Topic: Infogrames/Atari Ships a Lot of Matrix

[WindyMan]

The game isn't even out yet, but there are already over 4 million copies ready to go.

Atari Ships More Than 4 Million Copies of Enter the Matrix to Retail Outlets Worldwide

Landmark Game Generates Atari's Largest Initial Shipment Ever

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003-- Game Available May 15, In Conjunction With Release Of The Matrix Reloaded  Atari announced today that worldwide retail orders for Enter the Matrix for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and personal computer (PC) have surpassed 4 million copies. The game will be available worldwide on May 15, in conjunction with the release of the highly anticipated second installment of the Matrix film trilogy, The Matrix Reloaded.  

"We are thrilled by the tremendous worldwide demand for what is going to be one of the most groundbreaking games our business has seen in years," said Bruno Bonnell, chairman and CEO, Infogrames. "Enter the Matrix is the biggest game we have ever shipped, and I'm happy to report that it does not disappoint. Matrix fans and video game players worldwide are poised to enjoy an entirely new entertainment experience with a complete meshing of Hollywood filmmaking and interactive entertainment."  

Developed by award-winning Shiny Entertainment (an Infogrames studio), Enter The Matrix is a revolution in interactive entertainment - a third-person action game that effectively blurs the line between Hollywood blockbuster films and next generation video games. The game is directed by and features a script written by the Wachowski Brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy, marking the most intensive collaboration between a video game publisher and a movie studio to date.  

Enter the Matrix for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC will be available at retail outlets worldwide on May 15, 2003 for an estimated retail price of $49.99 and an ESRB rating of 'T' for Teen. More information about Enter the Matrix is available at www.enterthematrixgame.com, in addition, to learn more about The Matrix Reloaded visit www.thematrix.com.

[Biohazard]

Im gonna cry when it only sells 1/4 of that .

[Djunknown]

I must they are very confident about its sales. I gotta agree with Biohazard, they'll be lucky to sell 1 million in a short time (Zelda sold about 800k in a short time) but I guess you won't worry about it being back ordered.

[Nintendo]

Is this true?

"If you pre-order The Matrix game, it comes with: An Animatrix film, an exclusive soundtrack, the making of the game, and some trailers for the movie!"

[oohhboy]

It would be sad if this turned out to be another ET or something. but then i will start laughing. Hard.