We received the following press release.--RL
Enter the Online World Of The Settlers ® III
Blue Byte Releases Online Multiplayer Demo
December 23, 1998 -- Blue Byte Software, Austin, TX. The opportunity for strategy gaming fans to explore The Settlers III online is today being presented by the release of the mighty multiplayer demo.
This demo supercedes the previously released single player version, as it will contain both the single player mission, tutorial and condensed multiplayer options, playable over a LAN or via the Internet. It gives gamers the chance to meet within the unique Settlers III Lobby Server, but there's plenty of time to get stuck into the single player Roman mission against a computer opponent, as it prepares you to compete against other online opponents. A 'basic' tutorial mission is also included in the demo, giving another chance to get started with the game quickly.
The demo is available today and can be found at The multiplayer demo is 29 MB in size, requires 120-MB hard disk space
during the installation and occupies 80-MB finally on the hard disk. Minimum
requirements for installation are a Pentium 100, 32-MB RAM, a DirectX
compatible graphics card with 2-MB memory, DirectX 5.0 and Windows 95,
Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 with the service pack 3 installed.
Mark Hall, vice-president Business Development comments "[With this demo] we
are hoping not only to gain the interest of online strategy fans new to The
Settlers series, but also to those who may feel a little intimated by the
whole online gaming community. The free and exclusive Settlers III Lobby
Server offers a great opportunity for 'online newbies' to relax and join in
the fun using it's simple and easy to use interface."
The full version of The Settlers III contains newer higher resolution
graphics, new units, new buildings and most of all massive multiplayer
features playable over the Internet and LAN. It was released at
Thanksgiving, and is available for purchase directly from Blue Byte's Online
Store at http://www.bluebyte.com/us/store/index.htm or from your favorite
game stores. RRP: $39.99.
Additionally, as a Christmas present to Settlers III owners, we're giving
away a couple of single player 'Seasonal Maps" available today for
downloading. One is in the style of a TREE and the other is STAR shaped.
Both were created using the exclusive Map Editor which will be featured in
the Settlers III Mission CD available Q1 1999. The maps can be found at
http://www.settlers3.com. This is just a taste of what Settlers fans can
expect from Blue Byte in 1999.
Finally, for those gamers looking for a last-minute Christmas gift should
check out Blue Byte's online store - currently offering The Settlers Super
Combo pack. It includes The Settlers III Any publications wishing to use this demo on a cover CD or software sampler
CD, must first obtain written permission from Blue Byte Software. Please
contact Samantha Flint via E-mail: flint@bluebyte.com.
Founded in 1988, Blue Byte has consistently re-affirmed its position as one
of the world's leading independent developers and publishers of PC games
software with award-winning titles such as Jimmy Connors Pro Tennis Tour,
The Battle Isle Series, The Settlers, Extreme Assault, Incubation and Game,
Net & Match!
Blue Byte is synchronizing its international operations from offices in the
USA, UK and Germany, with a development program that is both advancing the
development of online and network gaming and broadening the audience for
computer games. Taking advantage of the United States' more advanced
Internet culture, Blue Byte has recently formed a partnership with their
first US developer, Murder of Crows. Blue Byte is firmly on target in its
goal to pioneer the popularization of computer gaming as a true global
entertainment medium.
Blue Byte Software The Settlers III - Available Now
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