AKA Acclaim Brings Off-Road Arcade Racing to Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo GameCube With 'ATV: Quad Power Racing 2'
Sequel to Top-Selling Franchise Makes Its Cross-Platform Debut with 10 Pro Riders; More Than 40 In-Game Sponsors, Vast Array of Freestyle Tricks and Multiplayer Modes
GLEN COVE, N.Y. - Jan. 22, 2003 - Driving into retail outlets nationwide with an action-packed sequel to its 700,000 unit-selling off-road racing franchise, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM), today announced that it has shipped ATV: Quad Power Racing(TM) 2(TM) for the Microsoft Xbox(TM) and Nintendo GameCube(TM). Developed by Climax Studios, ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 contains new features and an entirely new game engine that delivers rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade racing action for the first and only ATV experience available for the Microsoft Xbox(TM) and Nintendo GameCube(TM).
"ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 is a strong sequel that harnesses the power of the next-generation systems, and is a perfect arcade title for the masses," said Ben Fischbach, Brand Director for AKA Acclaim. "Now all of the next-gen system owners can get their hands on an ATV game infused with insane stunts, big air jumps and high speed combat."
ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 includes many exciting new features:
* 20 insane riders, including the top professional riders from all over the world such as Dana Creech and Kory Ellis;
* 15 massive tracks and five environments, spanning countries throughout the world;
* Get dirty and physically battle with opponents to the finish line;
* Over-the-top controls and game physics, allowing players to pull huge air and amazingly fun power slides;
* More than 20 freestyle tricks to let riders express their wild side while tearing up the competition;
* Multi-player modes of play, brings the action to players and their friends;
* 4-way split screen action on Xbox(TM) and 2-way on Nintendo GameCube(TM);
* More than 40 real-life in-game sponsors, including O'Neal, EVA and Alpine Stars;
* Great in-game soundtrack featuring today's top artists such as The Rollins Band, Godsmack and Box Car Racer.
ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 is currently available for the Microsoft Xbox(TM) and Nintendo GameCube(TM) at suggested retail prices of $39.99. The game is also currently available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system at a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information on this title, please visit www.acclaim.com.