Digital Anvil Company

Chris Roberts, creator of the Wing Commander line of computer games, is expected to announce today the launch of Digital Anvil, a multimedia interactive software gaming company that will be backed financially by Microsoft Corp. Digital Anvil, which will be based in Austin, Texas, has assembled a pool of creative talent that includes Robert Rodriguez, director of "El Mariachi" and "Desperado." The company plans to release its first multi-player games and interactive movie titles in late 1998.

Chris Roberts, creator of the Wing Commander line of computer games, is expected to announce today the launch of Digital Anvil, a multimedia interactive software gaming company that will be backed financially by Microsoft Corp. Digital Anvil, which will be based in Austin, Texas, has assembled a pool of creative talent that includes Robert Rodriguez, director of "El Mariachi" and "Desperado." The company plans to release its first multi-player games and interactive movie titles in late 1998.