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Atari's Alien Vs. Predator to
Arrive in US Stores on October 21
Everyone, the following press release just arrived in my mailbox, and
since you all have been waiting so long for the -official- word on AvP
availabity, here it is.
AEO is planning a special review of Alien Vs. Predator for our next
issue. Watch for it early next week!
--Travis "Go Noles!" Guy
Editor
Atari Explorer Online
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Contact: Laura Paden/Patrick Toland
Edelman Public Relations
(415) 433-5381
ALIEN VS. PREDATOR COMES ALIVE ON 64-BIT ATARI JAGUAR
Video Game Magazine Reviewers Raving about
Jaguar's "Best Game to Date"
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (October 3, 1994) -- Move over Mortal Kombat II, on
October 21 the most sought-after video game will arrive in stores
across the country. The advanced first-person perspective version of
Alien Vs. Predator, available only on the award-winning 64-bit Jaguar
system by Atari, is already being considered one of the best game
titles in video game history by people "in the know" -- the video game
reviewers.
"Alien Vs. Predator is the best 3-D action game that I have ever
played -- the graphics and game play are second to none," claimed
Editor-in-Chief Dave Halverson of Die Hard Game Fan. "If you own a
Jaguar, you must own this game, and if you don't own a Jag, well, it's
time to get one. More games are on the way!"
Roaring into stores on October 21 at a suggested retail price of
$69.99, Alien Vs. Predator for the 64-bit Jaguar blows away prior
versions of the game with the most realistic graphics available,
amazing digitized sound effects and increased play variety. Alien Vs.
Predator is a Twentieth Century Fox licensed property based on the
films of the same names. Gamers can choose the Predator, Alien or the
Colonial Marine as they battle through different theaters of combat
including the Predator Ship, the Marine Training Base and the Alien
Ship, enjoying hours of different types of play.
"I was overwhelmed by the cutting-edge graphics and the innovative
game play of Alien Vs. Predator -- no question, it's the best Jaguar
game to date," said Paul Anderson of Game Informer. "The sheer size of
Alien Vs. Predator is amazing -- I've already spent 40-plus hours
playing as the Marine and haven't even tried the Alien or Predator
assignments. Alien Vs. Predator will keep the attention of even the
most seasoned game players."
"The sophisticated technology of the Jaguar platform allows for the
best in stop-motion animation, giving each character smooth, realistic
movements, and digitized sound effects that provide a dynamic audio
environment," said software developer Purple Hampton. "Alien Vs.
Predator is the best demonstration to date of what 64-bit technology
can provide in terms of sophisticated graphics, sound quality and game
play."
Atari's Jaguar game system has approximately 30 software titles
planned for release before the holiday season. Popular titles in the
works include Dragon - The Bruce Lee Story, Doom, Rayman, Troy Aikman
Football, and Kasumi Ninja.
"We believe that Alien Vs. Predator has true mega-hit potential," said
Atari Corporation President Sam Tramiel. "This is a great example of
Atari developing new games that use the full technological capacity of
the 64-bit Jaguar and taking home video games above and beyond where
they've been to date."
In support of this landmark game and the Jaguar system, Atari has
launched an aggressive, multi-million dollar advertising campaign that
includes a specific television ad for Alien Vs. Predator. The
advertising schedule includes national cable advertising in addition
to programming in 19 of the top spot markets that will deliver more
than 300 million targeted media impressions.
Since its release in November 1993, Atari's Jaguar game system has
been named the industry's "Best New Game System" (Video Games
Magazine), "Best New Hardware System" (Game Informer) and "1993
Technical Achievement of the Year" (DieHard GameFan). The Jaguar is
the only video game system manufactured in the United States.
Atari Corporation markets interactive multimedia entertainment
systems, including Jaguar, the world's only 64-bit system, and the
only video game system manufactured in the United States. Atari is
headquartered at 1196 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94089.
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Jaguar is a trademark of Atari Corporation. Atari is a registered
trademark of Atari Corporation. Other products named may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their owning companies.
ALIEN(tm) and PREDATOR(tm) are trademarks of Twentieth Century Fox
Film Corporation and used under sublicense from Activision.
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publication covering the entire Atari community. All material herein is
believed accurate at the time of publishing. Material published in this
issue may be reprinted (unless specified in the article) by registered
Atari user groups and non-profit publications, citing Atari Explorer
Online as the originator. Other reprints granted upon approval of
request. Send requests to <aeo.mag@genie.geis.com>.
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Copyright (c) 1994, Subspace Publishers
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