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ALERT: JUNE 28, 2000 ************************** MONTH-LONG
ALLEGIANCE PROMOTION KICKS OFF TODAY Microsoft
today announced that Allegiance, its pulse-pounding online space-action game,
will be available from now until August 25, 2000 for only US$19.95 plus
shipping and handling at http://shop.microsoft.com/
. The game combines furious space combat with the social challenge of
squadron-based combat in a stunning 3D universe. Players
are eligible for one free month on the Allegiance Zone when they purchase the
game. Gamers can choose to play on public domain servers free of charge, or
via the subscription-based Allegiance Zone. This month, the Allegiance Zone
expanded with the addition of a new civilization, the Rixiaans, which is only
available to its members. Allegiance
is one of the highest-rated games of the year, averaging nearly a 90% review
rating. It has scored three Editor’s Choice awards from major publications and
online gaming sites as well as several perfect 5-star reviews. The game is
being praised for its innovation and engrossing team-based space combat
action. With thousands of registered players on Zone.com and scores of
free-play servers available worldwide, Allegiance is taking the genre to the
next level. In
Allegiance, players can pilot and customize many different classes of ships;
from scouts and fighters to battle cruisers. They also have the ability to
switch between a variety of combat roles, including pilot, turret gunner or
base commander. Hundreds of players can engage each other in death-match style
arenas or in cooperative play. Gamers will be able to represent their
identity, through recorded accomplishments and medals, giving combatants the
chance to become part of an ongoing, dynamic universe. Allegiance also
features rich strategic elements such as controllable assets, researchable
technology and command features. For more information about Allegiance, visit
the game’s official site at: http://www.microsoft.com/games/allegiance/ *
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