The 3DO Company has announced the signing of a development agreement with renowned Santa Monica based entertainment company, Pandemic Studios, the developer of Battlezone II and Dark Reign 2. The first as-yet-unnamed project is scheduled for release in early 2002. According to Pandemic’s president Josh Resnick, the deal will allow his company to expand their development base across multiple gaming platforms and reach 3DO’s mass consumer market. Trip Hawkins, 3DO’s chairman and CEO, commented, "We are thrilled to be working with Pandemic on new and exciting projects. With their expertise, we will continue to provide a wide-range of gaming styles for consumers. Josh Resnick and his team of developers have an impressive track record for creating quality titles in this highly competitive industry."