Acclaim secures the exclusive videogame rights to "The American Dream" in its upcoming wrestling game, Showdown: Legends of Wrestling.âTHE AMERICAN DREAMâ DUSTY RHODES IS âTAKING CARE OF BIDNESSâ EXCLUSIVELY IN ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.âS âSHOWDOWNâ˘: LEGENDS OF WRESTLINGâ˘â
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GLEN COVE, NY, December 18, 2003 - Wrestling fans with a thirst for nostalgia will once again have an opportunity to see âThe American Dreamâ Dusty Rhodes drop his trademark âbionic elbow,â as Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM) today announced that it has exclusively signed Rhodes to appear in SHOWDOWN â˘: Legends of Wrestling⢠. The video game is currently under development with Acclaim Studios Austin and is scheduled for release in April 2004 across the next-generation gaming platforms.
âWeâre excited to add one of wrestlingâs greatest champions, â The American Dreamâ Dusty Rhodes , to our expanding dream roster of wrestling legends,â said David Knies, Brand Director for Acclaim. âThrough SHOWDOWNâS⢠era-based Career Mode fans can relive âThe American Dreamâsâ rise through the 70âs and 80âs and recreate his classic feuds and battles against some of the biggest names in the history of professional wrestling.â
âWhen the legend becomes reality, make the legend into a game,â added âThe American Dreamâ Dusty Rhodes . ââ The American Dreamâ returns to the ring like no other, baby! Thereâs only one â American Dream ,â one bull of the woods and thatâs me, Dusty Rhodes . Iâve held championships all over the world and itâs an honor to be part of this roster and to work with Acclaim. Make no mistake about it daddy, this April my âbionic elbowâ will be dropped on all comers and we gettin â funky like a monkey.â
First-ever images of â The American Dreamâ Dusty Rhodes as a virtual wrestler in Acclaimâs SHOWDOWN â˘: Legends of Wrestling⢠can be seen at www.legendsshowdown.com . Fans can visit the site and register to become part of â The Legends Legion ,â a free membership that qualifies them to receive ongoing email updates highlighting the latest gameplay and talent announcements. The SHOWDOWN⢠site also provides visitors with exclusive product information and free downloadable desktop wallpaper.
A three-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Heavyweight Champion, âThe American Dreamâ Dusty Rhodes wrestled professionally for over 30 years and is still one of the most recognizable names in the history of the sport. Dusty Rhodesâs career also includes several behind-the-scenes successes, most notably his tenure as an executive producer with Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) and his formation of TurnBuckle Championship Wrestling (TCW), a new wrestling franchise.
SHOWDOWN â˘: Legends of Wrestling⢠will be available in April 2004 across the next-generation systems at suggested retail process to be determined. For more information on this game, please visit www.legendsshowdown.com .