HASBRO INTERACTIVE CELEBRATES ATARI WITH RELEASE OF
ATARI ARCADE HITS: VOLUME I
CD Compilation Features Original 2-D Classics Plus Atari Historical Archives
BEVERLY, Mass. (June 30, 1999) Ñ Hasbro Interactive is proud to introduce the definitive Atari compilation - Atari Arcade Hits: Volume 1 CD-ROM. Atari Arcade Hits includes authentic versions of six of the most popular arcade classics: Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Super Breakout and Pong, plus interviews with Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and other memorabilia, all in time for AtariÕs 27th anniversary.
ÒAtari games laid the foundation for our booming computer and video game industry today with their fun and addictive gameplay,Ó said Hasbro Interactive president Tom Dusenberry. ÒWeÕre proud to bring together some of the most popular Atari games and memorabilia from yesteryear to offer enjoyment to both new and old Atari fans.Ó
In Atari Arcade Hits, first in a three-part series, players relive the fun and excitement of their favorite arcade games of yesteryear, or discover these compelling games for the first time! Play the most popular Atari classics from the Ô70s and Ô80s - Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Super Breakout and Pong in all their original glory. In addition to interviews with Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, Atari Arcade Hits includes footage of the original games, as well as flyers, posters and other historical materials. Also included is a collection of desktop themes such as mouse pointers, system icons, fonts, screen savers and more to let Atari fans personalize their computers. Finally, the game contains previews of new and exciting 3D revivals of classic Atari games from Hasbro Interactive.
Atari Arcade Hits challenges players of all ages and skill levels and even lets players post high scores on the Internet to compare with arcade lovers from around the globe.
Atari Arcade Hits is available in stores at a suggested retail price of $29.95 (U.S.). For more information, or to order online, please visit www.hasbro-interactive.com.
Hasbro Interactive, Inc. is a global interactive entertainment industry leader, innovating new ways to play and developing, publishing and distributing the highest quality interactive games, toys and lifestyle products for a full range of genres and platforms. Its premier brands include Hasbro Interactive ChildrenÕs and Family Entertainment, Atari¨, MicroProse¨, Avalon Hill¨, Hasbro Sports and Europress. Among the many award-winning titles published by Hasbro Interactive are: Frogger¨, Monopoly¨, Wheel of Fortune¨, Jeopardy¨, Tonka¨ Construction, Tonka¨ Workshop, Risk¨, Roller Coaster Tycoon¨, MechWarrior 3¨ and Falcon 4.0¨. A subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), Hasbro Interactive has offices in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and Germany and internal development studios in the U.S. and U.K. For further information, visit Hasbro InteractiveÕs Web site at http://www.hasbro-interactive.com.
