Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Recruits Consumers for Dangerous Spy Games With Launch of ABC's 'Alias' Wednesday April 7, 9:03 am ET Featuring Authentic Cast Voices, Original Story from the Series' Writers, Revolutionary Split-Screen Camera, State-of-the-Art Spy Gadgets and Unique Combination of Action and Stealth Gameplay GLEN COVE, N.Y., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Recruiting gamers to step into the dangerous world of international espionage and adventure, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKLM - News) and Buena Vista Interactive, today announced that they have shipped Alias for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. Based on ABC's hit television series, Alias is a third-person action adventure that allows players to step into the role of the series' lead character, Sydney Bristow (played by Jennifer Garner), an agent for the CIA. Developed by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham, Alias features the authentic voices of the cast, an original story and script written by the series' writers and producers, a revolutionary in-game split-screen camera, state-of the-art spy gadgetry and the unique combination of action and stealth gameplay. "All of the core elements that go into creating a highly immersive game exist within ABC's world of Alias and they have been authentically captured throughout this collaborative development process," said, Marc Metis, Senior Vice President of Brand Management for Acclaim. "Working closely with the series' cast and writers, our studio was able to faithfully bring the series to life, resulting in a gaming experience that possesses true Hollywood production values and broad mass-market appeal." "Seeing 'Alias' transformed into a video game is a surreal, exciting and very satisfying experience," added J.J. Abrams, Creator and Executive Producer of "Alias." "Surreal because our actors and writers were involved in the creation of the game, so playing it feels as if you're immersed in the 'Alias' universe. Exciting and satisfying because Acclaim did a terrific job."