To: Dave Gore who wrote (8190 ) 3/3/1999 11:43:00 AM From: myturn Respond to of 15987
ITOY!!!!! NEWS IS OUT!!! DEAL WITH COMPAQ!!!! I bit yesterday afte talking to the company and am quite happy right now. Company Press Release Virtual Games Inc. and Compaq Computer Introduce the Breakthrough VRX-633 Open Architecture Virtual Reality Arcade Platform SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1999--Virtual Games, Inc. of San Jose, CA, in partnership with Compaq Computer, announces the introduction of the VRX-633(TM), a revolutionary open architecture immersive arcade platform. The new VRX-633(TM) platform runs non-exclusive games on a modified Compaq Deskpro EP computer using Compaq's industry-leading system technology. The VRX-633(TM) platform includes additional mechanical and electronic innovations covered by six of Virtual Games' pending patents. ''Virtual Games' immersive game platform brings a new level of player interactivity to arcade games,'' said Bruce Klein, President and CEO of Virtual Games. ''Our six degrees of operational freedom, full VGA video, 3D audio surround sound, and high-speed fiber optic and infrared data links are finally delivering on the promise of Virtual Reality(TM) for the arcade industry.'' Compaq's Enterprise Project Manager, Jim Newton, said, ''Compaq is excited to be Virtual Games' arcade business partner and the system technology of choice for the new VRX-633(TM) immersive arcade platform. ''Virtual Games will be officially introducing its platform in the Compaq Computer booth at the Amusement Showcase International Show (ASI) and Compaq will be there to continue our support for their breakthrough program.'' The ASI Show will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 10th through the 12th. Founded in 1997, Virtual Games, Inc. is realizing the promise of virtual reality(TM). An industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of virtual reality technology, Virtual Games is bringing Space Shuttle technology down to earth, linking new dimensions of game immersion with unprecedented functionality in an open architecture arcade platform. For more information about Virtual Games and its new VRX-633(TM), contact Bruce Klein or Ray Gunther at (408) 324-0244. Contact: