Summer Heats Up With AKA Acclaim's `Aggressive Inline' for Xbox Video Game System From Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.

Entertainment Editors

GLEN COVE, N.Y.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2002

Award-Winning Aggressive Inline Skating Game Delivers Amazing Tricks,

Massive Levels, Sultry Skaters and Incredible Soundtrack to

Next-Generation Systems

Bringing the award-winning gameplay and excitement of its action sports video game hit to the next-generation systems, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM), today announced it has shipped Aggressive Inline(TM) for both the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube(TM). A critically acclaimed release that has been a top-10 rental at Blockbuster since its debut on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Aggressive Inline combines the thrill of high-flying inline skating with the ease and mass-market appeal of arcade-style action.

"We're thrilled to bring Aggressive Inline to owners of Xbox and Nintendo GameCube, and are confident that they will enjoy experiencing the new standard in action sports video games," said Ben Fischbach, Senior Brand Manager for AKA Acclaim. "With its massive levels, vast array of tricks and diverse roster of skaters, including the fan-favorite Chrissy, Aggressive Inline delivers an incredible gameplay experience for novice and non-stop gamers alike."

Developed by Z-Axis, Aggressive Inline is the first authentic aggressive inline skating game, and features 10 top pro skaters, such as Taig Khris, Franky Morales, Jaren Grob, Shane Yost and Chris Edwards, the sport's founding father. Gamers can play as one of their favorite inline stars, as they master and explore an array of fully-interactive levels, each filled with pedestrians, traffic systems and outrageous gravity-defying challenges.

Aggressive Inline has received high praise from the media, including IGN.com's coveted Editors' Choice Award. The press had the following to say about the game:

  [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] "If you love the extreme sports genre, this game is an absolute
  must. It's a ton of fun and will suck away so many hours all your
 friends will think you've died. Stop wasting time and order now." -
            9.1/10 - Editors' Choice Award - Xbox.IGN.com

 [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] "An extreme sports game with more depth than we could've dreamed.
 Buying this game could be the smartest move you make all year. It's
               that damn good." - 9.1/10 Game Informer

           "Blows away Tony Hawk..." - PS2 Extreme Magazine

Aggressive Inline includes an array of features:

- The top pros in the industry including 2001 Gravity Games and X Games Vert Champion Taig Khris, 2001 X Games Street Champion Jaren Grob, the founding father of Inline Skating, Chris Edwards, as well as Franky Morales, Shane Yost, Matt Lindenmuth, Eito Yasutoko, Sven Boekhorst, Matt Salerno and Sam Fogarty;

- Several sultry female skaters to choose from, including Chrissy, Jordan and Bombshell; each anatomically correct with gravity-defying physics which provide ample relief to the typical video game grind;

- Introducing the innovative "Juice Meter" - making timed levels a thing of the past! Now players can perform tricks and increase their juice meter for continued play;

- Revolutionary "Action Button" - the one-touch button solution for skitching, pole grabbing, vaulting and interactive needs, which dramatically increases the interactivity of each environment for all skill levels.

- 30 to 60 objectives per level, each with challenges including time limit point total, head-to-head, single trick point value, NPC challenges and more;

- 5 to 10 interactive cinematic events per level, which make the worlds come alive. Unlock hidden areas and secrets and actually change the playable physics of the level.

- Integrated park editor, allowing player to build terrains in order to accomplish objectives.

- Over-the-top tricks never seen before in an action sports game. Six types of manuals, grind transitions, double leg grind, new big air tricks, wall taps, stalls, wall flips, hand plants and much more;

- 7 huge levels, each offering a plethora of rails, ramps, pipes and tons of surprises. The Xbox version includes an eighth, never-before-seen Zoo level;

- Multiplayer modes of play, including many lightning-quick, split-screen games.

- Incredible soundtrack from bands such as: Hoobastank, Black Sheep, Pharcyde, Reel Big Fish, Sublime and more!

Aggressive Inline is currently available for the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system at suggested retail prices of $49.99. The game will also be available in August for the Game Boy(R) Advance. For more information regarding this title, please visit www.acclaim.com.

About AKA Acclaim

Action sports are about freedom of expression, authenticity and extreme athleticism, all of which are the cornerstones of the AKA Acclaim brand. Products under the AKA Acclaim banner are designed to push the technological envelope and entertain action sports enthusiasts, while maintaining the authenticity and credibility of the sport and those who play them. Titles under the AKA Acclaim brand include, Aggressive Inline(TM), Dave Mirra BMX XXX and ATV Quad Power Racing(TM) 2.

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 including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation as well as personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim owns and operates six studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software directly in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Australia and the Pacific Rim. 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 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.

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