Jazz Jackrabbit 2 announced

Jumping Jack Rabbit! Gathering of Developers to Publish Epic Games’ Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Highly Acclaimed Side Scroller Game Hops onto the PC this Fall Dallas, TX, May 14, 1998 -- Gathering of Developers, a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company, today announced the company will publish and distribute Epic Games’ highly anticipated Jazz Jackrabbit 2 worldwide, with Project 2 distributing the game in Europe and Australia. The sequel to the best-selling and award-winning shareware hit Jazz Jackrabbit, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a state-of-the-art side-scrolling arcade-style game for the PC and is scheduled for release this fall. The game is being co-developed by Orange Games. Epic Games, a founding partner of The Gathering, released the first Jazz Jackrabbit in 1994. “Early reviews have called Jazz 2 the best game of its kind ever to hit the PC,” said Jay Wilbur, Imperial Advisor of Epic Games. “Jazz 2 has a definite cool attitude of its own and adding multiplayer and level editing options brings even more entertainment value to this renowned series.” In Jazz Jackrabbit 2 , gamers jump into a cool animated world with the wacky green rabbit Jazz and his crazy brother Spaz, as they take on a bevy of dangerous turtles, bats and other enemies. The game centers around Jazz and his arch enemy Devan Shell, who has stolen the wedding ring of Jazz’s future wife, Eva Earlong. With the ring, Devan will be able to complete his top-secret time machine, go back in time and make sure Jazz is never born. And, without the ring, Jazz won’t be able to marry Eva. Jazz Jackrabbit 2’s technologically advanced features list includes MMX enhancement and split screen network play that offers “party-mode” play for co-op and deathmatch modes for the Internet, as well as Capture the Flag, race and treasure modes. A level editor allows players to customize existing levels and create new ones. Gathering of Developers is supporting Jazz 2 with a major retail marketing campaign including print and online advertisements and promotions. “Jazz 2 offers gamers of all ages something they are always asking for-a technologically advanced PC game, but with instinctive gameplay and a sense of humor,” said Mike Wilson, CEO of Gathering of Developers. "Epic Games has delivered in spades with a state-of-the-art action/arcade game that you can still deathmatch your kids on in good conscience.”