********** GUNSHIP 2000 ********** HUNT VALLEY, MD _ MicroProse Software, known internationally for its realistic military simulations, announces the spring release of GUNSHIP 2000, the first multi-copter simulation on the market. The original GUNSHIP, a simulation of the AH-64A Apache attack helicopter, won several awards and sold well over 100,000 copies. "The incredible interest we've seen in GUNSHIP over the years encouraged us to use the technology and experience we've gained since its release, and create a product several years ahead of any other title on the market," said Bill Stealey, MicroProse president and co-founder. In GUNSHIP 2000, gamers will be able to choose up to three types of helicopters (of the seven in the army's arsenal) and take up to five on any of hundreds of missions. The helicopters are the technologically advanced machines the US Army will be relying on throughout the 1990s and into the 21st century. Action will occur in the Persian Gulf and Central Europe and the player will designate the type of mission he/she wants to pursue. Options will include training, single and multiple helicopter missions, and the campaign game, including a map showing the ebb and flow of battle. GUNSHIP 2000 will feature a new development called Topographical 3-D Graphics that generates terrain with depressions (ie, river banks and valleys) as well as elevations (ie, mountains and buildings). With this feature, the low-altitude flight typical of helicopter operations will be especially realistic. GUNSHIP 2000 will be originally available for IBM-compatible computers. The game and will support AdLib, Roland, Tandy and IBM sounds, and EGA, MCGA/VGA and Tandy 16-color graphics. Joystick and hard drive will be recommended. MicroProse Software, Inc., designs and markets a full line of entertainment software for personal computers, Nintendo Entertainment Systems and coin operated arcade games. Its products are available nationally and internationally though major distributors, retailers and mass merchants. IBM and Tandy are registered trademarks of International Business Machines and Tandy Corporation, respectively. Ad Lib is a registered trademark of Ad Lib, Inc. Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. ###