Linux Versions of “Myth II,” “Railroad Tycoon II” and “Eric’s
Ultimate Solitaire” to be Ported This Year by Loki
TUSTIN, CA — May 17, 1999 — Loki Entertainment Software, the
first company to bring best-selling PC and Macintosh games to the
Linux^Ì environment, today announces contracts to port three
more titles this year. “Myth II: Soulblighter”^Ì by Bungie
Software , “Railroad Tycoon II” ^Á bundled with the new
expansion pack, “Railroad Tycoon II: The Second Century “^Ì
by PopTop Software, and “Eric’s Ultimate Solitaire”^Ì by
Delta Tao Software will be available for the Linux operating system
wherever software is sold.
“Linux is not just for servers!” reveals Scott Draeker,
president of Loki. “Many of the ten-million-plus Linux users want
to play games on their operating system of choice. To meet this
pent-up demand, Loki is excited to bring a rich variety of games to
the Linux platform.” Loki’s three upcoming Linux titles include an
award-winning strategy game, a railroad-building simulation game,
and an ever-popular card game.
The real-time strategy game “Myth II: Soulblighter,” is the
sequel to Bungie Software’s “Myth: The Fallen Lords,” 1997’s “Game
of the Year” (Computer Games Strategy Plus). “Myth II,” which
shipped this year, is an epic fantasy battle set in a true 3D
landscape. Using swords, explosives and magic, players manage
troops in fast and bloody combat in the struggle against
Soulblighter’s undead legions. The game offers a compelling
storyline, a wide variety of strategic challenges and intense
battlefield action. “Myth II” provides a powerful set of editing
tools and supports free, cross-platform multiplayer games over the
Internet. Additional information is located at www.bungie.com.
Also available in 1999 for the Linux platform will be the
strategy-simulation hit “Railroad Tycoon II” along with “Railroad
Tycoon II: The Second Century Expansion Pack” from developer PopTop
Software and publisher Gathering of Developers. Named Strategy Game
of the Year by Computer Games Strategy Plus and Imagine Games
Network, “Railroad Tycoon II” captures the look and feel of the
fabled late-1800’s and allows gamers to control all aspects of the
railroad industry. “Railroad Tycoon II: The Second Century” focuses
on the post-industrial years of the 1930s through 2030, and gamers
encounter catastrophes such as World War II, the Cold war and
global warming. It supports multi-play over LAN, modems and the
Internet. Additional information is located at www.poptop.com and
www.godgames.com.
Loki is also bringing “Eric’s Ultimate Solitaire” to the Linux
platform. This highly-rated card game from Delta Tao Software is
more than a deck of cards for the computer. It features 23 versions
of solitaire for experts and novices. Gamesæ including
FreeCell, Pyramid, and Casino Klondikeæ require planning and
strategy to win and include embarrassingly full statistics. A
sophisticated interface makes players feel they are directly
manipulating cards. Play is enhanced with hours of non-repetitive
music and backgrounds, plus original card designs for each
solitaire variation. Challenge games allow competition with others.
Additional information is located at www.deltatao.com.
About Loki Entertainment Software
Founded in 1998, Loki Entertainment Software ports best-selling
games to the Linux operating system. This month Loki distributed
its first Linux release, “Civilization: Call to Power”^Á by
Activision. Loki plans a total of eight leading titles for 1999.
Privately held and headquartered in Tustin, California, Loki takes
its name from the Norse god of mischief. Additional information is
located at www.lokigames.com.
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