CHICAGO-May 18, 1999-Bungie Software, long a leader in both multiplatform development and high-end games, casts a vote of confidence for Linux by announcing that their recent hit title "Myth II: Soulblighter" will soon be available for the open-source platform.

To port and distribute the title Bungie has turned to Loki Entertainment Software, the premier company bringing triple-A titles to the Linux platform. As Loki's president Scott Draeker points out, "Linux is not just for servers any more! Many of the ten-million-plus Linux users would like to play games on their operating system of choice." Loki recently released "Civilization: Call to Power", and will be porting "Railroad Tycoon II" and "Eric's Ultimate Solitaire" in the near future. Among other game companies, id Software recently announced that it will be releasing Quake III: Arena for Linux.

Code for the Linux version of Myth II is already being compiled, and Loki expects the title will be complete in the late summer of 1999. Linux users will soon be joining crowds of Windows and Macintosh gamers on bungie.net, the free Internet game service that supports Myth: The Fallen Lords and Myth II: Soulblighter. Elaborating on this decision, Bungie CEO Alexander Seropian noted, "Linux is a growing platform for computer enthusiasts, and Bungie is a growing company for game enthusiasts - it makes a lot of sense for us to make Myth available for Linux."

Founded in 1998, Loki Entertainment Software specializes in porting the best-selling titles from leading game publishers to the Linux operating system. Privately held and headquartered in Tustin, California, Loki takes its name from the Norse god of mischief. For more information visit the company's web site at www.lokigames.com.

Based in Chicago, Bungie Software is a rarity in the electronic entertainment industry, a private corporation dedicated to both developing and publishing outstanding, immersive electronic games that surpass conventional technology and provide compelling and repeatable play. Makers of the smash "Myth" and "Marathon" series, Bungie is currently developing the highly anticipated anime action game "Oni". For more information, surf to http://www.bungie.com.

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