Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Acquires Rights to Publish `Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future' and `Headhunter' for PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System.Entertainment Editors GLEN COVE Glen Cove, city (1990 pop. 24,149), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on the north shore of Long Island, at the entrance to Hempstead Harbor; settled 1668, inc. as a city 1918. , NY--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--February 19, 2002 Heralded Dreamcast Titles Enhance Company's Next-Generation Product Lineup Continuing to strengthen its dynamic next-generation product lineup, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on .SC: AKLM AKLM Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (stock symbol) ), a leading global video entertainment software developer and publisher, today announced that it has acquired the rights to publish Ecco the Dolphin This article is about the video game. For the game series, see Ecco the Dolphin (series). Ecco the Dolphin is a video game released in 1992 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. (TM): Defender of the Future and Headhunter headhunter A popular term for a person–or employment agency who recruits physicians, upper echelon executives or other professionals, matching potential employees with employers (TM) for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Already highly regarded titles for the Sega Dreamcast among consumers and the media, Ecco the Dolphin(TM): Defender of the Future and Headhunter(TM) boast stunning graphics, immersive gameplay
Gameplay includes all player experiences during the interaction with game systems, especially formal games. Proper use is coupled with reference to "what the player does". and vast replay value. "We're thrilled to continue our successful relationship with Sega and offer two proven brands that are perfectly suited for the expanding PlayStation(R)2 audience," said Sarah Anderson, Senior Vice President of Brand. "Delivering countless hours of action and entertainment, both titles illustrate our ongoing commitment to publishing compelling next-generation software for the masses." Ecco the Dolphin(TM): Defender of the Future When an evil force threatens to destroy the Earth, it's up to Ecco the Dolphin to save the future. Everyone's favorite mammal makes his PlayStation(R)2 debut in Ecco the Dolphin(TM): Defender of the Future, an all-new aquatic adventure of epic proportions. In order to save the planet and win back his future, Ecco must travel through mysterious and breathtaking underwater worlds Underwater World may refer to:
"One of the most beautiful games ever. Playing Ecco is like
transforming your television screen into a porthole
on the side of the Nautilus." - gamespot.com
"One of the most visually stunning games released
on a platform to date." - IGN.com
"Ecco delivers the goods with a huge splash." - Gamepro
Ecco the Dolphin(TM): Defender of the Future will offer many exciting features, including: - Cutting-edge stealth action, such as slithering against walls, peeking around corners and attacking enemies from behind in total anonymity; - Play as both ruthless Headhunter Jack Wade and his alluring accomplice, Angela Stern; - Rip through the streets at speeds of over 200 mph on an ultra-bad bounty hunting motorcycle; - Various license tests challenge gamers' Headhunting skills and unlock hidden game features; - Intense gameplay action in both third- and first-person perspectives; - Vast arsenal of weapons, including mines, machine guns, missile launchers and more; - Meticulously detailed environments, ranging from seedy biker hangouts to futuristic laboratories; - Incredible mixture of storytelling and action, delivered through the use of over one full hour of painstakingly rendered real-time FMVs; - Cinematic in-game soundtrack composed by Richard Jaques and The London Philharmonic Orchestra. Headhunter(TM) Crime is out of control. Bounty hunters Name for a category of persons who are offered a promised gratuity in return for "hunting" down and capturing or killing a designated target, usually a person or animal. rule the streets. Human organs have replaced money as currency. Welcome to the future of America and meet Jack Wade, Headhunter. After awakening from a coma in a sterile hospital room, Jack realizes that his memories, identity and mind have all been stolen. The only way he can regain what he has mysteriously lost is by embarking on a shadowy quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the his past in the hope of saving his future. When the AntiCrime an·ti·crime adj. Intended to curb or eradicate criminal activity: an anticrime bill; anticrime efforts in the neighborhoods. Network's chief officer is murdered in cold blood, it's up to Jack to bring his killers to justice by any means necessary By any means necessary is a translation of a phrase coined by the French intellectual Jean Paul Sartre in his play Dirty Hands. I was not the one to invent lies: they were created in a society divided by class and each of us inherited lies when we were born. . Players join Jack along with his accomplice accomplice: see accessory. , the sultry sul·try adj. sul·tri·er, sul·tri·est 1. a. Very humid and hot: sultry July weather. b. Extremely hot; torrid: the sultry sands of the desert. Angela Stern, in a tactical adventure where stealth and espionage are the only means to survive. The Sega Dreamcast version of Headhunter(TM) was very well received by the media, who had the following to say about the game:
"Headhunter is an excellent action/adventure title. 9/10" - IGN.com
"Headhunter is both visually stunning and
highly immersive." - gamespot.com
Headhunter(TM) will include an array of special features: - Cutting-edge stealth action, such as slithering against walls, peeking around corners and attacking enemies from behind in total anonymity; - Play as both ruthless Headhunter Jack Wade and his alluring accomplice, Angela Stern; - Rip through the streets at speeds of over 200 mph on an ultra-bad bounty hunting motorcycle; - Various license tests challenge gamers' Headhunting skills and unlock hidden game features; - Intense gameplay action in both third- and first-person perspectives; - Vast arsenal of weapons, including mines, machine guns, missile launchers and more; - Meticulously detailed environments, ranging from seedy biker hangouts to futuristic laboratories; - Incredible mixture of storytelling and action, delivered through the use of over one full hour of painstakingly rendered real-time FMVs; - Cinematic in-game soundtrack composed by Richard Jaques and The London Philharmonic Orchestra. Ecco the Dolphin(TM): Defender of the Future will be available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system at the end of February at a suggested retail price of $49.99. Headhunter(TM) will ship in the spring for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment also a suggested retail price of $49.99. For more information on these titles and Acclaim's product lineup, please visit www.acclaim.com. About Acclaim Entertainment Based in Glen Cove, N.Y., Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment game consoles See video game console. including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, as well as personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim owns and operates six studios located in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the United Kingdom which includes a motion capture and recording studio in the U.S., and publishes and distributes its software through its subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain. The Company uses regional distributors worldwide. Acclaim also distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, publishes software gaming strategy guides and issues "special edition" comic magazines from time to time to support its time valued brands, Turok and Shadow Man. Acclaim's corporate headquarters are in Glen Cove, New York Glen Cove is a city in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 26,622. Part of the early 20th century Gold Coast of the North Shore, Glen Cove has a diverse population. and Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ.SC under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit our website at www.acclaim.com. Sega, Dreamcast and the Dreamcast logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sega Corporation. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
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