DISNEY SOFTWARE INTRODUCES NEW ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE WINDOWS SUPPORT FOR THE SOUND SOURCE AT SUMMER '92 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW BURBANK, Calif. --- May 28, 1992 --- Walt Disney Computer Software today announced sound support for Microsoft Windows version 3.1 for The Sound Source and previewed new software at the Summer '92 Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago. Disney Software is now showing pre-release versions of Stunt Island: The Flying and Filming Simulation and Coaster!. "Disney Software has become well known for producing high quality software primarily designed for children," said Ralph Giuffre, director of marketing for Disney Software. "Now with Stunt Island and Coaster! we have high quality software that will appeal to adult computer game players, and through the Windows support on the Disney Sound Source, a low cost way to have multimedia sound." Disney's low cost ($39.95 suggested retail) sound peripheral, The Sound Source has received wide spread acceptance from a variety of consumer software developers. The support will grow with the support of Microsoft Windows 3.1 and MPC level 1. This is scheduled to be available in the fall of 1992. Not just another flight simulator, Stunt Island: The Flying and Filming Simulation breaks new ground in the most popular gaming category. Developed with input from Hollywood stunt directors, Stunt Island, will enable players to fly, film and edit their own stunt films in a world of their own creation. In Disney Software's Coaster, players can design, build and ride the roller coaster of their wildest imagining. This new type of simulation was developed with input from Disney World and Disneyland attraction designers. Walt Disney Computer Software is an operating unit of Disney Consumer Products, the merchandising and specialty retail group of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Software releases products on the Disney Software and Buena Vista Software labels and is a developer, publisher and licensor of entertainment, creativity and children's software. -------------------------------------------------------- DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE STUNT ISLAND The world of simulations will add a whole new category with the film studio world of Stunt Island: The Flying and Filming Simulation from Disney Software. This combination of flight simulator and movie-making program will break new ground with the decidedly different Stunt Island. Developed with input from Hollywood stunt directors, Stunt Island allows players to design, fly and film their own stunt films in a world of their choice. Flying between buildings, through explosions under bridges and more can be done in this unique simulation that places the player at the controls of the aircraft. Using the tools of Stunt Island the player can fly, film, edit and then show stunt flying films of his own creation. There are 40 different aircraft, from WWI models to modern jets from commercial planes to stunt aircraft that players can utilize in their films. The set editor allows the player to modify any of the 20 existing sets or create new ones from scratch. There are over 600 different, complex objects such as landscape, vehicles, buildings and famous landmarks which can be combined into sets, around which stunts can be created. Players can even set objects in motion in conjunction with stunts and crashes. After the stunt has been filmed, in full 256-color VGA graphics, players can edit the film. By adding sound effects, music or voice-over and dialogue (using a Sound Blaster and microphone) in the edit room, the stunt film is complete and it is time to show the film in the Stunt Island theater. Scheduled for release in the fall of 1992, Stunt Island creates a whole new category in the simulator genre with the blending of flying and filming. Stunt Island will be available for MS-DOS compatible computers and support a variety of sound standards including The Sound Source and Sound Blaster. COASTER Have you ever wanted to design your own roller coaster? Then get in, sit down, hold on, and remember to keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle while it is in motion, because Coaster from Disney Software is the closest you'll ever come to simulating a roller coaster inside your home or office! Coaster was developed with input from the people who design the attractions for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It allows players to experience first hand how to design, build and test roller coasters. Players can also ride and study any of the 10 coasters included in Coaster. This new style of simulation from Disney Software puts players in charge of designing, building and riding in the roller coaster of their wildest dreams--or nightmares. In fact, it would be a good idea to make sure your computer is securely bolted to the table. In the Design & Build mode, players build towers, lay tracks, erect loops and fine-tune the angles on curves using a computer aided design (CAD) interface. Then move to the ride mode and experience the Coaster from a special test car. Roller coaster rides are measured in speed and G-forces and with special features, like rocket thrusters, brakes and gravity. The player decides how the ride will turn out. When you have finished and tested your roller coaster, a panel of experts will then judge your Coaster. Available in the fall of 1992, Coaster will offer a new type of simulation for those strong enough in constitution to survive. Coaster will be available for MS-DOS compatibles and will feature 256-color VGA graphics and sound support for several sound standards including The Sound Source and Sound Blaster. Walt Disney Software Inc 500 South Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91521-6740 818-567-5360 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed with OmniPage Professional OCR | | software (from Caere Corp) & a Canon IX-30 scanner from data | | provided by the above mentioned company. For additional info, | | contact the company at the address or phone# indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+