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Thrustmaster Releases Talk N' Play Internet Voice Software Featuring Intel Multi-point Audio Technology
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998--ThrustMaster, Inc. (Nasdaq:TMSR - news), today announced the release of Talk n' Play(tm), a revolutionary new PC based entertainment software solution that enables up to four people to talk over the Internet while simultaneously playing online computer games. Talk n' Play incorporates Intel® Multi-Point Audio software technology licensed from Intel, (Nasdaq:INTC - news), at the Intel Architecture Labs, and Talk n' Play Instant Messenger software developed by PeopleLink.
Talk n' Play will be available in the retail channel in January 1999 at an estimated street price of $29.95. The Talk n' Play retail product comes with fourteen Internet games from WON.net including golf, flight, classic card and classic board games, plus a special headset microphone designed to optimize Internet voice communication...''ThrustMaster's Talk n' Play uses Intel Multi-Point Audio software in combination with a high-performance Intel® processor to make online games more engaging and interactive,'' said David P. Ryan, director of technology marketing for Intel Architecture Labs. ''Our work with ThrustMaster is part of Intel's ongoing commitment to accelerate industry delivery of innovative experiences to computer users.'' ...''Talk n' Play sets the stage for a new generation of products designed to enhance the PC entertainment experience,'' stated Ron Resnick, ThrustMaster's vice president of marketing. ''We believe our Talk n' Play community will become a compelling destination site on the Internet where millions of current on-line gamers will visit regularly to find people to compete with in the latest online game entertainment. Of course, at the Talk n' Play destination site, visitors will also find a Talk n' Play eCommerce store where they can buy ThrustMaster's great lineup of game controllers and other yet to be announced services.''
As part of the product launch, during the month of December, users may download a prerelease version of Talk n' Play at http:/www.talknplay.com..."
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