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To: George who wrote (2024)	4/14/1998 5:12:00 PM
From: Amadeo Mendez-Vigo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4149

Thanks George...Some More good news..... Jeremy Mcgrath's Super Cross '98 Acclaimisback Apr 14 1998 1:18PM EDT Supercross '98 Featuring Jeremy McGrath Revs Up for Exclusive Playstation Release in May GLEN COVE, N.Y.--(BW SportsWire)--April 14, 1998-- Acclaim Sports title endorsed by the 7-time AMA Motocross Champion, gets the green flag for Playstation Acclaim Sports, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKL), today announced that Supercross '98 featuring Jeremy McGrath will ride into retail this May. Endorsed by Jeremy McGrath, one of the most celebrated riders in racing history, Supercross '98 features remarkably realistic supercross and motocross racing designed exclusively for the Sony Playstation. It includes tracks and bikes designed by McGrath. "Jeremy McGrath symbolizes the best in racing," said Bob Picunko, Acclaim Sports marketing director. "Throughout his outstanding career, Jeremy has consistently been the No.1 name in the sport of motocross. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to tapping into his racing expertise to make Supercross '98 the best racing game for the Playstation." "I think it's cool that Acclaim Sports selected me to represent Supercross '98," said Jeremy McGrath. "I'm a really big gamer and I'm glad to take part in developing a realistic Supercross game." Supercross '98 combines all the speed, power and excitement of supercross and motocross into an intense racing simulation. Applying authentic bike and rider physics, superb control is available on seven 3-D rendered indoor and outdoor tracks featuring a variety of terrains like dirt, sand, mud, water, gravel, and ice. Gamers racing on customized bikes possess the ability to execute frenzied maneuvers including insane jumps, dangerous stunts, hairpin turns while avoiding painful wipeouts. Players earn points while competing in the Championship Series on the Supercross and Motocross circuits, and a chance to square off against McGrath. Jeremy McGrath joins Brett Favre, Larry Walker and Keith Tkachuk on Acclaim's all-star roster of sports spokesmen. Since he began racing in 1989, Jeremy has set countless records throughout his celebrated career and is the first rookie to ever win a Supercross Championship. He has won the 250cc Supercross title four times and holds the record for the most career AMA wins and championships. Jeremy rides for Chaparral Cycle Supply and Yamaha Motor Corp. USA. Additional features of Supercross '98 include: -- Time Trial Mode -- compete against "Ghost" rider image of racer with best time -- Track editor allowing users to create and store 25 customized racing circuits -- Sony Analog Controller support for precise control -- Variable weather conditions like rain, snow and thunder -- Multiple 3D player perspectives -- Name your rider and customize your own 125cc and 250cc bike -- Split-screen two player races -- Hidden cheats and shortcuts -- Thrilling Jeremy McGrath video highlights Marketing Support, Highlighting the Authentic Moto/Supercross Mags Supercross '98 featuring Jeremy McGrath will be supported with an extensive print and on-line campaign, including placement in key video game and supercross publications. Additionally, promo ids will be broadcast on Sports Fan Radio Network, which boasts over 300 affiliates across the United States. Acclaim Entertainment Background Information Based in Glen Cove, N.Y., Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., is a leading worldwide publisher of software for Nintendo, Sony, Sega and personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim also publishes comic books, operates motion capture studios, and distributes a variety of entertainment software from other publishers worldwide. Visit Acclaim's Web site, www.acclaim.net. ÿ