Subject: [loki-press] SuSE Distributes Heavy Gear II for Linux
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 22:20:21 -0700
From: Kayt Sorhaindo <sigyn@lokigames.com>

SuSE ANNOUNCEMENT
May 21, 2000

Loki's new Linux game "Heavy Gear II" 
Now Available from SuSE


With "Heavy Gear II" Loki Entertainment Software is opening the door to 
new dimensions in the Linux world: with 3D audio effects and joystick 
support, a further step has been taken towards the acceptance of Linux by 
the home user.

Linux, once just an insider tip for computer professionals, is well on 
its way to becoming the operating system of choice for home users as 
well. After its overwhelming success on the server market and its 
increasing use in companies of all kinds, the ground has been prepared 
for the all-round use of Linux, with beginner-friendly installation 
routines, intuitive desktops and application software such as office 
packets and games. 

With the release of the first "big" Linux game, "Civilization: Call To 
Power" (awarded the "Best End User Product of 1999" by Linux Journal), 
Loki Entertainment has already made a name for itself. Just like its 
successors, "Heavy Gear II" makes optimal use of the qualities of Linux 
in the network, whereby multi-player games based on rounds, or real-time, 
are possible. Due to its success, it is no surprise that around a dozen 
more titles are planned on being ported to Linux for the year 2000.

Loki is currently placing its main emphasis on 3D sound support by means 
of OpenAL. "OpenAL represents a milestone for Linux," realizes Scott 
Draeker, president of Loki Entertainment Software. "Until now, 3D audio 
features in games were reserved for users of other platforms. This has 
all changed now."

OpenAL, entirely in the tradition of the Open Source community, is issued 
under the LPGL license (GNU Library Public License).

Dirk Hohndel, CTO of SuSE Linux AG, is also aware of the chances offered 
by this: "Linux games play a significant role in the success of the 
desktop market. Through the common efforts of the Linux community, most 
recently with OpenAL and the XFree86 version 4.0, ensuring enhanced 3D 
graphics card support, decisive steps forward have been taken."

For more information about this product please visit 
http://www.suse.de/en/produkte/software/index.html

About Loki Entertainment Software 

A privately held company, Loki Entertainment Software has headquarters in 
Orange County, California and was established in 1998. Loki meets a 
pent-up need in the Linux community by providing fully-supported, 
shrink-wrapped games for sale through traditional retail channels 
worldwide. Loki released 7 front-line Linux game titles in 1999, and 
plans 16 titles for 2000. For more information, visit www.lokigames.com. 

About SuSE

With more than 340 employees, SuSE Linux AG is one of the world's largest 
Linux specialists. Thanks to its stability and quality, SuSE Linux is 
currently being employed by over one million private users and more than 
50,000 business customers around the world. The development and sales 
center in Nuremberg is backed up by branches in Oakland/USA, London, 
Prague and Marano sul Panaro/Italy, dedicated to the further development 
and dissemination of SuSE Linux. For the efficient deployment of Linux 
within the corporate sphere, SuSE
backs up its commercial Linux software and complete Linux systems with a 
comprehensive range of qualified consulting and support services. The 
SuSE Labs are making a major contribution to the development of Linux, 
especially in the areas of Linux-Kernel, glibc, XFree86, KDE, ISDN4Linux, 
 ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) and USB (Universal Serial Bus), 
as well as high availability and Multiplatform Support. SuSE received the 
award for "Best Linux Distribution" at LinuxWorld Expo 2000 in New York. 
More information is available at http://www.suse/de/en/ 

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Contact:
Michaela Geuthner
International Marketing
SuSE GmbH            
Schanzaeckerstr. 10      
D-90443 Nuernberg 
E-Mail: mg@suse.de
Phone: +49-911-74053-196
FAX:  +49-911-74053-479

Kayt Sorhaindo
Loki Entertainment Software
Telephone: 714.505.8915 x12
Facsimile: 714.505.3247
E-mail:press@lokigames.com