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Interactive, a subsidiary of Infogrames Interactive, today confirmed
they will be releasing the much-anticipated hit Japanese game
Ikaruga on Nintendo GameCube in North America. "The buzz around
Ikaruga precedes it and we are thrilled to be importing this
Japanese arcade hit to America for Nintendo GameCube," said
Nancy MacIntyre, Vice President of Marketing for Infogrames' Beverly
studio. "Stunning graphics and intense gameplay make for a
powerful sensory experience and fans of Ikaruga will agree that this
is the best space battle ever."
Ikaruga is a scrolling space shooter (with options for either a
vertical or horizontal display) set in 2D, against a rich 3D
backdrop. The game is an ideal combination of rich storytelling and
high-powered, fighter pilot heroics. Players take on the role of
Shinra, the lone survivor of a freedom federation that was massacred
by the evil, power-hungry conqueror Tenro Horai. Now Shinra, in his
newly-built ship, the Ikaruga, must fight for an aging, exiled
people who are depending upon him for their survival. With an MSRP
of $39.99, Ikaruga is expected to land in America in April 2003.
Atari Press Release:
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Atari To Release Wildly Popular Arcade Game for GameCube
BEVERLY, Mass. - Jan. 27, 2003 - Atari Interactive, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Infogrames Interactive, Inc., today announced they
will be releasing the much-anticipated hit Japanese game Ikaruga for
the Nintendo GameCube next generation console system. With an MSRP
of $39.99, Ikaruga is expected to land in America in April 2003.
"The buzz around Ikaruga precedes it and we are thrilled to be
importing this Japanese arcade hit to America for Nintendo
GameCube," said Nancy MacIntyre, Vice President of Marketing
for Infogrames' Beverly studio. "Stunning graphics and intense
gameplay make for a powerful sensory experience and fans of Ikaruga
will agree that this is the best space battle ever."
Ikaruga was originally developed for Sega Dreamcast by Treasure - a
highly respected developer of console action games - and has become
one of the most beloved of all shooter titles. Those already
familiar with Ikaruga will appreciate vital game upgrades such as
enhanced graphics, a new demo mode that clues players in to the
"perfect" round and private passwords that lets high
scorers post their accomplishments on the official Ikaruga Web site
and establish bragging rights within the worldwide Ikaruga
community!
Ikaruga is a comprehensive, scrolling space shooter (with options
for either a vertical or horizontal display) set in 2D, against a
rich 3D backdrop. The game is an ideal combination of rich Japanese
storytelling and high-powered, fighter pilot heroics. Players take
the role of our hero, Shinra, the lone survivor of a freedom
federation that was massacred by the evil, power-hungry conqueror
Tenro Horai. Now Shinra, in his newly-built ship, the Ikaruga, must
fight for an aging, exiled people who are depending upon him for
their survival. Join the sole warrior as he battles the evil Horai
in the hopes of restoring peace.
"Treasure truly does make inventive use of its unique game
system, providing one of the most intense shooting experiences we've
ever had...(and) the best looking shooter ever created." IGN
For more information, please visit www.us.infogrames.com or
www.ikaruga-atari.net.
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Jim - News
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