Acclaim secures another famous wrestler for its multiplatform wrestling game.GAMERS TO âFEEL THE BANG!â WITH âDIAMOND DALLAS PAGEâ EXCLUSIVELY IN ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.âS âSHOWDOWNâ˘: LEGENDS OF WRESTLINGâ˘â
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GLEN COVE, NY, January 14, 2004 - Wrestling fans around the world will soon âfeel the BANG!â of the âdiamond cutter,â as Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM) today announced that it has exclusively signed Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) to appear in SHOWDOWNâ˘: Legends of Wrestlingâ˘. Featuring more than 70 wrestlers, SHOWDOWNâ˘: Legends of Wrestling⢠is currently under development with Acclaim Studios Austin and is scheduled for release in April 2004 across the next-generation gaming platforms.
âThe addition of Diamond Dallas Page, one of the sportâs most beloved personalities, helps make SHOWDOWNâ˘: Legends of Wrestling⢠an even bigger main event among wrestling fans this spring,â said Brian Shields, Brand Manager for Acclaim. âUsing SHOWDOWNâs⢠brand new âReady To Brawlâ controls, fans can execute DDPâs âdiamond cutterâ and other signature moves on any number of opponents using the gameâs intuitive pick-up-and-play control system.â
âYo cutters, itâs time once again for the wrestling world to feel the BANG!,â added Diamond Dallas Page. âEveryone has been asking when the original peopleâs champion is returning to the ring. The three-time, three-time, three-time Worldâs Heavyweight Champion is ready for battle in SHOWDOWNâ˘: Legends of Wrestlingâ˘. Itâs great to be part of this roster of wrestling icons and to work with Acclaim. You know DDPâs ready and the âdiamond cutterâ isnât far behind. Iâve battled the odds my whole life and thatâs how I like it. This April, get ready to feel the BANG!â
Exclusive images of Diamond Dallas Page in Acclaimâs SHOWDOWNâ˘: Legends of Wrestling⢠can be seen at www.legendsshowdown.com. Fans can visit the site and register to become part of âThe 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 content.
A former Worldâs Heavyweight Champion, Diamond Dallas Page began his wrestling career outside of the ring serving first as a manager and commentator before wrestling in his first professional match in 1991. DDP went on to wrestle and defeat some of the sportâs best wrestlers. A successful actor who has appeared on television and in movies, DDP is also an inspirational speaker and accomplished author of âPositively Page,â and is currently at work on his next two books.
DDP is the latest addition to the roster of more than 70 legends who appear in SHOWDOWNâ˘: Legends of Wrestlingâ˘, including Ultimate Warrior, Jake âThe Snakeâ Roberts and âThe American Dreamâ Dusty Rhodes. Additional wrestlers will continue to be announced over time, and join such all-time greats as:
British Bulldog
Dory Funk, Jr.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Ivan Putski
Jerry âThe Kingâ Lawler
Jimmy âSuperflyâ Snuka
Ricky âThe Dragonâ Steamboat
Sabu
The Sheik
Terry Funk
SHOWDOWNâ˘: 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.