(8) The AT&T 3DO was previously planned, and would have optionally included a
modem for networked games and communication. Their 3DO console plans have been
cancelled, along with their 3DO voicespan modem. (AT&T has decided to leave the
videogames market completely).
[3.3] Is there going to be a modem for the 3DO?
A: Yes, AT&T is planning on releasing an add-on modem peripheral for 3DO consoles. The AT&T modem will incorporate AT&T's VoiceSpan voice-over-data technology that allows players to talk with the person they are networked with.
Ну скорее всего этим должна была заняться AT&T (AT&T Inc — одна из крупнейших американских телекоммуникационных компаний и один из крупнейших медиаконгломератов.)
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[2.4] Who were the seven partners that made up 3DO?
A: Matsushita, AT&T, Time Warner, MCA, Electronic Arts, venture capital firm
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and the New Technologies Group(NTG). NTG
was previously a separate company but has now merged into the 3DO company and
no longer exists as a separate entity.