Westwood Studios announces the Macintosh release of the award-winning, best-selling Command & Conquer "We're thrilled to continue our support for the Macintosh community with the long anticipated release of Command & Conquer," said Brett W. Sperry, president & CEO of Westwood Studios. "Mac users have been impatiently waiting their turn to play the game that redefined strategy gaming. With its cross-compatibility, Mac gamers can now take out their PC brethren." "Apple works closely with important publishing partners like Westwood Studios to ensure that the best games are published for the MacOS," said Mark Gavini, games evangelist at Apple Computer. "Wherever possible we want to be sure that the Mac version offers advantages such as high resolution graphics that Mac users expect from a top-notch title such as Command & Conquer." A bonus for the Macintosh community is that they will be the first to play Command & Conquer with high resolution graphics and more extensive multiplayer support than was available on the original PC version. "Mac users may have had to wait a bit for the excitement of Command & Conquer, but they are the first to play the game with high resolution graphics and our improved Internet functionality," said Sperry. PC owners will also be able to enjoy similar feature enhancements with the February release of Command & Conquer for Windows 95." Game Background Command & Conquer is a real-time strategy game set in the near future where two major factions, Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the Brotherhood of NOD, fight for control of the world. The GDI represent the democratic way of life while NOD is a totalitarian regime led by the brilliant, if enigmatic, Kane. Players choose whether to fight as either the GDI or NOD. Each side is equipped with their own specific weapons and technology making the strategies needed to win different for each side. While each missions has its own objectives, players must coordinate a variety of activities including: base construction, weapons manufacturing, attacking the enemy as well as defending their own base. In between missions, players are treated to exciting cinematic sequences that reveal more of the story as well as high resolution cut scenes and dramatic moments. System Requirements Command & Conquer is available for Power Macintosh computers (equipped with PowerPC CPU) running System 7.5 or later, 8MB free RAM (16MB free for Internet play), a 2x or faster CD-ROM drive, 30MB free HD space plus 10 MB free to run the game, 14.4 kbps (28.8 kbps recommended) modem or Appletalk network for multiplayer option, and a color monitor. Internet plays requires at least a 28.8 kbps modem or a direct Internet connection, MacTCP 2.0.6 or Open Transport v1.1 or higher, 16MB RAM. Pricing/Availability Command & Conquer is now available at all most major software retail outlets and via Mac specialty catalogs. The product can also be ordered directly from Virgin Interactive Entertainment by calling 800/874-4607. Virgin Interactive Entertainment is the exclusive worldwide distributor for Westwood Studios. The suggested retail price is $59.99. Westwood Studios is a prominent publisher of best-selling PC, Mac and next-generation console games. Formed in 1985, Westwood Studios has consistently released popular titles including: Dune II, the Kyrandia adventure trilogy, Lands of Lore, the Command & Conquerr game series and Monopolyr CD-ROM with Internet capabilities. All of Westwood Studios' title have sold more than 250,000 units world-wide, with Command & Conquer and Red Alert selling over 2.5 million units combined. Westwood is also releasing versions of Command & Conquer for Segar Saturn, Sonyr PlayStation, and Windowsr 95 platforms. For the latest information, news and product related goodies visit http://www.westwood.com. - # # # # Media Contact: Westwood Studios, Inc. Chris Rubyor Westwood Studios Tel: (702) 228-4040 Fax: (702) 228-3939 Internet: chris@westwood.com |