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News Release
For Immediate Release
Loki Contact:
Kathryn Sorhaindo
Loki Entertainment Software
Tel.: ++1 (714) 505-8915 x12
sigyn@lokigames.com
3DO Contact:
Kate Hedstrom
PR Manager
Tel.: ++1 (650) 261-3137
Kate.Hedstrom@3do.com
TUSTIN, CA, November 3, 1999 - Loki Entertainment Software, the foremost company bringing popular PC and Macintosh games to Linux, announced today it is now developing the Linux version of Heroes of Might and Magic(tm) III.
Heroes III was originally published by The 3DO Company and developed by New World Computing.
Heroes of Might and Magic III is the latest installment in the series of top-selling, critically-acclaimed strategy games. This turn-based, strategy war game set in the popular Might and Magic(r) fantasy world has already captivated legions of PC gamers. It was awarded 5 out of 5 stars from both Computer Games Magazine and the CNET Gamecenter, as well as an Editor's Choice Award from Computer Gaming World Magazine.
"We are pleased to be working with 3DO to bring Heroes of Might and Magic III to the Linux platform," said Scott Draeker, president of Loki. "3DO has done an admirable job with Heroes III, and our customers have told us they want want to play this game on Linux."
Heroes III will be available for the Linux operating system wherever software is sold by mid-December.
The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for personal computers, the Internet and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation® game console and Nintendo(r) 64. More information about 3DO's products can be found on the Internet at www.3do.com.
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.
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