- Big Screen Debut for the Highly Acclaimed Puzzler -

LYON, FRANCE – 15 September 2006 – Atari and Ignition Entertainment are today pleased to announce Mercury Meltdown Remix , the popular franchise's first showing on the PlayStation®2.

Take control of a liquid Mercury ‘blob', and avoid the various obstacles and hazards to reach the end goal. The Mercury blob itself now has 4 varying ‘states' – Normal , Solid, Fast and Slow. These states allow for larger more complex levels, which in turn mean a greater challenge and more enjoyment.

Featuring a total of 12 labs (two of which are exclusive to the PlayStation®2 console version), Mercury Meltdown Remix offers a massive 200+ levels, more than any previous Mercury title.

“ Mercury Meltdown Remix builds upon the solid foundation of the PSP® version, and offers the gamer some unique and exclusive extras,” said Peter Rollinson, Product Manager, Ignition Entertainment Ltd. “ Mercury Meltdown Remix is the most accessible Mercury game yet.”

 

Mercury Meltdown Remix Features:

•  Over 200+ challenging levels – more than any previous Mercury title

•  Hidden Labs to unlock. Including two exclusive to the PlayStation®2

•  Awesome Specular Lighting and special effects

•  Dual analog control with Rumble feedback

•  State of the art blob physics.

•  Fairer game progression

•  Bonus features to unlock

•  Tutorial Mode

Distributed by Atari in UK , France , Germany and the Nordic countries, Mercury Meltdown Remix for the PlayStation®2 is scheduled for release in Winter ‘06. For more information please visit www.igntionent.com or www.mercurymeltdown.co.uk

About Ignition Entertainment
Ignition Entertainment Limited is a privately owned software developer and publisher of entertainment titles for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, Nintendo GameCube™, Game Boy® Advance, and DS™, and the Microsoft Xbox. Ignition was created by a core team of gaming industry veterans with the purpose of building upon their successful track record within the international games industry, and to bring a fresh new approach to both the development and distribution of original gaming product.

You can find more information about Ignition Entertainment Limited at http://www.ignitionent.com.

About Infogrames Entertainment and Atari

Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group, is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR).

The Atari Group is a major international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for all market segments and in all existing game formats (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) and on CD-ROM for PC. Its games are sold in more than 60 countries.

The Atari Group's extensive catalogue of popular games is based on original franchises (Alone in the Dark, V-Rally, Test Drive , Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc.) and international licenses (Matrix, Dragon Ball Z, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).

For more information: http://www.atari.com

© 2006 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.

 

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