Wednesday August 21, 7:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.'s 'Turok: Evolution' Goes Gold
Set to Launch 9-01-02 Across All Gaming Platforms
GLEN COVE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2002--Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM):
Eagerly Anticipated Return of Video Game Icon Delivers All-New Epic
Adventure of Exploration, Treachery and War Amid Ultra-Realistic ADVERTISEMENT
Environments and Dinosaurs
The countdown to the return of the premier first-person action icon has officially begun, as Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM) today announced that its eagerly anticipated title, Turok(TM): Evolution(TM), has "gone gold" and into manufacturing in preparation for its "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02" launch across all next-generation systems.
Developed by Acclaim's world-renowned Austin Studio, Turok: Evolution is a prequel to the blockbuster franchise that has generated more than 6 million units and $250 million in sales worldwide. Featuring an entirely new game engine that was specifically designed for the next-generation gaming systems, Turok: Evolution is an epic adventure of exploration, treachery and war set against a backdrop of lush jungles, mysterious temples and the most realistic and deadly array of dinosaurs ever to be created in a video game. Acclaim is supporting the title with a multi-million dollar marketing campaign, including print, television, in-theater, radio and online advertising, contests and sweepstakes, and innovative retail and consumer product cross-promotions.
"Turok: Evolution has been in development for the past three years and we are very proud of our team in Austin, who have diligently focused on delivering this incredible action gaming experience," said Edmond Sanctis, President of Acclaim North America. "On 9-01-02, consumers, regardless of what system they own, will be able to immerse themselves in the best and biggest Turok game we've ever done."
Turok: Evolution has generated incredible pre-launch buzz among the media, who had the following to say about the game:
"5 out of 5 stars" - Maxim
"In a first-person shooter, it's all about the guns -- and if there's one thing Turok has, it's guns aplenty." - IGN
"Turok: Evolution could end up being hotter than a chain of volcanoes. It's about time that PS2 owners got some hands-on time with the dinosaur hunter." - PSM
"No doubt about it, Evolution's got all the goods: gorgeous visuals, excellent sound capabilities, multi-play, intelligent monsters and both team- and flight-based combat. The set-up for success is there." - Electronic Gaming Monthly
"Turok takes AI to bone shattering new levels. You'll lose your head over the latest in the Turok series. Lush environments and sick AI make this the quintessential Turok adventure." - Play
Turok: Evolution has been rated "Mature" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, and will be available on 9-01-02 across all next-generation gaming platforms at suggested retail prices of $49.99. For more information about Turok: Evolution, please visit www.turok.com.
About Acclaim Entertainment
Based in Glen Cove, N.Y., Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment game consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation as well as personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim owns and operates six studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom which includes a motion capture and recording studio in the U.S., and publishes and distributes its software through its subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain. The Company uses regional distributors worldwide. Acclaim also distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, publishes software gaming strategy guides and issues "special edition" comic magazines from time to time to support its time valued brands, Turok and Shadow Man. Acclaim's corporate headquarters are in Glen Cove, New York and Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ.SC under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit our website at www.acclaim.com.
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