This was july's rumer, and yes it did materialize.
Expert Software and Microsoft Corp. To Bring Bicycle ® Card Games To The Internet Gaming Zone
Top-Ranked Card Games Available For Multiplayer Gaming
Beginning October 1st at zone.com
Coral Gables, FL -- July 29, 1998 -- Expert Software Inc., a worldwide leader in value-priced consumer software, today announced an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to make top-selling Bicycle Card Game software available for multiplayer gaming via the Internet Gaming Zone (http://www.zone.com/) beginning October 1st.
"We're taking our Bicycle products, the number one brand of software card games, to the top-ranked Microsoft® Internet Gaming Zone for a new and exciting level of online multiplayer gaming," said Ken Currier, CEO of Expert Software.
Licensed exclusively by Expert Software, the Bicycle CD-ROM line is the top-selling card game software from 1996 to 1998 (year-to-date) in terms of units sold, according to statistics gathered by PC Data of Reston, VA.
"The success of the Bicycle line has always been consumer-driven. The exciting world of multiplayer gaming will provide card playing enthusiasts with the best in feature-rich games and competitive online play," said Currier.
Consumers who purchase Bicycle software games will be able to challenge opponents worldwide on The Zone starting October 1st. Multiplayer versions of classic Bicycle games are Poker, Solitaire, Bridge, Rummy, Blackjack, and Euchre. The Zone's Bicycle game area will also feature product demonstrations, giveaways, special discount offers, tournaments and chat events.
"The power of Microsoft's branded Internet Gaming Zone is recognized all over the world as evidenced by the popularity and rapid growth of the site," said Currier. "This strategic partnership is intergral to our worldwide brand-building efforts."
Beginning October 1st, the six Bicycle multiplayer game titles (street price: $14.99 each) will be available at software retail outlets nationwide or can be ordered direct from Expert Software (toll-free 1-800-759-2562, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, EST).
Expert Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPRT) is a leading developer and publisher of over 170 high-quality, value-priced software titles. The Company specializes in sophisticated yet easy-to-use programs addressing a broad array of everyday consumer interests, including entertainment, education, lifestyle, productivity and small office/home office. Over 25 million units of Expert products have been sold, including Home Design 3D®, Landscape Design 3D®, Diet & Fitness™, Resume Writer™, and Casino™. The Expert Software family of brands also includes McDonaldland® Software for Kids, the popular Sega PC Collection™, Bicycle® Card Games and the Gamers Choice™ Line of classic games. Expert Software can be found on the World Wide Web at expertsoftware.com.
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