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| 5-21-2002 |
| Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which will be the next installment of Grand Theft Auto Franchise. Hits streets in October |
| New York--May 21, 2002--Rockstar Games,the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), proudly announces Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the follow-up to the global blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto 3. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is the latest installment in the gaming franchise that has exceeded 11 million units in total sales to-date. It will be available exclusively for PlayStation(R)2 and is expected to hit retail shelves in the United States on October 22nd. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will Surpass the unprecedented gameplay, cinematic graphics and immersive audio experiance that gamers associate with Grand Theft Auto 3, which was released in October 2001 and has rapidly become the fastest selling, highest grossing game for Playstation(R)2 computer entertainment system to-date, with global sales exceeding 6 million units. Rockstar Games will release additional information about the games content in July, but the following details are clear: It's an entirely new game set in the '80s, the location is Vice City, and the vibe is glamour, power, and corruption... Sam Houser, the executive producer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise and president of Rockstar Games, commented, "The success of Grand Theft Auto 3 has made us very proud, but it has also motivated us enourmously. The work currently being done by our development and production teams in Edinburgh and New York is going to surpass the efforts of last year, as we set our sights on making an even more revolutionary gaming experience. This will be reflected in the size of the game, the scope of the gameplay, the extent of the gameplayer's freedom, the quality of production value and the all-important sense of style." Les Benzies, the producer of Grand Theft Auto Games, noted, "Although it may appear to be a challenge to develope a game superior to Grand Theft Auto 3, our progress to date on Vice City makes me highly confident that we can deliver a truly innovative game." Kelly Sumner, Take-Two Interactive Software's Chief Executive Officer added, "Grand Theft Auto 3 has become the "must-have" title for Playstation(R)2 and is apprpriately regarded as a landmark in interactive entertainment. We are delighted with the plans for Vice City, and are totally committed to supporting Rockstar's creative efforts and investing in the development and marketing approach that made Grand Theft Auto 3 such a tremendous success." |
| 5-23-2002 |
| Universal Interactive expands roster of games derived from J.R.R. Tolkiens's literary epic The Lord of the Rings |
| New titles announced for the Playstation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the PC. LOS ANGELES, CaLIF., may 22, 2002 (E3 Booth #1200, South Hall) - Universal Interactive, a studio of Vivendi Universal Games, has announced that it will publish additional J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired video games. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," in development by Seattle-based Surreal Software, is scheduled for release in fourth quarter 2002 for the Playstation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the PC. An action/adventure, the game features three members of the Fellowship as playable characters. In a storyline faithful to the first part of J.R.R. Tolkiens's epic novel, players relive the experiences of Frodo, Aragorn and Gandolf as they journey from the peaceful lands of the Shire through the darkness of Moria to the River Anduin. On thier quest to protect the One Ring from the Dark Lord Sauron, players will explore the massive environments of Middle-earth while solving puzzles and fighting enemies such as Orcs, Black Riders and an evil Balrog. "As source material for the creation of compelling interactive entertainment, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' isincomparable," said Jim Wilson, president of Universal Interactive. "Universal Interactive's goal is to create the most authentic 'Lord of the Rings' game experiance possible by drawing from Tolkien's intricate plot, expansive environments, and host of unique charachters. The new title unvieled at E3 this week will extend the game's availablity to an increased number of action/adventure gamers and Tolkien's fans." As part of Vivendi Universal Games' long-term agreement with Tolkien Enterprises, the company acquired the exclusive rights to develop interactive entertainment based on selected Tolkien literary works. Universal Interactive and Sierra Entertainment are responsible for developing products for the license. Unerversal Interactive is also schelduled to publish "The Lord of the Rings: The fellowship of the Ring" for the Xbox (TM) video game system from Microsoft and the Ninetendo Game Boy(R) Advance. Further information about Universal Interactive' titles based on the greatest literary epic of the 20th century, J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Ring's," is available at www.lordoftherings.com. |
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| Lethal Skies Elite Pilot: Team SW, released on Sony Playstation(R)2 on May 17, 2002, is an aerial combat game that emphasizes fast action and superb visuals. This adrenaline-fueled title combines intense air combat with a unique storyline set in the not-too-distant future. Lethal Skies thrusts players into the role of an elite pilot flying for an alliance dedicated to ensuring the survival of civilization on an Earth devastated by global warming. Players choose from among the most modern air vehicles, including F-15's, F-16's, F/A-18's and F-22's as well as 'black program' futuristic prototype jets, to take on bombers, fighters, attack helicopters and other enemies in a progressive series of attack and defense scenerios. With ultra-realistic and immense theatres of battle, Lethal Skies delivers thrilling action not found in any other flight simulation game. Lethal Skies is rated E, with an MSRP of $39.99. |
| 5-29-2002 |
| EA Ships Highly Anticipated Medal of Honor Frontline for the Playstation 2 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2002--Keep your head down and your morale high as you storm the beaches of Normady to defeat the dreaded Nazi scourge. EA today announced that Medal of Honor Frontline (TM) has shipped for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system under the EA GAMES (TM) brand. Head back behind enemy lines with Lt. Jimmy Patterson in Medal of Honor Frontline. In this latest installment of the award-winning Medal of Honor (TM) series, Lt. Patterson returns and must use the confusion of the real-world offensive Operation Market Garden to infiltrate the German frontline and steal the HO-IX flying wing, an experimental Nazi weapon so powerful that it could turn the tide of World War II. Staying true to the legacy that started with the original Medal of Honor, the producers sought council from numerous outside sources to make certain the game is as historically authentic and realistic as possible. Hollywood veteran Capt. Dale Dye, who served as technical consultant on the original Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor Underground (TM), and Medal of Honor Allied Assault (TM), again worked with the Medal of Honor Frontline team to certify the authenticity of the game. Medal of Honor Frontline for the Playstation 2 console carries a "T" (Teen) rating from the ESRB and will be priced at US MSRP $49.99. Medal of Honor Frontline was developed by EALA. |
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| THQ Ships "Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights" for Playstation 2 CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2002-- Combines Stunning Graphics with Celebrity Voice Talent From Original "Scooby-Doo!(TM) Night of 100 Frights" for PlayStation 2. THQ's first game based on the classic "Scooby-Doo! (TM)" TV series features its original charachters and villians with the celebrity voice talent of Don Knotts, Tim Conway and Tim Curry. The Playstation 2 version is now available at retail outlets nationwide and will be followed by a GameCube version this fall. "With the buzz of this summer's feature motion picture, interest in 'Scooby-Doo' continues to climb. THQ is excited to be launching 'Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights' for Playstation 2 into a market primed for great Scooby adventures," said Peter Dille, vice president, marketing, THQ. "THQ's previous 'Scooby-Doo' video games for PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color were top performers at retail, and we look forward to bringing 'Scooby-Doo' fans all-new interactive adventures on today's hottest platforms with our PlayStation 2 and upcoming GameCube and Game Boy Advance adventures. "Together, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and THQ have created quality interactive gameplay for the tremendously popular 'Scooby-Doo' property," said Philippe Erwin, Vice President, Interactive Entertainment for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "'Scooby-Doo's' debut on PlayStation 2 will take gamers to a whole new level of interactive entertainment with stunning visual graphics and humorous new adventures with the beloved 'Scooby-Doo' charachters." "Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights" for Playstation 2 combines the classic 'Scooby-Doo!' cartoon charachters Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and of course, Scooby, and classic villians with captivating gameplay. Only Scooby-Doo can save his friends when the dubious Mastermind captures them as part of a sinister plan. Utilizing a host of groovy inventions, Scooby-Doo escapes from mysterious monsters while searching for clues in more than 12 dynamic levels, including a creepy mansion, a spooky cave and a ghostly graveyard. Through it all, Scooby still has time to pick up Scooby Snacks(TM) and a host of other wacky power-ups to eventually foil Mastermind's evil plans. Scooby-Doo! was created by animation legends William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, and "Scooby-Doo! Where Are You?" is one of the longest-running animated series in television history. Currently airing on the Cartoon Network, the series is one of the network's top-rated shows. "Scooby-Doo!" was also recently voted kid's favorite cartoon charachter on the Cartoon Network. For more information on THQ's "Scooby-Doo!" video games and the rest of THQ's 2002 product line-up, please visit www.thq.com. |
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| AKA Acclaim Grinds Up Competition With 'Aggresive Inline' for PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System GLEN COVE, N.Y.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 29, 2002-- First-Ever Aggresive Inline Skating Game Combines Amazing Tricks, Massive Levels, Sultry Skaters and Incredible Soundtrack to Deliver Revolutionary Action Sports Experiance Unleashing what promises to be the new standard in action sports video games, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC:AKLM), today announced it has shipped its award-winning Aggresive Inline(TM) for the Playstation 2 computer entertainment system. AKA Acclaim is supporting the launch of Aggresive Inline with an integrated marketing campaign, including national TV, print and online advertising; an extensive demo disc program; Aggresive Skating Association (ASA) sporting event sponsorships; and a targeted grassroots consumer influencer campaign. Aggresive Inline is the action sports video game of the year, and we are very proud to launch it as our premiere title under our new AKA Acclaim action sports brand," said Ben Fischbach, Senior Brand Manager. "Action sports are about freedom of expression, authenticity and extreme athleticism; all of which are the cornerstones for our new AKA Acclaim brand and clearly exemplified throughout Aggresive nline. With massive interaction levels; scores of tricks; amd the best skaters in the world, including several tantalizing female charachters who have cultivated quite a following; Aggressive Inline will redefine action sports.' Developed by Z-Axis, the team behind Acclaim's award-winning, million unit-selling franchise Dave Mirra freestyle BMX, Aggressive Inline is the first authentic aggressive inline skating game, featuring 10 top pro skaters, sucj as taig Khris, Franky Morales, Jaren Grob, Shane Yost and Chris Edwards, the sprot's founding father. Gamers can play as one of their favorite inline stars, as they master and explore an array of fully-interactive levels, each filled with pedestrians, traffic systems and outrageous gravity-defying challenges. |
| 5-31-2002 |
| INFOGRAMES SHIPS "TEST DRIVE" FOR PLAYSTATION 2 AND XBOX LOS ANGELES - May 31, 2002 - Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM), a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today that "Test Drive(r)." the latest title in its Atari(r) line-up, is now available for Sony's PlayStation(r) 2 computer entertainment system and is shipping soon for the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft. The game's stunning visuals and arcade handling are complemented by the new story mode to ensure a power-packed ride. Featuring more than 20 beautifully modeled licensed sports cars and a blockbuster soundtrack of thumping driving music from DMX, Ja Rule, Saliva, and others, "Test Drive" promises to outshine, outwax and outrace the competition. "Powerful exotic racers and muscle cars, ruthless opponent AI and huge crashes make 'Test Drive' the new measuring stick for console arcade racers," said Jean-Philippe Agati, senior vice president and general manager of Infogrames' Los Angeles studio. "not only is the game visually spectactular, it throws the player into the driver's seat of the most prized custom vehicles in the world and sets them loose to wreak havoc on the streets of the world." "Test Drive" challenges players to compete in an illegal street racing league by facing off against opponents as well as the local police, who pursue the wreckless racers as they careen through the streets avoiding pedestrians, traffic signals and oncoming traffic. "Test Drive" sizzles with 13 licensed exotic sports cars including the Dodge Viper GTS, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Jaguar XK-R, Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, Lotus Esprit V8, Nissan Skyline and others. American heavy metal provides window-rattling alternatives with nine heavy-duty muscle carsfrom the big three manufacturers, including the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camero, Plymoth Cuda, Dodge '69 Charger and others. "Test Drive" also includes several gameplay modes; including Underground mode, the single player mission where gamers assume the role of Dennis Black and must work their way through London, San Francisco, Monte Carlo, and Tokyo battling other illegal street racers in a series of pedal-to-the-metal showdowns; Single Race, a race against AI opponents in a battle to be first to the finish line; Drag Race, a classic showdown against a single opponent on a straight track; Cop Chase, where the player assumes the role of the police and must arrest the AI racing feild; Navigation Challenge, a timed trial to finish a race before time expires; and, head-to-head Multiplayer. "Test Drive" shipped to retail stores nationwide this week with an estimated retail price of $49.95. The game has an ESRB rating of T for Teen for mild lyrics. |
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