The sequel to Sempai Legends finds its way to store shelves
THE SEARCH FOR THE GREATEST KAIJUDO MASTER IS ON AS ATARI SHIPS TWO EXCITING
NEW 'DUEL MASTERS' GAMES
BEVERLY, Nov. 3, 2004. The Kaijudo library is about
to expand as Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) and Wizards of the Coast, a
subsidiary of Hasbro Inc., today announced that two new Duel Masters(TM)
titles have shipped. Fans looking for the ultimate Kaijudo battles will
embrace the stunning 3-D graphics offered by the new self-titled game Duel
Masters, which marks the first time ever the series has appeared on
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. Additionally, gamers on the
go will enjoy the highly anticipated sequel to Duel Masters: Sempai Legends
with Duel Masters: Kaijudo Showdown for Game Boy(R) Advance.
"As the demand for Duel Masters continues to expand, Atari is proud to bring
two new exciting games to market that bring the 2-D world of trading card
battles to vivid three-dimensional realism," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice
president of Marketing, Atari's Beverly studio. "Revisiting the Game Boy
Advance and introducing the brand to the PlayStation(R)2 reflects the broad
popularity and huge fan base that is hungry for more Duel Masters content
this holiday season."
"Atari continues to translate the Duel Masters trading card game into
extremely enjoyable and entertaining forms of interactive entertainment,"
said Scott Rouse, Duel Masters brand manager, Wizards of the Coast. "Atari
understands all of the components necessary for creating games that appeal
to the avid Duel Masters fan base and we are extremely excited about
reaching those fans on PlayStation(R)2."
Introduced earlier this year, Wizard of the Coast's U.S. trading cards
launched with the following highlights:
-- Times Square launch event on March 5, 2004;
-- 15-city Wizards of the Coast mall tour;
-- Animated Duel Masters cartoon airing six days a week on Cartoon Network;
-- Duel Masters organized leagues and tournaments;
-- Trading card, video game and anime enthusiast convention presence
throughout 2004 and beyond.
The awareness and demand for Duel Masters in North America continues to grow
rapidly:
-- Since Cartoon Network moved the animated show to six days a week, the
viewership has tripled;
-- A special Wizards of the Coast promotion will put Duel Masters' lead
character Shobu on 200 million milk cartons that that will appear in 30,000
schools across 15 Major markets.
About Duel Masters PS2
Marking the franchise's first-ever appearance on PlayStation(R)2 and
developed by industry veterans High Voltage Software, Inc., Duel Masters
brings the Duel Masters universe to life with incredible 3D graphics.
Players are invited play solo or battle against a friend in this challenging
new adventure that also allows them to discover the powers of five
never-before-seen creatures. Duel Masters allows gamers to duel in real-time
and turn-based modes, collect, trade, and build decks, duel in the new
multiplayer mode, and test their skills against the enhanced computer AI.
About Duel Masters: Kaijudo Showdown
Developed by Mistic Software, Inc., makers of the franchise's origin, Sempai
Legends, Duel Masters: Kaijudo Showdown offers a story-driven experience in
which the lead character must solve a sinister mystery to prevent the world
from falling into chaos. Featuring interaction with characters from the TV
show, the ability to build and fine-tune decks using 300 cards and the
chance to enter Shop Tournaments and win special booster packs, Duel
Masters: Kaijudo Showdown has everything Duel Masters fans crave.