Infogrames North America, Inc. Brings Head-to-head Combat Thrills to the Playstation Game Console With Expendable; Adrenaline-Filled Action Combat Title Hits Store Shelves This Week.

Business/Technology Editors

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2000

Don't stop running, don't stop shooting, don't start thinking...because you are Expendable(tm). Infogrames North America, Inc.'s latest PlayStation(R) hit title, which begins shipping to most major retail stores this week, puts players in the middle of intense heart-pounding, enemy-eliminating action.

Expendable brings to life a cloned space marine that is dropped into unfamiliar war-torn territory. On a timed mission to fight and eradicate hundreds of unknown life forms, you must terminate enemies that have destroyed the population of your world. In the midst of this non-stop battle to the death, you must never forget that you are Expendable. "Expendable is the perfect game for blast-'em-up game enthusiasts," said David Riley, director of product marketing for Infogrames North America Inc.'s Action/Strategy Label. "It brings 80's reminiscent action-shooter excitement to an audience that's thirsty for explosions, intensity, and two-player head-to-head mayhem."

The game features a single-player mode, a two-player cooperative mode, and a two-player head-to-head battle mode in which all bets are off, and only the best Expendable unit survives. As the story progresses, gamers can fire over 15 forbidding weapons, such as the phantasm, which skips over surfaces toward the best target it can find in the direction you are aiming, or the portable particle accelerator, a powerful beam weapon that cuts through enemy armor. Throughout the already tense missions, players will need to free up any hostages they come across, providing them points and health energy in return. In addition to the thrilling gameplay, Expendable features stunning graphics and dramatic lighting effects, both enhancing the already suspenseful scenes. Other key features include cutting edge 3D graphics, over 20 levels of action combat, an exhilarating storyline, and a high repeat playability factor with the head-to-head combat feature. Developed by Rage Software, Expendable is available at an estimated retail price of $29.99 and can be found at most major retail outlets.

Infogrames Entertainment, S.A. (Paris Bourse: SICOVAM 5257) is a worldwide leader in the interactive entertainment software industry. Headquartered in France, the company develops and publishes award-winning computer and video games for the PlayStation(R) game console, Nintendo(R) 64, Nintendo(R) Game Boy(R) Color, Sega(R) Dreamcast(tm), and personal computer platforms. Founded in 1983, Infogrames' 17-year history has produced many award-winning franchises, such as Test Drive(R), V-Rally(tm), Independence War(tm), HardBall(R), and Alone In The Dark(tm). The company is also known for its long list of well-known licenses including Warner Bros. Looney Tunes(tm), Mission: Impossible(tm), Le Mans 24 Hours(R), AM General Hummer(R), Harley-Davidson(R), and Dodge(R) Viper.

Based in San Jose, California, Infogrames North America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infogrames Entertainment and serves as the headquarters for the company's operations in North America. For more information, visit Infogrames' Web site at http://www.us.infogrames.com.