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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2000
London, England - Loki Entertainment Software, the leading publisher of best-selling games for the Linux operating system, today announces an agreement with Interactive Ideas to distribute Loki's titles in the U.K. Titles under this agreement include the Linux versions of Quake III Arena(TM), SimCity 3000, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, Heroes of Might and Magic III, Railroad Tycoon II: Gold Edition, Myth II: Soulblighter, Heretic II, Eric's Ultimate Solitaire, and Civilization: Call to Power.
Interactive Ideas Managing Director, Michael Trup, said "We have long been the leading distributor of Linux products in the U.K. The last year has been a massive upsurge in demand for the operating system. Our channels were telling us that the market is now ready for high quality games, especially those with an online gaming capability. We are thrilled to team-up with Loki who have by far the strongest line-up of Linux titles. We are particularly excited that Quake III Arena is following so closely on the back of the Windows release. The availability of major gaming titles is sure to spread the popularity of the Linux system as a serious alternative to Windows."
"One of the keys to broadening the Linux user base is to make people aware of the number and quality of Linux titles, including games, that are available," said Scott Draeker, president of Loki Entertainment Software. "Our agreement with Interactive will bring the industry's leading line-up of front-line games to users in UK who are excited about using Linux exclusively."
Quake III Arena, developed by the gaming wizards at id Software(TM), is the third installment of one of the most popular computer game franchises of all time. Quake III Arena provides an unrivaled blend of action, strategy and jaw-dropping technology as Linux gamers are invited to square-off against 32 of history's greatest warriors. It is the final word in deathmatch mayhem.
The Linux version of Quake III Arena will be packaged in a special edition collector's tin box. Loki will also include the Linux operating system, SuSE Linux 6.3, so that new users can try Linux and the game.
Interactive Ideas Ltd. is a leading distributor of PC and console software and peripherals. Established in 1994 it now carries over 4,500 different products and services over 1,000 retailers in the U.K. and Eire. As well as a broad line of windows-based products, Interactive have long been the major source of Linux products in the U.K., working directly with leading publishers such as RedHat, SuSE, Mandrakesoft and Debian.
A private company, Loki Entertainment Software has headquarters in Orange County, California and was established in 1998. Loki meets a pent-up need in the Linux community by providing fully supported, shrink-wrapped games for sale through the retail channels worldwide. Loki's first Linux title, Civilization: Call to Power was recently awarded Linux Journal's award for Best End User Product of 1999. Loki released 7 front-line Linux game titles in 1999, and plans to release 16 in 2000. For more information visit www.lokigames.com.
First created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, Linux is now the fastest growing operating system in the world according to a recent International Data Corporation (IDC) study. Currently, it is estimated that Linux is used by some 8 million people worldwide. With advanced features such as true multi-user and multi-tasking capabilities, Linux has inspired a steadily growing number of individuals and businesses to adopt Linux for a wide range of functions: as servers, for networking, for software development, and more recently as a desktop and gaming platform. (Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.)
Loki Press Contact:
Kathryn Sorhaindo
Loki Entertainment Software
Telephone: 714-505-8915 x12
Facsimile: 714-505-3247
sigyn@lokigames.com
Interactive Ideas Press Contact:
Michael Trup (MD)/Michael Breeze (Marketing Manager)
Interactive Ideas Ltd.
Telephone: 0208.805.1000
Facsimile: 0208.805.8962
Miket@iideas.demon.co.uk
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