05.28.02

Zeowulf promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG).  Gilkane returns from the Dropship Reserves to active duty with the 4th SR.  Peter Klyne added to the Roster of Mechwarriors.

05.24.02

Dragon promoted to Corporal (CP).  Zeowulf promoted to Sergeant (SG).  bart8989 and James Halfhill added to Roster of Mechwarriors.  Combat Calendar updated.

[MEDIA ALERT] REINFORCEMENTS INCOMING! MECHWARRIOR 4: INNER SPHERE 'MECH PAK GOES GOLD
Date: 5/21/02 4:00:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: dan@arbuthnot.com

Reinforcements Inbound! MechWarrior 4®: Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak Goes Gold

Fans of Microsoft's MechWarrior 4 will soon have even more giant, walking toys of mass destruction to play with: the MechWarrior 4: Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak has gone gold and will hit store shelves early next month.

The Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak adds new BattleMechs and new technology compatible with MechWarrior 4: Vengeance and with the MechWarrior 4: Black Knight expansion. Those additions include four new 'Mechs:

· Zeus – A classic Inner Sphere design, the Zeus is an extremely reliable long-range Assault 'Mech
· Highlander - A massive jump-capable Assault 'Mech and signature 'Mech of the Northwind Highlanders mercenary unit
· Hunchback - Easily identified by its oversized auto-cannon, the Hunchback is a tough brawler armed for short-range combat
· Dragon - A speedy all-around frontline striker and a favored 'Mech of House Kurita commanders

The Pak's Inner Sphere technology also yields a new weapon and sensor package:

· Heavy Gauss Rifle - The HGR packs an even more devastating punch than the standard Gauss Rifle
· IFF Jammer - This cutting-edge tech lets the new Inner Sphere 'Mechs spread confusion in the enemy's ranks

Rounding out the Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak is a new multi-player map, the Coliseum -- a gigantic arena where 'Mechs can duke it out for the entertainment of millions.

The MechWarrior 4: Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak will be available in early June. It will be followed in July by the MechWarrior 4: Clan 'Mech Pak, which adds another four new 'Mechs, new technology, and a new map from the Clans' side of the MechWarrior universe.
The best-selling, award-winning MechWarrior 4: Vengeance is based on the popular game of mechanized combat from FASA Studios™. Cyberlore, the team behind the successful MechWarrior 4: Black Knight expansion, is developing the Paks in conjunction with the FASA MechWarrior 4 team. Both Paks will have an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen and a suggested retail price below $20. For more information, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/games/mechpaks/.

About Cyberlore Studios

Cyberlore proudly creates outstanding original games as well as great expansions for great games. An independent developer, Cyberlore has been delivering one quality title after another since 1992. Cyberlore is currently working on the Xbox, PS2, GameCube and Windows platforms.

From the Most Imaginative Game of the Year to the Best Expansion Set of the Year, Cyberlore’s titles have spanned strategy, action, role-playing, shooters and sims. Cyberlore owns, maintains and is constantly upgrading its Prometheus game engine – allowing for faster and more reliable development cycles. Cyberlore is also skilled at adapting to new game engines – they’ll use the best tools for the job!

To learn more about the company, their titles, and their work as game art contractors, please visit www.cyberlore.com. Cyberlore: Our Focus is on Fun

About Fasa Studios

FASA Studio, originally FASA Interactive, is an award-winning leader in computer game development most recognized for creating the “MechWarrior” and “MechCommander” PC games franchises. FASA Studio is comprised of extraordinarily talented people intensely focused on creating next generation games for the Xbox and PC.

Following on the huge success of its PC games franchises, FASA Studio is currently introducing its intellectual property to Xbox.

FASA Studio was acquired by Microsoft in November of 1998 and currently consists of 50 gifted people who live by the mantra: “We are hardcore, we are fierce.”

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the PC, Xbox video game system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse game portfolios for PC ( http://www.microsoft.com/games/ ), including such franchises as "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulatorä" and "Zoo Tycoonä"; Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com/ ), including such franchises as "Haloä," "Project Gotham Racingä" and "NFL Fever"; and Zone.com ( http://zone.msn.com/ ), the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Outsmartä."

MechWarrior is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Dan Bennett
Arbuthnot Communications, Inc.
9000 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 1010
Los Angeles, CA 90069

05.12.02

Fox promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG).  Paul Johnson, Ray Gillespie and Dragon added to the Roster of Mechwarriors.  Positions page updated.  Downloads page updated with HUD Patches for MP play !