3DO Announces 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004'

Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 3DO Company (NASDAQ:THDO) today announced that its award-winning baseball game series 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004' for the PC, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, and the Game Boy Advance handheld video game system, is due to ship in spring of 2003. For the first time, 'High Heat' will also be available on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube system this spring.

"With a completely rebuilt graphics engine, new motion captured player animations, and new Career and Franchise modes, 'High Heat' should have it all this year," said Trip Hawkins, chief executive officer of The 3DO Company. "Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling, the official 'High Heat' spokesperson, has brought us invaluable information about the subtle physics of pitching. With his input, we are bringing on-the-field gameplay to a new level and offering 27 individual pitch types."

About High Heat Baseball
Hailed by many as "one of the greatest sports games ever made," the 'High Heat Baseball' series is a well-known gaming industry favorite. In addition to improved award-winning gameplay, this rendition goes beyond next generation, and combines exceptional graphics, seamless animation, and eleven game modes.

About Curt Schilling's Involvement
Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling returns this year as the official spokesperson for 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004.' Schilling was named co-MVP of the 2001 World Series, and was a leading contender for the National League Cy Young Award during the 2002 season. Curt Schilling became a champion of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) cause in 1992 when he created "Curt's Pitch for ALS." A portion of the proceeds from each 'High Heat' game sold is donated to this charity.

New features for 'High Heat Major League Baseball 2004' include:

• Stunning graphics courtesy of all-new motion-capture, new animation system, and new graphics engine
• Career and Franchise modes including a complete Minor Leagues system (AAA, AA, A), player contracts and free agency
• Two On Two Showdown mode -- pick a pitcher and a batter and go head-to-head against another pitcher and batter in a fast-action one inning game
• Enhanced audio experience with hecklers, vendors, crowds, stadium announcer and two-man announcer team
• Improved advanced TruPlay A.I., for the most realistic batting, base running, fielding, pitching, and managing
• Game Tuning Menu allowing players to completely customize their game experience

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