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cr...@epicgames.com (Craig Lafferty) wrote:
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>Epic MegaGames         MEGANEWS #8       September 14, 1995
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>
>Hello, and welcome to another edition of Epic MegaNews.
>Its been a while since we updated the MegaNews, but
>we were REALLY busy putting the finishing touches on Tyrian
>and rounding up a whole new slate of *HOT* new games for the
>months ahead.  But the biggest news of all is....
>                                                 
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>Tyrian Released!
>================
>
>Tyrian, the HOTTEST shooter for the PC, has FINALLY been
>released!  Hurry and download the Shareware version of
>Tyrian (TYRSW1.ZIP) now from one of the following places:
>                        
>      Epic's Web Site:     - http://www.epicgames.com
>      Epic's ftp site:     - ftp.uml.edu in the
>                             msdos/games/epic directory
>      CompuServe:          - Go Epic
>      America Online:      - keyword: PCGAMES
>      Epic's support BBS:  - Exec-PC BBS (Epic Free file area)
>
>Tyrian can also be found on other major online services
>and any good BBS.
>
>Tyrian Features:
>
>- Multiple layers of parallax scrolling
>- Huge end-of-level bosses
>- Special Pentium-mode enhancements
>- One and two player modes, including network and modem support
>- More secrets and gameplay options then any other
>  shareware game available!
>
>Tyrian requires a 386-33Mhz or faster computer (486 with local
>bus highly recommended) with 4 MB of RAM. Tyrian supports the
>Soundblaster family of sound cards, General MIDI, Gravis
>UltraSound, and AWE32 support as well as the Gravis Gamepad,
>Keyboard or Mouse control.
>
>==================================
>One Must Fall: Modem/Network Patch 
>==================================
>
>The OMF Modem/network patch (v2.0) has been released.
>Sorry we didn't announce the release of this patch, but we
>were so busy working on Tyrian and other cool upcoming Epic
>games that we didn't have time to make a new MegaNews!  
>Just look for the file OMFUP20.ZIP (the patch to upgrade
>OMF 1.xx to v2.0) or OMF20.ZIP (the latest shareware version).
>
>Here's what OMF v2.0 has to offer:
>                                  
>1. NETWORK CHALLENGE!  If you have an IPX network at your
>   home or office, you can see a list of who's playing who,
>   challenge your friends, and even do round-robin tournaments.
>
>2. BBS PLAY!  If your sysop sets up our Arena Door program
>   (which is quite easy and will be available freely), you
>   can call up and challenge anybody else in the Challenge
>   Arena to a match.  This will work on PC LAN-based BBS's
>   of all sizes.  It supports up to 60 players!
>
>3. Modem play.  Of course, you can always play a 2-player
>   game with a friend by modem.  All you need is 9600 baud
>   for full-speed action!
>
>We should have a final version (v2.1) of the Modem/Network
>patch ready for release soon.  This version will take care
>of the few problems caused by the initial release of OMF
>version 2.0.
>
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>OMF Tournament Compiler
>=======================
>
>We've recently released to the public a One Must Fall 2097
>tournament compiler.  This program is the same utility
>that Rob used to create the tournaments in OMF.  Now
>you can modify the existing tournaments or create your
>own!
>
>Look for TOURNCMP.ZIP in all of Epic's usual distribution
>points.
>
>===================
>Upcoming Epic Games
>===================
>
>Epic has a lot of games in development, but here's a sneak
>peak at the games closest to completion:
>
>Extreme Pinball  (Christmas 1995)
>---------------
>
>Extreme Pinball, the sequel to the award winning Epic
>Pinball, is coming soon, and it is looking awesome!
>With Extreme Pinball, Epic takes pinball to a new level of
>realism and playability. We doubled the graphics resolution,
>added more realistic table dimensions, new sound and music
>capabilities and ultra-realistic gameplay.  Extreme Pinball is
>THE next generation in PC Pinball.
>
> **NEWS FLASH**
>   Epic MegaGames will be teaming up with Electronic Arts for
>   world-wide distribution of Extreme Pinball.  EA will be
>   distributing Extreme Pinball on PC CD-ROM, the Sony
>   Playstation and Sega Saturn. Don't worry, the shareware
>   version will still be available at all of the usual places.
>                   
>Radix  
>-----
>
>Radix is a HOT 3D shooter from Union Logic and Neural Storm.
>Radix looks like a cool combination of NovaStorm and Doom, and
>supports network and modem play!  With excellent level design
>and some really cool weapons and effects, we think you will
>really enjoy Radix.
>
>Seek & Destroy  (A Safari Software Release) 
>--------------       
>
>Seek & Destroy is a top-view 360 degree shooter being developed
>by a team from New Zealand called Vision Software.  You can
>control either a tank or a helicopter.  Varying missions and
>impressive weapons which you can power-up make this a fun-filled
>blast-fest.
>
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>Epic's Web Site! 
>================
>
>If you haven't dropped by yet, come visit our new WorldWide
>Web page:
>
>   http://www.epicgames.com/
>
>Visit us on the Web and you can check out an exclusive
>screen shot preview of Radix!  You can also see
>information about all current Epic games, download the
>shareware versions, read all the past issues of MegaNews,
>join our mailing list, and read other inside information.
>
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>
>                         Craig Lafferty        
>                   PR & Marketing Coordinator
>
>           Doug Gibson                  Chris Hargett
>        Technical Support            Head of Tech Support
>
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Why don't you mention anything about Sabotage yet?  Epic is still going to put this 
game out, right?  Just curious.

Jef