
Coktel, Knowledge Adventure(r), Sierra(tm) and Flipside.com(tm) are
famous for releasing critically acclaimed and award winning titles.
Havas has operations in the US and in Europe and is a subsidiary of the
French publishing house Havas, part of Vivendi Communications.
CONCORD,
MA (May 3, 2000) - Press Release
Sierra Studios(tm) and Papyrus Design Group, the leading developer of
auto racing simulations for the PC, today announced NASCAR(r) Racing 4,
the next generation of their award-winning racing series. Fans can
rev-up to race a true NASCAR(r) stock car in their PC this November when
NASCAR(r) Racing 4 is released nationally to retail stores. The title
will be showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los
Angeles in the South Hall booth #1146 May 11-13, 2000.
"With an entirely new, ground breaking physics engine, NASCAR(r)
Racing 4 offers everyone a chance to climb into a NASCAR(r) Winston Cup
car with their PC and enjoy a riveting experience unmatched by any other
driving sim," said Jim Veevaert, vice-president of marketing for
Sierra Studios. "Papyrus Founder, Dave Kaemmer, introduces the
novice to the fun and excitement of racing, but steeps the expert in all
the subtleties and strategies of the NASCAR(r) racing experience,
learning what the drivers know."
NASCAR(r) Racing 4 features the drivers and teams from the 2000
NASCAR(r) Winston Cup and NASCAR(r) Busch Series, Grand National
Division. NASCAR(r) Racing 4 showcases a revolutionary new 3D physics
model that adds realism to the reactions of the cars - with body rolls,
the ability to become airborne, and tires that spin and lock up. The
cars also feature a virtual 3D cockpit that allows you to look left and
right, has dynamic arm and steering wheel movement - enhancing the
immersive quality of the game. To further improve the ease of the
experience, the interactive user interface includes pop-up help for car
setup and configuration options. Other driver aids include a novice mode
with steering and stability control, traction control to limit wheel
spin, and antilock
brakes.
The new hardware-only 32-bit graphics engine allows for real-time
reflection maps and shadows, higher frame rate, and smooth slow-motion
replay. New 3D AI modeling allows for a formidable field of realistic
competitors.
"NASCAR(r) Racing 4 allows up to 32 drivers to race online with
robust LAN and Internet support, which is up to eight times the number
of players other racing sims can support," said Scott Stutsman,
producer at Papyrus. "These multiplayer capabilities, our
revolutionary 3D physics model and new 32 bit graphics engine are just
some of the features that exemplify how Papyrus continues to raise the
bar for our competitors."
Papyrus(tm) is the motorsports software development division of Sierra
Sports(tm). Developers of the most compelling software-based racing
experiences possible, Papyrus' best-selling products include the
NASCAR(r) Racing and CART racing lines. NASCAR(r) Racing 3 was named
Gamespot's Driving Game of the Year in 1999.
Sierra On-Line, Inc. http://www.sierra.com/
is one of the original developers and largest worldwide publishers of
interactive entertainment and productivity software. Sierra is a
division of Havas Interactive, a global leader in interactive content,
and is one of the world's largest publishers of education, entertainment
and home productivity software. Its divisions, Blizzard(r), Coktel,
Knowledge Adventure(r), Sierra(tm) and WON.net(r) are
famous for releasing critically acclaimed and award winning titles.
Havas has operations in the US and in Europe and is a subsidiary of the
French publishing house Havas, part of Vivendi Communications.
BELLEVUE,
WA (April 25, 2000) - Sierra Sports™ today announced its 2000
lineup, including PC games and the brand's first-ever console release.
Sierra Sports, known for its award winning brands such as FIELD &
STREAM® Trophy Bass™ which has sold 2.42 million units since 1995,*
is expanding its product offering with a new Dreamcast® title, advanced
technologies for hunting simulations and new skill-type games such as
darts and pool.
"The PC sports game business has changed drastically in the last
few years," said Steve Van Horn, senior vice president and business
unit manager of Sierra's Casual Games Division. "Recent PC Data
numbers show that the hunting, golf, fishing and rodeo categories make
up 69.1 percent unit share of the PC sports game business. Proving to be
ahead of the learning curve, Sierra Sports has historically continued to
bring high quality and popular games of these types to consumers."
Sierra Sports™ Game Room for Dreamcast® and Windows®/Macintosh®
Sierra Sports Game Room drops players into the middle of the action
where they can choose from six of the most well-known and most-liked
skill games around including Pinball, Pool, Darts, Table Hockey,
Shuffleboard and Ping Pong. Each game offers the authenticity of its
real-life action, testing player's hand-eye coordination and patience as
various virtual personalities await the challenge. Both the PC and
Dreamcast games feature Internet play for challenging opponents from
around the world. Scheduled for release in November for Windows
95/98/Macintosh for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and Dreamcast for
a suggested retail price of $39.99.
PGA Championship Golf™ 2000
PGA Championship Golf 2000 sets the standard for the new era in golfing
simulations with addictive game play, immersive environments,
true-to-life control and the finest Course Architect available. PGA
Championship Golf 2000 is the first golf simulation to offer both
complete Season and Career models that recreate professional tour-style
experiences. The product line's signature TrueSwing™ "smart"
swing feature has been enhanced for realistic feel and control unmatched
in computer golf. Other enhancements to PGA Championship Golf 2000
include the addition of five new courses and improvements to the Course
Architect, golfer models, golf course graphics and in-game camera views.
Scheduled for release in May 2000 for Windows 98, $29.99 MSRP.
FIELD & STREAM® Trophy Big Game Hunting
With FIELD & STREAM Trophy Big Game Hunting, the virtual hunting
experience is expanded with the added challenge of hunting black and
brown bear. Hunting enthusiasts can now hunt for six species of big game
in eight compelling 3D worlds, including four "superworlds"
based on actual topographical maps. Each hunting trip can be fully
customized with adjustable weather conditions, hunter placement and an
extensive array of firearm, scope and ammunition selections. With the
right combination of skills and strategy, virtual hunters can land a
prize trophy game. Scheduled for release in April on Windows 95/98/2000
for a suggested retail price of $19.99. For more information, go to www.sierrasports.com.
FIELD & STREAM® Trophy Bass™ 4
There's no need to wake before dawn to experience the challenges of bass
fishing. FIELD & STREAM Trophy Bass 4 offers virtual anglers an
unsurpassed fishing experience with 25 lakes and 30 species of fish. The
first-person Angler View, third-person Boat View and new movable
Floating Camera let you direct the surface action, while the zoomable
LureCam™ tracks the underwater action. For even more challenging play,
virtual anglers embark on fishing careers and tally up scores for the
chance at becoming the Angler-of-the-Year while entering their prize
catches in the Hall of Fame. Anglers can also enhance their gaming
experience with multi-player fishing via modem, LAN or the Internet.
Scheduled for release in May for Windows 95/98/NT/2000, $29.99 MSRP. For
more information, go to www.trophybass4.com.
Professional Bull Rider 2
With the continued cooperation of the Professional Bull Riders,
seven-time All Around World Champion Ty Murray, and Hall of Fame Bull
Rider Tuff Hedeman, Professional Bull Rider 2 continues to bring the
danger and excitement of the Professional Bull Riders Bud Light Cup
Series to the home PC. In addition to the original features in the first
release, Professional Bull Rider 2 boasts a new insane "Bull
Fighter Challenge" mode and updated 2000 season schedules, venues
and statistics. Scheduled for release in July for Windows 95/98, $19.99
MSRP. For more information, go to www.sierrasports.com.
FIELD & STREAM® Trophy Hunting 4
FIELD & STREAM Trophy Hunting 4 is a completely new and refined
hunting simulation developed with a new engine created by Dynamix®. The
game features the most stunning graphics ever seen in a PC hunting
simulation, unprecedented acreage from the most popular United States
hunting locations, four game species, first and third-person hunting
perspectives, mission-based hunts and realistic trophy rooms. Scheduled
for release in August for Windows 95/98, $29.99 MSRP. For more
information, go to www.sierrasports.com.
Sierra Sports™ Maximum Pool™
Sierra Sports Maximum Pool has all of the classic favorite pool games on
dazzling tables that give pool a whole new angle of strategy, surprise
and fun. Sierra Sports Maximum Pool adds Snooker and Carom billiards to
the classic variations of pool included in the original game, including
8-Ball, Straight Pool, Cutthroat and more. Play in single player mode or
rack 'em up with friends over the Internet. Scheduled for release August
on Windows 95/98 and Macintosh, $29.99 MSRP. For more information, go to
www.sierrasports.com.
Sierra Sports™ (www.sierrasports.com)
brings the highest in quality, authenticity, fun and addictive gameplay
to fans of interactive recreational sports. Upcoming titles from
developers such as Dynamix®, Headgate Studios and Sierra Sports™
Northwest include FIELD & STREAM® Trophy Bass™ 4, FIELD &
STREAM® Trophy Hunting 4, PGA Championship Golf™ 2000 and
Professional Bull Rider 2.
Sierra On-Line, Inc. (www.sierra.com)
is one of the original developers and largest worldwide publishers of
interactive entertainment and productivity software. Sierra is a
division of Havas Interactive, a global leader in interactive content,
and is one of the world's largest publishers of education, entertainment
and home productivity software. Its divisions, Blizzard®, Coktel,
Knowledge Adventure®, Sierra™ and WON.net® are famous for releasing
critically acclaimed and award winning titles. Havas has operations in
the US and in Europe and is a subsidiary of the French publishing house
Havas, part of Vivendi Communications.
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*Sales figures according to PC Data.
PGA Championship Golf is a trademark owned by The PGA of America. Field
& Stream is a registered trademark of Times Mirror Magazine, Inc.,
used under license by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Professional Bull Riders is a
trademark of Professional Bull Riders Inc. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark
of Apple Computer. Dreamcast is a registered trademark of Sega
Enterprises or its affiliated entities. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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