Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport
Encyclopedia
Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport is a fighting game written for DOS
, by Apogee Software
(now 3D Realms
). It was originally released as shareware
.
The game was discontinued on November 6, 2003, and was re-released as freeware
on April 24, 2006. See also list of commercial games released as freeware.
DOS
DOS, short for "Disk Operating System", is an acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995, or until about 2000 if one includes the partially DOS-based Microsoft Windows versions 95, 98, and Millennium Edition.Related...
, by Apogee Software
3D Realms
3D Realms is a current video game publisher and former video game developer based in Garland, Texas, United States, established in 1987...
(now 3D Realms
3D Realms
3D Realms is a current video game publisher and former video game developer based in Garland, Texas, United States, established in 1987...
). It was originally released as shareware
Shareware
The term shareware is a proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a...
.
The game was discontinued on November 6, 2003, and was re-released as freeware
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
on April 24, 2006. See also list of commercial games released as freeware.