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Now Batting - "High Heat™ Major League Baseball® 2004"
Latest in 3DO's Lineup of Award-Winning Baseball Games Now Available on the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System
Redwood City, CA (February 18, 2003) - The 3DO Company (Nasdaq: THDO) today announced that "High Heat™ Major League Baseball® 2004" for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is now shipping and will be available in most retail stores this weekend. With a completely new graphics engine, all original motion captured player animations, and a deep new Franchise Mode, "High Heat Major League Baseball 2004" is guaranteed to top gamers' scorecards this season.
"Over the years the High Heat franchise has received the highest accolades from the industry's top critics," said Trip Hawkins, chief executive officer of The 3DO Company. "With the invaluable input of Arizona Diamondbacks™ star pitcher Curt Schilling, the official High Heat spokesperson, we have refined the subtle physics of pitching and batting even further. We feel that 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004' will set a new standard in sports videogames."
About High Heat Baseball®
Hailed by many as "one of the greatest sports games ever made," the High Heat Baseball series is a well-known gaming industry favorite, and early indicators are that this year's game will be the best yet. In addition to improved award-winning gameplay, this rendition goes beyond next-generation, and combines exceptional graphics, seamless animation, and eleven game modes.
"High Heat Major League Baseball 2004" will also be available soon for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, personal computer, and the Nintendo GameCube™ and Game Boy® Advance systems.
About Curt Schilling's Involvement
Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling returns this year as the official spokesperson for High Heat Major League Baseball 2004. Schilling was named co-MVP of the 2001 World Series®, and was a leading contender for the National League™ Cy Young Award during the 2002 season. Curt Schilling became a champion of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) cause in 1992 when he created “Curt's Pitch for ALS.” A portion of the proceeds from each High Heat game sold is donated to this charity.
New features for "High Heat Major League Baseball 2004" include:
* Stunning graphics courtesy of all new motion-capture, new animation system, and new graphics engine
* Career and Franchise modes including a complete Minor Leagues™ system (AAA, AA, A), player contracts and free agency
* Two On Two Showdown™ mode - pick a pitcher and a batter and go head-to-head against another pitcher and batter in a fast-action, one-inning game
* Enhanced audio experience with hecklers, vendors, crowds, stadium announcer and two-man announcer team
* Improved advanced TruPlay™ A.I., for the most realistic batting, base running, fielding, pitching, and managing
* Includes 27 unique pitch types (up to six per player)
* Game Tuning Menu allowing players to completely customize their game experience
About The 3DO Company
The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for personal computers, the Internet, and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and the Nintendo GameCube™ and Game Boy® Advance systems. 3DO has also been licensed to develop and publish interactive entertainment products compatible with the Xbox? video game system from Microsoft Corp. More information about
The 3DO Company and 3DO products can be found on the Internet at
www.3do.com.The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company's ability to complete the development and commercial release of products as currently planned, the popularity of the Company's brands, unanticipated expenses, and the consequences of competitive factors in the marketplace. Further information on potential factors which could affect such forward-looking statements and the Company's financial results are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, and the Company's Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2002, and September 30, 2002. The Company expressly disclaims the obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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