Atari Delivers 'Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors' for Nintendo Game Boy Advance

BEVERLY, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- June 23, 2004 -- Latest Title Features All-New Aerial Combat Element

Fast-paced fighting and energy attacks highlight the fierce intensity of the Dragon Ball Z(R) experience as Atari (Nasdaq: ATAR) today announced it has shipped Dragon Ball Z(R): Supersonic Warriors(TM) for Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance. Now for the first time ever in a Dragon Ball Z(R) video game, fans can take their battles skyward by launching explosive aerial assaults on opponents, just like in the animated series.

"The DBZ(R) franchise has established itself as one of the premier fighting franchises and we are proud to continue offering experiences that capture the essence of the property," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of Marketing for Atari's Beverly Studio. "With Supersonic Warriors, Atari goes a step further in the recreation of the animated series by adding aerial maneuvers and in-flight battles to an existing foundation of enticing gameplay, authentic characters and deep storylines."

Developed by Banpresto, Dragon Ball Z(R): Supersonic Warriors(TM) combines traditional 2-D fighting with free-flight, aerial combat and allows players to assume the roles of 15 characters from the TV series including Goku(R), Vegeta(R), Cell(R), Frieza(R) and Buu(R). Players can engage in massive tag team battles and experience the DBZ(R) saga in an all-new way -- complete with alternate endings to famous DBZ(R) storylines. With intense brawls, thrilling flight mode and unforgettable characters, Supersonic Warriors offers fans a chance to take the challenging action of DBZ(R) everywhere they go.

Rated 'T' for Teen, Dragon Ball Z(R): Supersonic Warriors(TM) is available for Game Boy(R) Advance at a suggested retail price of $29.99.

For more information on Dragon Ball Z(R), visit www.dragonballz.com.