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Infogrames Reinvents Atari With MXrider, Splashdown
Next-Gen Motocross, Watercraft Racers Showcase Atari's Exhilarating, Genre-
Defining Attitude
Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Infogrames, Inc.,
(Nasdaq: IFGM) a global publisher of interactive entertainment software,
announced today that its Atari(R) brand is returning anew this holiday.
Reaching stores throughout the U.S. and Europe this past week, MXrider(TM) for
the Sony PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system is the first game to
launch under the new Atari banner with its over-the-top motocross racing
action. Come the week of November 5th, the highly anticipated, ultra-
realistic personal watercraft racer, Splashdown(TM) will also be sporting the
Atari name in retail outlets around the globe.
"The Atari name is synonymous with only the best in video games," said Bruno Bonnell, Chairman and CEO of Infogrames. "Splashdown and MXrider truly embody the spirit of the reinvented Atari with game play innovation and uniqueness, next-generation quality, and hours of addictive fun that will define genres. Atari is back -- and in a big way!" In a rare move, Infogrames is providing both MXrider and Splashdown with a global launch, releasing the games to an estimated 15,000 retail outlets in the U.S. and 23,800 outlets internationally the week of October 22nd and November 5th, respectively. "As our inaugural Atari titles, MXrider and Splashdown are going to get a no-holds-barred release," commented Mr. Bonnell. "We want to insure that gamers around the world will have the chance to experience these exceptional titles and begin to appreciate what the reinvented Atari brand stands for." The most complete motocross racing game available and developed by Infogrames' highly regarded development studio, Paradigm Entertainment, MXrider features authentic motorbike speed and action with over 50 licensed Motocross World Championship riders (FIM: Federation Internationale Motocycliste) in all three motorbike classes (125cc, 250cc and 500 cc). Each of MXrider's 29 tracks is a living, breathing environment with waving flags and animated track officials, spectators, cheerleaders and cameramen. Locations include 17 motocross tracks found in 13 countries such as France, Italy and The Netherlands. Officially licensed track designers were employed to create six specially designed Supercross tracks in cities like Tokyo and Los Angeles. In addition, six fantasy arenas were designed exclusively for freestyle sessions allowing players to pull off over 30 insane tricks -- some the pros won't even try. MXrider features a soundtrack containing a plethora of emerging alternative bands and a music customization option where players can choose which song they want to hear during each race. For more information about the game visit the official Web site at www.mxrider-game.com. Splashdown is an advanced personal watercraft racing game developed by Rainbow Studios featuring licensed Sea-Doo(R) watercraft. The title takes full advantage of the groundbreaking power of the PlayStation 2 to render advanced aquatic effects like dynamic wakes, rolling waves and turbulence. Each of these physical attributes affects the way the watercrafts ride and respond to each turn, jump and trick, leading to spectacular bails and wrecks. Advanced, photo-realistic graphical effects, including water transparency, detailed reflections, and spraying water particles complement the cutting-edge physics to bring the aquatic world to life. Players will select from eight wild riders, each equipped with hilarious dialogue as well as unique attributes and skill levels for speed, acceleration, handling, and stability. Five licensed Sea-Doo watercraft, each tuned with different physics and performance capabilities lend an air of authenticity to the game. Racers will blaze through 47 exquisitely detailed courses in 18 locations, including the Amazon jungle, Bali, Hawaii, the Nile River, Venice and many others. Course layouts range from narrow, twisting riverbeds to wide-open, wavy oceans. Players will also face off in stadiums equipped with jumps and pools that create supercross-style tracks. Splashdown includes a unique performance meter feature that when kept full, enhances character skills and increases the speed of players' Sea-Doo watercrafts. To keep the performance meter at maximum, players must navigate slalom buoys that dot courses. In addition, pulling off sick tricks during a race adds to the performance meter. Splashdown's hearty tricks system offers more than 30 acrobatic stunts per character, including an exclusive "signature trick," such as Cyclone, Top Spin, Ferris Wheel and more. Splashdown boasts a thumping soundtrack featuring both licensed and original music from top artists and the hottest up-and-coming acts. Artists appearing on the soundtrack include Blink 182, Smashmouth, Sum 41, Groovie Ghoulies and many more. For more information about Splashdown visit the official Web site at www.splashdown-game.com. For more information about Bombardier and their recreational products visit them at http://www.bombardier.com or http://www.seadoo.com. MXrider shipped to most retail stores this week donning the new Atari brand with an estimated street price of $49.95 and an ESRB rating of 'E' for everyone. Splashdown will flash its Atari colors at most retail outlets on Nov. 6th with an estimated retail price of $49.95 and an ESRB rating of 'T' for Teens. About Infogrames New York-based Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) is the second largest third-party publisher of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company develops video games for all consoles (Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft), PCs, and Macintosh systems. Infogrames' catalogue of more than 1,000 titles includes award-winning franchises such as Alone In The Dark(TM), Civilization(TM), Deer Hunter(R), Driver(TM), Roller Coaster Tycoon(R), Test Drive(R), and Unreal(R), and key licenses including Survivor(TM), Warner Bros. Looney Tunes(TM), Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues(TM), Dragon Ball Z, Mission Impossible(R), Harley-Davidson(R), Major League Baseball(R), and the National Football League(R), among many others. The Company's Humongous Entertainment and MacSoft labels are leaders in children's entertainment software and Macintosh entertainment software, respectively. Infogrames, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (IESA) (Euronext 5257), a global publisher and distributor of video games for all platforms, as well as interactive digital television, mobile smart devices (WAP, HDML) and in-flight entertainment systems. In 2001, IESA acquired Infogrames Interactive, Inc. (formerly Hasbro Interactive), including its line of software based on well-known licenses such as Monopoly(R), Jeopardy(R), Tonka(R), and Atari(R), which are published in the U.S. by Infogrames, Inc. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.us.infogrames.com. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here SOURCE Infogrames, Inc. [] 
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