Acclaim Entertainment's Crazy Taxi for PlayStation2 Computer Entertainment System is a Smash At Retail.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. , N.Y.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 29, 2001 #1 PlayStation2 Computer Entertainment System Game at GameStop and Electronics Boutique Electronics Boutique is an international computer and video games retailer, established as an American company in 1977 by James Kim with a single, electronics-focused kiosk, located in a suburban Philadelphia mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In what appears to be the video game launch of the Spring, 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 : AKLM AKLM Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (stock symbol) ) today announced that its highly anticipated new PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system game, Crazy Taxi Crazy Taxi is a video game developed by Hitmaker and published by Sega. The game was first released in arcades in 1999 and was ported to the Sega Dreamcast in 2000. (TM), is a smash hit at retail, including GameStop and Electronics Boutique. Based upon retailer feedback, consumers' fervor for the title is extremely high, quickly making it one of the top selling PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system game 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. . "We are thrilled by the tremendous response from consumers towards Crazy Taxi, which is testimony to its incredible game play and immersive entertainment experience," said Evan Stein, vice president of Brand/Marketing. "Crazy Taxi underscores our commitment in providing highly engaging content for the next-generation gaming systems and exemplifies our ability to harness its power to deliver compelling sales at retail." "Crazy Taxi has quickly emerged as the `must have' title of the Spring, as it was our #1 selling title for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, as well as our #4 overall selling product for the week," said Doreen McKenzie, Divisional Merchandising Manager of Console Sales for GameStop. "Consumers' awareness for the product is only surpassed by their enthusiasm and it appears that Acclaim has delivered a real winner to retail." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Pete Roithmayr, Vice President at Electronics Boutique, "Crazy Taxi has been our #1 PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system title since its release." Crazy Taxi is a mad race against the clock -- and traffic. As any of four fearless cabbies, players are driven by a single goal: to rack up the mega-bucks in fares and tips before their shift ends. Drivers pick up passengers and take them to their destination by any way possible. It's a comic cab opera of collisions and decisions where courtesy takes a back seat to coin. Crazy Taxi offers all of the enthralling en·thrall tr.v. en·thralled, en·thrall·ing, en·thralls 1. To hold spellbound; captivate: The magic show enthralled the audience. 2. To enslave. features that made it a must-play game, including: - Four different cabs and drivers, each with their own style and attitude; - Two expansive and interactive courses for extensive game play; - Nine mini-games to challenge various driving skills; - True driving dynamics; - Wild, mission-based game play infused with humor; - Rockin' soundtrack by hit bands Offspring and Bad Religion. Optimized by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham, Crazy Taxi for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system retails for $49.99. For more information about Crazy Taxi, as well as Acclaim's complete lineup of products, visit www.acclaim.com on the Web. 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 gaming-consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Sega as well as personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim owns and operates four studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software directly 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. , the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Australia and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . 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 under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit our website at www.acclaim.com. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
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