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A Major Recording Artist Lets You Explore His World


He's a 20th century genius, and now, the artist formerly known as Prince invites you to explore his world in Prince Interactive.

For the first time, a major recording artist lets you explore his world with gorgeous graphics, compelling video, fun challenges, and, of course, his music.
It's a brilliant adventure that will open your eyes, ears and mind to entertainment adventures you have never dreamed of.

Immerse yourself in the beautifully rendered "virtual reality" of his Foyer, Studio, Library, Grand Hallway, Dance Club, Boudoir, Virtual Video Room and Candle Room.
You'll get the chance to mix Prince's music, play DJ, VJ, and more!

Discover the mysteries of Prince Interactive and jam with Prince's video and music.
You are in total control in the virtual world, complete with exciting surprises and challenges.
Once you have solved all of the mysteries in his world, you'll earn access to a special treat that awaits you in the Dome Room!

On this Disc:

- 6 complete songs (3 unreleased),

- 4 full length videos, 52 song clips,

- 31 video clips, 9 morphs,

- 76 animations, 11 challenges.


The original dual compatibility release of the disk was published by Compton's New Media.
Compton's New Media has merged into The Learning Company which took over distribution of their educational titles only.
Production of Prince Interactive long ago ceased and all remainders were liquidated.
The game was picked up for distribution in multi-packs with other games by Sirius Publishing.
Sirius has formally stated that no new copies of the game have been pressed since mid 1995 and that they will make no more.

The developer of the game, Grafix Zone, created other music titles including Herbie Hancock and Santana.
The game was authored using Apple's QuickTime and rendering tools by Electric Image Inc.

Grafix Zone went through various struggles , reorganized several times , and as of November 18, 1997 "has no operating business" and will been delisted from NASDAQ.
Before the end, Grafix Zone earlier sold the rights to Prince Interactive and others to GT Interactive Software Corp.
Known at NASDAQ as GTIS.

GTIS started with such well known titles as Wolfenstein 3D and Doom II and now focuses strictly on newer titles.
As of January 1999 GTIS was mired in a lawsuit by stockholders.
There is no indication that GTIS ever distributed or licensed Prince Interactive or ever will.

Prince Interactive

Released
1994
Developer
Grafix Zone
Publisher
Compton's New Media /
Sirius Publishing
System
Macintosh System 7.01
PC - Windows 3.1/95
Media
CD-ROM
 
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