Atlanta, GA – May 28, 1998 - Psygnosis, a leading global interactive entertainment software company, today announced that it is developing games for the Nintendo 64™ home video game console system. The first game to be produced will be Wipeout® 64™, which will take the breathtaking gaming experience of the landmark Wipeout® series to new heights. Among a host of new features, the game will be the first of the Wipeout® series to include the intense four multi-player races on one screen. The announcement was made by Ian Hetherington, Managing Director and founder of Psygnosis Ltd.
Howard Lincoln, chairman, Nintendo of America Inc., commented, "We're very excited that Psygnosis, one of the world's leading game companies, is developing games for the N64, and that Wipeout® 64, one of the industry’s most popular series, will be its first title."
Psygnosis is a multi-platform developer and publisher and has created titles since 1984 for computer and console systems. Psygnosis has over 30 internal development teams working in seven locations, including dedicated Nintendo 64 development teams who are concentrating on delivering a high profile catalogue of games. Following the Psygnosis tradition, all game genres will be explored with emphasis on awesome graphics, speed, creativity and cutting-edge design.
In making the announcement, Mr. Hetherington stated, "We are pleased to be working with Nintendo and aim to apply PsygnosisΓÇÖ unique craftsmanship and attention to detail to this strong platform in order to deliver more exciting gaming experiences."
Psygnosis is the largest entertainment software developer in Europe with publishing offices around the globe and a substantial worldwide customer base. Founded in Liverpool, UK, Psygnosis has a fierce dedication to cutting-edge game design. With this single goal driving the company, Psygnosis is set to develop leading edge entertainment titles for current and emerging game platforms well into the industryΓÇÖs future.
Psygnosis has created more than 100 titles in numerous game genres to critical acclaim. The Wipeout® series has sold over 1 and a half million units since launch. Other hits have included Formula 1, the world’s most popular racing brand, the Destruction Derby™ franchise, the Lemmings™ puzzle game series; and highly acclaimed holiday ’97 titles including G-Police™ and Colony Wars™. For more information about Psygnosis, visit the Psygnosis Web site at www.psygnosis.com.
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, is the leader in the worldwide $15 billion retail video game industry. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its best-selling home video game systems, including the hand-held Game Boy, the 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and the 64-bit Nintendo 64, the fastest selling video game system in history. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for NintendoΓÇÖs operations in the Western Hemisphere, where more than 40 percent of American households own a Nintendo game system. For more information about Nintendo 64, or any other Nintendo product, visit NintendoΓÇÖs Web site on the Internet, www.nintendo.com.
