Fox Interactive, co-publisher of the new Die Hard™: Vendetta video game for the Nintendo GameCube™ console, has incorporated Rigel Night Vision goggles for gamers to use within select in-game environments to illuminate dark areas such as subway tunnels and other places where John McClane attempts to defeat the bad guys.
SOURCE: Rigel Optics
DeWitt, Iowa.-November 6, 2002- Fox Interactive Inc., co-publisher of the upcoming Die Hard: Vendetta video game for Nintendo GameCube has chosen Rigel Optics night vision goggles to be used by its main in-game characters. The title features both John McClane and enemies using Rigel Optics goggles in the game as they battle each other in various environments, including in the darkness of the night. Based on the "Die Hard" blockbuster films, Die Hard: Vendetta continues the epic saga and features an all-new story line. In this game, John McClane is forced out of retirement to save his daughter who has been kidnapped in Los Angeles by a ring of art thieves hell-bent on destruction.
In early December, Fox Interactive plans to kick off a national televised sweepstakes on Fox Movie Channel, which is airing the Die Hard films, in both December and January, offering a lucky winner and guest a chance to attend Urban Ops, the largest tactical urban operations training center in the country. Winners will learn to "fast-rope" out of a helicopter, climb and rappel urban landmarks, and train in a number of tactical scenarios. Secondary winners will win both Rigel 3200 Pro Night Vision goggles as well as the Rigel 1100 Pro Night Vision monoculars.
Ivo Gerscovich, Director of Marketing & Promotions for Fox Interactive says: "Fox is excited to be working with Rigel Optics, due to both the large selection of product they offer as well as their innovative approach to marketing. We feel that adding actual Rigel Optics night vision product into our game will allow gamers to immerse themselves deeper into the intense action they have come to expect from the Die Hard films."
"Fox's decision to use Rigel Optics products in this new major release video game is a reflection of our uncompromising quality standards and widespread recognition as a leader in night vision products," says Rochelle Callender of Rigel Optics. "We are pleased about this opportunity with Fox Interactive and trust that Rigel Optics products will contribute to the appeal and success of this new video game."
The "Die Hard: Vendetta" video game is expected to be available in stores in November and suggested retail price is $49.99. Fox Interactive plans to use television, print, and online advertising for the promotion of their product and the Die Hard: Vendetta sweepstakes.
About Rigel Optics
Rigel Optics is an American based company providing high-quality night vision and other optical products inclusive of night vision binoculars, goggles, rifle scopes, and optical glasses to private individuals, companies, and public organizations in the US and around the world. For more information, visit Rigel Optics web site at www.rigeloptics.com .
About Fox Interactive
Recognized as an innovative industry leader, Fox Interactive, an operating unit of Fox Filmed Entertainment, a News Corporation company, is committed to developing a full range of bold and engaging interactive entertainment. The company creates and co-publishes computer and video game software based on Fox franchises as well as new and original properties. For additional information on Fox Interactive upcoming releases, log on to http://www.foxinteractive.com.
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