January 10, 2001 

Talonsoft recently sent out a news item on several of their upcoming titles: 

Upcoming Games

The Age of Sail II machine keeps on turning, and the game will be in stores by the end of the month. We have totally reworked the interface over the past few months and it looks fantastic. The artwork for the box has been finalized and it has gone to print. We expect the silver master to be done in the next week. Also, the official Prima strategy guide will be finalized and ready to go in the next few days. Go to www.talonsoft.com/ageofsail2 and look at the latest news on Age of Sail II.

As a special added bonus to all those who pre-ordered Age of Sail II, we will be sending you a FREE Age of Sail II T-shirt with your order. Read the Pre-Order Information section of this newsletter below for more information.

For all of you World War II enthusiasts out there, Empire Interactive is releasing Battle of Britain, a real-time combat flight simulation pitting the Royal Air Force against the invading German Luftwaffe. Jump into the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, or the Hawker Hurricane, or even into the German Junker Ju88. Look for this title in stores by the end of January too. We have a great movie available for download, and you can get it at www.empireinteractive.com/BOB 

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In response to the overwhelming success of Airport Tycoon, we have signed a deal with Monte Cristo The Management Games Company to create a management simulation that takes a more offbeat approach to running an Airline. Here is your chance to manage your own Airline, from using personal assistants, to setting up plane routes, to establishing your airline in airports around the world, to dealing with strikes and lost luggage. Watch for more news throughout January at www.talonsoft.com .

You will also want to keep an eye out for Outlive, shipping in the middle of February. Outlive is a real-time strategy game set in Earth's tumultuous future. Securing the valuable resources is your people's only hope of survival. Choose either human or robotic technology to develop a supreme fighting force to protect your future. The website will be going up soon, so keep visiting www.talonsoft.com for more information.

Pre-Order Information

We are now accepting pre-orders for the Age of Sail II, Mafia, Battle of Britain and more. If you would like to reserve your copy now, visit www.take2studiosstore.com, or call 1-800-211-6504 or (410) 933-9191 extension 100, and pre-order this exciting title!

If you pre-order Age of Sail II now, you will receive a FREE Age of Sail II T-shirt with your order - a $17.99 value! The T-shirt will have the Age of Sail II logo on the front, with actual conceptual artwork on the back. So pick up the phone or visit our online store today.

New Web Site Stuff

The new online store is up and running. Go to www.take2studiosstore.com and check out the new format. You can order any of our titles, and place pre-orders as well. Keep a watchful eye for the special offers that will only be offered to customers who shop at the online store.

Don't forget about the new online registration section that allows you to officially register your TalonSoft or Take 2 game. Visit www.talonsoft.com/register/talon or www.talonsoft.com/register/take2 and register your games now!