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Contact: Ron Beltramo, Atari Corporation, 408/745-2000
David Harrah, Edelman Public Relations, 415/968-4033
Dr. Jon Waldern, Virtuality Group plc, UK, 44-11-62-33-7000
For Immediate Release
ATARI JOINS FORCES WITH VIRTUALITY
TO OFFER HOME VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES BY CHRISTMAS 1995
SUNNYVALE, CA (October 25, 1994) -- Atari Corporation
(AMEX:ATC), the name that created the video game industry, has joined
forces with Virtuality Group plc, the leader in virtual reality
technology and arcade games, to create the world's first immersive
virtual reality games for the home market.
According to the just signed agreement, Virtuality will finalize
development of a consumer version of its head mounted display
technology (virtual reality headset) that Atari will manufacture and
market for use with the Atari Jaguar 64-bit multimedia home
entertainment system. Terms of the agreement call for Atari to
contribute toward the development cost and pay a license to
Virtuality to produce and market the product. The virtual reality
headset will be available to consumers by Christmas 1995 with a
targeted price of less than $200.
"The Atari Jaguar platform is the only 64-bit system currently on
the market and is ideally suited for immersive, virtual reality
games," said Jon Waldern, chief executive officer of Virtuality.
"This deal propels both companies to the forefront in the home market
for virtual reality gaming. Thanks to the Atari Jaguar, fans of our
many hit arcade titles will soon be able to play their favorite
virtual reality games at home."
Atari President Sam Tramiel explained that both Atari and
Virtuality have worldwide reputations for offering the most advanced
gaming technology and performance. "Combining Virtuality's ability to
deliver low cost solutions for virtual reality technology
applications with the processing power capabilities of the 64-bit
Atari Jaguar will result in a very high quality virtual reality
experience at a very affordable price," he said.
Tramiel added, "By Christmas 1995, Jaguar owners will already be
wearing their virtual reality headsets and playing virtual reality
games at home. While others in the industry play catch up trying to
offer 32 and 64-bit systems, Atari is extending our technological
advantage over our competitors by delivering a high-quality virtual
reality experience."
Atari Corporation markets interactive multimedia entertainment
systems, including Jaguar, the world's only 64-bit game system, and
the only video game system manufactured in the United States.
Virtuality Group plc is the world leader in the design of high
quality virtual reality technology, arcade gaming systems and
software.
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