From newsletter@novalogic.comThu Dec 19 01:08:47 1996
Date: 18 Dec 1996 08:27:35 -0800
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To: newsletter inet <newsletter@novalogic.com>
Subject: Newsletter #7

                       Subject:                               Time:8:18 PM
  OFFICE MEMO          Newsletter #7                          Date:12/17/96

NovaLogic Newsletter 
Volume 1, Issue 7,December 17, 1996
a07
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*INTRODUCTION*
Welcome to issue #7 of the NovaLogic newsletter. Well, it's all most that time

again when everyone is rushing around trying to find the perfect holiday gift.

Naturally, the NovaLogic elves have been working day and night making sure we 
have a big supply of products on retail shelves and on hand at our direct 
sales 800 number.  As it turns out, we've made it easy for you to get a great 
price on some of our games AND beat the holiday crowds at the same time. See 
below for details on this issues special offer for newsletter subscribers.
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*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
The big news since our last newsletter is the release of the F-22 Lightning II

demo on our website. The response was literally overwhelming. We were flooded 
with over 5,000 download requests in the first week.  This volume of traffic 
overloaded our web server but fear not, we're setting up mirror sites to 
correct the problem. So if you've been trying to download a copy of the demo 
and couldn't, don't give up. It's definitely worth the it.
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PRODUCT NEWS

F-22 Lightning II
On a related note, F-22 Lightning II has soared to the top of the sales 
charts, making its mark as the number one dollar earning PC game for the month

of October according to recent PC Data (a sales-tracking organization which 
monitors retail sales of PC software products) sales figures. More than 
300,000 units have been shipped worldwide to date.

For those of you who already own F-22 Lightning II, our resident expert on air

combat is busy working on some ACM strategies to help you through the tough 
missions. Look for it on our webpage soon. 

Comanche 3
As part of a special group, NovaLogic is running a special promotion where we 
will give away Comanche 3 to 25 lucky newsletter subscribers. You don't have 
to do anything - you're already entered. Winners will be drawn in January, and

notified by e-mail.  For those of you who don't receive that special email, we

hope to send you a note that Comanche 3 is on its way to the store shelves.

Armored Fist 2 - M1A2 Abrams
Armored Fist development  is humming along on the heals of Comanche 3.  Our 
new Voxel Space 2 technology really delivers an unmatched smooth and photo-
realistic 3-D graphic experience.  Armored Fist champions will welcome the new

technology with its outstanding graphic appeal.

Werewolf vs. Comanche 2 for the Macintosh 
Werewolf vs. Comanche 2 Mac is being featured in the Developer's Greenhouse at

the MAC World Expo on January 7th through 10th, 1997. If you are in the San 
Francisco area, stop in. The product is right now going through the last phase

of in-house testing prior to release. The MAC World Expo will be one of the 
first times that Werewolf vs. Comanche MAC will be seen by the public.

NovaLogic Web Page
If you haven't seen it lately... you just haven't seen it. Our website dynamic

duo has been making all kinds of improvements over the past several weeks. 
They're not done yet so check out the new page and send in your comments. We 
do read our mail.

Survey Question
We were pleasantly surprised with the response to our last survey question. 
Many of you took a minute to let us know which direction to go with our future

product development.  We were pleased with the feedback and we will be asking 
survey questions on an on-going basis.

Special Offer
And finally, a few words regarding the special offer to newsletter 
subscribers.  Here is an opportunity for you to purchase an F-22 Lightning II 
with a FREE original Armored Fist CD game for only $44.95. This low price is 
available to subscribers and it includes shipping and handling*. 

All you need to do is call 1-800 858-1322 from the comfort of your own home 
and give the operator your VIP code -- F2N.  That's all there is to it.  What 
a great way to beat the crowds.  If you already own F-22, consider buying it 
as a gift.  What you do with the FREE Armored Fist CD is up to you!

* The free shipping and handling is for UPS blue (2 day service) in the 50 
United States only. Any upgrade from 2 day UPS service is to be paid by the 
customer. Shipping charges will apply for all orders from outside the country 
in addition to the normal customs charges as applicable. Thanks.

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*PRESS QUOTES*

F22 Lightning II

" NovaLogic has not only beaten all of the other dedicated F-22 sims to the 
market, they've done so with style and flash and -- are you ready for this? --

fun!
>>>PC Gamer,  January 1997, p.  283

" Spectacular graphics, good simulation of beyond-visual-range engagements, 
slick network play."
>>>Computer Gaming World,  December 1996,  p.  382-383

" Although in most gaming genres, its never safe to say, " This game sets a 
new standard in graphic realism."  F-22 Lightning II manages to do just that 
in the world of flight combat simulators."
>>>Flight Magazine,  February 1997,  p.  84-86

"... this is one of the most visually satisfying sims to date.."

"... Lightning II's great graphics and realistic flight model set the 
benchmarks for the round of upcoming F-22 sims..."
>>>PC Games,  December 1996,  p. 145

"...one of the most enjoyable air combat sims ever to have been released."
>>>Computer Games,  December 1996,  p.  167

#9 on Top 20 CD-ROMS,  #4 on Top 5 PC Games list.
>>>Entertainment Weekly,  December 6, 1996,  p. 70

"...the game boasts some of the prettiest texture-mapped polygon and terrain 
graphics this side of EF2000, and a wealth of multi-player options put it 
ahead of the competition."
>>>Next Generation,  January 1997, p.182

"...F-22 is a rare achievement:  a sophisticated simulation of modern air 
combat that also knows how to have fun,"
>>>Boot, January 1997,  p. 85 (Boot "Kick Ass Award!")
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*URL's*

Inside Games & Entertainment Update - 
http://www.gamesup.com/reviews/f22.html#f22 
thank you Blaine!)
Gamecenter - http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,303,00.html
Escapade - http://www.escapade.com/departments/11299602.htm
Briefing Room - http://www/cyberlink.bc.ca/%7Elenh/reviews.htm
Gamezilla - http://www.gamezilla.com/reviews/f22.htm
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*HINTS & TIPS*

Here are some more strategy tips for owners of F-22 Lightning II:

Always turn off your radar when preparing to attack ground targets. Your radar

is NOT needed. It only makes it easier for the enemy to detect you.

Some missions are darn near impossible. Remember, there is no time limit so 
solve these difficult missions in stages. First, take out the enemy air cover.

Next , land back at your airbase and reload your aircraft with fresh missiles.

Once all the enemy aircraft have been destroyed you can bomb ground targets at

your leisure.

Remember... stealth, stealth, stealth. Try to avoid using your radar as much 
as possible. You can make like a "hole in the sky" by leaving your radar off 
and attacking the enemy with heat-seeking missiles only.
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F-22 Lightning II Demo  -  Mirror Sites

CNET - http://www.download.com/PC/Result/TitleDetail/0,4,0-19827,00.html

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* SURVEY *

We'd like to ask you another question.  This one is a YES or NO question. 
Simply reply to this newsletter and type either YES or NO in the body of the 
reply.  We are using an automated survey processor, so please type ONLY the 
one word answer. Duplicate replies are filtered and rejected by the program.  
So, to make your answer count, answer only once.

Are you actively looking for internet playable games?

Thanks for answering!
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*SIGN OFF*
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