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Jumping Jack Rabbit! Gathering of Developers to Publish
Epic MegaGames' Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Highly Acclaimed Side Scroller Game Hops onto the PC this Fall
Gathering of Developers, a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company, today announced the company will publish
and distribute Epic MegaGames' highly anticipated Jazz Jackrabbit 2 worldwide, with Project 2 distributing the game in Europe and
Australia. The sequel to the best-selling and award-winning shareware hit Jazz Jackrabbit, Jazz 2 is a state-of-the-art side-scrolling
arcade-style game for the PC and is scheduled for release this fall. The game is being co-developed by Orange Games. Epic MegaGames, a
founding partner of The Gathering, released the first Jazz Jackrabbit in 1994.
"Early reviews have called Jazz 2 the best game of its kind ever to hit the PC," said Jay Wilbur, Imperial Advisor of Epic MegaGames.
"Jazz 2 has a definite cool attitude of its own and adding multiplayer and level editing options brings even more entertainment value to this
renowned series."
In Jazz Jackrabbit 2, gamers jump into a cool animated world with the wacky green rabbit Jazz and his crazy brother Spaz, as they take
on a bevy of dangerous turtles, bats and other enemies. The game centers around Jazz and his arch enemy Devan Shell, who has stolen the
wedding ring of Jazz's future wife, Eva Earlong. With the ring, Devan will be able to complete his top-secret time machine, go back in time
and make sure Jazz is never born. And, without the ring, Jazz won't be able to marry Eva.
Jazz 2's technologically advanced features list includes MMX enhancement and split screen network play that offers "party-mode" play for
co-op and deathmatch modes for the Internet, as well as Capture the Flag, race and treasure modes. A level editor allows players to
customize existing levels and create new ones. Gathering of Developers is supporting Jazz 2 with a major retail marketing campaign including
print and online advertisements and promotions.
"Jazz 2 offers gamers of all ages something they are always asking for...a technologically advanced PC game, but with instinctive gameplay
and a sense of humor," said Mike Wilson, CEO of Gathering of Developers. "Epic MegaGames has delivered in spades with a
state-of-the-art action/arcade game that you can still deathmatch your kids on in good conscience."
Epic MegaGames Inc. is a privately held company based in Rockville, Maryland with offices in the U.K. Established in 1991, Epic
produces, markets and distributes cutting-edge PC games. Best known for Jill of the Jungle and Epic Pinball, the company has over 20
products in release. Epic distributes its products directly to end users using the shareware model and through worldwide retail distribution
with major retail companies including Spectrum Holobyte and GT Interactive. Additional company information can be obtained through
Epic's World Wide Web site at http://www.epicgames.com.
Founded in Dallas, TX in December 1997, Gathering of Developers is a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company.
The company's mission is to be the worldwide leader in the development and delivery of commercially successful computer game software
designed for a range of platforms. The company's pioneering partners are industry leaders and proven hit makers 3D Realms, Epic
MegaGames, PopTop Software, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal Reality Inc and Edge of Reality. For more information visit Gathering of
Developers Web site at http://www.godgames.com.
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