Satellite Technology Gives Realism to Award-Winning 3D Atlas

Family Reference CD-ROM for Macintosh, Windows and the 3DO System

SAN MATEO, Calif.--February 21, 1995---Attention Earth inhabitants: Your
planet is ready for exploration. Just slip ABC/EA Home Software's 3D
Atlas, one of the most technically advanced multimedia expeditions on a
CD-ROM, into your computer, then zoom-in, fly-over, explore, listen and
learn. It's worlds above other software atlases. And it's fun, too!

For those who last studied geography from a tattered book in the seventh
grade, 3D Atlas opens a dazzling panorama of sight, sound and video. It's
the first software atlas to provide in-depth information in a multimedia
environment and show world-famous streets and sights from spy satellite
photos. 3D Atlas doesn't just leave those "world-is-flat" atlas versions
lost at sea, it tells you exactly how deep the sea is, and then gives you
the option of a printout.

The images are joined in a seamless mosaic giving an unparalleled cloudless
view of the real world as it looks from above. Now you can clearly see the
vast and varied contours of the earth and view breathtaking graphics,
including simulated flights over such awesome terrain as the Alps, the
Rockies, and the Himalayas. Rotate the globe, play games, listen to
narratives, watch time-lapse photos of an erupting volcano or trace animal
extinction patterns.

In January 1995, 3D Atlas was acclaimed the Best International Product, and
took top honors in the Information and Reference category at the annual
International EMMA Awards presented in Cannes, France.

"3D Atlas is easy to use, captures the wonder of our planet and entices
users to explore environmental, political and physical elements of the
earth", said ABC/EA Home Software President Greg Bestick. "Our software is
a fun, exciting, living reference resource that Windows, MAC and 3DO users
can go back to time after time, after time."

This spectacular multidimensional atlas software program with spinning
globes rendered from over 20,000 images based on real satellite data, is
packed with easy to use video, sound, statistics and photos. It has won
accolades for delivering learning, fun and extraordinary detail to users
of all kinds; from families to students, business people and researchers
who want a clear, comprehensive look at the world they live in.

3D Atlas lets users create statistics and print out photographic and text
information for personalized reports, or pinpoint special places on the
globe such as their home town and illustrate it with personal photos. 3D
Atlas delivers fly-over movies of different types of terrain; an exclusive
three-dimensional approach to exploring Earth by looking at environmental,
political and physical features; a chance to go exploring in 184 countries
from your own armchair, and the ability to "zoom" in for close-ups or way
out for a "Big Picture" view.

Users can explore nine different ecological regions, called biomes, ranging
from vast deserts to the Siberian taiga They can check out the unique
interactive globes that make it a breeze to be smart about the Earth's
crust, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, tectonic plates and geosphere.
Wonder what the earth looks like at night? Take a look as the slowly
rotating darkened planet reveals light sources pinpointing major cities.

What makes 3D Atlas so special? It offers a number of key features that
bring the earth to life, and make learning and exploring an adventure. 3D
Atlas offers:

* The first high-quality photo realistic interactive globe. 3D Atlas packs
in over 20,000 globe images based on data from NASA, Russian spy
satellites and other sources; plus a full hour of video and audio. The
images are seamlessly joined to provide a cloudless view of the real world
as it looks from above.

* Interactive time-lapse exhibits. Users can track environmental changes in
the earth over two decades.

* View environmental news. See videos on key issues like global warming,
endangered species, and population growth.

* City zooms. Wander through the streets of six of the world's most famous
cities -- New York, London, Paris, San Francisco,
Bombay, and Tokyo -- as captured on video from actual spy satellites.

* Country 'postcards'. Explore 184 countries, study 500 flags and view over
800 still images depicting each nation's customs, people, most famous
sights etc.

* Research and create your own statistics. Print them out, with
illustrations for a report or just for fun.

Here, in a single software package, 3DO, Macintosh and Windows users alike
can take advantage of the latest computer technology to gain a clear
perspective about the planet they inhabit.

The Windows version will be available in March at leading software retail
stores for $79.95 or by calling 1-800-245-4525.

ABC/EA Home Software is a joint venture of Capital Cites/ABC, Inc. and
Electronic Arts. The company publishes multimedia CD-ROM titles for the
education and children's entertainment markets, as well as information and
reference products for the entire family.

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