Max Payne Joins the Forces of g.o.d.

Developer 3D Realms has announced that Gathering of Developers will publish and distribute its 3D action game Max Payne in the spring of 1999.

The Gathering is a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company, with 3D Realms as one of its first founding members. 3D Realms is best known for its Duke Nukem line of games. The Gathering previously announced plans to publish and distribute Pop Top Software's Railroad Tycoon II and Epic Megagames' Jazz Jackrabbit 2 as well.

"3D Realms is notorious for delivering hyper-violent shooting games," said Mike Wilson, CEO of Gathering of Developers. "Max Payne is brimming with attitude and split-second action and will immerse gamers as they explore the seamy underbelly of New York City."

"Max Payne represents a new direction for 3D action shooters by not only showcasing next-generation technology, but more importantly, by featuring meaningful characters, unpredictable plot twists, and a realistic story and setting. These features are unique in a genre full of sci-fi and fantasy scenarios," said Scott Miller, head of 3D Realms. "Max Payne will be an intensely interesting character that will kick off another strong franchise for us, much like Duke Nukem has done."