A fast, fluid true 3D engine, integrated Internet play, and extremely easy level editing were notable features at the time of its release.

Some wonder whether profits from Internet play would make any significant differences to deficits.

But they don't include the hopes of the Internet play.

Ascend Communications, which has had a strong run since going public in mid-1994, is considered an Internet play because of its advanced networking and teleconferencing systems.

It also does not support Internet play.

It was essentially an updated and overhauled version of the original, albeit with Internet play and additional play modes.

Raising revenue remains the draw for most, but some wonder whether profits from Internet play would make any significant differences to deficits.

But at 28 times trailing earnings, it is downright cheap for an Internet play.

And all our investors said, 'This is an Internet play.'

It is the first Settlers game with full support for Internet play.