Atari Ships 'Arthur and the Invisibles'

- Video Game Based on Luc Besson's Animated Feature Film Available Now -

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR), one of

the world's most recognized brands and third-party video game publisher,

today announced that Arthur and the Invisibles is now in stores nationwide.

Available for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Windows, Game

Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo DS (TM), Arthur and the Invisibles is directly

inspired by the CGI animated film of the same name by world famous film

director and writer Luc Besson and features the film's storyline,

eye-popping graphics and technical innovations. The film, distributed by

MGM/The Weinstein Company, opens nationwide on January 12th.

Arthur and the Invisibles invites players to relive the fantastic adventure

of young Arthur and his two pals, princess Selenia and her brother

Betameche, in their mission to save the Land of the Invisibles and its

inhabitants from destruction. As they move through the Land of the

Invisibles, players will encounter extraordinary adventures, menacing

enemies, rich environments and varying gameplay elements including driving,

fighting, flying and puzzle solving. The game offers an intense enactment

of Besson's magnificent adventure while incorporating all of the richness

and extraordinary visuals of the film.

"Arthur and the Invisibles is a brilliant adventure game that not only

showcases Luc Besson's fantastic universe but further extends it by bringing

the on-screen charm and action to an interactive medium that is eye-popping,

engaging and extremely fun," said Rick Mehler, Director, Marketing, Atari,

Inc. "Arthur and the Invisibles is a rare gem of a game that outshines other

titles based on movies."

Arthur and the Invisibles' unique and innovative game structure revolves

around the supportive co-op teamwork of the three characters, Arthur,

Selenia and Betameche. Players can only progress by cleverly combining the

three characters' skills -- Arthur is an acrobat, Selenia a warrior and

Betameche a marksman. In solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles,

players will realize that anything is possible when you work together.