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For
Gathering of Developers Contact:
Andrea
Schneider/Matt Burton
TSI
Communications
212-696-2000
[email protected]/[email protected]
For
Immediate Release
Terminal
Reality and Gathering of Developers Announce
FLY! 2K
Special
Enhanced Version of Critically-Acclaimed FLY! Landing in Stores This April
Dallas,
TX, February 18, 2000 — Game developer Terminal Reality and developer-driven
computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers today announced
FLY! 2K, an enhanced version of the technologically-advanced general aviation
simulation FLY!. FLY! 2K furthers its predecessor by providing virtual pilots
with the most recent enhancements made to the original and a host of new
features including the SKY! Environment Exciter,
Roger Wilco support for online voice
chatting, and an expanded global elevation database. The Gathering will
release FLY! 2K in April 2000 for the PC and
Macintosh computers. In addition, the
company will offer free upgrades for current FLY! owners.
"Terminal
Reality was determined to make FLY! the most realistic and detailed flight
simulation experience available," said Brett Combs, vice president of
Terminal Reality and co-producer of FLY!.
"Our fans are our best critics, and with
FLY! 2K, we had a chance to incorporate feedback from them and the flight
sim community to include fantastic user created
add-ons into this enhanced version."
FLY!
2K’s new features include Roger Wilco support, the SKY! Environment Exciter
and the 172 Skyhawk Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
panel. Roger Wilco is a real-time voice
chat solution for online pilots, allowing players to engage in single
or multiple conversations. The SKY! Environment Exciter produces hyper-realistic
sun and clouds, detailed weather models including ready-made weather
environments or custom weather settings, accurate night lighting and enhanced
graphics for runways, taxiways and airport buildings. The 172 Skyhawk IFR
instrument/cockpit panel allows simmers to fly in all weather conditions
using the instruments rather than sight as the
primary means of navigation. FLY! 2K’s
enhancements and add-ons will be available in April via CD or download by
current, registered FLY! owners at the Gathering web site http://www.godgames.com
or by calling 1-877-godgame.
Several
additional enhancements complement FLY! 2K’s new features. An expanded global
elevation database allows for more precise elevation sample points for a
more realistic re-creation of real world
topography. Improved avionics documentation
provides a clearer understanding of FLY! 2K’s virtually limitless functions.
In addition, FLY! 2K also features improved product stability and additional
Universal Serial Bus (USB) support.
FLY!
and FLY! 2K use Terminal Reality’s advanced Photex3 graphics engine, developed
by the company’s president and Nocturne lead programmer, Mark Randel.
Released
in August 1999, FLY! has consistently garnered extensive third-party support
from fans and developers around the world. Terminal Reality continues the
FLY! franchise with FLY! 2K, various agreements with third party developers,
such as PC Aviator and its MegaScenery Pacific
Northwest for FLY! and the upcoming sequel
FLY! II. The flight sim community has already embraced the franchise,
creating multiple Web sites featuring new scenery, planes and aircraft
add-ons and alterations.
The
gaming and flight enthusiast press have also embraced FLY!. Flight simulation
journal MicroWings stated, "Real pilots and flight simulation enthusiasts
will be blown away with the realism and attention to detail in FLY!"
All Games Network named FLY! "Flight Sim of
the Year." Apple Computer, Inc. said "FLY!
provides stunning exterior scenery and extremely accurate detail in the
cockpit. The only thing missing is the air
sickness bag." Air & Space Smithsonian
called FLY! "one of the most advanced and realistic general aviation
simulations available for your PC."
Headquartered
in Lewisville TX, Terminal Reality is a technology-driven independent
developer of PC, Mac and Dreamcast games. Founded in 1994, the company
has created several best-selling games including Terminal Velocity, Microsoft
Hellbender, Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 1 & 2, and the award-winning
Microsoft CART Precision Racing. In addition, Terminal Reality created
the first 3D game for the Windows 95 platform, Microsoft Fury3. In 1999,
Terminal Reality’s ultra realistic flight simulation FLY!, and the 3D action/adventure
horror game Nocturne were released to industry acclaim.
Terminal
Reality also licenses its innovative Nocturne Engine which features real-time
lighting/shadowing, cloth simulation, volumetric fogging and cinematic cameras.
http://www.terminalteality.com
Founded
in Dallas, TX in January 1998, Gathering of Developers is a developer-driven
computer and video game publishing company. The company’s mission
is to be the worldwide leader in the development and delivery of commercially
successful computer game software designed for a range of platforms.
The company’s pioneering partners are industry leaders and proven hit
makers 3D Realms, Epic Games, PopTop Software, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal
Reality Inc and Edge of Reality. For more information visit Gathering of
Developers’ Web site at http://www.godgames.com.
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