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I-O Data Announces 3D Accelerator Card Based on PowerVR from NEC
and VideoLogic
18 November 1996
One of the largest Add-In Board manufacturers in Japan, I-O Data,
has announced a 3D accelerator card based on PowerVR for the
consumer PC market. The 3D accelerator, called "GA-GM3D4/PCI" is
designed around the PowerVR PCX1 chip from NEC and comes with 4Mb
of high performance SDRAM texture memory on board. The
GA-GM3D4/PCI 3D accelerator will be available by the end of
January 97.
I-O Data has an annual turnover of over 43 billion yen (approx.
£235 million) and forecasts sales of over 100,000 PowerVR based
GA-GM3D4/PCI cards to PC OEMs in the first 12 months.
"The 3D games phenomena creates a massive opportunity for the
Japanese home PC industry and I-O Data," said spokesperson
Mr.Sakae Myogan, Director Engineering Dept. I-O Data. "As one of
the leading graphics board manufacturers in Japan, I-O Data will
deliver the best in 3D accelerators to the Japanese PC market and
has therefore adopted PowerVR as the 3D platform of choice.
PowerVR and I-O Data will deliver the ultimate in arcade-quality
3D performance at the best price today and well into the future."
About I-O Data
I-O Data Device, Inc., established in 1976, is the leading
producer of computer peripheral products in Japan. Through its
continued and ever-expanding design and global marketing of
hardware and software products, I-O Data Device, Inc. is
committed to meeting the rapidly changing requirements of its
diversified customer base.
For further information, please contact Patrick Jubb at
pat...@videologic.com or I-O Data Device, Inc., 2005 Hamilton
Avenue,Suite 220, San Jose,California 95125. Tel:
+1-408-377-7062, Fax:+1-408-377-7085, http://www.iodata.com.
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The PowerVR Enhanced Version Of Wipeout XL Transcends Gamers
Between The Worlds Of Virtual And True Reality
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today displayed the PowerVR™ Enhanced™ version of
Wipeout XL™ which will be available in the first quarter of 1997.
The PowerVR Enhanced version of Wipeout XL combines vivid,
real-time 3D environments with the fierce competition of
anti-gravity ballistic racing to create scenes so graphic the
game player cannot decipher between virtual and true reality.
Jointly developed by NEC and VideoLogic, the PowerVR architecture
is the future of high-quality three-dimensional graphics for the
next generation of interactive entertainment.
Psygnosis joins a growing list of game developers who have taken
advantage of the PowerVR Ready™ program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
Using a revolutionary 3D design, the PowerVR architecture
combines on-chip hidden surface removal with a unique method of
texture mapping and a reduced memory architecture to bring 3D
images to life. The PowerVR architecture delivers the "superfast
fill rates" needed to satisfy gamers’ demands for higher screen
resolutions by combining the on-chip 32-bit accurate Z-buffer
function with one-third of the texture memory bandwidth
requirements of other 3D solutions.
Wipeout XL
Wipeout XL is the highly anticipated sequel to the original
ground-breaking futuristic racer, WipeOut™ from Psygnosis which
virtually redefined the notion of next generation video games.
Wipeout XL features eight all-new tracks which include two hidden
tracks. Players choose from four racing classes, including
difficulty curves for the novice driver, and a superfast hidden
Phantom class for WipeOut veterans. There are 15 ships and 11
weapons in addition to new checkpoints and pit stops. An energy
bar has been implemented and ships will now be destroyed after
too much collision damage.
The PowerVR Enhanced titles are more advanced than basic
Direct3D™ games. Minimum requirements for a title in this
category include frame rate of 30fps, resolution of 640x480 and a
minimum color depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S.
(According to Dataquest.) The company operates a
676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Roseville, Calif.
NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NIPNY),
a $41 billion international manufacturer of computer,
communications and semiconductor products. (For more information
on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please visit the NEC
website at http://www.nec.com).
PowerVR, PowerVR Enhanced and VideoLogic are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a registered
trademark of NEC Corp. Wipeout XL and Psygnosis are trademarks of
Psygnosis Ltd. Direct3D is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All registered trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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3D Graphics So Real It Will Leave Skid Marks On Your Face
Ultim@te Race Uses The PowerVR Technology To The Extreme
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- Kalisto’s Ultim@te Race™ is a
multiplayer arcade-type racing game taking full advantage of the
PowerVR™ technology jointly developed by NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic, to achieve stunning visual effects such as dusk,
dense fog, night and day atmosphere and a 3D sky. Ultim@te Race
is a perfect example of a game that supports the PowerVR Extreme™
Certification signifying the highest quality game not only in
technical capabilities but also in gameplay and market appeal. To
be classified as Extreme, a game must achieve a minimum frame
rate and resolution of 30fps at 800x600 with a minimum of 16.7
million colors.
Ultim@te Race uses a real dynamic physical model engine, which
enables special effects such as shock absorbers giving game
players the sensation of actually driving on the open road.
Ultim@te Race provides the option to link up to eight
simultaneous players over a local area network. The company plans
to provide Internet support in 1997.
"The PowerVR technology gives us the advanced 3D tools we need to
dramatically increase the visuals and gameplay experience of
Ultim@te Race," said Nicolas Gaume, president of Kalisto
Entertainment S.A.
The PowerVR architecture combines on-chip hidden surface removal
with a unique method of texture mapping and a reduced memory
architecture to bring 3D images to life. The PowerVR architecture
delivers the "superfast fill rates" needed to satisfy gamers’
demands for higher screen resolutions by combining the on-chip
32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with one-third of the texture
memory bandwidth requirements of other 3D solutions. Jointly
developed by NEC Electronics and VideoLogic, the PowerVR
technology is the future of high-quality, three-dimensional
graphics for the next generation of interactive entertainment.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S.
(According to Dataquest.) The company operates a
676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Roseville, Calif.
NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NIPNY),
a $41 billion international manufacturer of computer,
communications and semiconductor products. (For more information
on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please visit the NEC
website at http://www.nec.com).
PowerVR and VideoLogic are trademarks or registered trademarks of
VideoLogic. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corp. Ultim@te
Race is a trademark of Kalisto Entertainment S.A. All other
trademarks belong their respective companies. All other
trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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NEC and VideoLogic Launch Certification Program for Games
PowerVR Ready Program Ensures Ultimate in Game Compatibility
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today announced the PowerVR™ Ready™ Program, an
easy-to-understand game certification system. The new system
consists of three levels -- Extreme, Enhanced and Accelerated --
making it easy for content developers and game players to
identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified game.
"The PowerVR Ready program was created to satisfy a need for a
clear, concise means of identifying Direct3D™ compatible games
that have been optimized to take full advantage of the PowerVR 3D
technology within the game community," said Robin Seaver,
director of strategic business development - multimedia, NEC
Electronics Inc.
The PowerVR Ready program consists of a growing list of game
developers who have developed games for the Microsoft Direct3D
API and/or the PowerVR proprietary SGL API. To date, some of the
developers that will be adopting the PowerVR Ready Program
include Activision®, Electronic Arts®, Fox® Interactive, Kalisto
Entertainment ®, NAMCO®, Psygnosis®, Reality Bytes®, Sega®
Entertainment, Ubi Soft Entertainment and Vic Tokai® Inc.
The PowerVR Extreme™ Certification
The ultimate in the PowerVR certification supported titles will
be reserved for games of the highest quality, not only in
technical capabilities but also in game play and market appeal.
Games in this category must achieve a minimum frame rate and
resolution of 30fps at 800x600. All of this must be done with a
minimum of 16.7 million colors and should take advantage of all
advanced features of PowerVR. Examples of this type of game
include Virtua On™ by Sega Entertainment, Rave Racer™, Tekken 2™
and Air Combat 22™ by NAMCO and Ultim@te Race™ by Kalisto
Entertainment.
The PowerVR Enhanced™ Certification
Titles more advanced than basic Direct3D but not in the Extreme
category due to lower screen resolution, frame rate and color
depth will be found in this category. These titles include
features and capabilities not found in other 3D hardware.
Minimum requirements for a title in this category include a frame
rate of 30fps, resolution of 640x480 and a minimum color depth of
16 bits. A number of titles fall into this category and will make
up the bulk that take advantage of the PowerVR technology. This
may mean taking advantage of either high-resolution,
translucencies, shadows, light volumes, fogging, filtering, among
others. Examples of games in this category include Ubi Soft
Entertainment’s POD™, MechWarrior™ 2 by Activision and Wipeout
XL™ from Psygnosis.
The PowerVR Accelerated™ Certification
All other PowerVR architecture compatible Direct3D titles not in
the Extreme or Enhanced categories will be found here. The
minimum level of 3D support required is 20fps and 640x480
resolution with a minimum color depth of 16 bits.
The PowerVR Architecture
The PowerVR architecture combines on-chip hidden surface removal
with a unique method of texture mapping and a reduced memory
architecture to bring 3D images to life. The PowerVR architecture
delivers the "superfast fill rates" needed to satisfy gamers’
demands for higher screen resolutions by combining the on-chip
32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with at least one-third of the
texture memory bandwidth requirements of other 3D solutions.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com)
PowerVR, PowerVR Extreme, PowerVR Enhanced, PowerVR Accelerated.
PowerVR Ready and VideoLogic are trademarks or registered
trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC
Corp. Direct3D is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other
registered trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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http://www.powervr.com Electronics Inc.)
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Ubi Soft Entertainment Joins PowerVR Ready Program POD Enhanced
by Sensational 3D Graphics
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today announced that Ubi Soft Entertainment’s
long-awaited sci-fi racing game POD™, an MMX™ work in progress,
will be a PowerVR™ Enhanced™ title when it ships in 1997.
The PowerVR Enhanced version of POD features trailblazing
graphics and special effects, customizable cars and the option to
link up to eight simultaneous players over the Internet or
intranet.
Ubi Soft Entertainment joins a growing list of game developers
who have taken advantage of the PowerVR Ready™ program. The
program was developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game
developers and game players identify the level of support for
each PowerVR-certified game. The PowerVR architecture combines
on-chip hidden surface removal with a unique method of texture
mapping and a reduced memory architecture to bring 3D images to
life. The PowerVR architecture delivers the "superfast fill
rates" needed to satisfy gamer’s demand for higher screen
resolutions by combining the on-chip 32-bit accurate Z-buffer
function with at least one-third of the texture memory bandwidth
requirements of other 3D solutions.
POD an MMX Work In Progress
Set on a futuristic planet, where a cancerous green fungus called
POD is rapidly destroying everything in its path, the game
thrusts players into a fierce contest to determine who will
escape before the planet explodes.
Each of the eight vehicles in the game can be customized from the
beginning screen. Depending on the particular combination of
customization options chosen, the computer will modify more than
20 different technical parameters that will change the "feel" of
the vehicle when players take the "wheel."
The PowerVR Enhanced titles are more advanced than basic
Direct3D™ games. Minimum requirement for a title in this category
is a frame rate of 30fps, resolution of 640x480 and a minimum
color depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S.
(According to Dataquest.) The company operates a
676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Roseville, Calif.
NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NIPNY),
a $41 billion international manufacturer of computer,
communications and semiconductor products. (For more information
on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please visit the NEC
website at http://www.nec.com)
PowerVR, PowerVR Enhanced, PowerVR Ready and VideoLogic are
trademarks or registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a
registered trademark of NEC Corp. Direct3D is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. POD is a trademark of Ubi Soft
Entertainment. MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other
registered trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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Fantasies Come True With Dark Vengeance
PowerVR Accelerated Action for Reality Bytes Title
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today displayed Reality Bytes’™ version of a true 3D
PowerVR™ Accelerated™ game -- Dark Vengeance™. Dark Vengeance is
a game where the player chooses one of ten different characters
each with unique strengths and weapon capabilities that evolve as
gameplay progresses. The Dark Vengeance Direct3D™/PowerVR
Accelerated™ version is expected to be available in 1Q97. In this
PowerVR Accelerated version, jaws will drop when gamers see Dark
Vengeance’s hardware-accelerated 24-bit graphics, real-time
shadowing, Z-buffering, mip mapping, radial lighting, fog effects
and alpha transparencies. Using revolutionary 3D design, the
PowerVR architecture combines on-chip hidden surface removal with
a unique method of texture mapping and a reduced memory
architecture to bring 3D images to life. The PowerVR architecture
delivers the “superfast fill rates” needed to satisfy gamers’
demands for higher screen resolutions by combining the on-chip
32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with at least one-third of the
texture memory bandwidth requirements of other 3D solutions.
Reality Bytes joins a growing list of game developers who have
taken advantage of the PowerVR Ready™ program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
Dark Vengeance
Dark Vengeance features dynamic indoor and outdoor fantasy
environments, hordes of vicious enemies, and scores of
devastating weapons designed to exploit to the fullest the games’
3D acceleration. Nothing is off-limits in the world of Dark
Vengeance. Witness all of the carnage just as it happens, thanks
to a unique third-person perspective and a “smart” camera that
immerses players in this maniacal world.
The PowerVR Accelerated Certification features Direct3D™ titles
not in the PowerVR Extreme™ or PowerVR Enhanced™ categories. The
minimum level of 3D support is 20 fps and 640x480 resolution with
a minimum color depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com).
PowerVR, PowerVR Accelerated and VideoLogic are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a registered
trademark of NEC Corp. Dark Vengeance and Reality Bytes are
registered trademarks of Reality Bytes, Inc. in the United States
and other countries. Direct3D is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation. All other registered trademarks belong to their
respective companies.
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jim_...@el.nec.com
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http://www.powervr.com Electronics Inc.)
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PowerVR Gives You the Edge in New 3D Vehicle Combat Game
Reality Bytes Joins PowerVR™ Ready™ Program
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today demonstrated the PowerVR Accelerated™ version of
Reality Bytes’™ award-winning 3D arcade action game HAVOC™. HAVOC
is a furious outdoor, vehicle-based 3D race where the players
compete to claim territory. The HAVOC Direct3DÔ/PowerVR
Accelerated version is expected to be available in 4Q96.
This PowerVR Accelerated version uses customized 16- and 24-bit
graphics and breathtaking special effects, including fog, radial
lighting and alpha transparencies. Using a revolutionary 3D
design, the PowerVR architecture combines on-chip hidden surface
removal with a unique method of texture mapping and a reduced
memory architecture to bring 3D images to life. The PowerVR
architecture delivers the “superfast fill rates” needed to
satisfy gamers’ demands for higher screen resolutions by
combining the on-chip 32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with at
least one-third of the texture memory bandwidth requirements of
other 3D solutions.
Reality Bytes joins a growing list of game developers who have
taken advantage of the PowerVR ReadyÔ program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
HAVOC
Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, HAVOC spans arid badlands,
an icy Fallout Wasteland, and freakish Tyrakian Territories. In
the world of HAVOC, the Corporate Entities, ruled by the cunning
and ruthless Tyrakian Overlord, are dominating the cutthroat race
for territory. The players’ mission is to retaliate against this
monopoly and win back the land. Gamers choose from one of three
unique vehicles: a BattleCycle, a HyperTank, or a HoverCar, each
with distinct strengths to help facilitate your victory.
The PowerVR Accelerated Certification features Direct3D™ titles
not in the PowerVR Extreme™ or PowerVR Enhanced™ categories. The
minimum level of 3D support is 20 fps and 640x480 resolution with
a minimum color depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com)
PowerVR, PowerVR Accelerated, PowerVR Ready and VideoLogic are
trademarks or registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a
registered trademark of NEC Corp. HAVOC and Reality Bytes are
registered trademarks of Reality Bytes, Inc. in the United States
and other Countries. Direct3D is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation. All other registered trademarks belong to their
respective companies.
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http://www.powervr.com Electronics Inc.)
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Cyberspace Athletes Needed to Compete in Virtual 3D Arena
PowerVR Provides the Icy Hot Action for Activision’s HyperBlade
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today announced that Activision®, Inc.’s HyperBlade™,
a fast-paced 3D, multiplayer, futuristic sports game will be run
on the PowerVR™ architecture. The PowerVR Accelerated™ version of
HyperBlade features high-performance, true, realistic, real-time
3D environments where game players become completely immersed
into each scenario.
Jointly developed by NEC and VideoLogic, the PowerVR architecture
is the future of high-quality three-dimensional graphics for the
next generation of interactive entertainment.
Activision joins a growing list of game developers who have taken
advantage of the PowerVR Ready™ program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
The PowerVR architecture combines on-chip hidden-surface removal
with a unique method of texture mapping and a reduced memory
architecture to bring 3D images to life. The PowerVR architecture
delivers the "superfast fill rates" needed to satisfy gamers’
demands for higher screen resolutions by combining the on-chip
32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with one third of the texture
memory bandwidth requirements of other 3D solutions.
HyperBlade
HyperBlade is a fast, furious body check into the future of
sports. Featuring real-time 3D graphics, outstanding gameplay and
sensational sound design, the game combines the hard-hitting
action of hockey, soccer, lacrosse and extreme skating with the
combat action of a fighting game. Competing in a 3D virtual
arena, players plunge into the ultimate 21st century battle sport
without any rules.
Choosing from one of 12 international teams, or custom tailoring
their own three-person team from a selection of more than 30
players, opponents battle in more than 12 different arenas
complete with a variety of obstacles -- including ramps,
trenches, bumps and traps. Armed with a jak (throwing device), a
rok (projectile) and a custom armor suit, players charge and
penetrate the opposing team’s zone as they avoid bone-jarring
body checks and attempt to score goals.
The PowerVR Accelerated Certification features Direct3D™ titles
not in the PowerVR Extreme™ or PowerVR Enhanced™ categories. The
minimum level of 3D support is 20 fps and 640x480 resolution with
a minimum color depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com).
PowerVR, PowerVR Accelerated and VideoLogic are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a registered
trademark of NEC Corp. Activision is a registered trademark and
HyperBlade is a trademark of Activision, Inc. (c) 1996
Activision, Inc. HyperBlade was developed by WizBang! Productions
in collaboration with Activision. WizBang! is a registered
trademark of WizBang! Software Productions, Inc. Direct3D is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other registered
trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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http://www.powervr.com Electronics Inc.)
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(310) 226-3040
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PowerVR Enhanced Version of the Jane’s® Combat Simulation: AH64D
Longbow Provides the Thrill of Combat in a True 3D Environment
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today displayed the PowerVR™ Enhanced™ version of
Electronic Arts’™ best-selling combat helicopter flight simulator
-- AH-64D Longbow™. Featuring fully textured rolling terrain and
the most technologically advanced 3D visuals for unparalleled
realism, this helicopter simulator gives game players the
ultimate environment to experience the sensation of air combat
action -- short of joining the Army. Electronic Arts and NEC have
entered into an agreement in principle to convert and optimize
the Windows® 95 version of AH-64D Longbow for the PowerVR
architecture for release in summer 1997.
Electronic Arts joins a growing list of game developers who have
taken advantage of the PowerVR Ready™ program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
Using a revolutionary 3D design, the PowerVR architecture
combines on-chip hidden surface removal with a unique method of
texture mapping and a reduced memory architecture to bring 3D
images to life. The PowerVR architecture delivers the “superfast
fill rates” needed to satisfy gamers’ demands for higher screen
resolutions by combining the on-chip 32-bit accurate Z-buffer
function with at least one-third of the texture memory bandwidth
requirements of other 3D solutions. Jointly developed by NEC and
VideoLogic, the PowerVR architecture is the future of
high-quality, three-dimensional graphics for the next generation
of interactive entertainment.
The PowerVR Enhanced titles are more advanced than basic
Direct3D™ games. Minimum requirements for a title in this
category include frame rate of 30 fps, resolution of 640x480 and
a minimum color depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com).
About Jane’s Combat Simulations
In July of 1995, Electronic Arts, ORIGIN Systems® and Jane’s®
Information Group announced the signing of a long-term licensing
agreement, bringing together the expertise of Jane’s, the world
leader in defense industry publications, and the creative talents
of Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS), a leading global interactive
entertainment software company and its subsidiary, ORIGIN
Systems. The result of the alliance is a new brand of
entertainment software. Jane’s Combat Simulations products
emphasize realism, authenticity and playability. Current titles
under the Jane’s Combat Simulations brand are Advanced Tactical
Fighters™, AH-64D Longbow and U.S. Navy Fighters™ ‘97.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., is a leading
interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA
posted revenues over $530 million for fiscal 1996. The company
develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for
personal computers and advanced entertainment systems such as the
PlayStation and Sega Saturn™. Electronic Arts markets its
products worldwide under five brand names: Electronic Arts, EA
SPORTS™, ORIGIN Systems Inc., Bullfrog Production™ Ltd. and
Jane’s Combat Simulations. EA has international subsidiaries in
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South
Africa, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and U.S.
development operations in San Mateo, Calif.; Baltimore, Maryland;
Austin, Texas; and Seattle, Washington. More information about
EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the
Internet at http://www.ea.com.
PowerVR, PowerVR Enhanced and VideoLogic are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a registered
trademarks of NEC Corp. Electronic Arts is a registered trademark
of Electronic Arts. Jane’s is a registered trademark of Jane’s
Information Group Ltd. Advanced Tactical Fighters and U.S. Navy
Fighters are trademarks of Electronic Arts. ORIGIN Systems is a
registered trademark of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Direct3D is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other registered
trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Literature Hotline: Press Contacts:
NEC Electronics Jim Lucas
(800) 366-9782 phone NEC Electronics Inc.
(800) 729-9288 fax (408) 588-6620
jim_...@el.nec.com
Online information: Dawn Cotterell (For NEC
http://www.powervr.com Electronics Inc.)
Cohn & Wolfe
(310) 226-3040
dawn_co...@yr.com
Visit NEC Electronics Inc. At Charles Bellfield
Comdex/Fall VideoLogic Inc.
Booth #L1882 (415) 875-0606
cha...@videologic.com
The PowerVR Architecture Propels MechWarrior 2 to a New 3D World
Activision Joins PowerVR Ready Program
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today displayed the PowerVR Enhanced version of
Activision®, Inc.’s blockbuster action title MechWarrior® 2 that
is scheduled to hit stores this month.
Featuring unparalleled performance and heart-stopping 3D
graphics, this PowerVR Enhanced game will be available to OEMs
and a Direct3D™ version is available with Compaq’s new Presario™
Series 8000 and VideoLogic’s Apocalypse3D™ accelerator board.
Jointly developed by NEC and VideoLogic, the PowerVR architecture
is the future of high-quality three-dimensional graphics for the
next generation of interactive entertainment.
Activision joins a growing list of game developers who have taken
advantage of the PowerVR Ready™ program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
The PowerVR architecture combines on-chip hidden-surface removal
with a unique method of texture mapping and a reduced memory
architecture to bring 3D images to life. The PowerVR architecture
delivers the “superfast fill rates” needed to satisfy gamers’
demands for higher screen resolutions by combining the on-chip
32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with at least one-third of the
texture memory bandwidth requirements of other 3D solutions.
MechWarrior 2
One of the best-selling combat games, MechWarrior 2 combines
sophisticated simulation gameplay with vivid 3D graphics to
thrust players into an explosive world of sight, sound and
action. Strapped into the cockpit of one of 15 BattleMechs®
customized with a variety of lethal weapons, players battle
across various planetary terrain ranging from urban landscapes to
ice fields to deserts, as they embark on more than 20 intense
missions in real time. Players also can battle head-to-head via
modem or challenge seven other gamers over a local area network
for the ultimate 31st-century combat experience.
The PowerVR Enhanced titles are more advanced than basic Direct3D
games. Minimum requirements for a title in this category include
frame rate of 30fps, resolution of 640x480 and a minimum color
depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com).
PowerVR, PowerVR Ready, PowerVR Enhanced, Apocalypse3D and
VideoLogic are trademarks or registered trademarks of VideoLogic.
NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corp. MechWarrior,
BattleTech, BattleMech and ‘Mech are registered trademarks of the
FASA CORPORATION. (c) 1996 FASA CORPORATION. Activision is a
registered trademark of Activision, Inc. (c) 1996 Activision,
Inc. Presarios is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
Direct3D is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other
registered trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Literature Hotline: Press Contacts:
NEC Electronics Jim Lucas
(800) 366-9782 phone NEC Electronics Inc.
(800) 729-9288 fax (408) 588-6620
jim_...@el.nec.com
Online information: Dawn Cotterell (For NEC
http://www.powervr.com Electronics Inc.)
Cohn & Wolfe
(310) 226-3040
dawn_co...@yr.com
Visit NEC Electronics Inc. At Charles Bellfield
Comdex/Fall VideoLogic Inc.
Booth #L1882 (415) 875-0606
cha...@videologic.com
If You Thought The Movie Rocked ... Wait Until You Play This!
PowerVR Enhanced Demo of Independence Day On Display at Comdex
Las Vegas -- November 18, 1996 -- NEC Electronics Inc. and
VideoLogic today urged all Windows 95 game players to guard their
systems against an invasion of aliens. The PowerVR Enhanced
version of INDEPENDENCE DAY from Fox Interactive will be on
display at booth #L1882 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Fox Interactive joins a growing list of game developers who have
taken advantage of the PowerVR Ready program. The program was
developed by NEC and VideoLogic to help game developers and game
players identify the level of support for each PowerVR-certified
game.
This PowerVR Enhanced demo version combines leading-edge 3D
graphics with the thrill-packed action, special effects and
adventure of the movie INDEPENDENCE DAY, thrusting gamers into a
true 3D environment. Using a revolutionary 3D design, the PowerVR
architecture combines on-chip hidden surface removal with a
unique method of texture mapping and a reduced memory
architecture to bring 3D images to life.
The PowerVR architecture delivers the “superfast fill rates”
needed to satisfy gamers’ demands for higher screen resolutions
by combining the on-chip 32-bit accurate Z-buffer function with
one-third of the texture memory bandwidth requirements of other
3D solutions.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Players strap into the seat of a jet fighter and lead a battle to
stop the madness of an alien invasion force, starting its final
attack on earth. Making their way through 3D real-time
environments in this flight-and-fight, gamers go on a quest to
destroy the alien’s mothership.
Gamers can build an armed fleet comprised of mankind’s greatest
fighter jets from FA-18 Hornet’s to MiG-31 Foxhounds. Fox
Interactive delivers the thrill-packed action and adventure of
INDEPENDENCE DAY on a Windows 95 CD-ROM.
The PowerVR Enhanced titles are more advanced than basic Direct3D
games. Minimum requirements for a title in this category include
frame rate of 30 fps, resolution of 640x480 and a minimum color
depth of 16 bits.
About NEC
NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic
products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers,
3D graphics accelerators, digital signal processors (DSPs),
memories and components including flat panel displays. In 1995,
the company ranked fourth in semi-conductor sales in the U.S. The
company operates a 676,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in
Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC
Corporation (NIPNY), a $41 billion international manufacturer of
computer, communications and semiconductor products. (For more
information on NEC Electronics Inc. and its products, please
visit the NEC website at http://www.nec.com).
PowerVR, PowerVR Enhanced and VideoLogic are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VideoLogic. NEC is a registered
trademark of NEC Corp. INDEPENDENCE DAY TM and (c) 1996 Twentieth
Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Windows 95 is
a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States
and/or other countries. Direct3D is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation. All other registered trademarks belong to their
respective companies.
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Dave Glue
ig...@mbox.vol.it wrote in article <56rmva$k...@everest.vol.it>...
> The PowerVR Enhanced version of Wipeout XL combines vivid,
> real-time 3D environments with the fierce competition of
> anti-gravity ballistic racing to create scenes so graphic the
> game player cannot decipher between virtual and true reality.
I like press releases that don't go overboard. :)
> The PowerVR Extreme™ Certification
>
> The ultimate in the PowerVR certification supported titles will
> be reserved for games of the highest quality, not only in
> technical capabilities but also in game play and market appeal.
> Games in this category must achieve a minimum frame rate and
> resolution of 30fps at 800x600. All of this must be done with a
> minimum of 16.7 million colors and should take advantage of all
> advanced features of PowerVR. Examples of this type of game
> include Virtua On™ by Sega Entertainment, Rave Racer™, Tekken 2™
> and Air Combat 22™ by NAMCO and Ultim@te Race™ by Kalisto
> Entertainment.
Wow. Too bad about the lack of filtering, but impressive nonetheless. I
like the rating system, nice idea if they can enforce it.
B Morphin
>> The PowerVR Extreme™ Certification
>>
>> The ultimate in the PowerVR certification supported titles will
>> be reserved for games of the highest quality, not only in
>> technical capabilities but also in game play and market appeal.
>> Games in this category must achieve a minimum frame rate and
>> resolution of 30fps at 800x600. All of this must be done with a
>> minimum of 16.7 million colors and should take advantage of all
>> advanced features of PowerVR. Examples of this type of game
>> include Virtua On™ by Sega Entertainment, Rave Racer™, Tekken
2™
>> and Air Combat 22™ by NAMCO and Ultim@te Race™ by Kalisto
>> Entertainment.
REPLY:
Yeah sounds good but it's a little lacking in detail. Like what
processor is it to obtain the 30 fps. A 486-66??
Q.B.M.
Mike Skilton
bea...@mindspring.com (beavis1) wrote:
>On 19 Nov 1996 23:14:57 GMT, "Dave Glue" <dav...@interlog.com> wrote:
>
>>ig...@mbox.vol.it wrote in article <56rmva$k...@everest.vol.it>...
>
>>> Games in this category must achieve a minimum frame rate and
>>> resolution of 30fps at 800x600. All of this must be done with a
>>> minimum of 16.7 million colors and should take advantage of all
>>> advanced features of PowerVR. Examples of this type of game
>
>Uh, with what CPU? What motherboard/chipset? This doesn't
>mean anything by itself.
>
>bea...@mindspring.com
>
I think most of their figures are based on a P166.
-Mike