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ARCADE LEGEND ‘DIRK THE
DARING’ IS GOING 3D

Hasbro Sets Jaguar Free
Hasbro Interactive has released all rights to the “Jaguar”
hardware platform. This will allow software developers to
create and publish software for the Jaguar system with-
out having to obtain a licensing agreement from Hasbro
Interactive. However, developers are not permitted to
use the Atari trademark or logo in connection with their
Blue Byte Software announced they have acquired games.
the worldwide rights to release “Dragon’s Lair” in a 3D Songbird Productions Responds by Announcing All
format. New Jaguar Game Releases

Once again, you will control Dirk in his quest to res- In response to the above announcement, Songbird Pro-
cue the fair princess, Daphney, who is being held by ductions (http://songbird.atari.org) will release a new
an evil dragon in the castle of a dark wizard. game for the Jaguar late in 1999 titled “Protector.” This
will be a fast paced 2D shooter in the spirit of Defender
Original Dragon’s Lair creator, Don Bluth, will be
heavily involved in the project. In addition to releasing Protector, Songbird has licensed
several unreleased Jaguar games. Titles include “Soccer
Kid” from Krisalis Software Ltd., “Hyper Force” from vis-
Dragon’s Lair 3D will be released in time for Christ-
mas 2000 and will be available in both Mac and PC ual Impact and “Skyhammer” from Rebellion. At press
versions. time no release dates were available for these games.
OMC Games Will Debut Two New RPG’s for the
Jaguar CD Console
In another stunning announcement, OMC Game’s stated
that they would release two games, “The Assassin” and
NEW LYNX GAME NOW “Age of Darkness” for the Jaguar.
AVAILABLE The first to be released, “The Assassin,” will be a sci-fi/
fantasy detective story set in the year 2147. The player
will take the role of a Chicago detective who sets out to
Songbird Productions has announced the release of solve the case to find the murderers of his little brother.
“Ponx” for The Atari Lynx. OMC Games owner, James Garvin, promises “The As-
sassin” will be in the spirit of Hong Kong Cinema flicks.
This ball and paddle game’s features include “multiple “The Assassin” will also be released for the Atari XL/XE
balls,” “vs. computer” and the ability to play against a on 5 ¼” floppies. Both versions will be released in the
human opponent on the same Lynx unit. first quarter of 2000
“Age of Darkness” will be OMC Games’ second release
The game retails for $39.95 and is available through and is said to be “the largest game world in RPG history”.
the Songbird Productions website at: The world will include 6 planes of existence and over 650

http://songbird.atari.org Layers of the Abyss. The player will be able to get a job,
advance levels, cast spells and create custom equip-
ment. Age of Darkness will be released late 2000.
Visit www.omcgames.com for more information.

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