Mac Version of BG2 Goes Gold
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BALDUR'S GATE II: SHADOWS OF AMN FOR MAC OS X AND OS 9 GOES GOLD!
Dallas, Texas - August 17, 2001 - MacPlay is pleased to announce that Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn has gone gold and that the award-winning game will be available from major retailers in early September. MacPlay is committed to bringing the best possible experience to the Apple gaming community, and Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn has been developed to utilize the most powerful features of OSX.
For those wishing to preview the game, an engaging trailer is now available on Apple's Game website at www.apple.com/games. Product information is available on MacPlay's website at www.macplay.com, and an aggressive preorder campaign remains in effect through the end of the month. Customers should expect to find the game at all the major Macintosh software retailers within the next few weeks.
"We are very excited to bring such a critically acclaimed title to the Macintosh," said Mark Cottam, President of MacPlay. "Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is the first of many key product releases scheduled over the next 4 months for MacPlay and illustrates our ongoing commitment to Apple and its loyal gaming community."
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was named "Game of the Year" by MSNBC and Game Industry News, as well as "RPG of the Year" by Gamespot. The game is the latest chapter in the mythic saga that continues the much-loved Baldur's Gate storyline. The Forgotten Realms® adventure ensues along the southern portion of the Sword Coast in the merchant kingdom of Amn. This region includes such diverse environments as the Forests of Tethyr, the Cloudpeak Mountains, the Drow cities of the Underdark, and the Capital City of Amn, Athkatla.
Developed by BioWare, the same team responsible for Baldur's Gate, and converted to the Macintosh by MumboJumbo, Baldur's Gate II features an incredibly detailed design and story with a highly engrossing plot showcasing immersive environments and dynamic characters that will thrill and engage players throughout the span of the game.
MacPlay is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Developers, LLC. The company is a publisher of award-winning entertainment software for Apple's next generation operating system, Mac OS X, as well as the classic Mac OS.
MacPlay is a registered trademark of Interplay Entertainment Corp., used under exclusive worldwide license by United Developers, LLC. BioWare is a trademark of BioWare Corp. Baldur's Gate is a registered trademark of Wizards of the Coast. MumboJumbo is a trademark of United Developers, LLC. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Mac OS X are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
