Video Gaming News - August 2004
Redmond, WA (August 18, 2004) - Majesco today announced that it has
secured the interactive entertainment rights to Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
Developed by Appaloosa, the video game is scheduled to ship in summer 2005 to
coincide with the 30th anniversary of the film's theatrical release.
"Without a doubt, Jaws is one of the most revered classics of all time. The
film's mixture of action, adventure and suspense terrified the masses," said
Jesse Sutton, chief executive officer of Majesco. "The game will capture that
same action and excitement as the movie, but this time, the shark enjoys some
pay-back."
"Jaws was an instant hit, a phenomenon, acclaimed by critics and audiences
alike," said Bill Kispert, vice president of Interactive at Universal Studios
Consumer Products Group. "It was an adrenaline-charged experience. With Jaws,
the game, we want to give players that same adrenaline rush as they control the
power and the fury of a Great White."
From Nintendo:
In just the first 15 days of August, hungry Pokemon fans have
already reserved more than 150,000 copies of Pokemon FireRed or Pokemon
LeafGreen for Game Boy Advance - a rate more than 200 percent ahead of the 2003
Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire pre-sell. Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire
went on to rank No. 2 and No. 3 in video games sold in the United States that
year.
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen will be available Sept. 7 at an MSRP of
$39.99 each. The games will come bundled with the new Game Boy Advance Wireless
Adapter, which will let players trade, battle and chat with one another with no
connecting cords. Those reserving copies in advance at participating retailers
also receive a copy of the Pokemon Pocket Trainer's Guide.
"The advance sales on the Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire versions last year
were phenomenal - combined, they sold through more than 4 million games in
America alone," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice
president of marketing and corporate communications. "This pre-sell indicates
more than twice the player interest!"
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