Newsletter 4 - 2/11/99

IN THIS ISSUE

Pharaoh in Stores, Impressions to Host Online Chat, Free Demo Available

Get ready to pay your respects to Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, because once you start playing Pharaoh, you may never see the sun again...

I. PHARAOH ARRIVES IN STORES

Pharaoh, the ancient Egyptian city-building simulation from Impressions, is now available in stores across North America. Please contact your local software retailer for availability.

For worldwide delivery, order Pharaoh direct from Sierra online at http://www.sierra.com.

II. IMPRESSIONS GAMES TO HOST ONLINE CHAT

Designer Chris Beatrice, Art Director Darrin Horbal, Quality Assurance Manager Jon Payne, and Producers Greg Sheppard and Ken Parker will be online Thursday, November 4 at 10pm EST (3:00 Nov 3 1999 GMT) to discuss the making of Pharaoh.

"It's great to be able to talk directly to the fans, those who supported the game over the past year, and followed its development," says Chris. "With the game final, we're happy to give them a behind-the-scenes look into the development process."

To participate, login to Impressions' Pharaoh website, http://www.pharaoh1.com. Participants may use the web interface or access the chat with an IRC client (instructions will be posted on the site).

III. PHARAOH DEMO

Build your dynasty! Rule the flooding Nile River! Fight to defend your creation! Download the Pharaoh demo and begin your epic reign.

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