Majesco to Release
Soldier of Fortune for PS2
December 12, 2000
EDISON, NJ, December 11, 2000 - Unveiling its inaugural title for the PlayStation" 2 computer entertainment system, Pipe Dream Interactive, an internal development studio of Majesco, Inc., has secured the exclusive PlayStation 2 rights to Activison’s award-winning PC game, Soldier of Fortune.
“We’re thrilled to have obtained the rights to Soldier of Fortune, one of the premier action gaming franchises, for our first PS2 offering, " said David Elmekies, Director of Game Development for Pipe Dream Interactive. “Our goal is to meld all of the terrific attributes of the PC version with the tools and features that console gamers are looking for, such a
four-person multi-player.”
In Soldier of Fortune, players assume the role of real-life mercenary John Mullins, who is hired to track down and eradicate a fanatical terrorist group. With both solo and multiplayer missions across five continents, players will learn the credo by which all mercenary’s live: hunt or be hunted.
“We’re excited to work with Majesco on a great property like Soldier of Fortune, and are confident that their talented development teams will deliver an incredible gaming experience with the license,” added Dave Anderson, Senior Manager of Business Development for Activision. "
Soldier of Fortune is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of next year and has not yet received an ESRB rating.