Atari Ships ``Terminator 3: The Redemption''; Intense, Arcade-Style Video Game Features Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2004--

Special Ending Reveals a Possible Future for the T-850 Terminator Model

Atari, Inc. announced that "Terminator(R)3: The Redemption" has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. "Terminator 3: The Redemption" takes players for a thrill ride into a post-apocalyptic universe as they become the series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. The game also features an exciting, surprise ending, which hints at a possible future for the T-850 Terminator model played by Schwarzenegger.

"'Terminator 3: The Redemption' gives gamers an opportunity to experience the world of Terminator like never before -- they can go places and do things that have only been hinted at in the films," said Jim Galis, executive producer, Atari's Paradigm Entertainment studio. "The Terminator movies are known for their incredible chase scenes and total destruction -- `Terminator 3: The Redemption' recreates that moment-by-moment intensity with incredible action-driving only the Terminator license can provide."

Developed by Atari's internal studio, Paradigm Entertainment, "Terminator 3: The Redemption" allows players to assume the role of one of Hollywood's most popular and iconic characters, the Terminator. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and many of his famous catch-phrases, "Terminator 3: The Redemption" continues along the "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" movie storyline, but then branches in new directions, including an ominous alternate future scenario inhabited only by SkyNet forces.

Players can explore three distinct timelines in "Terminator 3: The Redemption," including present day Los Angeles, the desolate, post-apocalyptic world and an eerie, alternate future where no humans exist. Players can fight toe-to-toe with other Terminator models in melee combat or take over vehicles in all three timelines to race, chase, and blast their way through 14 levels of intense arcade action.

"Terminator 3: The Redemption" is available now for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) videogame system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube(TM) for an estimated retail price of $39.95 and is rated "T" for Teen. More information about "Terminator 3: The Redemption" can be found online at www.atari.com/terminator.