January 4, 1995
The software library for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer system is expected to grow significantly in 1995, with some of the most popular, best-selling titles of all time, such as Myst, Doom, Doom II: Hell on Earth, and Primal Rage.
Other blockbuster titles scheduled for delivery this year include Return Fire from Prolific Publishing; Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger from Origin Systems; Immercenary from Electronic Arts; Killing Time from Studio 3DO; Cyberia and Kingdom: The Far Reaches from Interplay Productions; GEX from Crystal Dynamics; Policenauts from Konami; The 11th Hour: Sequel to the 7th Guest from Virgin Interactive Entertainment; Flying Nightmares from Domark Software; Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm from Rocket Science; and Fun On Games from Panasonic Software Company.
Several highly anticipated titles hit retail shelves early this week. Star Blade, a popular arcade property developed by Namco for Panasonic Software Company has been released for use in the home on the 3DO system. NovaStorm from Psygnosis and Shanghai: Triple Threat from Activision were also released this week.
“The 3DO software library already represents unprecedented realism across all categories for consumers”, said Bob Lindsey, 3DOs Senior Vice President of Marketing and General Manager, Studio 3DO.
The current line-up of announced 1995 3DO titles is outstanding, and there are over 150 titles in development. What’s more is that many of the hottest titles scheduled for release haven’t been announced yet … stay tuned for future news. Consumers can expect the unmatched depth and realism in upcoming titles that they’ve come to know and expect from award-winning 3DO products.
In Myst, one of the most popular video games in history, players travel through surreal landscapes while solving puzzles to unlock the mysteries of an alternate universe. Myst is expected to be available from Panasonic Software Company in February at a suggested retail price of $69.95.
Art Data Interactive (ADI) is converting and enhancing id Software’s enormously successful Doom and Doom II: Hell on Earth for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer system. Doom will be available for the 3DO system in spring 1995, and Doom II is expected to be available later in 1995.
“With the 3DO version of Doom, we’ve taken full advantage of the 3DO system’s superior graphics animation, multiprocessing, and sound capabilities, said Randy Scott, ADI’s CEO. There will be higher resolution graphics and full-spectrum audio in our fast and furious 3DO version of Doom”.
Doom II will include some extensive enhancements, new levels, and special surprises.
Primal Rage , Time Warner Interactive’s arcade hit is being developed for the 3DO platform and is expected to be released this fall. The unprecedented power and performance of 3DO hardware and software provides consumers with the most realistic and engaging experience on any platform available today.
3DO products are sweeping awards, including Best System of 1994 from Die Hard Game Fan magazine, Best Overall Game System/Best Audio in a consumer study conducted by The Los Angeles Daily News, the Best Game System of 1994 from the Miami Herald, and the Ultimate System of Choice from the Philadelphia Daily News.
The 3DO system was also named the 1993 No. 1 Best Product of the Year by Time magazine, and Best of What’s New by Popular Science in its December 1993 annual issue, The Year’s 100 Greatest Achievements in Science & Technology. About 100 3DO titles have been released in the United States, with about 140 distinct software products available worldwide in a variety of categories, including sports, arcade, and action-adventure games, family entertainment, and education and reference titles.
NOTE: This is a copy of an old 3DO related Press Release – reformatted and originally copied from various old Google Group forum posts.